Yamaha sonogenic SHS-300, Owner'S Manual

Page: 25 / 44

SHS-300 Owner’s Man u al
25
4.
Select a Jam mode.
There are three Jam modes, each designed for a specific style of playing. Press the [JAM] button
repeatedly (if necessary) to select the desired mode.
Jam modes
* When you want to play melodic parts on a keyboard, the app Chord Tracker’s “Melody Cancellation” function
may be useful because the function suppresses the vocal part of the song. For this operation, refer to the
included manual within the app.
5.
Play back a song with the app.
NOTE
As soon as song playback begins, the app starts transmitting chord information to the keyboard as MIDI data.
Both the chord information and the selected Jam mode determine the sound which is produced when the keys
are pressed.
Adjusting the volume
Use the controls on both the smart device and the instrument to adjust the volume.
6.
Play along with the rhythm of the song.
Play professional sounding backing parts or melodies according to the selected Jam mode.
7.
Finish your performance.
You can stop playback at any time from the app. Also, press the [JAM] button several times to turn
off the Jam function (unlit) on the instrument and close the app on the smart device.
NOTE
• For details on how to use this app, refer to the app manual.
• Transpose cannot be used during the Jam mode.
Lamp Mode Description
Off — Jam mode is disabled.
Red 1Finger This mode is ideal for playing backing. It adds harmonies to the
notes played on the keyboard, so that you can play full backing
parts with even just one finger.
Pink Backing This mode is ideal for backing. Before starting out, try to feel the
rhythm of the song. Then play chords in time with the music.
White Melody A This mode is ideal for playing melodies. Try creating interesting
ad-lib phrases, and enjoy consistently beautiful musical results.