Yamaha SHS-500 - User Manual

Contents
The Functions
Tuning
EQ Type
Modulation
Pitch Bend Range
Portamento
Portamento Time
DSP Type
MIDI Select
MIDI Channel
Local Control
Audio Loop Back
Battery Type
Auto power off
How to Use Terminals
[PHONES]
[AUX IN]
[LINE OUT]
[TO HOST]
• Audio data – USB Audio
Interface function
• MIDI data
[MIDI]
Troubleshooting
Voice List
• Drum Kit List
Voice Parameters
Effect List
• DSP Type List
MIDI Implementation Chart
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Summary

The Functions

Tuning

Fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument in roughly 0.2 Hz steps.

EQ Type

MIDI Select

Choose MIDI transmit/receive port: BLE MIDI, USB MIDI, or MiniMIDI.

MIDI CH (MIDI Channel)

Specify the MIDI transmit channel for MIDI data.

Local Control

How to Use Terminals

PHONES

Connect stereo headphones for private listening.

AUX IN

Input audio from an external player through the built-in speaker.

LINE OUT

Connect to powered speakers or mixing consoles for higher volume.

TO HOST

Connect to smart devices or computers for MIDI and audio data transfer.

Transmitting;receiving MIDI data

Use USB cable to send/receive MIDI data with computers/smart devices.

MIDI

Connect MIDI devices using breakout and MIDI cables.

MIDI transmit channel, Local control

Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Issues

Addresses common problems like noise, no sound, volume issues, and connectivity.

Voice Parameters

Octave

Transpose

Pitch bend

Modulation

Yamaha SHS-500 Specifications

General

Type	Keytar
Number of Keys	37
Polyphony	48
Voices	30
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Connectivity	USB to Host, Aux In, MIDI In/Out, Headphones
Power Supply	AC Adaptor or 6 AA Batteries
Weight	1.5 kg (3 lbs 5 oz)