Yamaha PSR-36 Specifications

Owner's GuideSpielanleitungMode d'emploiManual del PropietarioYAMAHA

2. Start the rhythmAfter selecting a rhythm, press theSTART selector Synchro StartUse the SYNCHRO START buttonIf you want the rhythm to begin fromt

5. Adding fill-insIf you tap the FILL-IN button therhythm being played will be replacedwith a 1-bar drum solo.If you press the FILL-IN button

Creating originalrhythm patternsCustom DrummerThe PSR-36 has 80 preset rhythm patterns(including variations). Apart from thepreset patterns, you can a

4. Input the bass drum pattern by tapp-5. The same procedure is required forinputting snare drum, closed hi-hat,and open hi-hat. You can add anaccent

AddingaccompanimentAuto Bass Chord sectionThe Auto Bass Chord section is anautomatic accompaniment feature.if the MODE selector is set to OFF,th

4. Set the volumeAdjust the volume to suit the overalllevel using the Auto Bass ChordVOLUME control 5. Set the tempoSet the tempo you want using theTE

Obtaining minor, seventh, and minorseventh chords in Single FingerTo get a C minor chord depress theC key together with the next blackkey to the left.

Advanced course 1:Manual Bass accompaniment1. Siide the MODE selector to theMANUAL BASS position.2. Play your own bass line using thekeys in the

Note:When the power is OFF, the data that you inputwill be erased automatically.A. Chord recording1. Depress the RECORD button in theCHORD SEQUE

1. Press the PLAY buttonof theCHORD SEQUENCER.2. Start playback by pressing the STARTbutton or any key on the keyboard.3. Try playing the melody

Congratulations!Thank you for purchasing a YamahaPortaTone PSR-36. This PortaToneis an ultra-modern keyboard with adesign based on the latest digitale

A. External power source jack(DC 9-12V IN)AC powerConnect the optional AC PowerAdaptor PA-4/PA-40 to the DC 9-12VIN jack.Car batteryThe Car Battery Ad

Optional accessoriesAC Power Adaptor (PA-4/PA-40)Transforms AC voltage to DC voltage.Car Battery Adaptor (CA-1)Enables you to provide power to theinst

(Example)MIDI OUTPSR-36When the power is turned on, themode is: LOCAL ON, OMNI ON, POLY.Data to be sent/received in normalMIDI FunctionsThe PSR-36 is

1&2. Selecting MIDI ChannelsWhile holding the MIDI button pressBRASS 1/BRASS 2 (send channel) orSAX/HORN (receive channel) and thenpress one of

Taking care of yourPortaToneYour PortaTone will remain in excellenting the following.playing condition if care is taken concern-1. When you use AC pow

SpecificationsKeyboard61 keys (C1—C6)Orchestra Voices (Upper Bank/Lower Bank)Brass 1/Brass 2, Sax/Horn, Wah Brass/Flute, Oboe/Clarinet, Cello/Strings,

Specifications are subject to change without notice.The PortaTone PSR-36 uses frequencies that appear in theradio frequency range, and it installed in

Model PSR-36 MIDI Implementation ChartVersion : 1.0 Transmitted Recongnized Remarks Function Basic Default 11ChanneI Changed : 1-16 1-16Default 3

YAMAHAYAMAHA CORPORATIONThe serial number of this product may be found onthe bottom of the unit. You should note this serialnumber in the space provid

Before playingInserting Batteriesinsert six 1.5V SUM-1 "D" size, R-20,Remove the battery compartment coveron the bottom of the instrument an

NomenclaturePower SwitchMaster Volume ControlAuto Bass Chord Volume ControlBass & Chord Variation SelectorsBass & Chord Voice SelectorsAuto Ba

Playing back theDemonstration MusicFirst, try listening to the DemonstrationMusic.To hear this music, do the following:1. Switch on2. Adjust the volum

button again.To stop the music, press the STOPbutton or the DEMONSTRATIONYou can change the programmedvoice, rhythm and tempo as you like.However, you

Notes:1. Vibrato is automatically applied to voices whichbenefit from application of this effect.2. Be sure to set the Auto Bass Chord MODEselector

Voice EditingDIGITAL SYNTHESIZERAs one of the PSR-36’s special features,the Digital Synthesizer function allowsyou to expand the 32 orchestra voicesto

DETUNEIncreasing the DETUNE setting producesa “thicker” multi-instrument type sound.5. Now, let’s play some notes. Bycomparing the same voice in both