Yamaha psr 150 keyboard manual

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Average Score:. Write a user review. Value For Money :. The Yamaha PSR is a very classic style digital piano that was very popular many years ago.

I remember owning several versions of the PSR line of keyboards. This was one of the first digital pianos that I actually started playing on. It was a pretty high class board back in its day, so you can get it today and it will still be a high class board to play around with and learn. I guess this is mainly because of the fact that there are so many student and beginner models.

Some advanced models PSR-S models cost over a thousand dollars. These may not be the best ones for someone who is just starting out or who is on a budget.

When it comes to keyboards, it usually gets better with price. So budget is always a factor. These are more advanced Yamaha PSR arranger workstations. They come with incredible features and are great for intermediate and advanced players.

For instance, the Yamaha PSRS has note polyphony, incredible instrument voices, realistic built-in accompaniment, a track sequencer, audio recorder, large, easy-to read screen, dozens of effects and Internet Direct Connect and USB connectivity. The Yamaha PSRS features super articulation voices, sounds from the legendary Tyros3, MP3 playback, microphone input with 3-part harmony, color screen, note polyphony, a 16 track sequencer, audio recorder, Internet Direct Connect and USB connectivity, and dozens of effects.

Such arranger workstations are to be bought by intermediate or advanced players, particular those interested in musical arrangement. With this feature, beginners learn how to play the keyboard. The Yamaha PSR keyboards we have looked at all come with 61 keys. This is one factor to take into account when choosing the best keyboard for you. A grand piano comes with 88 keys. If 61 keys are not enough then you obviously have to look elsewhere.

Therefore, the LCD illustrations herein may be slightly different than the screens on your P These include controller parameters such as pitch bend range and modulation wheel assignment, keyboard sensitivity parameters for internal or MIDI applications, and effect parameters such as reverb type and depth, modulation type and speed, and internal equalizer settings.

In Voice Play mode you can access a single set of Performance parameters and in Performance Play mode you can access 24 sets of Performance parameters.

Although you can freely change the voices in Performance Play mode, only a single set of Voice parameters is available for each Performance. In Performance Play mode, the P has 24 sets of Performance parameters which let you configure settings for specific music situations i. This affords you the convenience of being able to recall those settings instantly at the press of a button when in Performance Play mode.

Performance parameters include the voice selection a set of voice parameters , keyboard Single, Dual or Split mode and settings, main and sub voice assignments, User organ combination values, transposition values, keyboard local on or off setting, MIDI transmit and receive channel numbers, plus function assignments for [PS1], [PS2], [CS] and [FC] foot controller , the Performance name and others.

In Voice Play mode you can specify settings for a single set of Performance parameters. When the P is in Edit mode, you can access and modify the System and other parameters. A convenient Auto Store feature which you can disengage automatically stores the System settings and other parameters as you change them. Within either Voice Play mode or Performance Play mode, you can store the current set of all settings as a User Performance.

There is a fine distinction between Voice Play mode store and Performance Play mode store functions. In Voice Play mode, you can overwrite the current set of Voice and Performance parameter settings. In Performance Play mode, you can select a specific destination Performance in which to store the current Performance parameter settings. Therefore, if you select a destination Performance in which to store the current Voice Play mode Performance parameter settings, you are storing it in the Performance Play mode.

You will find it most convenient to set up your Performances in Voice Play mode, Auto Store status, since voice selection is so simple, then copy it to one of the 24 Performance memories for instant recall when you need it.

By switching into Non Auto Store status, you can be sure that your Performances are protected, and any changes you make in one will not be applied unless you specifically store, or overwrite, it. In Edit mode, the P will prompt you automatically whether or not to overwrite the current changes. Descriptions of all parameters and details about how to access and manipulate them are provided in the appropriate sections herein.

Also see the Blank Chart on page Although setting up the P for basic play is easy and straightforward, be sure to take heed of the Precautions on page 2 before you begin, then carefully follow the simple steps as outlined below. The P is relatively small for an key instrument, but it is very solidly built and therefore quite heavy.

Please do not hesitate to ask someone to help you take it out of the box and carefully place it on an optionally available Yamaha LP-3 keyboard stand or a sturdy table. If you wish to listen to your P using headphones, connect a pair of stereo headphones to the [PHONES] jack located on the left side of the front panel.

Before connecting the P to any external device, be sure that the power switches of all devices are turned off. First, however, you must determine a MIDI system configuration, based on your particular needs or desires. Finally, attach the supplied music stand to the P by carefully inserting it into the groove located along the rear edge of the upper panel.

To do so, follow the steps below. The following screen appears. The song you select will begin playing automatically. Also note that you will not be able to play the P or use any of the Edit mode functions while a Demo song is playing.

Selecting and playing the voices of a new P is simple, since by default the instrument starts up for the first time in Voice Play mode with initialized parameter settings, PIANO 1 voice selected. Also note that the reverb depth or modulation speed may be set at 0 for certain voices, and therefore produce no noticeable effect. For information about changing reverb depth, see page For information about changing modulation speed, see page From within Single mode you can easily activate Dual mode see page 26 or Split mode see page To exit Voice Play mode, simply enter Performance Play mode.

For details, see page When the P is in Single mode, you can select and play any one of the 12 voices over the full range of the keyboard. You can also apply and adjust reverb and modulation effects, and adjust the graphic equalizer settings. All of the voices have note polyphony, which means that a maximum number of 32 notes can be played simultaneously. This is crucial for achieving uncompromising sound and performance when using a sustain pedal, where certain notes must hold over others as you play, until you release the sustain pedal.

Two of the PIANO voices have special stereo settings, which are capable of note polyphonic output. As you play the keyboard, the output of the PIANO 1 voice will be in mono, and polyphony will be 32 notes. Once you have modified certain parameters in Voice Play or Performance Play mode, QE Quick Edit will display in the upper right corner to remind you that you have modified the original settings.

Pressing and holding the [BASS] button for a few moments alternately selects the. These include ROOM, which simulates the natural reverberations of sound in a normal-sized room, STAGE, which simulates the natural reverberations of sound in a night club, and HALL, which simulates the natural reverberations of sound in a relatively large concert hall.

As you select each voice you will notice that a specific reverb effect is already assigned to it, indicated by a lit LED to the left of the name of the selected reverb type. These are the initial default assignments set at the factory, but you can select any reverb effect you wish for each voice, or even turn the reverb effect off. You can also change reverb depth on the spot. No lit LED represents Off status. You can also select the reverb type and depth settings in Edit mode see page Note that each time you select a reverb type, a message will briefly display in the LCD screen, as follows.

This temporary message displays the current depth level for the reverb type that you just selected, between 0 and 7. A value of 7 will produce the largest number of reverberations, whereas a value of 0 will effectively turn the reverb off. After a moment, the voice name will reappear in the screen. In Voice Play mode, a different reverb type and depth can be selected for each voice.

When you play two voices in either Dual or Split mode, the P will apply the main voice reverb type and depth setting to both voices, and ignore any settings which you may have made for the sub voice. For more information about main and sub voices, see page For details about the vibrato effect, see page As you select each voice you will notice that most have a specific modulation effect already assigned to them, indicated by a lit LED to the left of the name of the selected modulation effect type.

These are the initial default assignments set at the factory, but you can select any modulation effect you wish for each voice, or even turn the modulation effect off. You can also change modulation speed on the spot. You can also select the modulation type and speed settings in Edit mode see page Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions.