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New Functions in PSR-9000 Version 2
The following features have been newly added as part of the upgrade to PSR-9000 Version 2.0.
• Vocal Harmony
An added note of polyphony (for a total of three Vocal Harmony
notes), and more Vocal Harmony types, including Quartet.
• Sampling
Key Mapping, Resampling, Loop Point editing, Normalize, and
an Export WAV function for using PSR-9000 samples in the
common WAV format.
• Custom Voice
Full Parameter editing, and editing of individual voice elements.
• Song Creator
Step Recording, Event editing, Chord Step Recording, Quan-
tize and other editing functions.
• Style Creator
Realtime Recording, Step Recording, Event editing, and Full
Parameter editing.
• Multi Pad Creator
Step Recording and Event editing.
• Disk/SCSI
Song file rename function for SMF songs and User songs from
the PSR-8000, and a directory rename for the PSR-8000 hard
disk.
• Song Player
Ability to show song list and select song while playing.
• Registration Memory
Enhanced compatibility with Custom Styles from the PSR-8000
• Organ Flute 9 Footages
Control over nine Footages, plus new tone generation system
and new sampled waves.
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How to use the manual
Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this section first. It shows you
how to get started playing and using your new PSR-9000.
Top Panel & Connections................................................................................................page 10
Rear Panel & Connections ..............................................................................................page 12
Use this section to find out about all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-9000.
All topics, features, functions, and operations are listed here in the order they appear in the manual, for easy
reference.
Unless you enjoy reading manuals, you’re probably eager to start playing your new PSR-9000 right now. If so,
read this section.
This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of the PSR-9000, such as editing values and
changing settings, and shows you how to use the convenient Direct Access functions.
This lists all functions of the PSR-9000 according to their hierarchical structure, letting you easily see the rela-
tionship of the various functions and quickly locate desired information.
Once you’re familiar with everything above, lightly go over this comprehensive guide to all functions. You won’t
need (or want) to read everything at once, but it is there for you to refer to when you need information about a
certain feature or function.
This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Preset Style List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format,
and MIDI Implementation Chart.
If the PSR-9000 does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, consult
this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions
are covered here in a very simple and easy-to-understand way.
This section alphabetically lists virtually all topics, features, functions, and operations with their respective
page numbers, letting you quickly and easily find the information you need.
