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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
• Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the 
recorded MIDI data, it may not appear 
exactly the same as shown here.
NOTE
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.
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. 
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.
Do not release C3, E3 and G3 yet. Keep holding 
the notes as you execute the following steps.
While holding the keys C3, E3 and G3, press the 1/8 note LCD button.  
						

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5Enter the note C4.
6Move the cursor to the beginning of the song by pressing the [STOP] button, and 
press the SONG CONTROL [PLAY/PAUSE] button to hear the newly entered notes. 
7Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Recording display.
8Press the [SAVE] LCD button ([I] button) to call up the Song Open/
Save display for saving your data, then save the data in the Open/
Save display (page 
75).
■ 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 (CHORD, 
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 179), 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. 
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.
•The recorded data will be lost if 
you select another file or turn 
the power to the instrument off 
without executing the Save 
operation.
CAUTION
Determines the channel for the MIDI event 
edited here or entered to the STEP 
RECORD display.
Calls up the Filter display (page 134), 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 121. 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 121. 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 132.
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 [STOP] 
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.
HDR (HDR play control)This controls Audio song playback via song data. This event is used to playback a 
MIDI song and Audio song in succession; the Audio song cannot be synchronized 
to the MIDI song playback.
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 : Delets 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 (CHORD, 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
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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Quick Guide on page 59
Recording Audio with the Hard Disk Recorder 
This section explains operations not covered in the Quick 
Guide, including overdubbing additional audio to an existing 
file, using the Punch In/Out recording features, using the 
Playlist mode for automatic playback of multiple files, and 
importing audio data from a computer or external storage 
device. For basic information on recording audio using the 
Hard Disk Recorder, see page 59 in the Quick Guide.
Hard Disk File/Folder Operations—Open/Save Display 
The file and folder operations in the Hard Disk Recorder from the HARD DISK RECORDER 
[SELECT] button are performed in the Open/Save display, in much the same way as other file/
folder operations on the Tyros2. Most of these operations allow you to organize your recorded 
data. However, other operations in these menus, such as Wave Import, Export and Playlist, per-
tain specifically to the Hard Disk Recorder. For general information and more details on Open/
Save displays, see page 72.
 
•Audio files can be exported (for editing and storage purposes) and then 
imported back to the Hard Disk Recorder; however, they cannot be edited 
directly on the Tyros2.
•The “Basic/Playlist” indicator at the upper left of the display shows 
whether the Hard Disk Recorder is set to the Basic mode (playback of a 
single file or recording your performance) or the Playlist mode (automatic 
playback of multiple files). This lets you keep the Playlist active in the 
background, ready to play the listed files when you want. (For details on 
the Playlist mode, see page 147.)
NOTE
See pages 73–76.This switches to the second Open/Save menu display (see below). This selects the next highest folder in the hard disk drive. (The indica-
tion is “ghosted” if the root directory is selected and no higher folder 
exists.) Calls up the Property popup display of the currently selected audio 
file. (Page 136) Calls up the current Playlist and the Playlist operations. (Page 147)
•If you cannot copy a folder, the reason may be that 
the folder contains too many files. If this is the case, 
select all files by using “ALL” in the copy pop-up win-
dow and copy the files.
NOTE
For exporting an audio file to a hard disk drive or USB storage device. (Page 139)Calls up the Wave Import operation. (Page 137)
For creating a new audio file. (Page 60)This switches to the first Open/Save menu display (see above).
For adding audio files to the Playlist. (Page 147)
•Audio files seem to be “files” in the AUDIO Open/
Save display, but actually they are folders which con-
tain audio file and some other data. You can see the 
audio files as folders on your computer.
NOTE
•A file that is currently loaded cannot be deleted. If 
you want to delete the loaded file, load another file 
first, then select the desired file to be deleted.
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Property display
Property parameters
NAMEIndicates the full name of the audio file, including the extension.
PATHIndicates the location and path of the file.
SAMPLE RATEIndicates the sample rate of the recorded audio. 
SAMPLE SIZEIndicates the bit size or resolution of the recorded audio. 
CHANNELIndicates the configuration of the audio.
TIMEIndicates the time between Start and End points of the audio, in hours/minutes/
seconds/milliseconds.
Exits from the Property display.
Calls up the Start/End Setting menu. (Page 146) 
						

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Importing an Audio File
In addition to letting you record audio directly with the Tyros2, the Hard Disk Recorder also 
allows you to import audio data from a USB storage device. The benefits of this feature are many. 
For example, you can:
•Use existing audio material (commercially available samples, loops, sound effects, etc.) 
on the Tyros2.
•Record your performance to another device (such as on a computer or audio sequencer), 
add vocals and other instruments as desired, then import the finished audio to the 
Tyros2. 
•Export a recording made on the Tyros2 to a computer-based audio editor—giving you 
more comprehensive editing features and greater editing convenience—then import the 
audio back to the Tyros2. (See “Exporting an Audio File” on page 139.)
Files which can be imported must have these characteristics:
•Stereo Wave data
•44.1 kHz sample rate
•16-bit resolution
•A length of less than or equal to 80 minutes
1Insert the USB device (or connecting cable) to the USB TO DEVICE 
terminal.
For purposes of illustration, we’ll use a USB flash drive here.
2Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button to call up the 
AUDIO display.
3Press the [CHANGE MENU] LCD button (lower [8] button) if neces-
sary, then call up the Import function by pressing the [WAVE 
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4Select the desired device by using the [TAB] buttons. 
Generally, a USB device will show up as “USB1” in the display. When the device is 
selected, all folders and audio files on the device are automatically shown.
5Press the [IMPORT] button (lower [6] button).
Alternately, if you desire to import only one file, you can import it by double clicking 
the appropriate [A]–[J] button.
6Select the desired audio file by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
The selected file name is highlighted. You can continue to select additional files here, as 
many as desired. If multiple pages (tabs) are shown at the bottom, you can select files 
from these displays, too. After that, press the [OK] LCD button (lower [7] button). 
7At the prompt, press the [YES] LCD button ([F] button). 
To cancel, press the [NO] LCD button.
Importing may take as little as a couple of seconds or as long as a few minutes, depend-
ing on the file size, as well as the number of files you are importing.
To confirm the imported file, press the [EXIT] button to display the AUDIO Open/Save 
display.•Do not disconnect the device 
while the READ/WRITE lamp is 
on or flashing. Doing so may 
result in loss or corruption of 
the data or malfunction of the 
device.
CAUTION
•If you are importing multiple files 
and you cancel Import while the 
operation is in process, some of 
the files will be imported and unaf-
fected by cancelling the operation.
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Exporting an Audio File
This function allows you to transfer your recorded audio files to a computer (via a USB storage 
device) for further editing and/or recording. (For instructions on importing the edited audio back 
to the Tyros2, see “Importing an Audio File” on page 137.)
Files which can be exported are:
•Stereo Wave data
•44.1 kHz sample rate
•16-bit resolution
•A length of less than or equal to 80 minutes
1Insert the USB device (or connecting cable) to the USB TO DEVICE 
terminal.
For purposes of illustration, we’ll use a USB flash drive here.
2Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button to call up the 
AUDIO display.
3Press the [CHANGE MENU] LCD button (lower [8] button) if neces-
sary, then call up the Export function by pressing the [EXPORT] 
LCD button (lower [5] button).
4If necessary, select the desired folder by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
The selected folder will open.
If there are ten or more folders in the device, use the upper LCD buttons [1]–[8] to 
navigate through the folders. 
5Select the desired audio file by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
The selected file name is highlighted. You can continue to select additional files here, as 
many as desired. If multiple pages (tabs) are shown at the bottom, you can select files 
from these displays, too.
If you want to select all files in the current folder, press the [ALL] LCD button (lower 
[6] button).
After that, press the [OK] LCD button (lower [7] button).
•Exporting can only be applied to a 
file that has been saved. If you 
haven’t save the recorded file yet, 
the display prompts you to save it 
before using the Export function.
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6Select the desired destination for exporting by using the [TAB] but-
tons. 
Generally, a USB device will show up as “USB1” in the display. When the device is 
selected, all folders and audio files on the device are automatically shown.
7If necessary, select the desired folder by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
8Press the [EXECUTE] LCD button (lower [6] button) to export the 
file(s).
Exporting may take as little as a couple of seconds or as long as a few minutes, depend-
ing on the file size, as well as the number of files you are exporting.
The audio file is exported to the device in stereo Wave format (44.1 kHz sample rate and 
16-bit resolution) and can now be transferred to a computer for editing. 
•Do not disconnect the device 
while the READ/WRITE lamp is 
on or flashing. Doing so may 
result in loss or corruption of 
the data or malfunction of the 
device.
CAUTION
•If you are exporting multiple files 
and you cancel Export while the 
operation is in process, some of 
the files will be exported and unaf-
fected by cancelling the operation.
NOTE