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Yamaha Portatone DSR-2000 User Manual

Yamaha Portatone DSR-2000
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Yamaha Portatone DSR-2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard61 keys
Touch SensitivityYes
EffectsReverb, Chorus
DisplayLCD
Demo SongsYes
Voices100
Styles100
Power SupplyAC adapter

Summary

Before playing

Inserting batteries

Instructions for installing batteries into the instrument.

Optional power adaptors

Information on using external power adaptors for operation.

Nomenclature

Rear panel

Diagram and labels for the rear panel of the DSR-1000/2000.

Front panel

Diagram and labels for the front panel of the DSR-1000/2000.

Major Features of the DSR-1000/2000

Starting to Play

Upper Voice

Guide to selecting and playing the upper voice.

Adjust the volume

Instructions for setting the master and synth volume levels.

Play a melody

Guidance on playing the keyboard after setup.

Try other voices

Explains how to select different voices using the keypad or buttons.

Obtaining More Voice Variety

Lower Voice

Instructions for selecting and using a lower voice.

Split Mode

How to divide the keyboard for different voice sounds.

Dual Mode

How to play upper and lower voices simultaneously.

Modulation

How to use the modulation wheel for vibrato effects.

Portamento

How to create a gliding effect between notes.

Pitch Bend

How to use the pitch bend wheel for glissando.

Voice Editing

Voice Parameter Control

Controls for timbre, tone color, and brilliance of the voice.

Sound Envelope Control

Parameters controlling how sound changes over time (attack, decay, release).

Vibrato and Portamento Effects

Adjustments for voice level, vibrato, and gliding effects.

Octave, Chorus, and Mono/Poly Settings

Settings for octave shift, chorus effect, and voice play mode.

Touch Sensitivity and Pitch Bend Range

Controls for touch response and pitch bend effect depth.

Registration Memory (DSR-2000 only)

How to memorize the panel settings

Steps to save current panel settings into memory.

Using the Transposer and Tuning Controls

Transposer

Adjusts the overall pitch of the keyboard by semitones.

Tuning Control

Fine-tunes the keyboard's pitch to match other instruments.

Using the Built-in Drummer

PCM Rhythm Section

Adding dynamic rhythm accompaniment to melodies.

Creating Your Own Accompaniments

Rhythm Composer

Feature for creating custom accompaniment patterns.

Another Custom Accompaniment example

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