Yamaha P60 User Guide

P-60   Selecting & Playing Voices
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Transposition
The P-60’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down 
in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the 
keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.
For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, 
you can play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-60 will transpose it to the...

P-60   About MIDI
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About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for 
data transmission and reception. It enables the transfer of performance 
data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the P-60, or 
control the P-60 from a connected MIDI device or computer.
MIDI connectors
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI cables
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
TIP
MIDI...

P-60   Connecting a Personal Computer
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Connecting a Personal Computer
You can enjoy computer music data on the P-60 by connecting a computer to the MIDI connector.
There are two methods by which to connect the P-60 to a personal computer:
1. Use a MIDI interface and the P-60’s MIDI connectors.
2. Use the USB port on the computer and a USB interface (model UX16, UX96, or UX256).
1. Using a MIDI interface and the P-60’s MIDI connectors
Connection
Use a MIDI interface to connect a computer to the...

P-60   MIDI Functions
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MIDI Functions
You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings.
For more information about MIDI, see the “About MIDI” section (page 22).
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip-
ment must be matched for proper data transfer.
This parameter enables you to specify the channel on which the P-60 transmits or 
receives MIDI data. 
Setting the transmit channel
While holding down the A-1 and...

P-60   MIDI Functions
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Program Change ON/OFF
Normally the P-60 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an 
external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly-numbered voice 
to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). The 
P-60 will normally also send a MIDI program change number whenever one of its 
voices is selected, causing the correspondingly-numbered voice or program to be 
selected on the external MIDI device if the...

P-60   Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Options
•Foot Pedal FC3
•Foot Switch FC4
•Keyboard Stand L-120 (for P-60; black and mahogany two-tone finish)
L-60W (for P-60S; silver and cherry two-tone finish)
ProblemPossible Cause and Solution
The P-60 does not turn on. The P-60 has not been plugged in properly. Insert the adaptor plug into an AC outlet 
and the adaptor socket into the unit securely. (page 10).
A click or pop is heard when the power is 
turned on or off.This is normal when electrical...

P-60   Index
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Index
Numerics
50 Piano Preset Songs .....................................................16
A
Accessories .........................................................................8
Adjust
Reverb Depth .............................................................19
Tempo (50 Piano Preset Songs) ...............................16
Volume (50 Piano Preset Songs) ..............................16
Volume (Demo) ........................................................15
C
Combining Two...

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MEMO 

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Appendix/Anhang/
Annexe/Apéndice
This section introduces reference material.
In diesem Abschnitt finden Sie Referenzmaterial.
Cette section présente le matériel de référence.
En esta sección se incluye material de referencia.
Preset Song List / Liste der voreingestellten Songs / Liste des morceaux prédéfinis / Lista de canciones 
preseleccionadas .................................................................................................................................................. 30
MIDI...

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Preset Song List / Liste der voreingestellten Songs / 
Liste des morceaux prédéfinis / 
Lista de canciones preseleccionadas
No.TitleComposer
1Invention No. 1 J.S.Bach
2Invention No. 8 J.S.Bach
3Gavotte J.S.Bach
4Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J.S.Bach
5Menuett G dur BWV.Anh.114 J.S.Bach
6Le Coucou L-C.Daquin
7Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov W.A.Mozart
8Turkish March W.A.Mozart
9Menuett G dur W.A.Mozart
10 Little Serenade  J.Haydn
11 Perpetuum mobile...