Yamaha psr-172 Computer Keyboard User Manual


 
Selecting and Playing Voices
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Transpose and Tuning
You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the PSR-172/
170 with the Transpose and Tuning functions.
Transpose
Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompa-
niment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the
Multi Pads. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PSR-172/170 to other
instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering.
The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones (± 1
octave).
1 Select the Transpose function in the Overall menu.
Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until “TRANSPOS”
appears in the display.
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12). To
transpose the pitch down, simultaneously press the [-] button and use the
numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/[-]
buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button con-
tinuously increases or decreases the value.
Current Transpose value
Indicates Transpose is selected
TRANSPOS
TEMPO
116
00
Resetting the Transpose Value
If you’ve changed the Transpose
setting, you can instantly restore
the default setting of “00” by press-
ing both [+]/[-] buttons simulta-
neously (when Transpose is
selected).
• Transpose has no effect on
voices #088 (Echo Drum Kit),
#098 and #099 (DJ), or #100
(Drum Kit). Also, this setting can
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not be changed during song play
-
back.