Yamaha Tyros 1 User Manual

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 Entering note events from scratch...................................................................................
This section explains how to step-record notes, using three specific examples. 
1Set the parameters below in sequence.
2Play the keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B and C in order, as specified in the example.
3Move the cursor to the beginning of the song by pressing the [TOP] button, and press 
the SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes. 
Example 1
Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. 
Here, we’ll select “mf,” as specified in the example.
Value Actual recorded velocity
Kbd.Vel
fff
ff
f
mf
mp
p
pp
pppActual playing strength
127
111
95
79
63
47
31
15
Sets the Gate Time, or the length of the note (as a percent-
age).  Here, we’ll select “Tenuto,” as specified in the example.
Value Actual recorded velocity
Normal
Tenuto
Staccato
Staccatissimo
Manual80%
99%
40%
20%
The gate time (note length) 
can be set to any desired per-
centage by using the [DATA 
ENTRY] dial.
Use these buttons to set the size or resolution 
of the current recording step time for the next 
note to be entered. Here, we’ll set the resolution 
to a 1/4 note, as specified in the example.
START/
STOP
SYNC START
NEW SONG
START/
STOP
SYNC START
NEW SONG
REC TOP REW FFREC TOP REW FF 
						

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In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while 
executing the operation.
1Set the parameters below in sequence.
2Enter the note F, as specified in the example.
3Set the parameters below in sequence.
4Play the keys E, F and A, as specified in the example.
Example 2
Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be 
entered. Here, we’ll select “mp,” as specified in the 
example.
Sets the Gate Time, or the length of the note (as a 
percentage).  Here, we’ll select “Normal,” as speci-
fied in the example.
Use these buttons to set the resolution of the next 
note(s).  Here, we’ll set the resolution to a half note, 
as specified in the example.
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While holding F on the keyboard, press the 1/8 note LCD button. 
This enters a half note (for “F”) and a tied 8th note.
Sets the Gate Time, or the length of the note (as a 
percentage).  Here, we’ll select “Staccato,” as spec-
ified in the example.
Use these buttons to set the resolution of the next 
notes.  Here, we’ll set the resolution to an 1/8 note, 
as specified in the example. 
						

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5Set the parameters below in sequence.
6Play an A on the keyboard, as specified in the example.
7Set the parameters below in sequence.
8Play an F on the keyboard, as specified in the example.
9Move the cursor to the beginning of the song by pressing the [TOP] button, and press 
the SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes. 
Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be 
entered. Here, we’ll select “f,” as specified in the 
example.
Sets the Gate Time, or the length of the note (as a 
percentage).  Here, we’ll select “Normal,” as speci-
fied in the example.
Use these buttons to set the resolution of the next 
note.  Here, we’ll set the resolution to a dotted half 
note, as specified in the example.
Use these buttons to set the resolution of the next 
note.  Here, we’ll set the resolution to a 1/4 note, as 
specified in the example.
START/
STOP
SYNC START
NEW SONG
START/
STOP
SYNC START
NEW SONG
REC TOP REW FFREC TOP REW FF 
						

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To properly enter the tied notes here, keep in mind that you’ll need to hold the keys down during the 
entire operation until all the notes are entered.
1Set the parameters below in sequence.
2Enter the note C3, as specified in the example.
3Enter the note E3.
4Enter the note G3.
Example 3
Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be 
entered. Here, we’ll select “ff,” as specified in the 
example.
Sets the Gate Time, or the length of the note (as a 
percentage).  Here, we’ll select “Normal,” as speci-
fied in the example.
Use these buttons to set the resolution of the next 
note.  Here, we’ll set the resolution to an 1/8 note, as 
specified in the example.
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Do not release C3 yet.  Keep holding the 
note as you execute the following steps.
While holding the key C3, press the 1/8 note LCD button. 
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Do not release C3 and E3 yet.  Keep holding 
the notes as you execute the following steps.
While holding the keys C3 and E3, press the 1/8 note LCD button.
7
Do not release C3, E3 and G3 yet.  Keep holding 
the notes as you execute the following steps.
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5Enter the note C4.
6Move the cursor to the beginning of the song by pressing the [TOP] button, and press 
the SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes. 
 Editing existing Note events on the STEP RECORD display................................
Note events and other various channel events already entered to the STEP RECORD display can be 
edited from the 1-16 display. The explanations below also apply to other Event List displays (CHD, 
SYS/EX., LYRICS).
Events handled on the Note Event list display (1-16 page)
For details on the events above, refer to the separate Data List booklet (MIDI Data Format).
Note (Note on/off)Messages which are generated when the keyboard is played. Each message in-
cludes a specific note number which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus 
a velocity value based on how hard the key is played.
Ctrl (Control Change)Controller settings such as volume, pan (edited via the Mixing Console described 
on page 134), etc.
Prog (Program Change)Determines the voice (program) number. For details on program change messages 
and how to set them, refer to the separate Data List booklet (Voice List).
P.Bnd (Pitch Bend)Events generated by controlling the PITCH BEND wheel. These events bend the 
pitch of notes up or down.
A.T. (Aftertouch)Determines the aftertouch value. 
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While holding the keys C3, E3, G3 and C4, press the 1/8 note LCD button, then press the half note 
LCD button. All notes in the example have now been entered and you can release the keys.
Determines the channel for the MIDI event 
edited here or entered to the STEP 
RECORD display.
Calls up the Filter display (page 107), letting 
you select only the events you wish to be 
shown in the Event List.
Holding this button down while using the [A] 
and [B] buttons lets you select multiple 
events. This convenient feature lets you 
select several events together, making it 
possible to change the values of many dif-
ferent events at once, or easily and quickly 
copy many events to another location.
If the value at the cursor has been changed, 
pressing this restores the original value.
Use these to move the song position 
(cursor) up/down and select the 
desired event.
Moves the song position (cursor) to 
the beginning position of the data. 
Use these to move the cursor left/right 
and select the desired parameter of 
the highlighted event. 
Determines the current position of the 
data. 
For coarse adjustment of the event value. Keep in mind 
that moving the cursor away from the just edited value or 
starting the song playback automatically enters that value.
For fine adjustment of the event value. You can use the 
[DATA ENTRY] dial to adjust the value. Keep in mind that 
moving the cursor away from the just edited value or start-
ing the song playback automatically enters that value.
Adds a new event to the Event List.
CUT, COPY, PASTE and DELETE are the 
same functions as those in the Open/Save 
display, except that these apply to MIDI 
events, not files. 
						

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Step Recording for System Exclusive Messages using the Event List
The explanations here apply when you call up the SYS/EX. page in step #4 of the Basic Procedure on page 94. From this display,
you can edit recorded System events which do not belong to a specific MIDI channel, such as tempo and beat (time signature).
The instructions for this display are basically the same as those for the channel data editing display (1-16 page) described on page
105.
Events handled on the System Exclusive (SYS/EX.) Event list display
Step Recording for Lyrics using the Event List
The explanations here apply when you call up the LYRICS page in step #4 of the Basic Procedure on page 94. From this display, 
you can edit recorded Lyrics events. The instructions for this display are basically the same as those for the channel data editing 
display (1-16 page) described on page 105.
Events handled on the Lyrics Event list display
ScBar 
(Score initial measure)This determines the number of the top measure. You cannot move the song posi-
tion to the measure before the one set here. When the song is selected, the mea-
sure (bar) number set here is indicated on the Main display. Pressing the [TOP] 
button moves the song position to the measure (bar) number set here.
TempoDetermines the tempo value.
Time (Time signature)Determines the time signature.
Key (Key signature)Determines the key, as well as the major/minor setting. This setting is used for 
displaying the notation (Song Score function). 
XG Prm (XG parameters)Allows you to make various detailed changes to the data. For more information on 
XG parameters, refer to the separate Data List booklet (MIDI Data Format).
SYS/EX. (System Exclusive)Displays the System Exclusive data in the song. Keep in mind that you cannot 
create new data or change the contents of the data here; however, you can delete, 
cut, copy, and paste the data.
Meta (Meta event)Displays the SMF meta events in the song. Keep in mind that you cannot create 
new data or change the contents of the data here; however, you can delete, cut, 
copy, and paste the data.
Marker 
(Song Position Marker)Displays the Song Position Marker (SPJ-01 - 04) in the song. Keep in mind that you 
cannot create new data or change the contents of the data here; however, you can 
delete, cut, copy, and paste the data.
Name (Song name)Determines the song name. This calls up the pop-up window for entering a name. 
LyricsAllows you to enter lyrics.
Code (Other controls)CR : Enters a line break in the lyrics text.
LF : Unavailable on the TYROS.  On some MIDI devices, such as sequencers, this 
event may delete the currently displayed lyrics and display the next set of 
lyrics. 
Pressing one of these buttons from the Lyrics display calls up the 
pop-up window for entering lyrics to the currently selected posi-
tion.  Entering lyrics is done in the same way as naming files, as 
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Because the Event List displays (CHD, 1-16, SYS/EX. and LYRICS) contain a wide variety of events, 
it may be difficult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit.  This is where the Filter function comes in handy.  
It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the Event List displays. To call up the Filter 
display below, press the [FILTER] LCD button from any of the Event List displays.
Customizing the Event List – Filter
EXIT
Select the desired Filter category from the three below, 
then checkmark the items you want to be shown in the 
Event List displays.
MAIN:  Displays all main types of events.
CTRL CHG:  Displays all specific Control Change 
message events.
STYLE:  Displays all types of style playback 
related events.
Enters/removes the checkmark for the 
selected event type. The checked 
event types can be shown on the 
Event List displays.  Select an event type to be 
checked or unchecked. Enters checkmarks for all 
event types. 
Selects only note data; 
checkmarks for all other 
boxes are removed.
Reverses the checkmark 
settings for all boxes. In 
other words, this enters 
checkmarks to all boxes 
that were previously 
unchecked and vice versa. 
						

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Style Playback (Auto Accompaniment)
This section explains important style-related operations not covered in the Quick Guide.  For basic information on 
playing styles, refer to the Quick Guide.
Chord Fingerings
The chords (or simplified chord indications) you play in the left-hand section of the keyboard are used for several performance 
functions:
• When [ACMP] is turned on (page 32), the left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the Chord section and the selected style is 
played back according to the chords specified in the left-hand section of the keyboard. The specified chords are also used for Vocal 
Harmony (page 47), the Harmony (Voice) effect (page 39), and the Multi Pads (when used with Chord Match; page 38).
• When the [ACMP] is turned off (page 32) and the LEFT part is turned on, the notes played as the Left part are recognized as chords.  
These chords have no effect on style playback, but are used for Vocal Harmony (page 47), the Harmony (Voice) effect (page 39), 
and the Multi Pads (when used with Chord Match; page 38).
There is also a convenient Chord Tutor function that shows you which notes you need to play to make certain chords.  (Press 
[FUNCTION] → CHORD FINGERING.)
The explanations here show how to specify chords.  Call up the [FUNCTION] → CHORD FINGERING display and follow the 
instructions below.
 Seven types of Chord Fingerings..............................................................................................................
 SINGLE FINGER
Makes it simple to produce orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by 
pressing a minimum number of keys on the Chord section of the keyboard. This type is available only for style play-
back. The abbreviated chord fingerings described below are used:
 FINGERED
Lets you finger your own chords on the Chord section of the keyboard, while the TYROS supplies appropriately 
orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the selected style. The Fingered recognizes the various chord 
types which are listed on the separate Data List booklet and can be looked up using the Chord Tutor function above.
 FINGERED ON BASS
Accepts the same fingerings as the Fingered, but the lowest note played in the Chord section of the keyboard is used 
as the bass note, allowing you to play “on bass” chords (in the Fingered mode the root of the chord is always used as 
the bass note).
 MULTI FINGER
Automatically detects Single Finger or Fingered chord fingerings, so you can use either type of fingering without 
having to switch fingering types.
 AI FINGERED
Basically the same as FINGERED, with the exception that less than three notes can be played to indicate the chords 
(based on the previously played chord, etc.). 
LP FUNCTIONSOUNCREAMENU
Selects the fingering type, which 
determines how the chords are 
specified (which notes you should 
play). See below for details. Chord TutorSpecify the Chord Root and Type 
here, and the notes of the chord are 
indicated in the keyboard illustration 
above.  Depending on the chord, 
some notes may be omitted.
Cm
C
Cm7
C7For a major chord, press the root 
key only.
For a minor chord, simultaneously 
press the root key and a black key 
to its left.For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the 
root key and a white key to its left.
For a minor-seventh chord, simultaneously 
press the root key and both a white and black 
key to its left.
Quick Guide on pages 32 - 37 
						

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 FULL KEYBOARD
Detects chords in the entire key range. Chords are detected in a way similar to Fingered, even if you split the notes 
between your left and right hands — for example, playing a bass note with your left hand and a chord with your right, 
or by playing a chord with your left hand and a melody note with your right.
 AI FULL KEYBOARD
When this advanced fingering type is engaged, the TYROS will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while 
you play just about anything, anywhere on the keyboard using both hands. You don’t have to worry about specifying 
the style chords. Although the AI Full Keyboard type is designed to work with many songs, some arrangements may 
not be suitable for use with this feature. This type is similar to FULL KEYBOARD, with the exception that less than 
three notes can be played to indicate the chords (based on the previously played chord, etc.). 9th, 11th and 13th chords 
cannot be played. This type is available only for style playback.
The following list shows the conditions in which the notes played in the left-hand section of the keyboard 
can be recognized as a chord.
Fade In/Out
The [FADE IN/OUT] button can be used to produce smooth fade-ins and fade-outs when starting and stopping the style/song 
playback. This affects the overall sound of the TYROS — including the your keyboard performance and the Multi Pads, as well 
as the styles and songs.
1Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button so that its indicator lights.
2Start the style playback.
The sound will gradually fade in. The [FADE IN/OUT] indicator will flash during the 
fade-in, and then go out when full volume has been reached.
3Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button again so that its indicator lights.
The indicator will flash during the fade out, then the style playback will stop when the 
fade-out is complete.
Tempo
Each style of the TYROS has been programmed with a default or standard tempo; however, this 
can be changed to any value between 5 and 500 beats per minute by using the [TEMPO] button. 
This can be done either before the style playback is started or while it is playing. When you select 
a different style while the style is not playing, the “default” tempo for that style is also selected. 
If the style is playing, the same tempo is maintained even if you select a different style.
 Tap function........................................................................................................................................................
This useful function lets you press the [TAP TEMPO] button to tap out the tempo and automatically start the style at that 
tapped speed. Simply tap (press/release) the button (four times for a 4/4 time signature), and the style playback starts 
automatically at the tempo you tapped. The tempo can also be changed during playback by tapping the button twice at the 
desired tempo. 
Selected Fingering type[ACMP] off,  LEFT 
part off[ACMP] off,  LEFT part on [ACMP] on,  LEFT part off [ACMP] on,  LEFT part on
SINGLE FINGERNot recognized Recognized via FINGERED Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.
FINGEREDNot recognized Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.
FINGERED ON BASSNot recognized Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.
MULTI FINGERNot recognized Recognized via FINGERED Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.
AI FINGEREDNot recognized Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.
FULL KEYBOARDNot recognized Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.
AI FULL KEYBOARDNot recognized Not recognized Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.Recognized via the selected 
Fingering type.
FADE
IN / OUT
• The time of the fade-in/fade-out 
can also be set (page 156).
TAP TEMPOTEMPO
RESET
TAP TEMPOTAP TEMPOTAP TEMPOTAP TEMPO
When a 4-beat style is selected
Tap 4 times* When a 3-beat 
style is selected, 
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Synchro Start and Synchro StopQuick Guide on page 32
When [SYNC START] (Synchro Start) is turned on, you can automatically have style playback start as soon as you play a chord 
in the chord section of the keyboard.  When [SYNC STOP] (Synchro Stop) is on, the accompaniment plays as long as you hold 
a chord.  In other words, you can abruptly stop the accompaniment simply by releasing your left hand from the keyboard.
Since turning on [SYNC STOP] automatically enables [SYNC START] as well, you can instantly start up and stop the accompa-
niment by alternately playing chords and releasing them.
Programmable One Touch Setting (OTS)Quick Guide on page 36
One Touch Setting (OTS) is a convenient function that allows you to call up the most appropriate panel settings for the currently 
selected style — with the touch of a single button.  Press any one of the four [ONE TOUCH SETTING] buttons to instantly call 
up the following pre-programmed settings for style play.
• [ACMP] and [SYNC START] are automatically turned on, letting you start the style as soon as you play a left-hand chord 
on the keyboard.
• Custom panel settings (for voices, keyboard parts, effects, etc.) designed to best match the selected style are automatically 
called up — letting you instantly reconfigure the instrument to suit the music you play.
The TYROS actually has three different features that let you instantly call up complete panel setups: One Touch Setting 
(described here), Music Finder, and Registration Memory.  One Touch Setting differs from the other two in that each OTS panel 
setting is dedicated to a particular style — first, you select a style for your performance, then you press a [ONE TOUCH SET-
TING] button to match the panel settings to that style.
 OTS Link..................................................................................................................
The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One 
Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A - D). The Main sec-
tions A, B, C, and D correspond to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. This is 
especially powerful for live performance situations, letting you instantly and easily recon-
figure the instrument as you play.
 Memorizing the panel settings to the OTS................................................
The TYROS features four different One Touch Settings for each of the preset styles. 
Though each has been specially programmed to match the style, you can change the set-
tings as desired. The changed One Touch Settings can be saved as the selected style to the 
User or Disk drive.  
AUTO
FILL IN OTS 
LINKACMPSYNC
STOPSYNC
STARTSTART /
STOP
Style plays
Turning on the [SYNC STOP] button automati-
cally turns on the [SYNC START] button as 
well.  Turning it off turns both buttons off.
• Holding the chord for more time specified in the [FUNCTION] → STYLE 
SETTING/SPLIT POINT display (page 112) will cancel the Synchro Stop 
function even if [SYNC STOP] is turned on.  
• Synchro Stop cannot be set to on when the Fingering is set to Full Key-
board/AI Keyboard or [ACMP] is turned off.
Pressing and releasing the 
keys in the chord section alter-
nately starts and stops style 
playback.
Style stops
Chord section
OTS 
LINK
PROGRAMMABLEONE TOUCH  SETTINGMEMORY
Press the [MEMORY] button of Registration Memory and 
press any of the [ONE TOUCH SETTING] buttons.
• Make sure to save your OTS  
settings as a style file to the 
User or Disk drive (see Save 
operation instructions on page 
69, step #2 to end). The panel 
settings memorized to each 
OTS button will be lost if you 
change the style or turn the 
power off without executing the 
Save operation.