Yamaha P140 User Manual

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Recording to RIGHT/LEFT
This lets you record the right and left parts separately. Since you can record the left part while play-
ing back the right, this is useful for independently recording both parts of a duet.
1.Make all the initial settings.
Same as step 1 in “Recording a performance quickly” on page 28.
2.Select a song to record.
Press the [SONG SELECT] button so that the “USER” 
indicator lights then press the 
[–/NO][+/YES] buttons to 
select a song for recording.
CAUTION
To avoid erasing previously recorded song(s):
If the song contains data, the part indicator lights up green 
when you select a song. Note that recording new data on this 
part will erase the existing data.
3.Engage the Record Ready mode.
Press the [REC] button and press the [RIGHT]/[LEFT] 
button to engage the Record Ready mode. Recording 
does not actually start yet.
The amount of memory available for recording will be 
shown on the display in approximate kilobytes. This 
value is expressed in kilobytes and indicates how much 
space remains available for recording on the P-140. You 
can record up to a maximum of about 11,000 notes on 
the P-140 depending on pedal usage and other factors. 
The 
[PLAY/PAUSE] indicator will flash at the current 
METRONOME tempo setting.
Record Ready mode can be disengaged before recording by pressing the 
[REC] 
button again.
4.Start and stop recording.
Same as steps 3-5 in “Recording a performance quickly” on page 29.
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Part button indications
Off: Contains no data 
On (green): Contains data 
On (red): Part is enabled for 
recording
If the metronome was on when 
you started recording, you’ll be 
able to keep time with the metro-
nome while recording, but the 
metronome sound will not be 
recorded.
If you want to change the tempo, 
time signature, reverb type, or 
effect type when rerecording a 
part or when recording to another 
part, do so after entering the 
Record Ready mode.
If you don’t want to hear the previ-
ously recorded part while you 
record (for example, when you 
want to record a song different 
from what you recorded on the 
previous part), press the play-
back part button before pressing 
the [REC] button so that its indi-
cator is turned off.
For more information on record-
ing, see page 32.
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The user song recorder records the following data:
Data in addition to the notes and voices you play is recorded.
This data includes “Individual Parts” and “Entire Song.” See below.
Individual Parts
•Notes played 
•Voice selection
•Pedal (Sustain/Soft/Sostenuto/Expression)
•[REVERB] depth 
•[EFFECT] depth
•Dual voices 
•Dual balance (F3)
•Dual detune (F3) 
•Dual octave shift (F3)
•Split voices (F4)
•Split balance (F4) 
•Split octave shift (F4)
Entire Song
•Tempo 
•Time signature (beat) 
•[REVERB] type (including OFF)
•[EFFECT] type (including OFF) 
						

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Changing the Initial Settings (data recorded at the 
beginning of a song)
The initial settings (data recorded at the beginning of a song) can be changed after the recording. 
For example, after recording, you can change the voice to create a different ambience or adjust the 
song tempo to your taste. 
You can change the following initial settings.
Individual Parts
•Voice selection
•[REVERB] depth 
•[EFFECT] depth
•Dual voices 
•Split voices
Entire Song
•Tempo 
•[REVERB] type (including OFF)
•[EFFECT] type (including OFF)
1.Press the [REC] button to engage 
Record mode and select a part to 
change the initial settings.
The indicator lights in red. (Data shared by two parts can 
be changed via either part.)
2.Change the settings via the panel 
controls.
For example, if you wish to change the recorded voice 
from 
[ELECTRIC PIANO 1] to [ELECTRIC PIANO 2], press the [ELECTRIC 
PIANO 2]
 button. When you wish to change the sustain/soft pedal depth, press 
and hold the pedal.
3.Press the [REC] button to exit the Record mode.
CAUTION
Be careful not to press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button or a key on the keyboard after step 2 
or 3, either of which will start recording and erase all previously-recorded data on the 
selected part.
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You can cancel changes made to 
the initial settings by selecting a 
different part after step 2, then 
exiting Record mode by pressing 
the [REC] button. (Changes 
made to the data shared by two 
parts are also canceled.)
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							Playing Back Songs
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Playing Back Songs
The following three types of songs are available. 
•50 Piano Preset Songs
50 Piano Preset Songs in the instrument. (page 15)
•User songs in the instrument
User songs which you recorded to the instrument by using the record function 
(page 28).
•External songs in the instrument
Songs transferred from a computer (including commercially available songs and 
songs which have been edited on a computer). Songs can be transferred (saved) to 
the instrument by using the included Musicsoft Downloader software. The songs are 
saved to an area of the internal memory separate from the area for recorded User 
songs. Up to 255 songs can be played back on this instrument (numbers 001-255).
You can download the Musicsoft Downloader (MSD). Please check the following 
URL for the latest version.
http://music.yamaha.com/download/msd
If the song cannot be transferred from a computer, you may need to rename the file.
Sequence formats that can be played on the P-140
•SMF (Standard MIDI File) Formats 0 and 1
The SMF format is one of the most common and widely compatible sequence for-
mats used for storing sequence data. There are two variations: Format 0 and Format 
1. A large number of MIDI devices are compatible with SMF Format 0, and most 
commercially available MIDI sequence data is provided in SMF Format 0. The SMF 
format for sequence files allows you to exchange song data between different 
sequencers.
Playing Back User Songs/External Songs on the P-140
1.Press the [SONG SELECT] button 
(the USER indicator lights).
2.Press the [–/NO] [+/YES] buttons to 
select a song. 
The User songs are displayed as “Uxx*” and External 
songs in the instrument are displayed as “xxx*.”
*The “U” indication in the User song name means 
“User.” The letters “xx” represent the song number.
You cannot select songs during 
Demo Song playback (page 14).
When playing back songs con-
taining various voices or parts 
(such as XG or GM songs), the 
voices may not sound correct or 
as intended on the original. You 
may be able to remedy this and 
make the playback sound more 
natural or appropriate by chang-
ing the Song Channel Selection 
setting (page  43) to “1&2,” so that 
only channels 1 and 2 will play 
back.
If the metronome is being used 
during playback, the metronome 
will automatically stop when play-
back is stopped.
If the REVERB type is changed 
via the panel controls during play-
back, both the playback and key-
board reverb effects will be 
changed.
If the EFFECT type is changed via 
the panel controls during playback, 
the playback effect may be 
switched off in some cases.
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3.Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback.
The current measure number appears on the display during playback.
•You can play the keyboard while the P-140 is playing back a song. You can 
also play the notes with a voice different from the playback voice by selecting 
a voice from the panel.
Adjust the tempo
You can use the 
[TEMPO/FUNCTION –, +] buttons to adjust the playback 
tempo as required before or during playback. The default tempo (the song’s 
original tempo) is set when you press the 
[–] and [+] buttons simultaneously.
4.Press the [STOP] button or [PLAY/PAUSE] button to 
stop playback.
When playback is complete, the P-140 automatically 
stops and locates the top of the song. To stop playback in 
the middle of a song, press the
 [STOP] button. You can 
also pause playback by pressing the 
[PLAY/PAUSE] but-
ton.
Turning part playback on and off
When you select a song on the P-140, the indicators for 
parts that contain data (one of
 [RIGHT] [LEFT] or both) 
are lit in green. While the P-140 is playing or stopped, 
pressing these part buttons turns off the indicators, and 
the data on those parts is not played. Pressing the part 
buttons toggles part playback on and off. 
User song playback cannot be 
started when the recorder contains 
no data.
You can also enjoy playing duets 
with yourself by recording one 
part of a duet or a song for two 
pianos, then playing the other 
part while the recorded part plays 
back.
If you have External songs in the 
instrument, you can use the 
repeat function.
ALL:Play all External songs in 
sequence.
rnd:Play all External songs con-
tinuously in random order.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
Parts can be turned on or off 
before or during playback.
You can adjust the volume of a 
part of a song for which playback 
is turned off (page 44).
NOTE
NOTE
Part button indication
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Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
You can set various parameters to make the best use of P-140 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch or selecting a scale, 
etc.
The following parameters are available.
The P-140 has nine main functions.
Some of these main functions consist of a set of sub-functions.
Functions List
FunctionSub-functionDisplayReference page
Fine tuning of the pitch
—F1. 39
Selecting a scaleScaleF2.140
Base NoteF2.240
Dual functionsDual Balance F3.1 41
Dual Detune F3.2 41
Voice 1 Octave Shift F3.3 41
Voice 2 Octave Shift F3.4 41
Voice 1 Effect Depth F3.5 41
Voice 2 Effect Depth F3.6 41
Reset F3.7 41
Split functionsSplit PointF4.142
Split BalanceF4.242
Right Voice SelectionF4.342
Left Voice SelectionF4.442
Right Voice Octave ShiftF4.542
Left Voice Octave ShiftF4.642
Right Voice Effect DepthF4.742
Left Voice Effect DepthF4.842
Sustain Pedal RangeF4.942
ResetF4.A42
Other FunctionsAUX Pedal F5.1 43
Soft Pedal Effect Depth F5.2 43
Sustain Sample Depth F5.3 43
Keyoff Sample Volume F5.4 43
Song Channel Selection F5.5 43
Sustain Pedal Type F5.6 43
AUX Pedal Type F5.7 43
Metronome volume—F6.44
Song Part Cancel Volume—F7. 44
MIDI FunctionsMIDI Transmit Channel SelectionF8.144
MIDI Receive Channel SelectionF8.244
Local Control ON/OFFF8.344
Program Change ON/OFFF8.445
Control Change ON/OFFF8.545
Panel/Status TransmitF8.645
Initial Setup SendF8.745
Backup FunctionsVoice F9.1 46
MIDI F9.2 46
Tuning F9.3 46
Others F9.4 46 
						

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Basic Procedure in Function
Follow the steps below to use the functions.
If you become lost while using a function, return to this page and read the basic procedure.
1.Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] but-
ton to enter the Function.
The [FUNCTION] indicator lights.
When you call up the FUNCTION display after turning 
the power on,   appears on the display. When you 
call up the FUNCTION display again (without turning 
the power off ), the previous selected   appears on 
the display.
2.Use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION –, +] buttons to select 
the desired function from F1–F9.
When   (that include the sub-functions) is selected, go on to step 3. 
When F1, F6 or F7 is selected (these have no sub-functions), go on to step 
5. 
3.Press the [+/YES] button to enter the 
sub-function.
4.Use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION –, +] buttons to select 
the desired sub-function.
In the example below, the sub-functions of F4 (Split) are shown.
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Functions cannot be selected 
during Demo/Song Select or 
when the user song recorder is in 
operation.
To cancel the function in step 2, 3, 
or 4, press the [TEMPO/FUNC-
TION –, +] button any time to exit 
Function. 
NOTE
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functionSub- 
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5.Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons 
to change the ON/OFF setting, select 
the type, or change the value.
The default setting (which is used when you first turn on 
the power to the P-140) is recalled by pressing the 
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
6.Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] to exit 
the Function.
The [TEMPO] indicator lights.
After you select the function, the 
current setting will be displayed 
when the [–/NO] or [+/YES] but-
ton is pressed for the first time.
NOTE
Operation Example 1 (F1. Fine tuning of the pitch)
Operation Example 2 (F3.1 “Dual Balance”)
Select a desired function.Engage the Function.Change the value.
DisplayDisplay
Engage the Function.Select a desired function.Engage the respective 
sub-function.Select a desired 
sub-function.
DisplayDisplay
Display
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About Each Function
The explanations here apply when entering the Function in step 5 on page 38.
You can fine tune the pitch of the entire instru-
ment. This function is useful when you play 
the P-140 along with other instruments or CD 
music.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to lower 
or raise the pitch of the A3 key in approxi-
mately 0.2 Hz increments.
..... .....
Tenths of a hertz are indicated on the display by the 
appearance and position of one or two dots, as in the 
following example:
F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch
Display Value
440.0
Setting range:
440.2 427.0–453.0 (Hz)
440.4
Default setting:
440.6 440.0 (Hz)
440.8
TERMINOLOGY
Hz (Hertz):
This unit of measurement refers to the frequency of a sound and 
represents the number of times a sound wave vibrates in a sec-
ond.
Using the keyboard to set the pitch
You can fine tune the pitch by pressing a key on the 
keyboard, without having to call up the FUNCTION 
display.
To tune up (in roughly 0.2Hz steps): Hold the A-1 
and B-1 keys (two white keys at the left end) simulta-
neously and press any key between C3 and B3.
To tune down (in roughly 0.2Hz steps): Hold the A-
1 and A#-1 keys (a white and a black key at the left 
end) simultaneously and press any key between C3 
and B3.
To restore standard pitch: Hold the A-1, A#-1 and 
B-1 keys (two white keys and one black key at the left 
end) simultaneously and press any key between C3 
and B3.
•Each key has a note name; for example, the lowest 
(farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to 
A-1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C7. 
During the procedure described above, the display 
indicates a value in Hz ( … ). After the 
procedure, the display returns to the previous indica-
tion.
To tune down or up, respectively, in approximately 
1 Hz increments: Hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys (a 
white and a black key at the left end) or A-1 and B-1 
keys (two white keys at the left end) simultaneously 
and press the [–/NO] or [+/YES] button.
To restore standard pitch: Hold the A-1 and A#-1 
keys (a white and a black key at the left end) or A-1 
and B-1 keys (two white keys at the left end) simulta-
neously and press the [–/NO] [+/YES] buttons 
simultaneously.
During the procedure described above, the display 
indicates a value in Hz ( … ). After the 
procedure, the display returns to the previous indica-
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You can select various scales.
Equal Temperament is the most common con-
temporary piano tuning scale. However, his-
tory has known numerous other scales, many 
of which serve as the basis for certain genres of 
music. You can experience these tunings with 
the P-140.
F2.1: Scale
Setting range:1: Equal Temperament 
2: Pure Major 
3: Pure Minor 
4: Pythagorean
5: Mean Tone
6: Werckmeister
7: Kirnberger
Default setting:1: Equal Temperament
EQUAL TEMPERAMENT 
The pitch range of each octave is divided equally into 
twelve parts, with each half-step evenly spaced in pitch. 
This is the most commonly used tuning in music today.
PURE MAJOR/PURE MINOR
These tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of 
each scale, especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth). 
You can hear this best in actual vocal harmonies - such as 
choirs and a cappella singing.
PYTHAGOREAN
This scale was devised by the famous Greek philosopher 
and is created from a series of perfect fifths, which are col-
lapsed into a single octave.
The 3rd in this tuning are slightly unstable, but the 4th and 
5th are beautiful and suitable for some leads.
MEAN-TONE
This scale was created as an improvement on the 
Pythagorean scale, by making the major third interval more 
“in tune.” It was especially popular from the 16th century 
to the 18th century. Handel, among others, used this scale.
WERCKMEISTER/KIRNBERGER
This composite scale combines the Werckmeister and Kirn-
berger systems, which were themselves improvements on 
the mean-tone and Pythagorean scales. The main feature of 
this scale is that each key has its own unique character. The 
scale was used extensively during the time of Bach and 
Beethoven, and even now it is often used when performing 
period music on the harpsichord.
F2.2: Base Note
If you select a scale other than Equal Temperament, you 
need to specify the root. (You can also specify the root 
note with Equal Temperament selected, but it will have 
no effect. The base note setting is effective for tunings 
other than the Equal Temperament tuning.)
Setting range:C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B
Default setting:C
•Root indication example
F2. Selecting a Scale
(F#)(G)
(Ab)
Followed by 
a high bar if sharpFollowed by 
a low bar if flat