Yamaha PortaTone PSR-41 User Manual

Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing а Yamaha PortaTone PSR-41. This
PortaTone is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the
| latest digital electronics technology
| To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you follow the
| steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument
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PORTATONE
Owner’s Guide
Contents
Before playing 1
1. Nomenclature — zx -
2. Starting to Play (Orchestra Section) 2
3. Voice Editing ........ = . . 4
4. Using the Built-in Drummer (PCM/Stereo Rhythm Section) 5
5. Creating Original Rhythm Patterns (Custom Drummer A
6. Adding Accompaniment (Auto Bass Chord Section) 8
7. 2-Track Recording System (Music Programmer) " : 11
8. External Jacks т 3
9. Optional Accessories 4
10. About MID 5
11
Taking Care of Your PortaTone : » á : : v" ... 16
12. Specifications 17
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Yamaha PortaTone PSR-41 Specifications

General

Number of Keys	49
Voices	100
MIDI	No
Type	Portable Keyboard
Speakers	Yes
Display	LED
Connections	Headphones
Polyphony	8-note
Effects	Reverb

Summary

Before playing

Inserting Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries into the instrument.

Optional Power Adaptors

Information regarding compatible power adaptors for the PortaTone.

Starting to play

Orchestra section

Guide to using the fundamental sound voices in the Orchestra section.

Voice Editing

Digital Synthesizer

Instructions for creating and modifying sounds using the Digital Synthesizer feature.

Using the built-in drummer

PCM/Stereo Rhythm Section

Creating original rhythm patterns

Custom Drummer

Adding accompaniment

Auto Bass Chord Section

2-track Recording System

Music Programmer

Using the system to record and play back chords and melodies.

About MIDI

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Functions

Taking care of your PortaTone