Yamaha P 250 Owners Manual

P-25031
P-250 Design
Basic Operation
*1...The number of parameters varies if Dual (page 35) or Split (page 36) mode is selected.
*2...The number of parameters varies depending on the Split mode setting (page 36).
*3...If the Master Equalizer is locked (EqualizerLock:On), recalling a performance on the top panel will not update the 
parameter settings.
[MASTER EQ EDIT] Setting the Master Equalizer type  *3Edit or Master Equalizer type 
name71
Adjusting the low range gain of the Master Equalizer  *3LowGain...

P-250 Design
32   P-250
Basic Operation
Performance file
A performance file consists of a group of 32 performances.
The P-250 features one special performance file that consists of unique preset performances. It is called the “preset perfor-
mance file.” You can edit any performance in the preset performance file to create a new performance, and store the edited 
performance file in memory (as described later). For more information on using the performance file, see “Handling Perfor-
mance Files [PERFORM.FILE]”...

P-25033
P-250 Design
Basic Operation
■Songs
The P-250 enables you to record and play back your keyboard performance, as well as to recall and play 
back the internal demo songs. The P-250 features sixteen recording tracks, which enable you to record 
different parts on different tracks or play only the selected tracks.
See “Song Operation” (page 46) for more information on using songs.
Song file
A song can be stored as a song file in memory (as described later). See “Song Playback” (page 51) for...

34   P-250
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
■Selecting a Voice
1
Exit Performance mode.
Press the [PERFORMANCE] button to turn off the 
button indicator.
2Select a voice group.
Press a VOICE/PERFORMANCE button.
3Select a voice.
Use the VARIATION [†]/[π] or A [–]/[+] buttons 
to select a voice.
If you select XG
If you select XG, you can select the XG voice 
group first, then select the desired voice.
3-1Simultaneously press the [–]/[+] screen buttons 
located next to the XG voice name on the display to...

P-25035
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
■Playing in Dual Mode
In Dual mode, you can play two voices in unison. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine 
two similar voices to create a thicker sound.
Dual mode using voices in differ-
ent voice groups
1Exit Performance mode.
Press the [PERFORMANCE] button to turn off the 
button indicator.
2Enter Dual mode.
Press the two desired VOICE/PERFORMANCE but-
tons simultaneously.
3Select a voice.
Use the A [–]/[+] buttons and B [–(NO)]/[+(YES)]...

Basic Operation
36   P-250
Basic Operation
■Playing in Split Mode
In Split mode, you can play two different voices that are assigned to the left and right-hand areas on the 
keyboard respectively. For example, you can play a bass part using the Wood Bass voice with your left 
hand, and play a melody with your right hand.
1Exit Performance mode.
Press the [PERFORMANCE] button to turn off the 
button indicator.
2Enter Split mode.
Press the [SPLIT] button.
3Select a voice for the right hand.
Use the...

P-25037
Basic Operation
Basic Operation■Effect Structure
The P-250 features system effects and inser-
tion effects.
System effects
The system effects are applied to all parts globally. 
The amount of effect can be set per part. The P-
250 system effects include one reverb and one 
chorus. The amount of reverb and chorus is set via 
the “ReverbSend” (page 66) and “ChorusSend” 
(page 67) parameters in the “VOICE EDIT” menu.
•Reverb
Reverb can add a natural ambience and space to a 
sound, simulating the...

Basic Operation
38   P-250
Basic Operation
■Using the Master Equalizer
The five-band (LOW, LO-MID, MID, HI-MID, 
HIGH) Master Equalizer enables you to adjust 
the sound quality.
For example, you can enhance the high range 
of the P-250 sound so that it will stand out 
from an ensemble. Or, you can boost the lower 
range to create a dynamic sound. Use the mas-
ter equalizer to suit the situation or to produce 
a desired tonal color.
Raise or lower the MASTER EQUALIZER slid-
ers to boost or cut the...

P-25039
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
■Using Pedals
The P-250 features four pedal jacks. Differ-
ent pedals can be used for various pur-
poses, as described below.
See page  23 for information on connecting 
the pedals.
Applying the sustain effect
Connect the included foot pedal FC3 to the PEDAL [1 
(SUSTAIN)] jack to sustain the current sound.
When you press and hold down the pedal, the effect 
is applied and all notes being played will sustain, 
even after you release the keys.
If you press the pedal...

Basic Operation
40   P-250
Basic Operation
■Toggling MIDI Transmis-
sion On/Off
You can toggle MIDI transmission from the 
P-250 on or off with just one press.
Press the [MIDI OUT] button to set the P-250 so 
that it will or will not transmit MIDI messages.
When the P-250 is ready for MIDI transmission, the 
[MIDI OUT] button indicator lights up. The indicator 
turns off when MIDI transmission is disabled.
■Transmitting MIDI Panic 
Signals
You can set the P-250 so that it will transmit 
MIDI panic...