Yamaha Portatone Musical Instrument Amplifier User Manual


 
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´ Measure and Tempo
These show the current measure during play-
back of a song or style, and the currently set
Tempo value for the song or style.
² Beat indicators
These dark bars (one large, three small) flash in
sequence and in time with the song or style.
The large bar indicates the first beat of the
measure. (See page 77.)
Chord
When a user song (with chords) is being played
back, this indicates the current chord root and
type. It also indicates chords played in the
ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style
mode and auto accompaniment are on.
º Song/Voice/Style name and number
This portion of the display indicates the name
and number of the currently selected song,
voice, or style. It also displays the name and
current value or setting of the Overall functions
and the Function parameters, as well as other
important operation messages.
PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS
Music Stand
Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into
the slot located at the top rear of the PortaTone control
panel.
¾ Icon window
Depending on the mode or function selected,
this displays various symbols (icons) and other
messages to provide convenient, at-a-glance
information about the PortaTone operation. For
example, when a song or style accompaniment
is playing, this displays the level of each instru-
mental track.
µ Accompaniment On indicator
This appears when the auto accompaniment has
been turned on. (See page 52.)
¸ Song track indicators
In song recording and playback, these indicate
the status of the tracks. (See pages 75, 83.)
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