User manual YAMAHA PSR-GX76E

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] You can also change the tempo while the accompaniment is playing by tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button twice at the desired tempo. s Using Sync Start The PSR-GX76 also has a Sync Start function that allows you to start the rhythm/accompaniment by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync Start, first press the [SYNC START] button (the beat marks all flash to indicate Sync Start stand-by), then press any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is on, play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. ) Auto accompaniment section Starting with an Intro section Each style has its own two- or four-measure Intro section. When used with the auto accompaniment, many of the Intro sections also include special chord changes and embellishments to enhance your performance. To start with an Intro section: 1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button -- to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro. Indicates selected section (Main A or B). MAIN A 36 Auto Accompaniment 2) Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. Indicates Intro standby. INTROA To actually start the Intro section and accompaniment, press the [START/STOP] button. Using Sync Start with an Intro section You can also use the Sync Start function with the special Intro section of the selected style. To use Sync Start with an Intro section: 1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button -- to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro. Indicates selected section (MAIN A or B). MAIN A 2) Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. Indicates Intro standby. INTROA 3) Press the [SYNC START] button to enable Sync Start, and start the Intro section and accompaniment by playing any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is on, play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. ) Auto accompaniment section 37 Auto Accompaniment 3 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to page 42 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment. ) · The [ACMP ON/OFF] button can also be used to turn off and on the bass/chord accompaniment while playing -- allowing you to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in your performance. · You can use the Sync Stop function to create a similar, yet even more dramatic break. With Sync Stop on (page 39), you can control breaks in the rhythm and accompaniment simply by releasing your fingers from the keys. As long as you play and hold a chord, the accompaniment continues. When you release it, the accompaniment stops. You can also use this feature to create exciting rhythmic stutter effects, chord hits, and accents by playing staccato chords. · Chords played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is stopped. In effect, this gives you a "split keyboard, " with bass and chords in the left hand and the normally selected voice in the right. 4 Stop the accompaniment. You can do this in one of three ways: s Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. s Using an Ending section Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. The accompaniment stops after the Ending section is finished. s Pressing the [SYNC START] button This immediately stops the accompaniment and automatically enables Sync Start, letting you re-start the accompaniment by simply playing a chord or key in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. · To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando) as it is playing, press the [INTRO/ ENDING] button twice quickly. 38 Auto Accompaniment Sync Stop This convenient feature lets you stop (or pause) the auto accompaniment by releasing your fingers from the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. Playing the chord again restarts the auto accompaniment. This is ideal for putting dynamic breaks in your performance -- for example, stopping the rhythm and accompaniment briefly while you play a melodic break or solo with your right hand. 1 Press the [SYNC STOP] button. Setting Sync Stop to on before starting the auto accompaniment automatically sets Sync Start to on as well, letting you immediately start the accompaniment by playing the keyboard. Indicates that Sync Stop is on. 2 3 Play a chord on the keyboard (in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard). The auto accompaniment starts as soon as you play a chord. Stop the auto accompaniment by releasing the chord. 4 To start the auto accompaniment again, play a chord. To turn Sync Stop off, press the [SYNC STOP] button again. To stop the auto accompaniment completely, press the [START/STOP] button. 39 Auto Accompaniment Changing the Tempo The tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats per minute). · When accompaniment playback is stopped and a different style is selected, the tempo returns to the default setting of the new style. When switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is maintained. (This allows you to keep the same tempo, even when changing styles. ) 1 Call up the Tempo setting. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Current Tempo value 120 TEMPO Restoring the Default Tempo Value Each song and style has been given a default or standard Tempo setting. If you've changed the Tempo, you can instantly restore the default setting by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is selected). 2 Change the value. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. · You can also use the convenient Tap Tempo function to change the tempo by "tapping" a new one in real time. [. . . ] Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-703-0900 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil Tel: 011-853-1377 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 8B DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00 PHILIPPINES Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. 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