Yamaha PSR-S975 Manual

ENThis Reference Manual explains advanced features of the PSR-S975/S775. Please read the Owner’s Manual first, before reading this Reference Manual.Re

10 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1Voices3 Change the following settings as necessary. NOTE To register the Scale Tune settings to Registration Memory,

10 0 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual8Microphone/Guitar InputThis section explains how to create your own Synth Vocoder types, and lists the detailed p

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1018Microphone/Guitar InputEditing the OVERVIEW Tab Parameters1 Use the [A]–[E] (or [J]) buttons to select the paramete

102 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual8Microphone/Guitar Input CARRIER (set by [A]/[B] buttons)Selects the musical instrument sound used as the source (

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1038Microphone/Guitar Input EFFECT parameters (selected by [E]/[J] buttons)Editing the DETAIL Tab ParametersUse the [B

99104 PSR-S975/S775 Reference ManualMixing ConsoleMixing ConsoleContentsEditing VOL/VOICE Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1059Mixing ConsoleEditing FILTER Parameters[D]/[I] HARMONIC CONTENTAllows you to adjust the Resonance (page 17) for eac

106 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual9Mixing ConsoleEditing TUNE Parameters[A]/[B]/[F]/[G]PORTAMENTO TIMEPortamento is a function that creates a smooth

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1079Mixing ConsoleThis instrument features six Effect Blocks, giving you powerful tools to richly enhance the sounds of

108 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual9Mixing Console2 In the EFFECT page, press the [F] (TYPE) button to call up the Effect Type Selection display. 3 (P

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1099Mixing Console5 Use the [3 ]/[4 ] buttons to select the Part to which you want to apply the effect.Note that a

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 111VoicesThe eight combinations of functions assigned to the LIVE CONTROL knobs are provided by default, however, you c

110 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual9Mixing Console2 Use the [3 ]–[5 ] buttons to select a parameter then use the [6 ]/[7 ] buttons to edit the

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1119Mixing ConsoleEqualizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple b

112 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual9Mixing ConsoleEditing and Saving Your Original Master EQ (MEQ) TypeThis instrument is equipped with a high-grade e

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1139Mixing ConsoleCompressor is an effect commonly used to limit and compress the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an au

114 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual9Mixing ConsoleSaving Master Compressor SettingsThe Master Compressor settings you have edited can be saved as a Us

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 1159Mixing ConsolePSR-S975PSR-S775Block DiagramConnection =System EffectConnection = Insertion EffectConnection =System

1010116 PSR-S975/S775 Reference ManualConnectionsConnectionsContentsFootswitch/Foot Controller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 11710Connections4 Use the [2 ]–[8 ] buttons to set the details of the selected functions (the part for which the fu

118 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual10ConnectionsPITCH BEND* Allows you to bend the pitch of notes up or down by using the pedal. You can turn this ped

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 11910ConnectionsFILL SELF Plays a fill-in.FILL BREAK Plays a break.FILL UP Plays a fill-in, followed by the next Main s

12 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1Voices Assignable Knob Functions Voice/Filter/Cut/R1,R2 Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter for the RIGHT 1

120 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual10ConnectionsIn this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The PSR-S975/S775 gives you a

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 12110Connections Pre-programmed MIDI TemplatesAll Parts Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2,

122 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual10ConnectionsMIDI System SettingsThe explanations here apply to the SYSTEM page in step 4 on page 120. Use the [A]/

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 12310Connections CHORD SYS/EX.The “Tx” setting turns MIDI transmission of MIDI chord exclusive data (chord detect. roo

124 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual10ConnectionsMIDI Receive SettingsThe explanations here apply to the RECEIVE page in step 4 on page 120. This deter

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 12510ConnectionsBass Note Settings for Style Playback via MIDI ReceiveThe explanations here apply to the BASS page in s

126 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual10ConnectionsBy using a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately), you can connect the PSR-S975/S775 with an iPhon

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 12710ConnectionsAccess Point Mode[I] DETAIL For setting the detailed parameters on the pages below. After making these

1111128 PSR-S975/S775 Reference ManualOther FunctionsOther FunctionsContentsUTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 12911Other Functions2 Metronome3 TapThis allows you to set the percussion sound and the velocity which sounds when the

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 131VoicesStyle/Retrig/Rate Adjusts the Style Retrigger length. The first part of the current Style is repeated in the s

130 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual11Other Functions2 Display-related settings / Voice Category Button Options3 Arpeggio settings[1 ] STYLE TEMPO De

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 13111Other FunctionsPARAMETER LOCKThis lets you lock or maintain the settings of specific parameters (such as Effect an

132 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual11Other FunctionsOWNERBACKUP/RESTORERefer to “Basic Operations” in the Owner’s Manual.SYSTEM[D] EXPORT INSTRUMENT I

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 13311Other FunctionsSETUP FILESFor the items below, you can save your original settings to USER or USB drive as a singl

134 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual11Other FunctionsRESETThis function lets you restore the status of the instrument to the original factory settings.

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 135IndexIndexAAccess Point Mode ... 127Any Key ... 5

136 PSR-S975/S775 Reference ManualIndexTTalk ... 92Tap Tempo ...1

14 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1VoicesBalance/Song,Audio Adjusts the volume balance between the Song and Audio playback. Rotating the knob to the le

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 151VoicesThe Voice Set function allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices.

16 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1VoicesEditable Parameters in the VOICE SET DisplaysThe Voice Set parameters are organized into five different pages.

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 171Voices CONTROLLER PageMODULATIONThe [MODULATION] wheel can be used to modulate the parameters below as well as the

18 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1VoicesEGThe EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you rep

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 191Voices2 DSP3 EQDetermines the Frequency and Gain of the low and high EQ bands. Use the [2 ]–[4 ] buttons for the

2 PSR-S975/S775 Reference ManualTable of Contents1Voices 3Voice Types (Characteristics) ... 3Selecting GM&am

20 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1Voices3 Use the [4 ]–[7 ] buttons to turn each item for the selected Part on or off.When the button is set to ON

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 211Voices VOLUME/ATTACK Page  EFFECT/EQ Page Same parameters as in the VOICE SET “EFFECT/EQ” page explained on page 1

22 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1VoicesInstalling Expansion Packs lets you add a variety of optional Voices and Styles to the “Expansion” folder in t

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 231VoicesSaving the Instrument Info File to the USB Flash DriveIf you use the “Yamaha Expansion Manager” software to ma

2224 PSR-S975/S775 Reference ManualStylesStylesContentsChord Fingering Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 252StylesThe Chord Fingering type determines how chords are specified for Style playback. The type can be changed from:

26 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesChord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode* Notes in parentheses can be omitted.Chord Name [Abbreviation] No

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 272StylesThe instrument has a variety of settings for Style playback which can be accessed in the display below.1 Call

28 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2Styles[1 ]/[2 ]DYNAMICS CONTROLThis determines how the Style playback volume changes depending on the playing s

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 292StylesYou can memorize your original panel settings to a One Touch Setting. The newly created One Touch Setting will

11PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 3VoicesVoicesContentsVoice Types (Characteristics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesA Style is made up of the different Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, etc.) and each Section has separate channe

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 312Styles4 Create the Source Pattern for each channel. • Realtime Recording on the BASIC page (page 32)Lets you record

32 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesRealtime RecordingIn the BASIC page, you can record your original rhythm pattern from the keyboard.  Recordi

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 332Styles2 If necessary, select a Voice then practice the rhythm pattern to be recorded. Press the [1 ] or [2 ] butto

34 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2Styles Recording to the Bass, Chord 1–2, Pad and Phrase 1–2 ChannelsThe procedure below applies to step 4 in the B

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 352Styles• Set the Source Root/Chord if necessaryAlthough the Source Root/Chord is set to CM7 as described above, you c

36 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesStep Recording (EDIT)This section applies to step 4 of the Basic Procedure on page 31. After selecting a Sect

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 372StylesNOTE Intro 4 and Ending 4 can be selected on the display then created as your original Style although they are

38 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesEditing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE)By changing the timing of all the notes and velocities, you can edit the rh

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 392Styles2 DYNAMICSThis changes the velocity/volume (or accent) of certain notes in the Style playback. The Dynamics se

4 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1VoicesNOTE S.Art! and MegaVoices are not compatible with other instrument models. For this reason, any Song or Style

40 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesEditing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL)You can edit recorded data for each channel of the current Section sel

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 412StylesMaking Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER)The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompa

42 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2Styles2 Use the [1 ]/[2 ] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to be edited.The selected channel is shown at

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 432Styles2 NTR/NTTThe settings here determine how the original notes of the Source Pattern are converted in response to

44 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesWhen NTR is set to GUITARHARMONIC MINOR When the played chord changes from a major to a minor chord, this tab

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 452Styles3 HIGH KEY / NOTE LIMITThe settings here adjust the Octave of the notes converted from the original ones throu

46 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2StylesEditing the Rhythm Part of a Style (Drum Setup)The Drum Setup function allows you to edit the rhythm part of

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 472Styles6 If necessary, set the volume level, pan or pitch by using the [5 ]–[7 ] buttons.7 If necessary, make mor

48 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual2Styles7-3 Press the [EXIT] button to close the window.8 Press the [EXIT] button to return to close the DRUM SETUP w

33PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 49SongsSongsContentsEditing Music Notation (Score) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 51VoicesThis instrument features Voices provided specially for Style playback and XG/GM compatibility. These Voices can

50 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3SongsPressing the [8 ] (SET UP) button calls up the detailed setting display. You can set the view type by using

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 513Songs[3 ]/[4 ]KEY SIGNATUREThis lets you enter key signature changes in the middle of a Song, at the stopped pos

52 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3SongsTo view the lyrics of the selected Song or the text, press the [LYRICS/TEXT] button. You can change the Lyrics

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 533SongsWhen playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, channels 9-16 in the Song data are replaced with Style c

54 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3SongsThe instrument has a variety of Song playback functions—repeat playback, various guide settings, etc.—which ca

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 553Songs OTHERS PageKeyboard and Vocal Practice Using the Guide FunctionWith the Guide function, the instrument indica

56 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3Songs3 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the desired Guide mode.Guide modes for keyboard practice• Follow LightsWhe

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 573SongsPlaying Backing Parts with the Performance Assistant TechnologyThis feature lets you play your own backing part

58 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3SongsThe Owner’s Manual covers how to create an original Song by recording your keyboard performance (called “Realt

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 593Songs• CHORD ...For recording chords and Sections with precise timing (page 62) or editing them (page 72).•

6 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1VoicesSetting the Touch Response of the KeyboardTouch Response determines how the sound responds to your playing stre

60 PSR-S975/S775 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-S975/S775 Reference Manual 613SongsExample of Step Recording—Melodies (detailed instructions of step 5 on page 59)In this example, keep in mind th

62 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3Songs4 Enter the next notes and apply a tie.4-1 Press the [G] button to select “mp.”4-2 Press the [H] button to sel

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 633Songs5 Start Step Recording by using the [A]–[J] buttons and [1 ]–[8 ] buttons, as well as the keyboard.Refer to

64 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3Songs1 Enter the chords for the Main A section.1-1 Press the STYLE CONTROL MAIN VARIATION [A] button.1-2 Press the

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 653SongsSelecting the Setup Data to be Recorded to the Top Position of the SongThe current settings of the Mixing Conso

66 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3Songs5 Press the [8 ] (APPLY) button to record the data.6 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to carry out the Save opera

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 673Songs4 While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the desired track button.5 Press the SONG [F/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) butt

68 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3Songs Examples of re-recording with various Punch In/Out settingsThis instrument features several different ways y

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 693SongsEditing Channel Events of Existing Song DataYou can apply various useful functions to already recorded data, su

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 71VoicesMaking Detailed Settings for Harmony/ArpeggioThis lets you make detailed settings, including volume level. 1 Ca

70 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3Songs1 QUANTIZEThe Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel. For example, if

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 713Songs2 DELETEYou can delete the data of the specified channel in the Song. Select the channel whose data to be delet

72 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3SongsEditing Chord Events, Notes, System Exclusive Events and LyricsYou can edit chord events, note events, System

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 733Songs Chord Events (CHORD Page) Note Events (1-16 Page) System Exclusive Events (SYS/EX. Page) Lyrics Events (LY

74 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual3SongsDisplaying Specific Types of EventsIn the Event List displays, various types of events are shown. It may somet

44PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 75USB Audio Player/RecorderUSB Audio Player/RecorderContentsDisplaying Lyrics of an Audio file . . . . . . . . . .

76 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual4USB Audio Player/Recorder4 Press the [F] (LYRICS) button to call up the LYRICS display.When the audio file contains

55PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 77Multi PadsMulti PadsContentsCreating Multi Pads (Multi Pad Creator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual5Multi Pads3 If you want to create a new Multi Pad in an empty new Bank, press the [C] (NEW BANK) button. 4 Select a

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 795Multi PadsMulti Pad—Step Recording via MIDIStep Recording can be carried out in the EDIT page. After selecting a Mul

8 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual1VoicesNOTE The settings for the Arpeggio Quantize function and the Arpeggio Hold function can be made on the display

80 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual5Multi Pads5 Save the current Bank containing the edited Multi Pads. Press the [8 ] button to call up the confirmat

6PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 816Music FinderMusic FinderContentsCreating a Set of Favorite Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

82 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual6Music FinderYou can create your original Record by editing an existing Record. Your edits can be replaced with thos

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 836Music Finder4 Save the edited Record.When creating a new RecordPress the [J] (NEW RECORD) button. The Record is adde

84 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual6Music FinderCalling up the Records from a Music Finder fileBy selecting a Music Finder file, you can recall the Rec

77PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 85Registration MemoryRegistration MemoryContentsEditing the Registration Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

86 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual7Registration MemoryRegistration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. Ho

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 877Registration MemoryAs convenient as the Registration Memory buttons are, there may be times during a performance whe

88 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual7Registration Memory6 Use the [D] (SEQUENCE END) button to determine how Registration Sequence behaves when reaching

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 897Registration MemoryUsing the Registration Sequence1 Select the desired Registration Bank. 2 At the upper right of th

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 91VoicesFine-tuning the Pitch of the Entire InstrumentYou can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument such as keyb

890 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual8Microphone/Guitar InputMicrophone/Guitar InputContentsMaking and Saving the Microphone/Guitar Settings (EQ/CMP). .

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 918Microphone/Guitar InputSaving the Microphone/Guitar SettingsAll the settings (MIC/GUITAR and TALK pages) are saved t

92 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual8Microphone/Guitar Input (PSR-S975) PITCH DETECT (selected by [E] button)Determines how this instrument detects or

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 938Microphone/Guitar InputSetting up the Vocal Harmony Control ParametersYou can set which part controls the Vocal Harm

94 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual8Microphone/Guitar Input Setup Parameters[2 ]–[5 ]VOCODER CONTROLThe Vocal Harmony effect in the Vocoder and Vo

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 958Microphone/Guitar InputEditing the Vocal Harmony TypesThis section explains briefly how to create your own Vocal Har

96 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual8Microphone/Guitar Input Editing the OVERVIEW Tab Parameters1 Set the value by using the [A]–[C] buttons, [1 ] an

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 978Microphone/Guitar Input OVERVIEW Tab Parameters HARMONY ASSIGNFor detailed information on each parameter, refer to

98 PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual8Microphone/Guitar Input Editing the PART Tab ParametersThe parameters are arranged in a matrix.Use the [A]–[E] but

PSR-S975/S775 Reference Manual 998Microphone/Guitar Input FORMANT (selected by [C] button)Determines the formant setting for each part. This paramete