Yamaha YPR-50 Specifications

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The YPR-50 features a set of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and other instrument sounds, including organ and strings — all create

Select one of thevoices.Press the desired VOICE button.Using the metronomeThe metronome is an exceptionally convenient tool for practicing.To start th

The YPR-50 features twenty different songs, such as solo piano pieces and other popular songs that showcase the natural sound of the instrument. You

Playing a single selected songHold down the SONG (SELECT) button and press the appropriate key (C5 - G6, as indicated on the panel) to select the desi

The YPR-50 provides a variety of useful tools to help you practice. You can change the tempo (speed) of the song, and select Parts L (LEFT) and R (RI

ngngUsing the metronomeThe metronome is convenient practice tool, since it helps you stay in time when playing with a difficult song or playing with o

Professional-sounding "Pianist"Professional-sounding "Pianist"1. Select the desired Pianist styleTo select the desired Pianist sty

" Stylings" StylingsUsing the metronomeThe metronome is extremely useful, since it helps you stay in time with the Pianist accompaniment. T

18YPR-50Transpose and TuningYou can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with the Transpose andTuning functions.Tra

Lowering the pitch:The pitch can be lowered in one-step increments over the TUNING key range of G3 - F#4. The LEDs indicatethe amount of detuning fro

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DONOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than onedescrib

20YPR-50Touch ResponseThe YPR-50 keyboard is equipped with a highly expressive Touch Response function, letting you play thevoices with virtually the

21YPR-50Using the MetronomeThe YPR-50 features a built-in metronome for practicing purposes. Both the tempo and the time signature ofthe metronome cl

22YPR-50Setting the Metronome Time SignatureThe time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters.n The time signature m

The Pianist – AutomaticAccompaniment StylesThe powerful Pianist feature provides professional-quality piano accompaniment for your own performances.Si

24YPR-502 Start the selected Pianist accompaniment.The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you play a key or chord in the left-hand(accomp

25YPR-50Fingered ChordsUsing the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords that can be recognized in theFingered mode.Fingered

Song ControlsThe YPR-50 features various song controls, including "transport" buttons (such as REW and FF) and Parton/off control that lets

FF (Fast Forward)Hold this button down during song playback to fast forward through the song. The song automatically startsplaying back from the sele

MIDIThe YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the YPR-50 with other MIDI instruments and devices.About MIDIMIDI (Musical Inst

PIANIST STYLE Default TemposTroubleshootingProblemWhen the YPR-50 is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced.When using a mobile pho

(4)-5• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can

30YPR-50CAUTIONBe careful not to interchange any of the parts, and make sure toinstall all parts in the correct direction. Also, carefully follow the

YPR-50315 Attach the back board.Attach the back board, using the 6 x 30 mm roundhead screws 4.CAUTIONBe careful not to drop the back board or touch th

32YPR-50SpecificationsKeyboard76 standard-size keys (E0 - G6) with touchresponseVoices5 panel voices (max. polyphony: 32)Pianist Style20 styles Finger

MIDI Implementation Chart0, 3216, 3871011646684919697100, 101120121True Voice1-7,10˛Ø 9nH, v=1-127  *1Ø 9nH, v=0˛˛ Ø *2˛˛ØØ˛Ø˛Ø˛˛˛˛

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4YPR-50Congratulations on your purchase ofthe Yamaha YPR-50 Portable Piano!You now own a portable piano that combines advanced functions, great sounda

Main Features ... 4 Panel Controls and Terminals ... 6Setting Up ... 8Power Re

1 Power switch (STANDBY/ON)2 MASTER VOLUME controlThis determines the overall volume of the YPR-50. (Page 10.)3 DEMO buttonThis is for starting and s

7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP)These are used to adjust the tempo of the song orPianist accompaniment. They can also be usedwith certain keys on the keybo

Power RequirementsAlthough the YPR-50 will run either from anoptional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaharecommends use of an AC adaptor wheneverpossible.

Using a Sustain FootswitchThis feature lets you use the included footswitch(Yamaha FC-5) or an optional footswitch (YamahaFC-4) to sustain the sound o