Yamaha PSR-550 Specifications

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Page 2 - PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS

10098Exiting from the Style Record modeTo leave the style recording mode, follow the instructions in the chart below.Style Recording — Bass/Phrase/Pad

Page 4 - Congratulations!

1019912Select a voice for the track to be recorded.Select the desired voice by pressing the [VOICE R1] button (page 26).The recording repeats indefini

Page 5 - How to use the manual

102100QuantizeQuantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded track.For example, the following musical passage has been

Page 6 - Contents

10310113Press the [NEXT] button.14Select the Quantize size (resolution).Use the data dial, the [-/NO] button or the [+/YES] button.Set the Quantize re

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104102Naming User Styles1 - 7Use the same operation as in “Quantize” (page 102).8Select “Name”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] but

Page 8 - Important Features

10510313Press the [NEXT] button to display the Clear screen.14Press the [+/YES] button to execute the Clear operation.To abort the Clear operation, pr

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106MIDI Functions104In the rear panel of your PSR-550, there are MIDI terminals (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT), a TO HOST terminal,and a HOST SELECT switch. By u

Page 10 - Panel Controls and Terminals

107105MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instru-ments to communicate with each o

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108106The PSR-550 is an electronic musical instrument which is capable of transmitting and receiving over sixteenchannels. Imagine that there are six

Page 12 - Setting Up

109107MIDI Data CompatibilityThis section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback thedata recor

Page 13 - Demo Song Playback

119Top Panel Controlsq STANDBY/ON switch ...13w MASTER VOLUME control ...13e DEMO button ...

Page 14 - Using the Music Database

110108Connecting to a Personal ComputerConnect your PSR-550 to a computer and take advantage of the wide range of power-ful and versatile software for

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111MIDI Functions109Connect the serial port of the personal computer (RS-232C terminal or RS-422 termi-nal) to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-550.For

Page 16 - Panel Display Indications

112MIDI Functions110MIDI TemplateThe PSR-550 is capable of transmitting and receiving MIDI data over sixteen indepen-dent channels. For proper MIDI o

Page 17 - Basic Operation

113MIDI Functions1117Press the [NEXT] button.8Load the selected MIDI Template.Press the [+/YES] button to actually load the selected MIDI template set

Page 18 - 001 8Beat 1

114MIDI Functions112MIDI Transmit SettingThe PSR-550 can simultaneously transmit data on all 16 MIDI channels. The TransmitChannel and Transmit Track

Page 19 - Menu Selection

115MIDI Functions113MIDI Receive SettingThe PSR-550 can simultaneously receive data on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing it tofunction as a 16-channel mu

Page 20 - Changing (Editing) Values

116MIDI Functions114Local Control“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-550 keyboard controls theinternal tone generator, allowing

Page 21 - Direct Access

117MIDI Functions1153Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI screen.4Select “Clock.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Ini

Page 22 - Function Tree

118116Other Functions (Utility)This section of the manual covers some important functions of the PSR-550 that have not been ex-plained in previous sec

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119117Upper OctaveThis determines the Octave setting for the right-hand range of the keyboard, letting youhave independent ranges for the right and le

Page 24 - Direct Access Chart

1210Setting UpThis section contains information about setting up your PSR-550 and preparing to play.Be sure to go through this section carefully befor

Page 25 - Disk Mode page 57

120118Touch SensitivityThe keyboard of the PSR-550 is equipped with a touch response feature that lets youdynamically and expressively control the lev

Page 26 - Playing Voices

121119FootswitchVarious functions can be assigned to the footswitch connected to the FOOTSWITCHjack. The polarity of the footswitch can also be chang

Page 27 - 098 Slow Strings

122120Pitch Bend RangeThis determines the maximum pitch bend range for the PITCH BEND wheel.The range is from “0” to “12”. Each increment corresponds

Page 28 - 095 String Ensbl

123131 PSR-550 VoicesThe PSR-550 actually includes two voice sets: the “panel” voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. The panelvoices includ

Page 29 - Functions of the Keyboard

124132Voice ListBank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumber MSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof No

Page 30 - Pitch Bend Wheel

125133Bank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumber MSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumber

Page 31 - Keyboard Percussion

126134Voice ListBank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumberMSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof Notes

Page 32 - Auto Accompaniment

127135Bank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumberMSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumberMSB

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128136Bank MSBBank LSBPrgram NumberNote # Note13 C#-114 D-115 D#-116 E-117 F-118 F#-119 G-120 G#-121 A-122 A#-123 B-124 C025 C#026 D027 D#028 E029 F03

Page 34 - Accompaniment Sections

129137Bank MSBBank LSBPrgram NumberNote # Note13 C#-114 D-115 D#-116 E-117 F-118 F#-119 G-120 G#-121 A-122 A#-123 B-124 C025 C#026 D027 D#028 E029 F03

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1311Demo Song PlaybackOnce you’ve set up your PSR-550, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 9demo songs are provided. A

Page 36 - Tempo =148

130138Style ListStyleStyle NameNumberStyleStyle NameNumberCountry59 Country Rock60 Country 2/461 Country 8 Beat62 Country Pop63 Country Swing64 Countr

Page 37 - Acmp Volume =100

131139MDBSong NameNumberMDBSong NameNumberMusic Database ListPOP HITS1 Alive Fever2 Alive Synth3 Croco Rock4 D.Survival5 EasySunday16 EasySunday27 Goi

Page 38 - Fingering =F1

132140● Reverb (System effect)Reverb effect type/depth can be set by panel operation.When you select a different style, the appropriate reverb type wi

Page 39

133141● Reverb Type ListReverb Type System/Insertion DescriptionHall1-5 System Concert hall reverb.Room1-7 System Small room reverb.Stage1-4 System Re

Page 40 - Accompaniment Split Point

134142Harmony/Echo Type ListCategory Type DescriptionHarmony Duet An extra note is added to the note played on the keyboard to produce duet type harmo

Page 41 - Synchro Stop

135143TroubleshootingPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONThis is normal and is no cause for alarm.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PortaTone may prod

Page 42 - One Touch Setting

136144Data Backup & Initialization Data BackupExcept for the data listed below, all PSR-550 panel settings are reset to their initialsettings whe

Page 43 - The Multi Pads

137145Alert Message ListNo FileUnformatted DiskDisk ErrorWrite-protectedFile ProtectedNo DiskDisk RemovedDisk FullWrong DiskSame NameMaximum 60 SongsM

Page 44 - F1 Multi Pad

138146Clear BackupNow InitializingCannot OperateCannot Set MIDICannotTurnHar.OnCannotTurnDSP OnAlert Message ListThis message appears when you attempt

Page 45

139Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed in decimal numbers,binary numbers and hexadecimal numbers.Hexadecimal numbers may i

Page 46 - Digital Effects

14Using the Music DatabaseIf you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which style (page 32) and voice (page 26)settings would be ap

Page 47 - RevType=Hall1

140PITCH FINE BnH,63H,19H,62H,rrH,06H,mmHLEVEL BnH,63H,1AH,62H,rrH,06H,mmHPANPOT BnH,63H,1CH,62H,rrH,06H,mmHREVERB SEND BnH,63H,1DH,62H,rrH,06H,mmHCHO

Page 48 - ChoRetnLevel= 64

141This parameter specifies relative change with the value of 64 producing 0 adjustment.As values get higher the sound becomes increasingly eccentric.

Page 49 - DspRetnLevel= 64

142(3-6-1-2) TEMPO CONTROLbinary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAMAHA ID01111110 7E Style00000000 010ttttttt TT Tempo40ttttttt TT

Page 50 - Harmony/Echo

143(3-6-4) CLAVINOVA MIDI COMPLIANCE(3-6-4-1) DOC MULTI TIMBRE ON / OFF (Receive only)binary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAMAHA

Page 51 - D.Effect:Harmony

144< Table 1-4 > MIDI Parameter Change table (EFFECT)Address Size Data Prameter Name Description Default Value(H) (H) (H) (H)02 01 00 2 00..7F R

Page 52 - Harmony Vol =113

145< Table 1-5 > MIDI Parameter Change table (MULTI PART)Address Size Data Prameter Name Description Default Value(H) (H) (H) (H)08 nn 00 1 00..

Page 53 - HarmoPart=Auto

146XG ESSENTIAL EFFECTSame as LSB=0XG OPTION EFFECTExpanded type for PSR-550* If the received value does not contain an effect type in the TYPE LSB, t

Page 54 - Registration Memory

147< Table 1-8 > Effect Parameter ListHALL1,HALL2, ROOM1,ROOM2,ROOM3, STAGE1,STAGE2, PLATE (reverb, variation block)No. Parameter Display Value

Page 55

148PHASER 1 (chorus, variation block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Control1 LFO Frequency 0.00Hz-39.7Hz 0-127 table#12 LFO Depth 0-127 0-1273

Page 56 - Naming the Registration Banks

149MIDI Data Format2BAND EQ(STEREO) (variation block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Control1 EQ Low Frequency 50Hz-2.0kHz 8-40 table#32 EQ Low

Page 57 - Disk Operations

15Using the Music DatabaseData stored by the Music DatabaseEach of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to match the selected sty

Page 58

150< Table 1-9 > Effect Data Value Assign TableMIDI Data FormatTable#1LFO FrequencyData Value Data Value Data Value Data Value0 0.00 32 1.35 64

Page 59 - Included Data Disk

151MIDI Implementation Chart[Portable Keyboard] Date : 30-NOV-2000Model : PSR-550MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Function... Transmitted Recogn

Page 60 - Utility:Format

152MIDI Implementation Chart*1 The tracks for each channel can be selected on the panel.See page 114 for more information.*2 Incoming MIDI messages co

Page 61 - Executing 45%

153IndexAAC adaptor...12Accompaniment...

Page 62 - Ld Type:All

154IndexMMain...34Master Tuning...

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155IndexTTap ...36, 121Tempo ...

Page 64 - Song Copy

156SpecificationsKeyboards• 61 standard-size keys (C1 — C6) withtouch response.Display• Large multi-function LCD displaySetup• STANDBY/ON• Master Volu

Page 65 - _–Dst=Song 01

Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterienoder Akkumulatoren dürfen nic

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166Limited Warranty90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTSYamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a pr

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HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650Tel: 053-460-3273 [PK

Page 68 - Song Playback

1614Panel Display IndicationsThe PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument.This backlit LCD

Page 69 - PlayMd=SglRepeat

M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation© 2001 Yamaha Corporation??????? 1??PO????-01A0 Printed in ChinaYam

Page 70 - Song Volume Control

1715Basic OperationThis section introduces you to the basic operations common to the various functions of the PSR-550.In particular, you’ll learn how

Page 71 - StartMeasure= 1

1816How to Read the Menu/Message Display and “Easy Navigator”Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety ofdisplays

Page 72 - Repeat Play (A-B Repeat)

1917● DiskMenu SelectionFor certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as selecting voices, demo songs andstyles), you’ll need to select different menus

Page 73 - Song Transpose

2This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power sup-ply or adapter other than one desc

Page 74 - Part Settings

2018Changing (Editing) ValuesThis section shows you how to set numeric values on the PSR-550, such as voicenumber, song/style number and various param

Page 75 - Voice Change

2119NamingThe allows you to create your own original data such as songs, styles and registrationmemory settings. You can also freely name the data as

Page 76

2220Function TreeButton Menu/message display Function See pageDEMO Sweet Tenor... Demo song selection...

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2321Function TreeButton Menu/message display Function See pageFUNCTION F1 Multi PadPBnk ... Multi pad bank selection...

Page 78 - Song Recording

2422Various functions other than ones listed above can be accessed by assigning them to the [+/YES]button, [-/NO] button and the number buttons [1]-[0

Page 79

2523ModeDepending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (ormethods of operation). Each of these con

Page 80 - Quick Recording

26Playing VoicesThe PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play. Try out thedifferent voices referring to th

Page 81 - Rec Tr =Melody

27Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously1Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE R2] button.Selecting a voice for VOICE R22Select a voice.Use the data dial,

Page 82 - Multi Track Recording

28Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands1Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE L] button.2Play the voices.The notes you play with

Page 83 - Rec/Ply T16 =Ply

29Split PointFunctions of the KeyboardAs explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-550 can sound three different voices. Here’s a short summary of the

Page 84 - 002 SONG–001.MID

31• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can af

Page 85 - RecStart Mes= 2

30TransposeThis function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-550 to be transposed up or down by amaximum of one octave in semitone increments. The tra

Page 86

31Keyboard Percussion1Press the [VOICE R1] button.2Select “StandardKit1”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number button

Page 87 - QuantizSize=1/4

32Auto AccompanimentThe auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to dois play the chords with

Page 88 - Editing Setup Data

33Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)1Press the [STYLE] button.2Select a style.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the numbe

Page 89 - Executing 84%

34Auto AccompanimentAccompaniment SectionsThere are various types of Auto Accompaniment sections that allow you to vary thearrangement of the accompan

Page 90 - Naming User Songs

35Auto Accompaniment5Press the [MAIN A] button.6Press the [INTRO] button.7As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the autoaccompaniment start

Page 91

36Auto AccompanimentTempo/TapEach style of the PSR-550 has been programmed with a default or standard tempo;however, this can be changed by using the

Page 92 - Multi Pad Recording

37Auto AccompanimentAccompaniment Track MutingThe PSR-550 has eight accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD2, PAD, PHRASE

Page 93 - M.Pad Rec Ready

38Auto AccompanimentChord FingeringsThe way in which chords are played or indicated with your left hand (in the autoaccompaniment section of the keybo

Page 94 - Naming User Pads

39Auto AccompanimentCCm7C( )CM( )7C(9)C( )(9)6CaugCm6Cm7( )Cmb57CmMb57Cm( )(9)7Cm(9)CmM7( )CmM(9)7( )CdimCdim7C(9)7( )C(13)7(

Page 95

42Congratulations!You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-550PortaTone combines the most advanced tone generation techno

Page 96

40Auto AccompanimentThe Fingered 2 modeAccompaniment Split PointThe point on the keyboard that separates the auto accompaniment section and the right-

Page 97

41Auto AccompanimentSynchro StopWhen the Synchro Stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback will stopcompletely when all keys in the auto-accomp

Page 98

42Auto AccompanimentOne Touch SettingOne Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient function that lets you instantlyreconfigure virtually all auto-acc

Page 99 - Drum Cancel

43The Multi PadsThe PSR-550 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodicsequences that can be used to add impact

Page 100 - Song Rec Ready

44Selecting a Multi Pad Bank1Press the [FUNCTION] button.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the MULTI PAD BANKscreen.2Select “Multi Pad.”Use the data

Page 101 - Style Recording

45• There are two types of MultiPad data: some of the datawill be played back once andstop when it reaches to theend. Others will be playedback repeat

Page 102 - Section =Main A

46Digital EffectsWith the digital effects built into the PSR-550 you can add ambiance and depth to your music in a varietyof ways—such as adding rever

Page 103 - Quantize OK?

47Adjust the depth of the reverb.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the Digital Effect screen.4Select “Reverb”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button

Page 104 - Nam=UserStyle1_

48ChorusSelecting a Chorus Type5Press the [NEXT] button.6Select a chorus type.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Refer to the

Page 105 - Completed

49• When the selected DSP typeis an Insertion Effect (pages49, 133), the DSP effectapplies only to the Voice R1.DSPApplying the DSP effectThe DSP icon

Page 106 - MIDI Functions

53How to use the manualSetting Uppage 12Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggestyou read this section first. It shows you

Page 107 - MIDI and TO HOST terminals

50Digital EffectsF3 DigitalEffectRETURNSEND(Depth)Insertion EffectSystem EffectAmplifierSpeakerMixerSystem Effects and Insertion EffectsThe reverb, ch

Page 108 - What You Can Do With MIDI

51Digital Effects4Select “Harmony”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.5Press the [NEXT] button.6Select a Harmony/Echo type.Use

Page 109 - MIDI Data Compatibility

52Digital EffectsAdjusting the Harmony/Echo volume5Press the [NEXT] button to display the Type Selection screen.6Press the [NEXT] button to display th

Page 110 - Yamaha UX256

53Digital Effects• When the Voice Set functionis on (page 120), theHarmony/Echo part settingmay change according to theselected R1 panel voice.Changin

Page 111

54Registration MemorySince the PSR-550 is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of controls and functions —voice, style, auto accompanim

Page 112 - Midi:Template

55Registering the Panel Settings1Set up the panel controls as required.2Press the round Registration Memory button to call up theRegistration Memory f

Page 113

56Registration MemorySelecting a Registration Bank1Press the [FUNCTION] button.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the Registration MemoryBank screen.

Page 114 - MIDI Transmit Setting

57Disk OperationsBuilt into the PSR-550 is a disk drive. Simply insert a floppy disk and you’ve got access to a wide varietyof convenient functions,

Page 115 - Reciv Ch01=XG/GM

58Disk OperationsBe sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive withcare. Follow the important precautions below. Compatible Disk Type3.5&q

Page 116 - Local Control

59Disk OperationsIncluded Data DiskDisk song playback1Insert the included data disk into the disk drive.• If a disk has already beeninserted into the

Page 117 - Initial Data Send

64ContentsPacking List 4How to use the manual 5Important Features 8Panel logos... 9Music stand ...

Page 118 - Other Functions (Utility)

60Disk OperationsFormatSetting up commercially available floppy disks for use with PSR-550 is called format-ting.This function is useful for quickly d

Page 119 - Scale Tuning

61Disk Operations3Select the file type.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Refer to the file type list below:• Although all Use

Page 120 - Split Point =C3

62Disk OperationsLoadAfter saving User style (107-109), User pad (banks 37-40) and Registration Memory(bank 01-32) data to a floppy disk, you can relo

Page 121 - Footswitch

63Disk Operations6Press the [NEXT] button.7Select the data to be loaded.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.8Press the [NEXT] b

Page 122 - Backlight

64Disk OperationsSong CopyThis operation allows you to make backup copies of your important Song data. Prima-rily, this will come in handy when you a

Page 123 - Appendix Voice List

65Disk Operations7Select the source song file.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.8Press the [NEXT] button to display the Name

Page 124 - Voice List

66Disk OperationsCopying data to another location on the same disk1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Copying data from onefloppy disk to another” (pag

Page 125

67Disk OperationsDeleteYou can delete individual files (User songs, User styles, User pads or Registra-tion Memory) from the floppy disk.1Insert the f

Page 126

68Disk Song PlaybackSong Playback1Insert the disk that contains song data into the disk drive.PSR-550 will automatically switch into Song mode.• If a

Page 127

69Disk Song Playback4Select “PlayMode”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.5Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Play Mo

Page 128 - Drum Kit List

75ContentsDisk Song Playback 68Song Playback... 68Song Track Muting ...

Page 129

70Disk Song PlaybackSong Track Muting1Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song.2Press one of the TRACK buttons below the display.The [M] icon w

Page 130 - Style List

71Disk Song PlaybackPlaying from a Specified Measure1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen.3Select “Measure

Page 131 - Music Database List

72Disk Song PlaybackRepeat Play (A-B Repeat)1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen.3Select “AbRepeat”.Use t

Page 132 - ● Chorus (System effect)

73Disk Song PlaybackSong Transpose1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen.• This operation does notaffect th

Page 133 - ● DSP Type List

7472Part SettingsIn addition to the keyboard-played voices, the PSR-550 features many different instrumental “parts,”included with the auto accompanim

Page 134 - Harmony/Echo Type List

7573● Voice R1, R2, L• When one of the DSP types belonging to the Insertion Effect (page50) is selected, the effect will be exclusively applied to the

Page 135 - Troubleshooting

7674Mixer1Press the [MIXER] button so that its indicator lights.2Select the part for which you want to adjust the volume set-ting or parameters.Parts

Page 136 - Now Initializing

77Volume R2 =108Octave R2 = 2Pan R2 = 40RevDepth R2 =120ChoDepth R2 =108DspDepth R2 =112[NEXT] button [BACK] button753Select the desired paramete

Page 137 - Alert Message List

7876Song RecordingWith the powerful and easy-to-use song recording features, you can recordyour own keyboard performances to a floppy disk as a User s

Page 138 - Memory Over

7977 User Song TracksThe tracks which can be recorded to the User songs are organized as shown in thechart below.The following notes andcautions are

Page 139 - MIDI Data Format

86Important FeaturesSince the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at a loss as to how toexplore its capabilities

Page 140

80001 New SongRecMenu:SongSongRec:QuickRecRec Tr =Melody78Quick Recording1Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.2Press the [RECORD] button to eng

Page 141

81BEATSong RecordingSv?:SONG 001.MID–799Press the [NEXT] button to display the Record ready screen.The beat indicator dots will flash at the currently

Page 142

82001 New SongSongRec:MultiRecRecPart T01 =R180Multi Track Recording1 - 3Use the same operation as in “Quick Recording” (page80).4Press the [NEXT] but

Page 143

83BEATRehearsalSv?:SONG 001.MID–819Press the [NEXT] button to display the Rehearsal screen.Voices and styles can be set from this display. After comp

Page 144

84RecMenu:Song002 SONG–001.MIDSongRec:MultiRec1234567812345678Recording start(Punch In)Recording stop(Punch Out)Previously played dataNewly played dat

Page 145 - 0..127 40

85Punch In/Out=OnPunch In = 3Punch Out = 5RecStart Mes= 2838Press the [NEXT] button to display the Punch In/Out screen.9Select “On”.Use the data dial,

Page 146

86002 SONG–001.MIDSongRec:EditSngEdit:QuantizeQuantizTrack=T0584QuantizeQuantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded

Page 147 - 0.0mS-50mS 0-127 table#2

87Quantize OK?QuantizSize=1/48512Press the [NEXT] button.13Select the Quantize size (resolution).Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] b

Page 148 - 0-127 0-127

88002 UserSong1SongRec:EditSngEdit:Setup Dt86Editing Setup DataThis function lets you make changes to various setup data (voice-related parameters)for

Page 149 - 0-127 0-127 ●

898711Edit the setup data.Press the [NEXT] and [BACK] buttons to switch among the displays (asshown below).• Select a track by pressing one of the [TR

Page 150

97Important Features GM System Level 1“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standardwhich guarantees that any data conforming to th

Page 151 - MIDI Implementation Chart

90002 UserSong1SongRec:EditSngEdit:NameNam=UserSong1_88cursorNaming User Songs1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84).5Select the f

Page 152

91SngEdit:ClearClear Track =T13Clear Track OK?89Clearing User Song Data1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84).5Select the song fil

Page 153

9290• Material recorded data isretained in memory evenwhen the STANDBY switch isturned off if batteries areinstalled or an AC adaptor isconnected (pag

Page 154

93915Press the [NEXT] button to display the RecMode screen.6Select “Record”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.7Press the [NEX

Page 155

94[BACK] buttonCdMatch Pad1=OffCdMatch Pad2=Off[NEXT] button92Chord Match1 - 5Use the same operation as in “Multi Pad Recording”(page 92).6Select “Edi

Page 156 - Specifications

959310Enter the desired name for the bank.Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21).Up to eight letters or characters can be used.11Press the [RECO

Page 157 - FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

9694• Material recorded data isretained in memory evenwhen the STANDBY switch isturned off if batteries areinstalled or an AC adaptor isconnected (pag

Page 158 - Limited Warranty

9795 About Recording User StylesIn recording a User song, the PSR-550 records your keyboard performance as MIDIdata. Recording of User styles, howev

Page 159

9896Style Recording — Rhythm TrackWith this operation you can create your own original rhythm patterns by editingexisting rhythm track (percussion) da

Page 160 - © 2001 Yamaha Corporation

999710Select a Rhythm track to be recorded.Select “RHYTHM MAIN” or “RHYTHM SUB” with the data dial, the[+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.• Only one

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