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Yamaha P-90 User Manual

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P-90 Control Panel
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Control Panel
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C
3
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRE
S
METRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
MASTER VOLUME
BRILLIANCE
MIN MAX
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
TRANS
P
REVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
O
N
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
1
23456 ABC
D
8
9
0
1 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90’s
output volume (level). The [MASTER VOLUME]
control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair
of headphones is plugged into the [PHONES] jack
(page 10).
2 [BRILLIANCE] Control
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality or
“timbre” of the output sound from a mellow tone to
a bright tone.
3 [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you can
select playback of different demonstration sequences
for each of the P-90’s voices. See page 14 for details.
4 METRONOME [START/STOP] Button
Tur ns the metronome sound on and off. The
[TEMPO/FUNCTION#,]buttons, are used to
set the tempo of the metronome sound. The [–/
NO] and [+/YES] buttons are used to change
the time signature (beat) of the metronome, if used
while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button is
held — page 25.
5 [TEMPO/FUNCTION#,] Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome
function as well as the playback tempo of the song-
function. The tempo range is from 32 to 280 beats
per minute — page 25. These same buttons are also
used to select functions — page 33.
6 [FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions—
including the MIDI functions — that significantly
enhance versatility and playability. See page 33 for-
details.
7 [–/NO], [+/YES] Buttons
These buttons select a preset song number for play-
back, and are also used to adjust a range of other
parameters (i.e. their “–/NO” and “+/YES” func-
tions).
8 SONG [PRESET] Button
This button enters the preset song mode. While in
this mode you can use the [–/NO], [+/YES] but-
tons to select from 50 songs.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Yamaha P-90 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelP-90
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Special Message Section

Battery Notice

Important information about battery usage, replacement, and disposal.

Disposal Notice

Instructions for product disposal according to local regulations.

Name Plate Location

Details on where to find model and serial number information.

Precautions

Warning and Caution Statements

Essential safety precautions and warnings to avoid injury or damage.

Accessories

Features Overview

Before Using the P-90

Music Rest Installation

Instructions for attaching the music rest to the instrument.

Connecting AC Power and External Equipment

Guide to connecting the power adapter and other devices.

Standby/On Switch

Details the power switch operation and its standby state.

Connectors for Audio and MIDI

Explains output, phones, sustain, MIDI, and host connectors.

Powering On and Adjusting Volume

Steps for turning on the instrument and setting the initial volume.

Control Panel Layout

Volume and Brilliance Controls

Adjusting overall volume and tone brightness.

Function and Mode Buttons

Explains control buttons for functions, demos, songs, and effects.

Listening to Demonstration Tunes

Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs

Practicing a One-Hand Part

How to practice individual parts of preset songs using part cancel.

Synchro Start Function

Enables playback to start automatically when playing the keyboard.

A-B Repeat Function

How to repeat a specific phrase within a preset song for practice.

Selecting & Playing Voices

Selecting Individual Voices

How to choose and play different instrument sounds.

Adding Sound Variations: Brilliance and Reverb

Adjusting tone brightness and adding digital reverb effects.

Touch Sensitivity and Effects

Applying sound effects and adjusting keyboard response.

Transposition Function

Shifting the entire keyboard pitch up or down.

Combining Two Voices (Dual Mode)

Playing two voices simultaneously across the keyboard.

Splitting Keyboard Range (Split Mode)

Playing different voices with left and right hands.

Using the Metronome

Recording Your Performance

Recording to the First Track

Steps for recording onto the first track of the user song recorder.

Engaging Record Mode and Re-recording

How to start, stop, and re-record a track.

Recording to the Second Track

Steps for recording onto the second track of the user song recorder.

Changing Initial Song Settings

How to modify recorded settings like voice or tempo after recording.

Playing Back Recorded Songs

Useful Playback Functions

Features for track control and auto-playback synchronization.

Detailed Settings: Function Parameters

Basic Procedure in Function Mode

Step-by-step guide on how to use the instrument's functions.

Fine Tuning of the Pitch (F1)

Adjusting the instrument's pitch by small increments.

Selecting a Scale (F2)

Choosing different tuning scales like Equal Temperament or Pythagorean.

Dual Mode Functions (F3)

Adjusting settings for combining two voices.

Split Mode Functions (F4)

Customizing settings for playing different voices with left/right hands.

MIDI Functions (F8)

Configuring MIDI transmit/receive channels and local control.

Backup Functions

About MIDI

Connecting a Personal Computer

Serial Port Connection (TO HOST)

How to connect via the serial port using a serial cable.

MIDI Interface Connection

Connecting via MIDI interface and cables.

USB Interface Connection

Connecting via USB interface for computer communication.

Troubleshooting

Preset Voice List

Demo Song List

Preset Song List

Factory Setting List

MIDI Data Format

System Exclusive Messages (Yamaha MIDI Format)

Detailed system exclusive message formats for Yamaha MIDI.

System Exclusive Messages (XG Standard)

XG standard system exclusive messages and data formats.

System Exclusive Messages (Others)

Other system exclusive messages and MIDI tables.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Specifications

FCC Information (U.S.A.)

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