User manual YAMAHA PSR-15E

[. . . ] Using the Built-in Drummer (PCM/Stereo Rhythm Section) . Creating Original Rhythm Patterns (Custom Drummer) . Adding Accompaniment (Auto Bass Chord Section) . 23 Before playing Inserting Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the instrument and insert six 1. 5V SUM-1 "D" size, R-20, or equivalent alkaline batteries (sold separately), making sure that the polarities are placed as directed inside the compartment. [. . . ] Press the KEYBOARD PERCUSSION button a second time to exit the Keyboard percussion mode. 9 Creating original rhythm patterns Custom Drummer The PSR-15E has 80 preset rhythm patterns (including variations). Apart from the preset patterns, you can also create original ones of your own using Custom Drummer Programming a rhythm pattern Create your own version of the 8 Beat rhythm. First of all, choose a basic rhythm pattern from among the preset rhythms. You are now ready to input. Try writing the following rhythm patterns: 3. Press the CLEAR selector and the preset POPS is cancelled, leaving only the sound of the beat count. 10 4. The same procedure is required for inputting snare drum, closed hi-hat, and open hi-hat. You can add an accent (slightly higher volume level) to the timing you want by tapping the > key (B5). If you make an error, cancel it by pressing the relevant percussion key together with the CANCEL key (C6. The input that percussion instrument again. ing the key indicated by the figure. 7. When your original pattern is completed, press the STOP button or PROGRAM button again. In procedure 3, if you do not want to erase all of the percussion sounds, you can use the CANCEL key (C6) and individual percussion keys to selectively erase. When a combination of keys located in the Auto Bass Chord key section is pressed, the resulting chord will be played togeter with the automatic accompanimient consisting of the bass line and the selected rhythm. Note: The chord accompaniment selected by chord variation selectors 6 and 7 Include arpeggio patterns. The arpeggio patterns are only produced, however, when major, minor, dominant seventh or minor seventh chords are played. · Adding harmony to the melody (DUET) This function works together with the SINGLE FINGER or FINGERED feature in the Auto Bass Chord section. Slide the DUET on/off switch to ON, and a harmonizing note (taken from your left hand chord) will be added to each melody note you play. 14 Advanced course 1: Manual Bass accompaniment 1. Siide the MODE selector to the MANUAL BASS position. Play your own bass line using the keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section Note: You can play only one note at a time in the Auto Bass Chord key section when using this function. Advanced course 2: Keyboard split If you set the Auto Bass Chord MODE selector to the KEYBOARD SPLIT position, the auto accompaniment will be cancelled, enabling you to play the 19 keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section using any of the CHORD voices. This means that you can play with different voices for your left and right hands. This means that it is possible to record the chords for a piece consisting of 100 measures if one measure contains one chord on average. If complicated chords are recorded by using Fingered Chord, the chord recordig capacity will be reduced. If the number of chords exceeds the memory capacity, recording will stop automatically. External jacks Several jacks are provided at the back of the keyboard for connecting a variety of optional accessories. There is also a headphone jack at the front. 17 A. [. . . ] Do not set the MASTER VOLUME at MAX when you connect the PortaTone to a stereo system. Use the stereo system's volume control to adjust the sound level. Avoid placing the instrument in excessively humid areas. Do not subject the unit to physical shock, and avoid placing anything heavy on it. [. . . ]