User manual YAMAHA EZ-150

[. . . ] SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc. , is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. 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In other words, when One Touch Setting is active, selecting a desired style or song also automatically selects the best suited voice and Multi Pad bank. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 01 2 o Select the One Touch Setting voice (ot). Pressing both [+] and [­] buttons simultaneously calls up One Touch Setting. ot To turn One Touch Setting off, select another voice. 28 Selecting and Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the EZ-150 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. I Transpose · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the EZ-150 to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). 1 Select the Transpose function in the Overall menu. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "o5" appears in the display. o5 2 Change the value. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12). To transpose the pitch down, simultaneously press the [­] button and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/[­] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. · Transpose has no effect on voices #88 (Echo Drum Kit), #98 and #99 (DJ), or #00 (Drum Kit). Also, this setting cannot be changed during song playback. Resetting the Transpose Value · If you've changed the Transpose setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of "00" by pressing both [+]/[­] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected). 02 29 Selecting and Playing Voices I Tuning · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 50 (approx. ± 0. 5 semitones). 1 Select the Tuning function in the Overall menu. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "o6" appears in the display. o6 2 Change the value. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tuning value (­50 - +50). To tune the pitch down, simultaneously press the [­] button and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/[­] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Resetting the Tuning Value · If you've changed the Tuning setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of "00" by pressing both [+]/[­] buttons simultaneously (when Tuning is selected). · The left dot appears to indicate the minus value. 12 12 30 Selecting and Playing Songs The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the EZ-150. The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. The songs of the EZ-150 can also be used with the powerful Lesson feature (page 36), a convenient tool that makes learning songs fun and easy. Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Song number 01 2 Select the desired song number. Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the panel. Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see page 26). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[­] buttons to step up and down through the songs. 06 3 Start the selected song. Press the [START/STOP] button. · You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. Simply press the [VOICE] button while the song is playing back and select the desired voice. [. . . ] Nusantik Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia Tel: 21-520-2577 SPAIN/PORTUGAL Yamaha-Hazen Música, S. A. 17, 200, 28230 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain Tel: 91-639-8888 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de Mexico S. A. De C. V. , Departamento de ventas Javier Rojo Gomez No. 1149, Col. [. . . ]