The following procedure describes how to create a User Style from scratch. This is useful when the PSR550 does not have a built-in Style which fits the style of music that the user wants to play. Creating a User Style from scratch is also useful to create custom drum accompaniments.
PSR-550 Styles 112 Preset Styles. The PSR550, introduced in 2001, was the next generation PSR450, and also a hint at what was to come in the PSR2000. Here's what Yamaha had to say about the PSR550's styles: '112 Accompaniment Styles: Play any type of music: Yamaha introduces some great new styles in the PSR550. Aug 13, 2016 Floppy Disk Drive: Supported formats: General MIDI, Style File, Disk Orchestra (DOC) SMF 1 and 0 Interface: MIDI IN/OUT, PC To Host; Auxiliary Jacks Phones/aux. Out, DC in, Footswitch.
NOTE: Yamaha Style Disks (Auto Accompaniments) are available for purchase online at www.yamahamusicsoft.com. To order by phone, call Music Dispatch at (800) 637-2852. Ask for the Hal Leonard Music Software Catalog. 1) Turn ON the red [RECORD] button (red LED illuminates). 2) Press the [+] button until 'RecMenu:Style' is displayed in the screen.
3) Press the grey [NEXT] button. 4) Use the Numeric Keypad to type a number from 113 - 115, which are the User Style locations. The screen will display 'UserStyle1' - 'UserStyle3'. TIP: If the screen displays '113 8 Beat 1' or something similar, this is an indication that the User Style Memory is NOT clear. If the User Style Memory is not clear, proceed to step 5; otherwise, proceed to step 6.
5) To Clear the User Style Memory: a) Press the [NEXT] button. B) Press the [+] or [-] button until the screen displays 'Style Rec:Edit'.
C) Press the [NEXT] button. D) Press the [+] or [-] button until the screen displays 'StyEdit:Clear'. E) Press the [NEXT] button. The screen will display 'Section=All Sect'. F) Press the [NEXT] button. Bosch plena voice alarm system software.
The screen will display 'Clear OK?' G) Press the [+] button to confirm the clear operation. The screen will display 'Completed'.
H) Press the grey [BACK] button 3 times and proceed to step 7. 6) Press the [NEXT] button. 7) Press the [+] or [-] button until the screen displays 'Style Rec:Record'. 8) Press the [NEXT] button. The screen will display 'Section=Main A'. 9) Press the [+] or [-] button to select one of the Accompaniment Sections, Main A, Main B, Intro, Fill A, Fill B, and Ending.
10) Press the [NEXT] button. The screen will display 'Record Track=RhM'. 11) Press the [+] or [-] button to select one of the Accompaniment Tracks, 'RhM', 'RhS', 'Bas', 'Ch1', 'Ch2', 'Pad', 'Ph1' and 'Ph2'. 12) Press the [NEXT] button. The screen will display 'Rehearsal'. NOTE: Style Tracks 'Bas', 'Ch1', 'Ch2', 'Pad', 'Ph1', and 'Ph2' must be played in the key of C, in order for the Tracks to transpose correctly when played as a PSR550 Style. This means that the pattern must use only the chordal tones of C Major 7, (C, E, G and B).
However, these tones can be used in any octave. 13) If necessary, select the Voice or Drum Kit to use for the Recording. A) Press the blue [VOICE R1] button. B) Use the Numeric Keypad to select a desired Voice or Drum Kit. C) Press the blue [EXIT] button. The screen will display 'Rehearsal'.