Yamaha PSR-S950 Owner's Manual

This Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-S950/S750 that are not explained in the Owner’s Manual. Please read the Owner’s Manual fir

10 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual1Voices Echo TypesThe Echo, Tremolo or Trill effect is applied to the note played in the right-hand section of the k

10 0 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual9Mixing ConsoleEditing and Saving Your Original Master EQ Type1 Press the [F] (EDIT) button in the EQ Page.The MAS

1010PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 101ConnectionsConnectionsContentsFootswitch/Foot Controller Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

102 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual10Connections5 If necessary, set the polarity of the pedal by using the [I] button.Pedal on/off operation may diffe

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 10310ConnectionsDSP VARIATION Same as the [DSP VARI.] button on the panel. HARMONY/ECHO Same as the [HARMONY/ECHO] butt

104 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual10ConnectionsIn this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-S950/S750 gives you a

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 10510Connections Pre-programmed MIDI TemplatesAll Parts Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2,

106 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual10ConnectionsMIDI System SettingsThe explanations here apply to the SYSTEM page in step 4 on page 104. Use the [A]/

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 10710ConnectionsMIDI Transmit SettingsThe explanations here apply to the TRANSMIT page in step 4 on page 104. This dete

108 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual10ConnectionsMIDI Receive SettingsThe explanations here apply to the RECEIVE page in step 4 on page 104. This deter

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 10910ConnectionsBass Note Settings for Style Playback via MIDI ReceiveThe explanations here apply to the BASS page in s

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 111VoicesFine-tuning the Pitch of the Entire InstrumentYou can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument such as key

1111110 PSR-S950/S750 Reference ManualUtilityUtilityContentsCONFIG 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 11111Utility2 Metronome3 Parameter LockThis lets you lock or maintain the settings of specific parameters (such as Effe

112 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual11UtilityRefer to the Owner’s Manual, chapter 10.CONFIG 2[1 ]/[2 ]VOICE CATE-GORY BUTTON OPTIONSDetermines whic

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 11311UtilityYou can set or execute important media-related operations for the instrument. The word “media” refers to th

114 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual11UtilityOWNER[D] BACKUP Lets you backup all data on the instrument to a USB flash memory. For instructions, refer

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 11511UtilityIn this display, you can execute one of two reset methods: Factory Reset and Custom Reset. Factory Reset le

116 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual11UtilityCustom Reset—Saving and Recalling Your Original Settings as a Single FileFor the items below, you can save

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 117IndexIndexSymbols+Audio (Style Types) ... 20Numerics1-16 (Song Creator) ...

118 PSR-S950/S750 Reference ManualIndexMIDI Settings ... 104MIX (Song Creator) ... 63MODULATION

12 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual1Voices3 Change the following settings as necessary. NOTE To register the Scale Tune settings to Registration Memory,

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 131VoicesThe Voice Set function allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices.

14 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual1VoicesEditable Parameters in the VOICE SET DisplaysThe Voice Set parameters are organized into five different pages.

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 151Voices CONTROLLER PageMODULATIONThe MODULATION wheel can be used to modulate the parameters below as well as the pi

16 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual1VoicesEGThe EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you rep

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 171Voices2 DSP3 EQDetermines the Frequency and Gain of the Low and High EQ bands. For information about EQ, refer to pa

18 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual1VoicesThe Organ Flute Voices can be edited by adjusting the footage levers, adding the attack sound, applying effect

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 191Voices VOLUME/ATTACK Page  EFFECT/EQ Page Same parameters as in the VOICE SET “EFFECT/EQ” Page explained on page 1

2 PSR-S950/S750 Reference ManualTable of ContentsPanel Button Chart 31Voices 5Voice Types (Characteristics) ...

2220 PSR-S950/S750 Reference ManualStylesStylesContentsSelecting the Chord Fingering Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 212StylesThe Chord Fingering type determines how chords are specified for Style playback. You can select desired one fr

22 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2StylesChord Fingering TypesNOTE “AI” stands for “Artificial Intelligence.”SINGLE FINGER Makes it simple to produce

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 232StylesThe instrument has a variety of settings for Style playback which can be accessed in the display below.1 Call

24 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2Styles[2 ] OTS LINK TIM-INGThis applies to the OTS Link function. This parameter determines the tim-ing in which

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 252StylesThe key which divides the keyboard into two or three sections is referred to as “Split Point.” There are two t

26 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2StylesYou can memorize your original panel settings to the One Touch Setting. The newly created One Touch Setting w

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 272StylesThe Style Creator function lets you create your original Style by recording the rhythm pattern via the keyboar

28 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2Styles Basic Procedure for creating a Style1 Select the desired Style as starting data. 2 Press the [FUNCTION] but

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 292StylesRealtime RecordingIn the BASIC page, you can record your original rhythm pattern from the keyboard.  Recordin

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 3Panel Button ChartPanel Button ChartNo. ...Indicates the corresponding numbers in the

30 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2Styles2 If necessary, select a Voice then practice the rhythm pattern to be recorded. Press the [1 ] or [2 ] butt

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 312Styles Recording Bass, Chord 1–2, Pad and Phrase 1–2The procedure below applies to Step 4 in the Basic Procedure on

32 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2Styles• Setting the Source Root/Chord if necessaryAlthough the Source Root/Chord is set to CMaj7 as described above

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 332StylesStep RecordingThis section applies to Step 4 of the Basic Procedure on page 28. After selecting a Section and

34 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2StylesNOTE Intro 4 and Ending 4 can be selected on the display then created as your original Style although they ar

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 352StylesEditing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE)By changing the timing of all the notes and velocities, you can edit the rhy

36 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2Styles2 DYNAMICSThis changes the velocity/volume (or accent) of certain notes in the Style playback. The Dynamics s

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 372StylesEditing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL)You can edit recorded data for each channel of the current Section sele

38 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2StylesMaking Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER)The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accomp

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 392Styles2 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to be edited.The selected channel is shown at

4 PSR-S950/S750 Reference ManualPanel Button Chart( [CHANNEL ON/OFF] CHANNEL ON/OFF display SONG — 2STYLE 1/2 or 2/2 (PSR-S950)STYLE (PSR-S750) —3A [F

40 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2Styles2 NTR/NTTThe settings here determine how the original notes of the Source Pattern are converted in response t

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 412StylesWhen NTR is set to GUITAR3 HIGH KEY / NOTE LIMITThe settings here adjust the Octave of the notes converted fro

42 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual2Styles4 RTR (Retrigger Rule)These settings determine whether notes stop sounding or not and how they change pitch i

33PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 43SongsSongsContentsEditing Music Notation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3SongsTo view the music notation of the selected Song, press the [SCORE] button. You can change the Score display as

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 453SongsPressing the [8 ] (SET UP) button calls up the detailed setting display. You can set the view type by using t

46 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3SongsTo view the lyrics of the selected Song, press the [LYRICS/TEXT] button. If the selected Song contains lyric d

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 473SongsWhen playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, channels 9-16 in the Song data are replaced with Style c

48 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3SongsThe instrument has a variety of Song playback functions—repeat playback, various guide settings, etc.—which ca

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 493SongsKeyboard and Vocal Practice Using the Guide FunctionWith the Guide function, the instrument indicates the timin

11PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 5VoicesVoicesContentsVoice Types (Characteristics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3SongsGuide menu for keyboard practice• Follow LightsWhen this is selected, Song playback pauses, waiting for you to

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 513SongsPlaying Backing Parts with the Performance Assistant TechnologyThis feature lets you play your own backing part

52 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3SongsTo create a Song, you can compose your performance by entering it one event at a time (called “Step Recording”

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 533Songs3 Press the [F] button to select the channel for recording.4 Press the [G] (STEP REC) button to call up the STE

54 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3Songs6 Press the SONG [J] (STOP) button (or press the [C] button) to return to the top of the Song, then hear the n

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 553Songs2 Enter the next notes and apply staccato.2-1 Press the [H] button to select “Staccato.”2-2 Press the [6 ] bu

56 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3SongsRecording Chords (Step Recording)In Step Recording, you can record the precise change timing of chords and Sec

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 573Songs7 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Recording display.8 Press the [F] (EXPAND) button to convert th

58 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3Songs2 Enter the chords for the Break section.2-1 Press the STYLE CONTROL [BREAK] button.2-2 Press the [6 ] butto

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 593SongsRe-Recording a Specific Section—Punch In/OutWhen re-recording a specific section of an already-recorded Song, u

6 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual1VoicesNOTE Super Articulation and Mega Voices are not compatible with other instrument models. For this reason, any S

60 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3Songs4 While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the desired track button.5 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) but

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 613SongsEditing Channel Events of Existing Song DataYou can apply various useful functions to already recorded data, su

62 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3Songs1 QUANTIZEThe Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel. For example, if

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 633Songs2 DELETEYou can delete the data of the specified channel in the Song. Select the channel whose data to be delet

64 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3Songs5 SETUPThe current settings of the Mixing Console display and other panel settings can be recorded to the top

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 653SongsEditing Chord Events, Notes, System Exclusive Events and LyricsYou can edit chord events, note events, System E

66 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual3Songs Chord Events (CHORD Page) Note Events (1-16 Page) System Exclusive Events (SYS/EX. Page) Lyrics Events (L

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 673SongsDisplaying Specific Types of EventsIn the Event List displays, various types of events are shown. It may someti

4568 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual4USB Audio / Multi Pads5USB AudioThis function is fully explained in the Owner’s Manual. Refer to the correspondin

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 695Multi Pads2 Call up the operation display.[FUNCTION]  [F] DIGITAL REC MENU  [C] MULTI PAD CREATOR3 If necessary, s

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 71VoicesThis instrument features Voices provided specially for Style playback and XG/GM compatibility. These Voices can

70 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual5Multi Pads11Turn Chord Match of each pad On or Off by using the [5 ]–[8 ] buttons.If the Chord Match parameter

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 715Multi Pads4 Edit the selected Pad.5 Save the current Bank containing the edited Multi Pads. Press the [8 ] button t

672 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual6Music FinderMusic FinderContentsCreating a Set of Favorite Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 736Music FinderYou can create your original Record by editing an existing Record. Your edits can be replaced with those

74 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual6Music Finder4 Save the edited Record.When creating a new RecordPress the [J] (NEW RECORD) button. The Record is add

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 756Music FinderSelecting a Music Finder file and calling up the RecordsBy selecting a Music Finder file, you can recall

7776 PSR-S950/S750 Reference ManualRegistration MemoryRegistration MemoryContentsEditing the Registration Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 777Registration MemoryRegistration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. How

78 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual7Registration MemoryAs convenient as the Registration Memory buttons are, there may be times during a performance wh

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 797Registration Memory6 Use the [E] (SEQUENCE END) button to determine how Registration Sequence behaves when reaching

8 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual1VoicesSetting the Touch Sensitivity of the KeyboardTouch Sensitivity determines how the sound responds to your playin

80 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual7Registration MemoryUsing the Registration Sequence1 Select the desired Registration Bank. 2 At the right top of the

8PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 818MicrophoneMicrophoneContentsVocal Harmony and Talk Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

82 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual8MicrophoneThis section explains how to make and save the detailed settings for the microphone. 1 Connect the microp

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 838MicrophoneVOCAL Page 3BAND EQ (selected by [A] or [B] button)EQ (Equalizer) is a processor that divides the frequen

84 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual8MicrophoneTALK PageThe settings here are for your speech or announcements (NOT your singing performance), and are a

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 858MicrophoneYou can set which part controls the Vocal Harmony regardless of the current Vocal Harmony Type. 1 Call up

86 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual8Microphone Setup Parameters[2 ]–[5 ]VOCODER CONTROLThe Vocal Harmony effect in the Vocoder and Vocoder-Mono mo

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 878MicrophoneThis section explains briefly how to create your own Vocal Harmony types, and lists the detailed parameter

88 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual8MicrophoneEditing the Overview Tab Parameters1 Set the value by using the [A]–[C] buttons, [1 ] and [3 ]–[8 ]

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 898Microphone Overview Tab Parameters HARMONY ASSIGNFor detailed information on each parameter, refer to the Data Lis

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 91VoicesSelecting the Harmony/Echo typeYou can select the desired Harmony/Echo effect from a variety of types. NOTE Whe

90 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual8MicrophoneEditing the Part Tab ParametersThe parameters are arranged in a matrix.Use the [A]–[E] buttons to select

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 918Microphone PAN (selected by [D] button)Determines the pan position setting for each part. Setting each vocal part t

9992 PSR-S950/S750 Reference ManualMixing ConsoleMixing ConsoleContentsEditing VOL/VOICE Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 939Mixing ConsoleEditing FILTER Parameters[D]/[I] HARMONIC CONTENTAllows you to adjust the Resonance (page 15) for each

94 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual9Mixing ConsoleEditing TUNE Parameters[A]/[B]/[F]/[G]PORTAMENTO TIMEPortamento is a function that creates a smooth t

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 959Mixing ConsoleThis instrument features six Effect Blocks, giving you powerful tools to richly enhance the sounds of

96 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual9Mixing Console2 In the EFFECT page, press the [F] (TYPE) button to call up the Effect Type Selection display. 3 Use

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 979Mixing ConsoleEditing and Saving Your Original Effect TypeYou can edit detailed parameters of the selected Effect Ty

98 PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual9Mixing Console4 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the User Effect display.5 Use the [3 ]–[6 ] buttons to s

PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 999Mixing ConsoleEqualizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple ba