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Summary of Contents for Yamaha PortaTone PSR-A3
- Page 1 M.D.G., EMI Division © 1995 Yamaha Corporation VT49660 509POCP1.3-01A0 Printed in Japan...
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Page 2: Important Features
Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform- ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the PSR-A3 useful in a range of advanced MIDI music systems. Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
External Clock ... 78 Initial Data Send ... 78 Bulk Data Send ... 79 Receiving Bulk Data ... 79 Appendix PSR-A3 Function Tree ... 80 About Digital Effect ... 82 Troubleshooting ... 84 Data Backup & Initialization ... 85 Data Initialization ... 85 Index ... -
Page 4: Taking Care Of Your Portatone
The PSR-A3 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in anyway can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. -
Page 5: Panel Controls
• MULTI PADS 1~4 ... page 60, 62 • REC/END, TERMINATE Button ... page 60, 62 PITCH BEND Wheel ... page 23 PHONES Jack ... page 7 STYLE 01 8BEAT PSR-A3 02 8 UPB 03 LIGHT 04 16BT P 05 FOLKR 06 POP R... -
Page 6: Rear Panel Controls
169 ARABIC KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE DUAL VOICE HARMONY/ECHO SUSTAIN The Music Stand The PSR-A3 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. -
Page 7: Setting Up
Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-5, PA-5B, or PA- 5C AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR-A3, then plug the Power Adaptor (or the AC cable of the Power Adaptor) into a convenient wall AC power socket. -
Page 8: Connections
— press for sustain, release for normal sound. The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks deliver the output of the PSR-A3 for connection to an external amplifier, mix- ing console, PA system, or recording equipment. If you will be connecting the PSR-A3 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L jack. -
Page 9: The Demonstration
The Demonstration Once you’ve set up your PSR-A3, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs — they’ll give you a good idea of what the PSR-A3 can do! A total of 29 demo songs are provided — songs 01 through 04 play arabic demonstration songs, songs 05 through 21 demonstrate several of the instrument’s voices and songs 22 through 29 demonstrate... - Page 10 Press the [DEMO] Button Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-A3 SONG function will automatically be selected and the number and name of the first demo song will appear on the top line of the display and the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] indicator will light.
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Page 11: Basic Display Operation
Basic Display Operation The PSR-A3 LCD panel is a large multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to a number of important parameters. Basic operation of the display as well as the CURSOR, FUNCTION, MODE, and NUMBER buttons, and the meaning of the icons which appear in the display, are summarized briefly below. - Page 12 Basic Display Operation The Modes The MODE button to the right of the display selects one of the PSR-A3’s four operational modes: NORMAL, SPLIT, SINGLE, and FINGERED. The currently se- lected mode is indicated by an arrow in the display next to the mode list printed immediately to the right of the display.
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Page 13: Playing The Psr-A3
OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT The PSR-A3 has 160 outstanding “pitched” voices (voice numbers 01 through 160) and 9 percussion kits (numbers 161 through 169) that you can select and play on the keyboard. It includes 19 oriental voices and 1 arabic percussion kit. -
Page 14: Select A Voice
Select a Voice The PSR-A3 has 169 voices that can be selected by using either the [–/ NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial. The voices are listed in the VOICE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control panel. -
Page 15: Keyboard Percussion
This is undoubtedly the easiest way to select a voice. Simply rotate the dial clockwise to increment or counter-clockwise to decrement. Play & Adjust Volume You can now play the selected voice on the PSR-A3 keyboard. Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume level. Keyboard Percussion When one of the nine PERCUSSION KIT voices are selected —... -
Page 16: The Split Mode
Voice selected via NORMAL the VOICE function SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED Playing the PSR-A3 • The SPLIT mode and DUAL VOICE feature (page 17) can be used together. In this case the dual voice plays simultaneously with the right-hand voice only. - Page 17 Playing the PSR-A3 CURSOR Function Description Split Voice The split voice can be changed as required while the number and name of the current split voice appear on the top line of the display. S.Volume Sets the volume of the split voice so you can create the opti- mum blend with the right-hand voice.
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Page 18: Touch Response
Dual Voice KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE DUAL VOICE HARMONY/ECHO SUSTAIN Playing the PSR-A3 • Touch Response is turned ON whenever the power switch is turned ON. • The “TouchSns” function in the OVERALL function group can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [TOUCH RE- SPONSE] button. -
Page 19: Changing The Dual Voice & Related Parameters
Playing the PSR-A3 Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters Select the DUAL VOICE Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DUAL VOICE”... - Page 20 The dual voice can be changed as required while the number and name of the current dual voice appear on the top line of the display. The PSR-A3 has 162 (voice number 01~160 and 170~171) dual voices. Voice numbers 170~171 exclu- sively can be used as the dual voice.
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Page 21: Harmony/Echo
Playing the PSR-A3 The harmony effect (01~10) automatically adds appropriate harmony notes to the melody line you play on the keyboard. The harmony effect is derived from the chords you play on the left hand parts. The echo effect (11~22) adds delay-based effects to the right hand melody parts. - Page 22 13: Echo1/8 This type creates 8th-note delayed repeats. 14: Echo1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet delayed repeats. Playing the PSR-A3 • If the VOICE SET function is ON (page 73), the harmony/echo type will change automatically whenever a different voice is selected via the VOICE function.
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Page 23: Sustain
Playing the PSR-A3 Type Description 15: Tremolo1/8 This type creates 8th-note tremolos. 16: Tremolo1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet tremolos. 17: Tremolo1/16 This type creates 16th-note tremolos. 18: Tremolo1/32 This type creates 32nd-note tremolos. 19: Trill1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet trilled repeats. -
Page 24: Transposition
This functions allow the overall pitch of the PSR-A3 to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments. Move the Cursor to the Transpose Value Use the CURSOR buttons to select the number to the right of the key- board icon labelled “TRANSPOSE”... -
Page 25: Digital Effects
Digital Effects The PSR-A3 provides a variety of Digital Effects-12 Reverb Effects, 9 Chorus Effects and 45 DSP Effects- which are specially tailored and make your performance perfect. REGIST MEMORY SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO DIGITAL EFFECT The PSR-A3 has three types of digital effects — Reverb, Chorus and DSP—... -
Page 26: Setting The Reverb Return Level
Select the Reverb Type Use the cursor [>] button to enter the Reverb Type function and then select one of the 13 reverb types using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial. The name of the selected reverb type ap- pears on the top line of the display. -
Page 27: Changing The Chorus Effect
Digital Effects Selecting the Chorus Effect Type Select the Chorus Type Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display, and use the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the Chorus Type function, “Chorus m”. -
Page 28: Setting The Chorus Return Level
Exit Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the DIGITAL EFFECT function. Setting the Chorus Return Level The chorus return level determines the amount of “wet” (affected) signals output to the amplifier. Select the Chorus Return Level Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT”... -
Page 29: Changing The Dsp Effect
Digital Effects Selecting the DSP Effect Type Select the DSP Type Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display, and use the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the DSP Type function, “Dsp m”. -
Page 30: Setting The Dsp Return Level
Each DSP effect has its own variation. Press the [DSP VARIATION] button to ON to activate each variation. You can also enter the DSP Type function by pressing and holding the [DSP] button until the arrow jumps to the “DIGITAL EFFECT” position and the current DSP type name appears in the display. -
Page 31: Using Auto Accompaniment
• The maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously on the PSR-A3 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is used. About the PSR-A3 Styles The styles are created with the “Style File Format”, Yamaha’s original auto-accom-... - Page 32 If the FINGERED Mode is Selected, Select the Desired Fingering Mode The PSR-A3 has three fingering modes for fingered accompaniment — Normal, Bass and Full. The NORMAL mode is automatically selected whenever the power is initially turned ON. To select a different fingering...
- Page 33 (i.e. all keys to the left of and including the split-point key — normally 59 while the PSR-A3 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the selected style.
- Page 34 This means you can play in just about any style any- where on the keyboard, and the PSR-A3 will automatically produce ap- propriate accompaniment.
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Page 35: Select A Style
Using Auto Accompaniment Select a Style The PSR-A3 has 140 styles that can be selected by using either the [–/ NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial (these con- trols function in the same way as for voice selection — see page 12). The styles are listed in the STYLE list printed at the top of the instrument’s con-... - Page 36 Start the Accompaniment There are several ways to start the accompaniment: Straight start: Press the [START/STOP] button. The rhythm will begin playing imme- diately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected MAIN [A] or [B] section will play. SYNC- START/STOP START/STOP Start with an introduction followed by the MAIN A section:...
- Page 37 Play On the Auto-accompaniment Section Of the Keyboard As soon as you play any fingering that the PSR-A3 can “recognize” on the left-hand section of the keyboard (or anywhere on the keyboard if the FULL fingering mode is selected), the PSR-A3 will automatically begin to play the appropriate bass line and chord parts along with the selected style.
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Page 38: The Stop Accompaniment Function
The MAIN A and MAIN B sections can be selected at any time during playback by pressing the corresponding button. Whenever you press the MAIN [A] or [B] button during playback, the PSR-A3 will generate an ap- propriate “fill-in” (one of four types) which will smoothly connect the cur- rent section to the selected section —... -
Page 39: Accompaniment Track Control
Using Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Control The PSR-A3 has eight accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM 1/2, BASS, CHORD 1/2, PAD, and PHRASE 1/2 — that you can control to modify the “orchestration” and therefore the overall sound of the accompaniment. When the power switch is turned ON or an accompaniment style is selected, RHYTHM 1, CHORD 1 and PHRASE 1 tracks appear on the display. -
Page 40: Large/Small Accompaniment
ON / ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL Muting Individual Tracks The PSR-A3 Auto Accompaniment system includes five Track buttons which allow you to control the accompaniment arrangement in real time. The accompaniment tracks can be turned OFF (muted) or ON by pressing the corresponding TRACK buttons. The track icon will disappear when a track is muted. -
Page 41: Changing Accompaniment Track Voices
PSR-A3 panel voices. Refer to the GM Voice List (see page 91) for the GM voice numbers and names. Only the numbers from 1 through 9 can be selected for the RHYTHM tracks. -
Page 42: Changing The Accompaniment Split Point
(C6) is “96”. The split point can be set at any key number from 00 through 127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the PSR-A3 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 – –... -
Page 43: One Touch Setting
Using Auto Accompaniment One Touch Setting lets you instantly select the appropriate panel settings suitable for the current style. Each style (140 styles) contains four variations. This means that you can freely use 560 different panel settings. The One Touch Setting feature automatically sets the following parameters: One Touch Setting Parameter List •... -
Page 44: Using Arabic Scales
You can change the scale settings at any time- even when you are playing. The PSR-A3 is capable of registering 6 scale settings so that you can memorize your own setting and recall it whenever you want to use. - Page 45 Using Arabic Scales Select a Note to Set the Tuning Use the cursor [>] button to enter the Scale Tuning function and then select one of the notes using the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons (the selected note name appears on the top line of the display). FUNCTION CURSOR You can also enter the Scale Tuning function by pressing and holding...
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Page 46: Registering The Scale Settings
SCALE MEMORY. MEMORIZE The scale memory function can be turned OFF by pressing the [SCALE MEMORY] button which indicator is lit, so that the indicator goes out and PSR-A3 returns to the regular scale setting. SCALE MEMORY SCALE MEMORY Using Arabic Scales •... -
Page 47: Accompaniment Scale Tuning
Using Arabic Scales The Scale Setting feature of the specific note for the accompaniment can also be turned ON by press- ing the [SCALE SETTING] button. If you want to change the tuning of the accompaniment with playing the tuned melody, turn the Accompaniment Scale Tuning to ON in the OVERALL function group. Select the Accompaniment Scale Tuning Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL”... -
Page 48: Registration Memory
Registration Memory The PSR-A3 Registration Memory feature can be used to memorize 128 complete control-panel setups (32 banks, 4 setups each) that you can recall whenever needed. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL... - Page 49 Registration Memory Register the Settings While holding the [MEMORIZE] button, press one of the REGISTRA- TION MEMORY buttons. Any data that was previously in the selected loca- tion is erased and replaced by the new settings. The corresponding Registra- tion Memory number will appear above “REGIST” in the display. MEMORIZE REGISTRATION MEMORY...
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Page 50: Recall The Registered Panel Settings
Recall the Registered Panel Settings Simply select the appropriate bank as described above, then press the de- sired REGISTRATION MEMORY button at any time to recall the memorized settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will appear above “REGIST” in the display, and the appropriate setting changes will appear in the display. -
Page 51: Song Recording
The SONG TRACKS include one ACCOMP track and two MELODY tracks. The PSR-A3 can retain up to 8 complete songs in internal memory, and these can be selected and played back simply by selecting the appropri- ate SONG. - Page 52 Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] indicator will flash, and “REC” will appear in the MELODY 1 track position on the display indicat- ing that the PSR-A3 is ready to record. Flashing square brackets in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that either track can be selected for recording at this point —...
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Page 53: Stop Recording
Song Recording Record Recording will begin as soon as you play a note on the keyboard or press the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, and the BEAT indicator dots will begin to indicate the current beat as in the Auto Accompaniment mode. The MEASURE parameter will also show the current measure number. -
Page 54: Recording Accompaniment With Or Without A Melody
Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody The SONG ACCOMP track records the following operations and data: • Section changes • Style number* (includes cartridge styles) • Accompaniment track changes* (track ON/OFF, voice number, volume) • Accompaniment volume* • Chord changes, timing •... - Page 55 Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] indicator will flash, and “REC” will appear in the ACCOMP and MELODY 1 track positions on the display indicating that the PSR-A3 is ready to record. Flashing square brackets in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that either track can be selected for recording at this point —...
- Page 56 Play the required chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the key- board. If you’ve also selected the MELODY track to be recorded, play the melody on the right-hand section of the keyboard. The MEASURE number on the display will increment as recording progresses. MEASURE Stop Recording Stop recording by pressing the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, the AUTO...
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Page 57: Accompaniment And Melody Playback
Song Recording Accompaniment and Melody Playback Select a SONG Number If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function, and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers “30”~“37”) containing the song you want to play. -
Page 58: Play From A Specified Measure
Play from a Specified Measure You can start SONG playback from any specified measure, as long as the specified measure is within the range of measures that has already been re- corded: Select the MEASURE Parameter While no recording or playback is in progress, use the CURSOR buttons to select the MEASURE parameter in the display. -
Page 59: Voice & Volume Rewrite
Song Recording Voice & Volume Rewrite You can rewrite the last recorded voice change in any individual track during playback by using the cursor buttons to select the voice number of the target track (the voice number will flash), and then using the number buttons, the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the de- sired voice number. -
Page 60: The Multi Pads
DIGITAL EFFECT The PSR-A3 has 36 multi pad kits, each containing a complete set of 4 MULTI PAD phrases — 144 phrases in all. Before using the MULTI PADS, select the MULTI PAD kit containing the phrases you want to... - Page 61 MULTI PAD plays a brass chord stab. When a “chord match” type MULTI PAD phrase is played, the phrase will be automatically transposed to match chords played using the PSR-A3 Auto- accompaniment feature. MULTI PAD playback can be terminated by pressing the MULTI PADS [TERMINATE] button.
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Page 62: Recording The Multi Pads
• Up to approximately 800 notes (for 4 User Pad Kits) can be recorded in the PSR-A3. • The MULTI PAD function can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [REC/END] button. - Page 63 The Multi Pads Select a Voice and Other Parameters Select a voice and related parameters you want to record on the MULTI PADS. You might also want to set a tempo that will be easy to record at. If you select a pitched voice to record, the data will automatically be transposed to match the chords played by the Auto Accompaniment feature (“chord match”).
- Page 64 Play the Multi Pads Tap any of the MULTI PADS. Your recorded data will be played in ex- actly the same way as the preset data. Enter a New Name for the Multi Pad Kit If you want to enter a descriptive name for the user pad kit numbered 37 through 40, enter your original Multi Pad Kit name, this is recommended.
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Page 65: Using Music Cartridges
Using Music Cartridges The PSR-A3 features a cartridge slot which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and/or registration data. One sample Music Cartridge is supplied with the PSR-A3. Others are available from your Yamaha dealer. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD... -
Page 66: Cartridge Accompaniment Styles
Cartridge Accompaniment Styles The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-A3 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can be used in the same way as the internal accompaniment styles. Selecting Cartridge Styles Select the Style Function Press the [STYLE] button to directly select the STYLE function, or press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “STYLE”... -
Page 67: Cartridge Songs
Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the PSR-A3 includes 8 songs, others are available from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-A3 will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as your “private music tutor,” allowing you to practice various parts of a piece while the others are played auto- matically. -
Page 68: Cartridge Registration Presets
Cartridge Registration Presets The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-A3 provides 8 banks of preset registration settings (8 banks x 4 registration memories = 32 total) that provide a number of useful registration setups (refer to page 47 for details on the registration memory). -
Page 69: Practice Features
Practice Features The PSR-A3 includes two features that can be a great aid in learning to play and practicing on the keyboard. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT When the Minus One mode is engaged, the left-hand, right-hand, or both keyboard parts of a song —... -
Page 70: Repeat Play
FUNCTION CURSOR REGIST MEMORY DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO DIGITAL EFFECT Mode Part Turned Off Right hand. Left hand. Left and right hands. This function allows you to specify any section of a song — cartridge or internal — for continuous repeat playback. While the song is playing, press the [REPEAT PLAY] button once at the beginning of the section to be repeated (the “A”... -
Page 71: Overall Functions
Overall Functions Some of the functions in the OVERALL function group have already been described in appropriate sections of this manual. Others will be intro- duced for the first time in this section. Refer to the chart below for the page numbers on which each function is described. -
Page 72: General Functions
To access an OVERALL function press either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function list to the left of the display. Then use the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the desired function from within the OVERALL function list. -
Page 73: Reverb Level
Overall Functions Reverb Level Sets the reverb send level for the voice selected via the VOICE function. The reverb send level determines the amount of signals input to the reverb effect. The range is from “00” to “127”. The reverb return level can be ad- justed via the “RevRtnLv”... -
Page 74: Voice Set
Voice Set The VOICE SET feature brings out the best in each individual voice by automatically setting a range of important voice-related parameters when- ever a voice is selected. The parameters that may be set by the VOICE SET feature are listed below. This function lets you turn VOICE SET ON or OFF, as required. -
Page 75: Minus-One Right/Left-Hand Channel
ON. Tuning Sets the pitch of the PSR-A3 to match other instruments. Tuning can be accomplished over a 100 cent range (that’s 200 cents total, or a tone). The tuning range is from “–100” to “+100”. “00” is the “normal” tuning value. -
Page 76: Midi Functions
The MIDI Connectors The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI de- vice which can be used to control the PSR-A3. The MIDI OUT connec- tor transmits MIDI data generated by the PSR-A3 (e.g. note and velocity data produced by playing the keyboard). -
Page 77: Remote Channel
Overall Functions The PSR-A3 is capable of receiving the same MIDI data, so a second MIDI keyboard connected to the PSR-A3 MIDI IN connector can be used to remotely play the PSR-A3 and select voices as required. PSR-A3 MIDI Sequence Recording Although the PSR-A3 features a built-in “sequencer”... -
Page 78: Keyboard Out
Keyboard Out Determines whether keyboard data will or will not be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Keyboard data is transmitted when this function is turned ON (default). When set to ON the keyboard data is transmitted on the following MIDI channels: Voice Channel Right-hand main voice... -
Page 79: Local Control
MIDI IN connector. This means that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-A3 internal voices, an external tone generator can be played from the PSR-A3 keyboard. The default Local Control setting is ON. External Clock Reception of an external MIDI clock signal can be enabled or disabled as required. -
Page 80: Bulk Data Send
“End” will appear momentarily on the display and return to the “BulkSnd?” Receiving Bulk Data The PSR-A3 will automatically receive compatible bulk data from an external MIDI device as long as no style playback or song recording/play- back operation is in progress. “BkRcv:Sg” (song data), “BkRcv:Pd” (multi pad data), “BkRcv:Rg”... -
Page 81: Appendix
VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY/ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT PSR-A3 Function Tree Display Description GrandPno Selecting Voices ... page 12 (Voice Name) 8BeatPop Selecting Accompaniment Styles ... page 33 (Style Name) ArabSng1 Selecting Songs ... page 51... - Page 82 Appendix: PSR-A3 Function Tree Kybd Vol Changing Keyboard volume ... page 71 Octave Changing Octave (VOICE function voice and dual voice) ... page 71 RevLevel Changing Reverb Send Level (VOICE function voice) ... page 72 ChoLevel Changing Chorus Send Level (VOICE function voice) ... page 72 DspLevel Changing DSP Send Level (VOICE function voice) ...
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Page 83: About Digital Effect
Appendix: About Digital Effect Digital Effect Configuration The PSR-A3 features three types of digital effectors: Reverb, Chorus and DSP. Reverb and Chorus effectors are exclusively used for enhancing and varying their respective effect types. On the contrary the DSP effector can be used to select a variety of effect types such as Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb and Chorus. - Page 84 The Digital Effect List Effect Type REVERB 01~04 Hall1~4 System 05~08 Room1~4 System 09, 10 Stage1, 2 System 11, 12 Plate1, 2 System — CHORUS 01~05 Chorus1~5 System 06~09 Flanger1~4 System — 01~04 Hall1~4 System 05~08 Room1~4 System 09, 10 Stage1, 2 System 11, 12...
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Page 85: Troubleshooting
SINGLE FINGER mode is not selected (page 31). Are you sure you’re playing in the Auto-Accompaniment section of the keyboard? Are you playing chords that the PSR-A3 can recognize (see chord types on page 32)? Make sure that the Keyboard Volume, Split Voice Volume, and/or Dual Voice Vol- ume parameters are set at an appropriate level (pages 71, 15, and 18). -
Page 86: Data Backup & Initialization
Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below, all PSR-A3 panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power is turned ON. The data listed below are backed up — i.e. retained in memory — as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is installed. -
Page 87: Index
Index AC power adaptor ... 6 Accomp large/small ... 39 Accomp out (MIDI transmission) ... 77 Accompaniment scale tuning ... 46 Accompaniment split point ... 41 Accompaniment track (song) ... 53 Accompaniment volume ... 73 Arabic scale ... 43 Auto accompaniment ... 30 Auto fill ... -
Page 88: Specifications
Specifications / Keyboards: 61 standard-size keys (C1~C6) with touch response. Display: Large multi-function LCD display Setup: Power: ON/OFF Master Volume: MIN-MAX Control & Ten Keys: < >, FUNCTION CURSOR , MODE , [0]~[9], [+/YES], [–/NO], Data dial Cartridge Slot Demo: Voice Demo:21 songs Style Demo:8 songs Mode:... -
Page 89: Voice List
Polyphony The PSR-A3 can play up to 32 individual notes at the same time (i.e. it has a maximum “polyphony” of 32). This number includes all voices used: dual, split, auto accompaniment, song, and multi pads. If the maxi- mum polyphony of the PSR-A3 is exceeded, the excess notes will be truncated (they will not sound). -
Page 90: Panel Voice List
Panel Voice List / MIDI Bank Select Voice Program Voice Name Number MSB Number Piano Grand Piano Bright Piano Honky-tonk Piano Funky Electric Piano DX Electric Piano Midi Grand Piano Hyper Electric Piano Dream Electric Piano Bell Electric Piano Ice Electric Piano Tremolo Electric Piano Harpsichord Harpsichord Coupled... - Page 91 Voice List / MIDI Bank Select Voice Program Number MSB Number Brass Trumpet Flugel Horn Muted Trumpet Trombone Trombone Section French Horn Tuba Brass Section Brass+Sax Brass+Trombone Brass+Trumpet Synth Brass 1 Synth Brass 2 Reed Soprano Sax Alto Sax Breathy Alto Sax Tenor Sax Breathy Tenor Sax Baritone Sax...
- Page 92 GM Voice List / MIDI Number Voice Program Voice Name of Notes Number Number Used Piano Acoustic Grand Piano Bright Acoustic Piano Electric Grand Piano Honky-tonk Piano Electric Piano 1 Electric Piano 2 Harpsichord Clavi Chromatic Percussion Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibraphone Marimba Xylophone...
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Page 93: Percussion Kit List
Jingle Bell Bell Tree * The PSR-A3 has two Arabic Kits (Panel Arabic Kit: panel voice number 169 and GM Arabic Kit: GM voice number 137). Panel Arabic Kit will be used when you normally play on the keyboard or the PSR- A3 receives program change messages on the specified remote channel or receives program change messages after receiving “Panel... - Page 94 Note# Note 166/134: Jazz Kit (32) <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— Natural Tom 1 Dark Hi-Hat Closed *4 Natural Tom 2 Dark Hi-Hat Pedal *4 Natural Tom 3...
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Page 95: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart / [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-A3 Function Basic Default 1~16 CH Channel Changed 1~16 CH Default Mode 3 Mode Messages Altered ***************** Note 0~127 Number : True voice ***************** O 9nH, v=1~127 Velocity Note on X 9nH, v=0... - Page 96 *8 129~160 voice numbers are selectable through an appropriate Bank Select setting (Refer to *2). *9 When the External Clock is turned ON by PSR-A3 panel setting, Clock, Start/Stop message will be received. The start/stop of the song recording and playback will be controlled by the external device.
- Page 97 (succesive transmission and reception are possible within the amount of data shown in the following Table-1) Note: PSR-A3 corresponds to XG parameters in the Table-1. But this is a part of XG parameters, PSR-A3 does not perfectly correspond to XG format.
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Page 98: Midi Data Format
MIDI Data Format / <Table-1> Parameter Change SYSTEM Address Size Data 00 00 00 0000 - 07FF 00 - 7F 28 - 58 00 - 01 EFFECT Address Size Data 02 01 00 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F... - Page 99 00-7F 00-7F 00-01 00-01 02 01 70 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F 00-7F * VARIATION means PSR-A3 Dsp effect. MULTI PART Address Size Data 08 nn 07 00 - 05 nn 11 00 - 7F nn 41 00 - 7F...
- Page 100 <Table-2> Effect map The following types in the boxes can be controlled by the PSR-A3 settings. The numbers in the brackets are PSR-A3 panel effect numbers. The blank indicates the content is the same as that of 00H. REVERB TYPE...
- Page 101 MIDI Data Format / <Table-3> Effect Parameter List Only the following parameter numbers are effective. Parameter values consists of 2-bytes. Enter 00H for MSB and appropriate value for LSB. * Parameter number 10 Dry/Wet is effective only when Variation connection is insertion. TYPE Type Parameter...
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Page 102: Gm System Level 1
MIDI channels. The current standard recognized by the 8-40 50Hz~2.0kHz 52-76 -12~+12dB International MIDI Association is known as “GM System 28-58 500Hz~16.0kHz Level 1.” The PSR-A3 voice allocation complies with 52-76 -12~+12dB the GM System Level 1 standard. 1-127 D63>W ~ D=W ~ D<W63 6-10 0-127 8-40 50Hz~2.0kHz... -
Page 103: Special Message Section
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 accom- pany the accessory product.