Yamaha PSR-36 - Manual (Page 2)

Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha
PortaTone PSR-36. This PortaTone
is an ultra-modern keyboard with a
design based on the latest digital
electronics technology.
To be sure you get maximum satis-
faction, we suggest you follow
the steps in this manual carefully
while actually playing the
instrument.
Contents
Before playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Playing back the Demonstration
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3
3. Starting to Play
(Orchestra Section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Voice Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
5. Using the Built-in Drummer
(PCM/Stereo Rhythm Section) . . . . . 7
6. Creating Original Rhythm
Patterns (Custom Drummer) . . . . . .10
7. Adding Accompaniment
(Auto Bass Chord Section) . . . . . . . 12
8. Chord Sequence Programming . 15
9. External Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
11. About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
12. Taking Care of Your PortaTone 22
13. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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