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P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices
ENGLISH
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5. Exit Split mode and return to normal play mode.
Press the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out.
Using the Metronome
The P-90 features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient
for practicing.
1. Start the metronome.
The metronome sound is turned on by pressing
the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
Adjusting the tempo
The tempo of the metronome and user song recorder playback (the recorder is
described in the next section) can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by
using the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# , ] buttons (when the [FUNCTION] button
indicator is dark).
Adjusting the time signature
The time signature (beat) of the metronome can be
set by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while
holding the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
You can set the beat to 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. The current
setting appears on the LED display while you are
holding the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
2. Stop the metronome.
Turn off the metronome by pressing the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
[EFFECT] in Split Mode
Depending on the conditions,
one effect type will take priority
over the other. The depth will be
decided according to the depth
default value of the voice combi-
nation. However, using function
F4 (page 38) you can change
the depth value for each voice
as you like. Effect depth setting
via the panel controls (i.e.
pressing the [–/NO] or [+/YES]
buttons while holding the
[EFFECT] button — see
page 20) will be applied to the
right voice only.
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▲▼]
[–/NO] [+/YES]
1
2
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
Procedure
The beat indicator flashes
at the current tempo.
If the [FUNCTION] button indi-
cator is lit, press the [FUNC-
TION] button to dark it.
The volume of the metronome
can be adjusted via the Metro-
nome Volume function in Func-
tion mode (page 39).
beat

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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