Yamaha PortaTone PSR-A1000 User Manual

Name: Yamaha PortaTone PSR-A1000
Brand: Yamaha
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OWNER’S MANUAL

Before using the PSR-A1000, be sure to read “Precautions„ on pages 3-4.

Introduction3
- Precautions3
- Saving Data4
- Accessories6
- About this Owner's Manual and Data List6
- Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk7
- About the Display Messages8
- Table of Contents9
- Application Index12
- Appendix Psr-A100013
Quick Guide20
- Playing the Demos20
- Song Playback21
  - Playback of Songs21
- Playing Voices25
- Playing Styles28
  - Playing a Style28
  - Style Sections30
- Playing with the Songs32
  - Playing Along with the PSR-A100032
  - Recording33
- Setting an Oriental Scale34
Basic Operations - Organizing Your Data35
- Example - Open/Save Display for Voice36
- Selecting Files and Folders37
- File/Folder-Related Operations38
- Using the [DATA ENTRY] Dial43
- Direct Access - Instant Selection of Displays44
- Direct Access Chart45
- Help Messages46
- Using the Metronome47
- Adjusting the Tempo47
  - Tap Tempo48
  - Tempo Indications — Main Display48
Reference49
Playing the Demos49
Voices51
- Selecting a Voice51
- Layer/Left - Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously53
  - Layer - Layering Two Different Voices53
  - Left - Setting Separate Voices for the Left and Right Sections of the Keyboard54
- Applying Voice Effects54
- PITCH BEND Wheel55
- Adjusting the Octave Setting55
Styles56
- Playing a Style56
  - Playing a Style's Rhythm Channels Only58
  - Adjusting the Volume Balance/Channel Muting58
- Chord Fingerings59
- Arranging the Style Pattern (SECTIONS: MAIN A/ B/C/D, INTRO, ENDING, BREAK)61
The Multi Pads64
- Playing the Multi Pads64
- Chord Match64
- Multi Pad Edit65
Song Playback66
- Compatible Song Types66
- Song Playback67
- Muting Specific Parts - Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks70
- Repeat Playback of a Specific Range70
- Displaying the Lyrics71
Using Oriental Scales - Scale Setting/Scale Tuning/Scale Memory72
- Setting an Oriental Scale - Scale Setting72
- Adjusting the Scale Tuning - Scale Tuning72
- Equal Temperament73
- Memorizing the Scale Setting - Scale Memory74
- Saving Your Scale Settings74
- Recalling the Scale Setting75
Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Registration Memory76
- Registering Panel Setups - Registration Memory76
  - Saving Your Registration Memory Setups77
- Recalling a Registration Memory Setup78
  - Recalling the Registered Settings78
- Selecting the Freeze Settings78
Editing Voices - Sound Creator79
- Operation79
- Sound Creator Parameters80
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs - Song Creator83
- About Song Recording83
- Quick Recording84
- Multi Recording85
- Recording Individual Notes - Step Record87
- Select the Recording Options: Starting, Stopping, Punching In/Out - Rec Mode92
- Editing a Recorded Song93
Creating Accompaniment Styles - Style Creator99
- About Creating Accompaniment Styles99
- Style File Format100
- Operation100
- Realtime Recording - Basic101
- Step Recording102
- Assembling an Accompaniment Style -Assembly103
- Edit the Created Accompaniment Style104
Creating Multi Pad - Multi Pad Creator109
- Operation109
- Creating Multi Pads109
- Multi Pad Realtime Recording - Record110
  - Start Recording110
  - Stop Recording110
- Step Recording or Editing Multi Pads - Edit111
Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices - Mixing Console112
- Operation112
- Setting the Level Balance and Voice - Volume/Voice113
- Changing the Tone of the Voice - Filter114
- Changing Pitch-Related Settings - Tune114
- Playing114
- Adjusting the Effects115
  - Effect Structure117
Making Global and Other Important Settings - Function118
- Operation118
- Making MIDI Settings119
- Fine Tuning the Pitch - Master Tune120
  - Tuning the Overall Pitch - Master Tune120
- Setting Song-Related Parameters - Song Settings121
- Setting Auto Accompaniment-Related Parameters - Style Setting, Split Point, and Chord Fingering122
  - Setting Auto Accompaniment-Related Parameters - Style Setting and Split Point122
  - Setting the Fingering Method - Chord Fingering123
- Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard - Controller123
- Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze, and Voice Set126
- Setting Harmony and Echo127
- Setting the MIDI Parameters129
- Other Settings - Utility132
Using Your PSR-A1000 with Other Devices136
- Using the Headphones (PHONES Jack)136
- Playing the Sounds of the PSR-A1000 through136
- (AUX OUT/OUTPUT Jacks)136
- Using the Pedal (Footswitch) or Foot Controller (FOOT PEDAL 1/2 Jack)137
- Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI Terminals)137
- Connecting to a Computer (MIDI Terminals/To HOST Terminal)138
- What's MIDI139
- MIDI Channels141
- Channel Messages141
- What You Can Do with MIDI142
- Data Compatibility142
- Disk Format142
- Sequence Format143
- Voice Allocation Format143
  - Smf (Standard MIDI File)143
  - Style File143
Troubleshooting144
Specifications146
Index148

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Madison DennisJul 25, 2025
Why is there noise coming from my Yamaha PortaTone PSR-A1000 Musical Instrument PSR-A1000 speakers?
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  creyesJul 26, 2025
  If you hear noise from the Yamaha PSR-A1000 speakers, it might be due to interference from a mobile phone used nearby. To resolve this, either turn off the mobile phone or move it further away from the PSR-A1000.

Yamaha PortaTone PSR-A1000 Specifications

General

Type	Arranger Keyboard
Number of Keys	61
Touch Response	Yes
Polyphony	64
Display	LCD
Arpeggiator	Yes
Speakers	12 cm x 2
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, DSP
Connectivity	MIDI
Power Supply	AC Adaptor (PA-300)