Yamaha P-90 manual

Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones M.D .G. , Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Y amaha Corporation © 2003 Y amaha Corporation WB00060 303APAP2.3-01A0   Printed in Japan This document is printed on recycled chlorine fr ee (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Recycling-Umweltpapier mit So[...]

SPECIAL MESSA GE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to an y pow er supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended b y Y amaha. W ARNING: Do not place this product in a position where an y one could walk on, trip ov er ,[...]

P-90 PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a safe place f or future reference . W ARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precauti[...]

P-90 PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH 4 • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playi[...]

P-90 Table of Contents ENGLISH 5 Ta b le of Co ntents Accessories ............................................. 6 Application Index .................................. 7 Features ................................................. 8 Before using the P-90 ............................ 9 Music Rest ........................................................[...]

P-90 Accessories ENGLISH 6 T hank you for purc hasing the Y amaha P-90 Electronic Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that y ou can fully take ad vantage of the ad vanced and conv enient functions of the P-90. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and hand y place for future reference. *T he illustrations and [...]

P-90 Application Index ENGLISH 7 Ap plication Index U se this index to find referenc e pages that may be helpful for y our par ticular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with different vo ices ....................................... “Listening to the Demonstration T unes” on page 14 Listening to songs fr om “50 Grea[...]

P-90 Features ENGLISH 8 Fe atures The Y amaha P -90 Elect ro nic Piano offers unmatched sonic r ealism and natural grand-piano t ype playability as well as Y amaha ’ s or iginal “ A WM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for r ich, musical voices, and a special “G ra ded Hammer” keyboard that pro vides gr aded key weight a[...]

P-90 Before using the P-90 ENGLISH 9 Before using the P -90 M usic R est A ttac h the music rest t o the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the contr ol panal. Co nnect ing the A C P ower A dapto r and external equipment 1 [DC IN 12 V] connector Co nnect the included P A-3C A C P ow er A daptor here. 1. Mak e sure that the [ST [...]

P-90 Before using the P-90 ENGLISH 10 2 [ST ANDBY/ON] switch This is the power switc h. R efer to “ T urning the power on ” (page 11). 3 OUTPUT [L][R] jacks (RCA phono jacks), [L/L+R] [R] jacks (phone jacks) Y ou can use audio cables to c onnect an external audio device to these jacks. The audio output of the P -90 is sent from the OUTPUT jacks[...]

P-90 Before using the P-90 ENGLISH 11 6 MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors Y ou can use MIDI cables to c onnect external MIDI devices. If using these MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to “MIDI. ” Re fer to page 44 “ About MIDI. ” 7 [TO HOST] connector and [HOST SELECT] switch Y ou can connect y our personal computer to the [TO HOST] c o[...]

P-90 Control Panel ENGLISH 12 Cont r ol P anel 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 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 ST ART/ STOP TEMPO/ FUNCTION# PRES[...]

P-90 Control Panel ENGLISH 13 9 TRACK [1] and [2] Buttons The P -90 has a 2-track recorder , and these but-tons are used to select the track(s) to be r ecor ded or play ed back. See page 27 for details. 0 SONG [ST ART/STOP] and [REC] Buttons These buttons co ntrol the P -90’ s user song recor der , letting you r ecor d and play back just about an[...]

P-90 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ENGLISH 14 Listening t o the Demonstr at ion T unes Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the P-90’ s voices. 1. T urn the power on. (In case the po wer is not turned ON) Pr ess the [ST ANDBY/ON] switch. Wh en the pow er is turned ON, one of the v oice butt on LEDs will lig[...]

P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 15 Listening t o 50 Piano Pr eset Song s The P-90 provides performance data of 50 piano songs. Y ou can simply listen to these songs (page 15) or use them for practice (page 16). V oice demo songs consist entirely of Y amaha original songs (© 2001-2002 Y amaha Corporation). See page 52 for a complete[...]

P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 16 4. Exit from Preset Song mode. Pr ess the [PRESET] button to e xit Pr eset Song mode. The indicator turns off, and the unit returns to normal play mode. How to use the practice functions Y ou can turn the left- and rig ht-hand parts on or off as required so y ou can pr actice the co rr esponding pa[...]

P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 17 Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) Wh en the S ynchro Start function is engaged, pla y- back of the selected pr eset song will begin automati- cally as soon as you start playing on the keyboar d. To engage the S ynchro Start function press the SONG [ST[...]

P-90 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 18 A -B Repeat f or 50 P r eset 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. 1. Specify the beginning (A) and the end (B[...]

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 19 Selecting & Play ing V oic es Selecting V oic es Select the desired v oice b y pressing one of the [VOICE] buttons. Then, when you start playing, r e-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] co ntrol for the most co mfor table listening level. A dding V ar iations to the Sound – [V ARIA TION]/ [BRILLIANCE]/[RE[...]

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 20 [BRILLIANCE] This control can be used t o change the to nality or “timbre ” of the sound output. The control range is fr om MELL OW to BRIGHT . [REVERB] This control enables y ou to select various dig ital rev erb effects that would add extra depth and expression t o the sound to creat e a realisti[...]

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 21 To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator c orre- sponding to the desired type lights (the indicators lig ht in sequence eac h time you pr ess the [EFFECT] button). No effect is produc ed when all indicators ar e off. Adjusting Effect Depth Y ou can adjust the e[...]

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 22 Changing the volume when FIXED is selected Wh en y ou select FIXED , y ou can set the volume for notes play ed in FIXED mode by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] but- to ns while you hold the [TOUCH] button. The current vol- ume level appears on the display . The volume range is from 1 through 127. The de[...]

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 23 Co mbining T wo V oic es (Dual mode) Y ou 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. Pr ess two vo ice buttons at the same time (or pr ess one voic[...]

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 24 Splitting the K e yboard Range and Pla y ing T wo Dif- fe re nt V oic es (Split mo de) 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 W ood Bass or Electric Bass voice with t[...]

P-90 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 25 5. Exit Split mode and return to normal play mode. Pr ess the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out. U sing the M etronome 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 turne[...]

P-90 Recording Your Performance ENGLISH 26 Re cor ding Y our P erfor mance The ability to record and play back what you’ve played on the P-90 keyboard can be an effective practice aid. Y ou can, for example, record just the left-hand part, and then practice the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left-hand part. Or , since you can rec[...]

P-90 Recording Your Performance ENGLISH 27 2. Engage Record Ready mode. Pr ess the [REC] button to engage R ecord R eady mode. R ecor ding does not actually start yet. The [TRACK1] or the [TRACK2] indicator flashes in red . The amount of memory available for recor ding will be shown on the LED display in appr o ximate kilo- by t es, and the right-[...]

P-90 Recording Your Performance ENGLISH 28 Re co r ding to the Sec ond T rack 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 voic e (or vo ices) for rec ording. Select other settings, if necessar y . 2. Re-engage Record Ready mode. Pr ess the [REC] b[...]

P-90 Recording Your Performance ENGLISH 29 Chang ing the I nitial Setting s (Data rec orded at the beg inning of a song) The initial settings (data recorded at the beginning of a song) can be changed after the recording. For example, after recording, you can change the voice to create a different ambience or adjust the song tempo to your taste. Y o[...]

P-90 Playing Back Recorded Songs ENGLISH 30 Pla y ing Back R e c orded Songs Y ou can play back songs recorded using the Record function (pages 26–29). Y ou can also play the keyboard along with the play- back. Pla y ing Back a Song 1. Start playback. Pr ess the SONG [ST ART/STOP] button. The current measure number appears on the displa y dur ing[...]

P-90 Playing Back Recorded Songs ENGLISH 31 Us eful Playback F unctions T urning track playback on and off Wh en y ou select a song on the P -90, the indicat ors for tracks that contain data (one of [TRACK1] [TRACK2] or both) are lit in green. W hile the P -90 is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turns off the indicators, and the dat[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 32 Detailed Setting s – [FUNCTION] Y ou can set various parameters to mak e the best use of P -90 functions, such as fine tuning the pitc h, selecting a v oice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. The following parameters are a vailable. The P -90 has nine main functions. Some of these main fu[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 33 Basic Pr ocedure in F unct ion M ode 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. Pr ess the [FUNCTION] button so that its [FUNCTION] indicator lights. will appear on the display . [...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 34 Operation Example 1 (F1. Fine tuning of the pitch) Operation Example 2 (F3.1 “Dual Balance”) 5. Do the following when you finish using the func- tion. Pr ess the [FUNCTION] button to exit function mode. The [FUNCTION] but- to n indicator will go dark. Change the value. Engage Function mode. Sele[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 35 Ab o u t Each F unct ion Y ou 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 raise the pitch of the A3 key in approxi[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 36 Y ou can select various scales. Equal T emperament 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. Press the [+/YES] button to engage the sc[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 37 Y ou 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 Dual mode and engage Function mode and select[...]

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 the [+/YES] button to engage the Split mode fu[...]

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# ▼ , ▲ ] buttons to select the desired sub-mode. Pr[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 40 Y ou can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. For more information about MIDI, see the “About MIDI” section (page 44). The [HOST SELECT] s witch on the bottom surf ace must be set to “MIDI” to enab le the MIDI connectors . When y ou use the [T O HOST] connector , set the [HOST SELECT] [...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 41 F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Nor mally the P -90 will respond to MIDI pr ogram c hange numbers r eceiv ed from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the c orrespondingly-num- bered v oice t o be selected on the co rresponding channel (the keyboard v oice does not change). The P -90 will n[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 42 F8.8: Bulk Data Dump Y ou can sav e cur rent song data on the P -90 as MIDI bulk data by transferring it to a connected MIDI data filer (such as an MDF3) or a sequencer . T o play back the sav ed song data, send the bulk data back from the st orage device to the P -90 and follow the usual playback p[...]

P-90 Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION] ENGLISH 43 Description of sub-modes V oice •V oice (K eyboard, Dual, and Split) •D ual (ON/OFF , V oice, and Dual F unctions for each vo ice combination) • Split (ON/OFF , V oice, and Split Functions for each vo ice combination) •R ev erb (ON/OFF , T y pe, and Depth for each v oice) • Effect (ON/OFF ,[...]

P-90 About MIDI ENGLISH 44 Ab out 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-90, or control the P-90 from a connected MIDI de[...]

P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 45 Co nnect ing a P ersonal C omput er Y ou 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 computer to the P -90’ s [TO HOST] connecto[...]

P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 46 1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the P-90’ s [TO HOST] connector Co nnect the computer’ s serial por t (RS-232C or RS-422) to the P -90’ s [TO HOST] connect or . W ith this co nnection, the P -90 functions as a MIDI interface. Th erefore, you do not need a special MIDI interface. [...]

P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 47 P-90 [HOST SELECT] switch setting Set the P -90 [HOST SELECT] switch properly acc ording to the ty pe of co nnected comput er . • Macintosh: “Mac” (data transfer rate: 31,250bps, 1MHz clock) • Windows: “PC-2” (data transfer r ate: 38,400bps) 2. Using a MIDI inter face and the P-90’ s MIDI[...]

P-90 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 48 3. Connecting the computer’ s USB port to the P-90 via a USB inter face, such as the UX256, UX96, or UX16 Co nnect the computer’ s USB por t to the USB int erface (such as the UX256, UX96, or UX16) using a USB cable. Install the driver (that came with the USB interface) on the c omputer , and c onn[...]

P-90 Troubleshooting ENGLISH 49 Tr oubleshooting Problem P ossible Cause and Solution The P-90 does not turn on. The P-90 has not been plugged in properly . Inser t the adaptor plug into an AC outlet and the adaptor sock et into the unit securely . (page 8). A click or pop is heard when the po wer is turned on or off. This is nor mal when electrica[...]

P-90 Demo Song List/Preset Song List ENGLISH 50 Pr eset V oic e List Printed on the panel [V ARIA TION] button V oice Name Stereo Sampling T ouch Response Dynamic Sampling *1 Ke y-Off Sampling *2 V oice Descriptions GRAND PIANO 1 OFF GrandPiano 1 ✓✓✓✓ Recorded samples from a full con- cer t grand piano . Also includes three lev els of dynam[...]

P-90 Demo Song List/Preset Song List ENGLISH 51 CHURCH ORGAN OFF ChurchOr- gan ✓ This is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 f eet + 2 feet). Good for sacred music from the Baroque period. ON (V ar iation) ✓ This is the organ’ s full coupler sound often associated with Beach’ s “T occata and Fugue”. JAZZ ORGAN OFF JazzOrgan The sound[...]

P-90 Demo Song List/Preset Song List ENGLISH 52 Demo Song List Piano V oice Demo Description Pr eset Song List Printed on the panel Piano V oice Demo GRAND PIANO1 Stereo sampling GRAND PIANO2 Mo naur al sampling E.PIANO1 Dynamic sampling; mezzo piano E.PIANO2 Dynamic sampling; mezzo forte CLA VI./HARPSI. Dynamic sampling; forte VIBES/GUIT AR W ith [...]

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

P-90 Index ENGLISH 54 R REC ➝ Recording ...........................................................27 Recording .........................................................................26 Initial Settings ............................................................ 29 Re-recording ..................................................................[...]

P-90 55 F actor y Sett ing List / Liste der V org abeeinstellungen / Liste des réglages / Lista de ajustes de fábr ica Function Mode Function Default Backup Gr oup V oice [GRAND PIANO 1] F9.1 Dual Mode OFF Split Mode OFF Split Mode Left V oice WOOD BASS Rev erb T ype Preset for each v oice Rev erb Depth Preset for each v oice Effect T ype Preset [...]

P-90 56 MIDI Data F or mat / MIDI-Datenfor mat / Fo r mat des données MIDI / F or mato de dat os MIDI If you’ re already very familiar with MIDI, or are using a computer to control your music hardware with computer generated MIDI messages, the data provided in this section can help you to control the P-90. F alls Sie bereits mit MIDI ver traut s[...]

P-90 57 4. PROGRAM CHANGE Data format: [CnH] -> [ppH] CnH = Program ev ent (n = channel number) ppH = Program change number P. C .#=Program Change number • When program change reception is turned OFF in the Func- tion mode, no progr am change data is transmitted or received. Also, Bank MSB/LSB is not transmitted or receiv ed. 5. SYSTEM REAL TI[...]

P-90 58 (2) Universal Non-Realtime Message (GM On) General MIDI Mode On Data format: [F0H] -> [7EH] -> [XnH] -> [09H] -> [01H] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 7EH = Universal Non-Realtime 7FH = ID of target device 09H = Sub-ID #1=General MIDI Message 01H = Sub-ID #2=General MIDI On F7H = End of Exclusive or F0H = Exclusive status 7EH[...]

P-90 59 11. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSA GES (Others) Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [1nH] -> [27H] -> [30H] -> [00H] -> [00H] -> [mmH] -> [ ll H] -> [ccH] -> [F7H] Master T uning (XG and last message prior ity) simultaneously changes the pitch of all channels. F0H = Exclusive Status 43H = Y amaha ID 1nH = When received, n=0[...]

P-90 60 MIDI Implementation Char t Transmitted Function... Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Note Number : True voice Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change : True # System Exclusive Common : Song Pos. : Song Sel. : Tune System : Clock Real Time : Commands : All Sound Off Aux : Reset All Cntrls : Local ON/OFF Mes- : All Notes OFF[...]

P-90 61 Specificat ions / T echnische Daten / Caractér ist iques tec hniques / Especificaciones *S pecifications and descriptions in this owner’ s manual are for information purposes only . Y amaha Corp. reserves the rig ht to ch ange or modify products or specifications at an y t ime without prior notice. Sinc e specifications, equipment o[...]

* This applies only to products distr ibuted b y Y AMAHA CORPORA TION OF AMERICA. (class B) FCC INFORMA TION (U .S.A.) 1. IMPORT ANT NOTICE: DO NO T MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc- tions contained in this manual, meets FCC require- ments. Modifications not expressly approv ed by Y amaha may v oid your au[...]

SPECIAL MESSA GE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to an y pow er supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended b y Y amaha. W ARNING: Do not place this product in a position where an yone could walk on, trip ov er ,o[...]

Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones U.R.G. , Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Y amaha Corporation © 2003 Y amaha Corporation WB00060 501APAP2.3-05C0   Printed in Japan This document is printed on recycled chlorine fr ee (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Recycling-Umweltpapier mit Soj[...]