Treat Yourself to an Adventure in Music

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PSR-340
Floppy Disk Drive
Backlit LCD
Portable Grand
Yamaha Education Suite
100 Panel Voices
100 Styles
Dynamic Filter
PSR-540
Same* as the PSR-340, plus...
Multi Pads
Easy Navigator
16-track Sequencer
Bass Boost System
5 Demo Songs
215 Panel Voices
XG MIDI
106 Styles
PC Interface
Custom Styles
4 OTS per Style
*Except for Yamaha Education Suite and Portable Grand
Pianist Styles
2 OTS per Style
6-track Sequencer
3 Demo Songs
General MIDI
Touch Response
2-way Speaker System
Specifications
Treat Yourself to an Adventure in Music
PSR-340
PSR-540
Keyboard
61 standard-size keys (C1 – C6) with touch response
61 standard-size keys (C1 – C6) with touch response
Display
Large multi-function backlit LCD
Large multi-function backlit LCD
Yamaha Education Suite
(YES)
Chord guide functions: Smart Chord, Chord
Dictionary, EZ Chord
N/A
Songs
3 demo + 3 user
5 demo + disk
One Touch Setting
2 per style
4 per style
Voices
100 panel voices + 10 drum kits + 128 GM voices
32-note max. polyphony
215 panel voices + 12 drum kits + 480 XG voices
32-note max. polyphony
Auto Accompaniment
Styles: 100
Variations: intro, main A/B, ending, fill-in x 4
Control: acmp on/off, sync-start, start/stop,
intro/ending, main A/B (auto fill), OTS
Styles: 106
Variations: intro, main A/B, ending, fill-in x 4
Control: acmp on/off, sync-start, start/stop,
intro/ending, main A/B (auto fill), OTS
Digital Effects
Reverb: 8 types
Chorus: 4 types
DSP: 33 types
Harmony: 26 types
Reverb: 23 types
Chorus: 15 types
DSP: 73 types
Harmony/Echo: 22 types
Overall Controls
Tempo, transpose, tuning, accompaniment volume,
song volume, metronome volume
Tempo, transpose, tuning, accompaniment volume,
song volume, metronome volume
Multi Pads
N/A
4 pads x (36 preset + 4 user)
Realtime Controls
N/A
Pitch bend wheel
Sequencer
6 tracks
16 tracks
Floppy Disk Drive
Supported formats: General MIDI, Style File, Disk
Orchestra, Disklavier, SMF 1 and 0
Supported formats: General MIDI, Style File, Disk
Orchestra, Disklavier, SMF 1 and 0
Interface
MIDI IN/OUT
MIDI IN/OUT, PC To Host
Auxiliary Jacks
Phones/output, DC IN, footswitch
Phones/output, DC IN, footswitch
Amplification
6W + 6W
6W + 6W
Speakers
12 cm x 2 + 3 cm x 2
12 cm x 2 + 3 cm x 2
Rated Voltage
DC 10 – 12V
DC 10 – 12V
Dimensions (W x D x H)
952 x 387 x 170 mm
(37 1/2" x 15 1/4" x 6 2/3")
952 x 387 x 170 mm
(37 1/2" x 15 1/4" x 6 2/3")
Weight
7.8 kg (17.2 lbs.)
8.7 kg (19.2 lbs.)
Supplied Accessories
Demo disk, Music stand, Owner’s manual
Demo disk, Music stand, Owner’s manual
Optional Accessories
Headphones (HPE-150), AC power adaptor (PA-5B,
PA-5C or PA-51), Footswitch (FC4, FC5), Keyboard
stand (L-6)
Headphones (HPE-150), AC power adaptor (PA-6),
Footswitch (FC4, FC5), Keyboard stand (L-6)
Built-in Floppy Disk Drive
Play back MIDI song data or
store your own musical
compositions.
Easy Navigator
An on-screen guide takes you
step-by-step through
keyboard functions.
Advanced Musical Performance and Expression
Sweet Voice
Yamaha’s exclusive Sweet
Trumpet Voice delivers
breath-taking accuracy.
XG
Yamaha XG MIDI allows
greater expression and
control of sound and song
creation.
Portable Grand
Exclusive features and styles
for realistic piano
performance.
Yamaha Education Suite
(YES)
A set of tutorial functions that
makes studying and practicing
music fun and effective.
Stereo Sampled Piano
Digitally recorded piano voice
achieves an amazingly realistic
sound.
Descriptions and photographs in this brochure are for informational purposes only.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Since options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
P.O.Box 3, Hamamatsu, 430-8651 Japan
SB-20 Printed in Japan
Sophisticated Music Learning Functions for Players of All Levels
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PSR-540 Enhancements
Easy Navigator
NEW
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Keyboard operation has never been
easier! An on-screen navigator takes
you step-by-step through the settings
of various instruments and functions
by displaying helpful messages
according to the selected keyboard
mode. With the Easy Navigator, even
advanced operations are made
simple.
Full-Featured Power for
Endless Musical Possibilities
The PSR-340 and PSR-540 open up new musical possibilities by incorporating advanced features and
dynamic sounds that up until now were unavailable in this class of personal keyboard. No matter
what styles of music you enjoy playing, these keyboards include hundreds of stunning sounds—
including a beautiful stereo-sampled grand piano and either a General MIDI voice set (PSR-340) or
the suberb sounding XG voice set (PSR-540)—as well as a wide variety of music style accompaniments
to back your performance. For the piano student, the PSR-340 features the YES music tutor system;
and for the composer, the PSR-540 has a 16-track sequencer. Plus, both models have a built-in floppy
disk drive with which you can load song data in a variety of formats, including Standard MIDI files.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, the PSR-340 and PSR-540 pack a versatile assortment of features to enhance your musical creativity.
More Music Power with XG
Built-in Floppy Disk Drive
The PSR-540 features Yamaha’s
original XG (Expanded GM)
format. The XG format enhances
your musical expression capabilities
by providing an expanded voice list,
more effects, and detailed voice
editing and control. http://www.yamaha-xg.com/english/xg/
Both the PSR-340 and PSR-540 are
equipped with a floppy disk drive that
allows you to play back MIDI song data in
a variety of formats—including SMF 0 and
1, DOC, and Disklavier formats—and gives
you the benefit of unlimited storage for
your original musical compositions.
Multi Pads
Multi Pads add more fun to your keyboard
performance by letting you trigger various melodic and
rhythmic phrases as you play. The PSR-540 provides
four pads with 36 preset and 4 user phrases. All Multi
Pad sounds will musically match the selected tempo
and any accompaniment chords you play.
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PSR-540/340 Common Features
Outstanding Voices
Songs and Sequencing
The PSR-340 and PSR-540 provide a wide range of
instruments to match any musical style. The PSR-340
has 100 panel voices plus 128 General MIDI voices and
10 drum kits, while the PSR-540 has 215 panel voices
as well as 480 XG voices and 12 drum kits. Both models
feature a remarkable sounding stereo-sampled Grand
Piano voice. Additionally, the PSR-540 includes an
expressive ‘Sweet Trumpet Voice,’ taken from
Yamaha’s flagship PSR-8000 keyoard.
The PSR-340 has three built-in Demo Songs for playback enjoyment.
Plus, an easy-to-use 6-track sequencer and three user song locations
are provided for you to record performances or compose original
songs. Both Real-time and Step Recording modes are available.
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NEW
For the serious composer, the PSR-540 is equipped with a 16-track
sequencer. Up to 16 instrument parts are available for creating fullfledged songs. Five Demo Songs are also included for your listening
pleasure.
One Touch Setting
MIDI / PC Interface
The One Touch Setting (OTS) function automatically configures
keyboard parameters, such as melody voice selection, tempo, and
accompaniment volume, to optimally match each music style you select.
Expand your musical possibilities by connecting the
keyboard to external MIDI devices or even to a
personal computer. Both models are MIDIequipped, and the PSR-540 has a built-in TO HOST
terminal as well, allowing you to connect the
keyboard directly to a PC and take advantage of the
vast amount of music software and MIDI files
available on the market and online.
Note: Two OTS settings per music style are available on the PSR-340 and four OTS settings per
music style are available on the PSR-540.
Easy-to-See Backlit LCD
Never before available in
this class of keyboard, a
backlit LCD is provided
for easy operation in
darkened environments.
Professionally Arranged Music Styles
Backlit LCD
Digital Effects
Enhance the sound of any voice with the built-in digital effects
processor. You can choose from a wide range of stunning effects
including various reverbs, choruses, delays and more.
The PSR-340 and PSR-540 are loaded with fully arranged music styles
to backup your musical performance. Each style has its own unique
Intro, Main A/B variations, and Ending, as well as four Fill-in
patterns* for added musical expression. For playing piano melodies,
specially designed Pianist Styles are included in both
keyboard models. In addition, the PSR-540 provides
several Custom Styles. All Pianist Styles provide full lefthand accompaniment using single-finger chords.
*Pianist Styles #91 – 100 do not have Fill-in patterns.
Note: 100 music styles on the PSR-340; 106 music styles on the PSR-540
A touch of the Portable Grand button lets
you enjoy exclusive piano features and styles
for realistic grand piano performance.
PSR-340 Enhancements
Yamaha Education Suite™
The Yamaha Education Suite™ (YES) is a
collection of functions that make it easy for
anyone to learn to play the keyboard.
Functions include:
PSR-540
Smart Chord Just select a key signature and press a single
key—the Smart Chord function will automatically play the
appropriate chord associated with the root note you press and display
the notes on the LCD screen.
!
NEW
Yamaha provides an online music software service for users of Yamaha
keyboards. Visit our Web sites where you can browse through a wide
selection of MIDI files and download your favorite songs for purchase.
http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com
http://www.yamaha.co.uk/shop/home.asp
Find out all about our new PK Club at:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/pk/index.html
USA
Chord Dictionary Yamaha’s exclusive Chord Dictionary will
show you how to play any chord as well as display the names of chords
as you play. Great for learning chords and their relationships.
EUROPE
PK CLUB
EZ Chord Never play a wrong chord again. By programming chord
changes into the EZ Chord memory, you’ll be able to play back the
proper chords with the press of any left-hand key. Ideal for beginners
who want to focus on their timing and right-hand melody.
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