Owner's Manual
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Manual de instrucciones
M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
2003 Yamaha Corporation
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or
adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name
plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING:
Do not place this product in a position where anyone
could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting
cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recom-
mended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire
size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the
AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer
extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied
or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart,
etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions
that accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct
at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to
change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obliga-
tion to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and
headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound lev-
els that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for
long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory
mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as
optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be
dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are
stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well
secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No
other uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to
how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as
designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are
therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual care-
fully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and
environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products
and the production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we
want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which
(if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this
type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement
becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of
these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being
charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for
the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with
batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly.
Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and
battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all
batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly
and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any
retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery dis-
posal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some
reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe
all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of
products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is
unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model
number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial number,
and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain
this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or
overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio
may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
• Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent
adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the
instrument overheating.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptor Location
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• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Saving and backing up your data
• Depending upon the Backup Functions (page 42) settings, internal data is
retained for about 1 week after the power is turned off. If the period is exceeded,
the data will be lost. Be sure to turn the power switch on for a few minutes at
least once a week. The data could be lost due to malfunction or incorrect
operation. Save important data to external media such as the Yamaha MDF3
MIDI data filer.
Backing up the external media
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you
save your important data onto two external media.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch ([STANDBY/ON] switch) is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using
the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Saving data
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Accessories.............................................6
Application Index ..................................7
Features .................................................8
Before using the P-90............................9
Music Rest ............................................................9
Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external
equipment ........................................................9
Turning the power on........................................11
Adjusting the volume.........................................11
Control Panel.......................................12
Listening to the Demonstration
Tunes.................................................14
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .....15
Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset
Songs (Part Cancel Function) .......................16
A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs .........................18
Selecting & Playing Voices ..................19
Selecting Voices..................................................19
Adding Variations to the Sound –
[VARIATION]/[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/
[EFFECT] .......................................................19
Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH] ..........................21
Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]........................22
Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)...............23
Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two
Different Voices (Split mode) .......................24
Using the Metronome........................................25
Recording Your Performance..............26
Recording to the First Track..............................26
Re-recording to the First Track.........................27
Recording to the Second Track .........................28
Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at
the beginning of a song) ................................29
Playing Back Recorded Songs .............30
Playing Back a Song ...........................................30
Useful Playback Functions.................................31
Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]......... 32
Basic Procedure in Function Mode .................. 33
About Each Function......................................... 35
F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch....................... 35
F2. Selecting a Scale..................................... 36
F3. Dual Mode Functions ........................... 37
F4. Split Mode Functions............................ 38
F5. Other Functions .................................... 39
F6. Metronome Volume ............................. 39
F7. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume.......... 39
F8. MIDI Functions..................................... 40
F9. Backup Functions.................................. 42
About MIDI.......................................... 44
Connecting a Personal Computer....... 45
Troubleshooting.................................. 49
Preset Voice List .................................. 50
Demo Song List ................................... 52
Preset Song List...................................52
Index.................................................... 53
Factory Setting List.............................. 55
MIDI Data Format ............................... 56
MIDI Implementation Chart ............... 60
Specifications....................................... 61
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano!
We recommend that you read this manual carefully
so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced
and convenient functions of the P-90.
We also recommend that you keep this manual
in a safe and handy place for future reference.
*The illustrations and LED displays shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear
somewhat different from those on your instrument.
Trademarks:
•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
•All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Accessories
• Owner’s Manual
• Music Rest
• Sustain Pedal
•PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (Included or optional depending on locale)
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with
respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all
computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal
use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DIS-
TRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
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Application Index
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs with different voices....................................... “Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 14
Listening to songs from “50 Greats for the Piano” ...................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 15
Listening to my recorded performance.................................................................“Playing Back Recorded Songs” on page 30
Playing
Using a included pedal...........................................“Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment” on page 9
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch................................................“Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]” on page 22
Selecting a touch sensitivity type......................................................................... “Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH]” on page 21
Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the P-90 along
with other instruments or CD music............................................................................. “Fine tuning of the pitch” on page 35
Changing voices
Viewing the list of voices..............................................................................................................“Preset Voice List” on page 50
Simulating a concert hall ..................................................................................................................... “[REVERB]” on page 19
Combining two voices............................................................................... “Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)” on page 23
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...................................................“Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode)” on page 24
Making the sound more brilliant or mellower ........................................................................... “[BRILLIANCE]” on page 20
Adding spread or swell to the sound .................................................................................................... “[EFFECT]” on page 20
Enhancing the sound with effects..................................................................................................“[VARIATION]” on page 19
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part
...................................................... “Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)” on page 16
Practicing a specified phrase repeatedly..............................................................“A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs” on page 18
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo .................................................................“Using the Metronome” on page 25
Practicing using your recorded song..................................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 26
Recording
Recording your performance................................................................................. “Recording Your Performance” on page 26
Settings
Adjusting the P-90 settings ............................................................................“Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]” on page 32
Connecting the P-90 to other devices
What is MIDI? ....................................................................................................................................“About MIDI” on page 44
Connecting a computer ..................................................................................“Connecting a Personal Computer” on page 45
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Features
The Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as
Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special
“Graded Hammer” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range.
The GrandPiano1 and 2 voices feature samples recorded from a full concert grand piano. The GrandPiano1 voice features
three velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), special “Sustain Sampling” that samples the unique resonance of
an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the sustain pedal is pressed, and “Keyoff Samples” that add the
subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The P-90 comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano.
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
DC IN 12V
STANDBY / ON
OUTPUT PHONES
LR L /L+R R
This jack and selector switch allow di-
rect connection to a personal computer
for sequencing and other music applica-
tions (pages 45–48).
A set of standard stereo headphones
can be plugged in here for private prac-
tice (page 10).
These jacks output the sound of the P-90 to your keyboard
amp, stereo, mixing console, or tape recorder.
Connect the
included pedal
to this jack.
While this pedal
is pressed,
notes you play
will be sustained
even if you take
your finger off
the key.
[MASTER VOLUME]
control
Adjust the volume
level using this slider
(page 11).
[METRONOME] buttons
Control the metronome
functions (page 25).
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼▲] buttons
[FUNCTION] button
You can change the song tempo (speed) and select
useful functions using this buttons (pages 32–43).
[TOUCH] button
Fine-tune the touch response (page 22).
[REVERB] / [EFFECT] buttons
Add reverb (reverberation) and
effects to the sound (pages 20, 21).
[SPLIT] button
You can play different voices on the left- and right-hand
sections of the keyboard (page 24).
[TRANSPOSE] button
You can shift the pitch of the entire
keyboard up or down so that the
pitch will match that of another in-
strument or singer, while you play
the same, unshifted keys (page 22).
[VOICE] buttons
Select voices from 24
internal sounds including
variation (page 19). You
can also combine two
voices at the same time
(page 23).
[SONG] buttons
This section enables
you to listen to these
songs, practice using a
convenient practice
function, and record
and play back your
performance (pages
15–18, 26–31).
[DEMO] button
Demonstration play-
back is available for
each voice (page 14).
[BRILLIANCE] control
Adjust the brightness of the tone
using this slider (page 20).
Connect a MIDI device here to use
various MIDI functions (pages 40–42).
(About MIDI ➝ page 44)
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Before using the P-90
Music Rest
Attach the music rest to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear
of the control panal.
Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external
equipment
1
[DC IN 12 V] connector
Connect the included PA-3C AC Power Adaptor here.
1. Make sure that the
[STANDBY/ON]
switch is off (in the “STANDBY”
position).
2. Insert the plug of the PA-3C cable into the
[DC IN 12V]
connector.
3. Plug the PA-3C into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
When disconnecting the PA-3C, you must reverse this procedure.
WARNING
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifi-
cally recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC
mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both
the adaptor and the P-90.
WARNING
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-90, or during electri-
cal storms.
SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
DC IN 12V
STANDBY / ON
OUTPUT PHONES
LR L /L+R R
56 7
1
34
DC IN 12V
2
DC IN 12V
PA-3C
AC outlet
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2
[STANDBY/ON] switch
This is the power switch. Refer to “Turning the power on” (page 11).
3
OUTPUT [L][R] jacks (RCA phono jacks), [L/L+R] [R]
jacks (phone jacks)
You can use audio cables to connect an external audio device to these jacks.
The audio output of the P-90 is sent from the OUTPUT jacks, allowing you
to play it from an external audio device.
For monaural output, use
[L/L+R]
(phone jack).
CAUTION
Before connecting the P-90 to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all com-
ponents, set all-volume levels to minimum.
CAUTION
When turning the power on, first turn the P-90’s power on and then turn
the power on of the external amplifier/speaker system.
When turning the power off, simply reverse the order.
Since the P-90 does not contain speakers, you will need to connect external audio
equipment or use headphones in order to hear its sounds.
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[PHONES] jacks (1/4-inch stereo phone jacks)
You can connect headphones to these jacks.
Since there are two
[PHONES]
jacks, you can connect two pairs of head-
phones so that two people can listen. (If connecting only one pair of head-
phones, you may use either jack.)
CAUTION
Do not use the P-90 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or
your hearing may be damaged.
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[SUSTAIN] jack
You can connect the included pedal to this jack. While this pedal is pressed,
notes you play will be sustained even if you take your finger off the key. Since
half-pedaling is supported, pressing the pedal more deeply will produce
longer sustain. On the
[GRAND PIANO 1]
voices (including its variation),
pressing this pedal will also add sympathetic resonances of the sound board
and strings (sustain sampling).
Tu rn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the pedal.
If the foot pedal seems to produce effects opposite to your intensions, make sure
that the foot pedal plug is properly connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack before turning
on the power to the P-90. Do not press the pedal while turning on the power to the
P-90.
You can adjust the depth of the sound board and string resonance effect (page 39).
OUTPUT
LR L /L+R R
Stereo System
OUTPUT
LR L /L+R R
Instrument amplifier
PHONES
SUSTAIN
When you press the pedal
here, the notes you play
before you release the pedal
have a longer sustain.
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6 MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors
You can use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices.
If using these MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to “MIDI.”
Refer to page 44 “About MIDI.”
7 [TO HOST] connector and [HOST SELECT] switch
You can connect your personal computer to the [TO HOST] connector.
If you are using the MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI.” If you have connected your personal computer to the [TO HOST]
connector, set this switch to the setting (other than “MIDI”) appropriate for
your model of computer.
For details on connecting a personal computer, refer to page 45 “Connecting
a Personal Computer.”
Tur ning the power on
For details on connecting the AC power adaptor and external equipment, refer to
page 9–11.
CAUTION
You must turn the volume of connected devices to the minimum setting
(zero) before turning the power on or off. When turning the power on,
first turn on the P-90 and then any external audio devices. When turning
the power off, first turn off any external audio devices and then the P-90.
Failing to observe the correct order may cause malfunctions or electrical
shock.
Make sure that the AC Power adaptor is connected correctly, and press the
[STANDBY/ON] switch located on the left side panel.
•The display will become active.
To turn off the power, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again.
CAUTION
Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flow-
ing to the instrument at the minimum level.
CAUTION
When you are not using the P-90 for a long time, make sure you unplug
the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Adjusting the volume
If an external audio device is connected, use the P-90’s [MASTER VOL-
UME] control and the volume control of your external audio device to adjust
the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.
If you are using headphones, gradually raise the P-90’s [MASTER VOL-
UME] control while playing the keyboard.
If the sound is distorted at high volume, lower the [MASTER VOLUME] control and/
or external audio device volume control until the sound is no longer distorted.
STANDBY / ON
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
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Control Panel
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C
3
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRE
S
METRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
MASTER VOLUME
BRILLIANCE
MIN MAX
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
TRANS
P
REVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
O
N
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
1
23456 ABC
D
8
9
0
1 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-90’s
output volume (level). The [MASTER VOLUME]
control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair
of headphones is plugged into the [PHONES] jack
(page 10).
2 [BRILLIANCE] Control
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality or
“timbre” of the output sound from a mellow tone to
a bright tone.
3 [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you can
select playback of different demonstration sequences
for each of the P-90’s voices. See page 14 for details.
4 METRONOME [START/STOP] Button
Tur ns the metronome sound on and off. The
[TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼]buttons, are used to
set the tempo of the metronome sound. The [–/
NO▼] and [+/YES▲] buttons are used to change
the time signature (beat) of the metronome, if used
while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button is
held — page 25.
5 [TEMPO/FUNCTION#▲,▼] Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome
function as well as the playback tempo of the song-
function. The tempo range is from 32 to 280 beats
per minute — page 25. These same buttons are also
used to select functions — page 33.
6 [FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions—
including the MIDI functions — that significantly
enhance versatility and playability. See page 33 for-
details.
7 [–/NO▼], [+/YES▲] Buttons
These buttons select a preset song number for play-
back, and are also used to adjust a range of other
parameters (i.e. their “–/NO” and “+/YES” func-
tions).
8 SONG [PRESET] Button
This button enters the preset song mode. While in
this mode you can use the [–/NO▼], [+/YES▲] but-
tons to select from 50 songs.
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9 TRACK [1] and [2] Buttons
The P-90 has a 2-track recorder, and these but-tons
are used to select the track(s) to be recorded or
played back. See page 27 for details.
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SONG [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
These buttons control the P-90’s user song recorder,
letting you record and play back just about anything
you play on the keyboard.
A [REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital
reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and
expressive power. See page 20 for details.
B [EFFECT] Button
This button selects a number of effects which can
give your sound greater depth and animation.
C [TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the
touch response of the P-90 to match your playing-
style. See page 21 for details.
D [TRANSPOSE] Button
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the P-
90’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the
entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals).
E VOICE Buttons & [VARIATION] Button
Simply press any of the voice selectors to select the
corresponding voice. The voice selector LED will
light to indicate which voice is currently selected.
Press the [VARIATION] button so that its indicator
lights to select a variation of the currently selected
voice.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices can be
played simultaneously across the full range of the
keyboard (see page 23 for details), and a split mode
which allows different voices to be played by the left
and right hands (see page 24 for details).
F [SPLIT] Button
Engages the split mode, in which different voices can
be played on the left- and right-hand sections of the
keyboard. See page 24 for details.
A
2B2C3D3E3F3G3A3B3C4D4E4F4G4A4B4C5D5E5F5G5A5B5C6
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERB
E
R VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSETOUCH
ON
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
E
CD
F
Tempo
(Normal indication)
A song number of
“50 Greats for the Piano”
Function number Parameter value
Display
•Check the operation on the display in the center of the top panel as
you proceed.
•The display indicates different values, as shown below, depending
on the operation.
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Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the P-90’s voices.
1. Turn the power on.
(In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch.
When the power is turned ON, one of the voice button LEDs will light.
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the “MIN”
and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER
VOLUME]
control to the most comfortable listening level.
2. Engage Demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage Demo mode. The voice button indicators
will flash in sequence.
3. Play a Voice demo.
Press one of the voice buttons to start playback of all songs starting from the
corresponding voice demo tune — featuring the voice normally selected by that
voice button. (If you press the SONG [START/STOP] button instead of a voice
button, the [GRAND PIANO 1] demo tune will begin playback.)
Adjust the volume/brilliance
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRIL-
LIANCE]
control to adjust the brilliance (page 20).
4. Stop the Voice demo.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice button of the currently-
playing demo to stop playback.
5. Exit from Demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from Demo mode and return to normal play
mode.
The voice button indicators will stop flashing in sequence.
3
425
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
Procedure
MIDI reception is not possible in
Demo Song mode.
Demo song data is not transmit-
ted via the MIDI connectors.
Demo mode cannot be
engaged while a user song
recorder (page 26) or user song
playback (page 30) is in use.
Mode:
A mode is a status under which
you can execute a certain func-
tion. In Demo mode, you can
play back demonstration tunes.
You cannot adjust the tempo of
demo songs.
You cannot use the part cancel
function (page 39) or the song
A–B repeat function (page 18)
in Demo mode.
You can demo the piano voices
with various effects by pressing
the [VARIATION] button, then
pressing the desired voice but-
ton. Refer to the “Piano Voice
Demo Description” on page 52
for the complete list of demo
sounds for the piano voices with
various effects.
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Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
The P-90 provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs
(page 15) or use them for practice (page 16). Voice demo songs consist entirely of Yamaha original
songs (© 2001-2002 Yamaha Corporation). See page 52 for a complete listing of the preset songs.
1. Engage Preset Song mode.
Press the [PRESET] button to engage Preset Song mode. The [PRESET],
[TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators will light.
2. Play any of the 50 preset songs.
2-1 Press the [–/NO], [+/YES] buttons to select the number
of the tune you want to play (the number will appear
on the LED display).
1 – 50: Select a preset song number and play only
the song.
ALL: Play all preset songs in sequence.
rnd: Play all preset songs continuously in random order.
2-2 Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback.
Adjust the Volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
Adjust the tempo
You can use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼
▲]
buttons to adjust the playback tempo
as required. The default tempo can be
recalled by simultaneously pressing the
[▼] and [▲] buttons.
3. Stop playback.
Playback will stop automatically when the selected preset song has finished. To
stop the song during playback (or continuous playback), press the SONG
[START/STOP]
button.
•To play back another song continuously, see procedure 2 above.
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MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
Procedure
Preset Song mode cannot be
engaged while the unit is in
Demo Song mode (page 14),
while a song is playing back
(page 30), or when the user
song recorder (page 26) is in
use.
Song:
On the P-90, performance data
is called a “Song.” This includes
demonstration tunes and piano
preset tunes.
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song. You
can change the voice playing on
the keyboard.
You can adjust the Brilliance
control (page 20) and Reverb
type (page 20) that is applied to
the voice you play on the key-
board and for the preset song
playback. You can change the
Effect type (page 20) and Touch
sensitivity (page 21) for the key-
board voice.
The default tempo “---” is auto-
matically selected whenever a
new preset song is selected, or
when playback of a new preset
song begins during “ALL” or
“rnd” playback.
When you select a different
song (or a different song is
selected during chained play-
back), an appropriate reverb
type will be selected accord-
ingly.
song number
This produces a relative tempo vari-
ation, with a range from “–50”
through “---” to “50” at maximum;
the range will differ depending on
the selected song.
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4. Exit from Preset Song mode.
Press the [PRESET] button to exit Preset Song mode. The indicator turns off,
and the unit returns to normal play mode.
How to use the practice functions
You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the
corresponding part (part cancel function) and continuously repeat a specified phrase
within a song (song A-B repeat function). For more information, see pages 16–18.
Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs
(Part Cancel Function)
The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the
left- and right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part
that is turned off) on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK1] and the left-hand
part is played by [TRACK2].
1. Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
After you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to
turn off the corresponding part.
When you first select a song, both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up,
indicating that you can play back both parts. When you press one of the buttons
to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off and the cor-
responding part playback is muted.
•Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles playback between on and off.
2. Start playback and playing.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback. Play the part you just
turned off.
MIDI reception is not possible in
Piano Song mode.
Piano song data is not transmit-
ted via the MIDI connectors.
1
23
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
Procedure
The Preset Song Part Cancel
function cannot be used during
“ALL” or “rnd” (page 15) play-
back.
The parts can be turned on or
off even during playback.
The “Preset Song Part Cancel
Volume” function described on
page 39 can be used to set the
canceled part so that it plays at
a volume from “0” (no sound) to
“20”. The normal setting is “5”.
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Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard
(Synchro Start)
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, play-
back of the selected preset song will begin automati-
cally as soon as you start playing on the keyboard.
To engage the Synchro Start function press the
SONG [START/STOP] button while holding the
part button for the ON part. A dot will appear in the
lower right corner of the display.
(Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Synchro Start function.)
Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the keyboard.
3. Stop playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the P-90 locates the top
of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle of a song, press the
SONG[START/STOP] button.
If you hold a track button that is
OFF while pressing the SONG
[START/STOP] button, that
track will be turned ON and the
unit will engage Synchro Start
mode.
Both parts are automatically
turned ON whenever a new
song is selected.
synchro start mark
song number
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A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs
The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song.
Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice
difficult phrases.
1. Specify the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the
phrase, and start practicing.
Select and play a preset song, then press the [FUNC-
TION]
button at the beginning of the phrase you want
to repeat.
This sets the “A” point ( will appear on the dis-
play).
To specify the end (B) of the phrase, press the [FUNC-
TION]
button a second time at the end of the phrase.
This sets the “B” point ( will appear on the dis-
play).
At this point, repeat playback will begin between the
specified A and B points.
2. Stop playback.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback while retaining the
specified A and B points. A-B repeat playback will resume if you press the SONG
[START/STOP]
button again.
To cancel the A and B points, press the [FUNCTION] button once.
1
2
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
Procedure
The A-B Repeat function cannot
be used during “ALL” or “rnd”
(page 15) playback.
•To set the “A” point at the
very beginning of the song,
press the [FUNCTION] but-
ton before starting playback.
•To set the B point at the
song’s end, press the [FUNC-
TION] button after song play-
back is complete and before
disappears from the
display.
An automatic lead-in (to help
guide you into the phrase) starts
at the A point of the song. How-
ever, when the A point is set at
the beginning of the song, the
automatic lead-in is not played.
The A and B points are auto-
matically canceled when a new
song is selected.
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19
Selecting & Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the [VOICE] buttons.
Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most
comfortable listening level.
Adding Variations to the Sound – [VARIATION]/
[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]
[VARIATION]
Lets you alter another aspect of the effect, depending on the selected type.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on page 50 for more information on the characteristics of
each variation.
Pressing the [VARIATION] or selected voice button toggles the variation on and off.
The indicator lights (ON) each time the
[VARIATION] button is pressed.
[VOICE]
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
Procedure
To learn characteristics of the
voices, listen to demo songs for
each voice (page 14). Refer to
“Preset Voice List” on page 50
for more information on the
characteristics of each preset
voice.
Voice:
On the P-90, a voice means a
“tone” or “tonal color.”
You can control the loudness of
a voice by adjusting the force
with which you strike the keys,
although different playing styles
(touch sensitivities) have little or
no effect with certain musical
instruments.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on
page 50.
[BRILLIANCE]
[–/NO] [+/YES]
[EFFECT][REVERB] [VARIATION]
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
DEMO
START/
STOP
TEMPO/
FUNCTION#
PRESET TRACK
GRAND
PIANO 1
GRAND
PIANO 2
VIBES/
GUITAR
CLAVI./
HARPSI.
E. PIANO
2
E. PIANO
1
CHURCH
ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS
JAZZ
ORGAN
WOOD
BASS
ELECTRONIC PIANO
VARIATION SPLIT
VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME
TEMPO/OTHER VALUE
SONG EFFECT TOUCH
ON
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
PHASER
CHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FUNCTION
– / NO + / YES
REC
START/
STOP
Normal setting = OFF
Normal setting:
The “Normal setting” refers to
the default setting (factory set-
ting) obtained when you first
turn on the power to the P-90.
Procedure
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[BRILLIANCE]
This control can be used to change the tonality or “timbre” of the sound output.
The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT.
[REVERB]
This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that would add extra
depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience.
OFF: When no reverb effect is selected, no REVERB indicator is lit.
ROOM: This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to the
acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
HALL 1: For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates
the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
HALL 2: For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect simu-
lates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
STAGE: Simulates the reverb of a stage environment.
Pressing the [REVERB] button repeatedly toggles the reverb on and off.
The indicators light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed. No effect is
produced when all indicators are off.
Even if the REVERB effect is OFF, a “Soundboard Reverb” effect will be applied when
the [GRAND PIANO 1] voices are selected.
Adjusting Reverb Depth
Adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice by using the
[–/NO] [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] but-
ton. The depth range is from 0 through 20. The current
depth setting appears on the LED display while the
[REVERB] button is held.
[EFFECT]
The [EFFECT] button allows you to select an effect to give your
sound greater depth and animation.
OFF: When no effect is selected, no EFFECT indicator is lit.
CHORUS: A shimmering, broadening effect
PHASER: Adds a sweeping effect to the sound.
TREMOLO: Tremolo effect
DELAY: Echo effect
When the BRILLIANCE is set to
BRIGHT, the overall sound will
be slightly louder. If the MAS-
TER VOLUME is set at a high
level the sound may become
distorted. If so, lower the MAS-
TER VOLUME level.
The default reverb type (includ-
ing OFF) and depth settings are
different for each voice.
Procedure
Releasing the [REVERB] but-
ton changes the reverb type.
If you are changing the reverb
depth by holding the [REVERB]
button, pressing the [REVERB]
button will not change the
reverb type.
depth 0: no effect
depth 20: maximum reverb
depth
Default depth settings are differ-
ent for each voice.
The default effect type (includ-
ing OFF) and depth settings are
different for each voice.
depth
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