Yamaha PSR-E433, Owner'S Manual

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PSR-E433 Owner’s Manual
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Parameters Assigned to the Knobs
This section describes each of the parameters which can be assigned to the Knobs (page 21).
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FILTER
Filter effects shape the sound by allowing only a spec-
ified range of frequencies to pass and/or by producing
a resonance peak at the filter’s “cutoff” frequency. Fil-
ter effects can be used to create a range of synthesizer-
like sounds.

Knob A: CUTOFF
Adjusts the filter’s cutoff frequency, and therefore the
brightness of the sound. Turning the Knob to the left
makes the sound more muffled or darker, while turn-
ing the Knob A to the right makes the sound brighter.

Knob B: RESONANCE
Adjusts the amount of Resonance applied at the fil-
ter’s cutoff frequency. Turning the Knob to the right
will increases the Resonance to emphasize the fre-
quencies at the cutoff frequency, and thus “strength-
ens” the perceived effect of the filter.
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EFFECT

Knob A: REVERB
Reproduces the acoustic ambience of a concert hall or
club. Turning the Knob to the right will increase the
Reverb depth.

Knob B: CHORUS
Produces a layered “multi-instrument” effect. Turning
the Knob to the right will increase the Chorus depth.
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EG (Envelope Generator)
Envelope Generator effects determine how the level of
the sound varies over time. You can make the attack
faster for a more percussive sound or slower for a vio-
lin-like sound, for example. Or you can lengthen or
shorten the sustain to best match the music you’re
playing.

Knob A: ATTACK
Adjusts the Attack Time (the amount of time it takes
the sound to reach maximum level when a key is
played). Turning the Knob to the right will increase
the Attack Time, thus slowing down the attack rate.

Knob B: RELEASE
Adjusts the Release Time (the amount of time it takes
for the sound to decay to silence after a key is
released). Turning the Knob to the right will increase
the Release Time, thus make a longer sustain.
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STYLE FILTER
Same as “
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FILTER.” These effects are applied only
to Style or Pattern playback.
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SOUND IMAGE

Knob A: PAN
Moves the stereo pan position of the entire sound
rightward or leftward according to the Knob position.

Knob B: ULTRA-WIDE STEREO
Lets you play the keyboard with a spacious, dynamic
sound effect that gives you the sensation of hearing
the sound outside of the speakers. By changing the
wide effect type in the Function settings (page 49),
you can enjoy different sound variations.
• These effects are applied only to the Main/Dual Voices played
on the keyboard.
• Filter effects can sometimes cause distortion in the bass fre-
quencies.
• These effects are applied only to the Main/Dual Voices played
on the keyboard.
NOTE
Level
Frequency
Cutoff Frequency
Frequencies in this
range are passed. Frequencies in this
range are cut off.
Level
Frequency
Resonance
NOTE
• These effects are applied only to the Main/Dual Voices played
on the keyboard.
ATTACK RELEASE DECAY
Sustain Level
Level
Time
Key Played Key Released
NOTE