Yamaha P90- User Manual

P-90 Accessories ENGLISH 6 Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the P-90. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for ...

P-90 Application Index ENGLISH 7 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices ....................................... “Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page ...

P-90 Features ENGLISH 8 Features The Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard that provid...

P-90 Before using the P-90 ENGLISH 9 Before using the P-90 Music Rest Attach the music rest to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panal. Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment 1 [DC IN 12 V] connector Connect the included PA-3C AC Power Adaptor he...

P-90 Before using the P-90 ENGLISH 11 6 MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors You can use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices.If using these MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to “MIDI.” Refer to page 44 “About MIDI.” 7 [TO HOST] connector and [HOST SELECT] switch You can connect your perso...

P-90 Control Panel ENGLISH 12 Control Panel B0 A0 G0 F0 E0 D0 C0 B-1 A-1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT DEMO START/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# PRES METRONOME TEMPO / OTHER VALUE FUNCTION – / NO + / YES MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE MIN MAX MELLOW BR...

P-90 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ENGLISH 14 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the P-90’s voices. 1. Turn the power on. (In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch. When the power is turned ON, on...

P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The P-90 provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs (page 15) or use them for practice (page 16). Voice demo songs consist entirely of Yamaha original songs (© 2001-2002 Yamah...

P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 16 4. Exit from Preset Song mode. Press the [PRESET] button to exit Preset Song mode. The indicator turns off, and the unit returns to normal play mode. How to use the practice functions You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as required...

P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 18 A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases. ...

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 19 Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Select the desired voice by pressing one of the [VOICE] buttons. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable listening level. Adding Variations to the Sound...

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 23 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode) You can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. 1. Engage Dual mode. Press two voice bu...

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 24 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Dif-ferent Voices (Split mode) Split mode enables you to play two different voices on the keyboard — one with the left hand and another with the right hand. For example, you can play a bass part using the Woo...

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 25 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. St...

P-90 Recording Your Performance ENGLISH 26 Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back what you’ve played on the P-90 keyboard can be an effective practice aid. You can, for example, record just the left-hand part, and then practice the right-hand part while playing back the recor...

P-90 Recording Your Performance ENGLISH 27 2. Engage Record Ready mode. Press the [REC] button to engage Record Ready mode. Recording does not actually start yet. The [TRACK1] or the [TRACK2] indicator flashes in red.The amount of memory available for recording will be shown on the LED display in ap...

P-90 Recording Your Performance ENGLISH 28 Recording to the Second Track This section explains how to record another part on the second track. 1. Select a voice or voices (and other settings) for the recording. Select a voice (or voices) for recording. Select other settings, if necessary. 2. Re-enga...

P-90 Playing Back Recorded Songs ENGLISH 30 Playing Back Recorded Songs You can play back songs recorded using the Record function (pages 26–29). You can also play the keyboard along with the play-back. Playing Back a Song 1. Start playback. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button. The current measure nu...

P-90 Playing Back Recorded Songs ENGLISH 31 Useful Playback Functions Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the P-90, the indicators for tracks that containdata (one of [TRACK1] [TRACK2] or both) are lit in green. While the P-90 is playing or stopped, pressing these track butto...

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 33 Basic Procedure in Function Mode Follow the steps below to use the functions.(If you become lost while using a function, return to this page and read the basic procedure.) 1. Engage Function mode. Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its [FUNCTION] indic...

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 35 About Each Function You can fine tune the pitch of the entire instru-ment. This function is useful when you play the P-90 along with other instruments or CD music. 1. Engage Function mode and select . 2. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to lower or ra...

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 36 You can select various scales.Equal Temperament is the most common con-temporary piano tuning scale. However, his-tory has known numerous other scales, many of which serve as the basis for certain genres of music. 1. Engage Function mode and select . 2....

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 37 You can set various parameters for Dual mode to optimize the settings for the songs you play, such as adjusting the volume balance between two voices.Dual mode function settings are set individu-ally for each voice combination. 1. Select the voices in D...

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 38 This menu enables you to make various detailed settings for Split mode.By changing the split point or other setting, you can optimize the settings for the songs you play. 1. Select the voices in Split mode and engage Function mode and select . 2. Press ...

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 39 This function conveniently lets you set opera-tion of the sustain pedal to one of the modes listed below. 1. Engage Function mode and select . 2. Press the [+/YES] button to engage the other functions’ sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼ , ▲ ] but...

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 43 Description of sub-modes Voice • Voice (Keyboard, Dual, and Split)• Dual (ON/OFF, Voice, and Dual Functions for each voice combination) • Split (ON/OFF, Voice, and Split Functions for each voice combination) • Reverb (ON/OFF, Type, and Depth for each vo...

P-90 About MIDI ENGLISH 44 About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the P...

P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 45 Connecting a Personal Computer You can enjoy computer music data on the P-90 by connecting a computer to the [TO HOST] (or MIDI) connector. There are three methods by which to connect the P-90 to a personal computer: 1. Connect the serial port on the co...

P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 46 1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the P-90’s [TO HOST] connector Connect the computer’s serial port (RS-232C or RS-422) to the P-90’s [TO HOST] connector. With this connection, the P-90 functions as a MIDI interface. Therefore, you do not...

P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 47 P-90 [HOST SELECT] switch setting Set the P-90 [HOST SELECT] switch properly according to the type of connected computer. • Macintosh: “Mac” (data transfer rate: 31,250bps, 1MHz clock) • Windows: “PC-2” (data transfer rate: 38,400bps) 2. Using a MIDI in...

P-90 Troubleshooting ENGLISH 49 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution The P-90 does not turn on. The P-90 has not been plugged in properly. Insert the adaptor plug into an AC outlet and the adaptor socket into the unit securely. (page 8). A click or pop is heard when the power is turne...

P-90 Demo Song List/Preset Song List ENGLISH 50 Preset Voice List Printed on the panel [VARIATION] button Voice Name Stereo Sampling Touch Response Dynamic Sampling *1 Key-Off Sampling *2 Voice Descriptions GRANDPIANO 1 OFF GrandPiano 1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Recorded samples from a full con-cert grand piano. Also...

P-90 Demo Song List/Preset Song List ENGLISH 52 Demo Song List Piano Voice Demo Description Preset Song List Printed on the panel Piano Voice Demo GRAND PIANO1 Stereo sampling GRAND PIANO2 Monaural sampling E.PIANO1 Dynamic sampling; mezzo piano E.PIANO2 Dynamic sampling; mezzo forte CLAVI./HARPSI. ...

P-90 Index ENGLISH 53 Index Numerics 50 Piano Preset Songs .....................................................15 A A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs ......................................18 AC Power Adaptor ............................................................9 Accessories .......................

P-90 55 Factory Setting List / Liste der Vorgabeeinstellungen / Liste des réglages / Lista de ajustes de fábrica Function Mode Function Default Backup Group Voice [GRAND PIANO 1] F9.1 Dual Mode OFF Split Mode OFF Split Mode Left Voice WOOD BASS Reverb Type Preset for each voice Reverb Depth Preset f...

P-90 59 11. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES (Others) Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [1nH] -> [27H] -> [30H] -> [00H] -> [00H] -> [mmH] -> [ ll H] -> [ccH] -> [F7H] Master Tuning (XG and last message priority) simultaneously changes the pitch of all channels.F0H = Exclusive St...

P-90 60 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Function... Recognized Remarks BasicChannel NoteNumber : True voice Velocity AfterTouch Pitch Bend ControlChange ProgChange : True # System Exclusive Common : Song Pos. : Song Sel. : Tune System : ClockReal Time : Commands : All Sound OffAux : Reset All ...

P-90 61 Specifications / Technische Daten / Caractéristiques techniques / Especificaciones * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Sinc...