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Yamaha PortaSound PSS-460 User Manual

Yamaha PortaSound PSS-460
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Yamaha PortaSound PSS-460 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys49
Voices100
Rhythms100
SpeakersYes
DisplayLED
TypeDigital Keyboard
Polyphony8
EffectsSustain
PowerAC Adapter or Batteries

Summary

Before Playing

Inserting Batteries

Instructions for correctly inserting batteries into the instrument for power.

Optional power adaptors

Information on compatible power adaptors for household and car use.

For An Even Bigger Sound

Guidance on connecting the instrument to external speakers for enhanced sound.

Nomenclature

Starting to Play

Orchestra section

Guidance on exploring the instrument's orchestra voices and basic operation.

Playing Back the Demonstration Music (PSS-360)

Instructions on how to play the pre-programmed demo music piece.

How to Use the Rhythm Section

Choose a rhythm

Steps to select a rhythm pattern to accompany melodies.

Start the rhythm

Instructions on how to initiate the selected rhythm accompaniment.

Adjustments

Guidance on adjusting rhythm volume and tempo for desired sound.

Stopping the rhythm

How to stop the rhythm accompaniment.

Adding accompaniment

Auto Bass Chord Section

Explanation of the automatic chord and bass accompaniment feature.

Obtaining minor, seventh and minor seventh chords in Single Finger mode

How to play specific minor and seventh chords using the Single Finger mode.

For automatic accompaniment based on three-note or four-note chords

Using fingered mode for automatic accompaniment with complex chords.

For Manual Bass accompaniment

Instructions for playing a manual bass line accompaniment.

Pitch control (PSS-460)

Using the Custom Drummer

Keyboard Percussion

How to use the keyboard keys to play percussion sounds.

Programming a rhythm pattern

Guide to creating custom 8-beat rhythm patterns.

How to Use the Digital Synthesizer

Digital Synthesizer functions

Overview of the six synthesizer functions and their settings.

Recommend Digital Synthesizer settings

Suggested settings for various synthesizer sounds.

Getting more synthesized effects

Tips on adding synthesized effects to orchestra voices.

Making Use of the Jacks

External power source jack (DC 9-12V IN)

Details on connecting external power sources to the instrument.

Headphones

Information on connecting headphones for private practice.

Aux Out (L/R)* jacks

Explanation of auxiliary output jacks for connecting to audio systems.

Optional Accessories

Taking care of your PortaSound

Specifications

Concerning Warranty

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