Yamaha Tyros 3 User Manual

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Recording Audio with the Hard Disk Recorder
Recording Audio with the Hard Disk 
Recorder
Here you’ll learn how to record your performance as audio data to an 
installed hard disk drive. For example, by connecting a guitar, micro-
phone or other device to the instrument, you can record an ensemble 
performance of guitar and keyboard together or record yourself singing 
along with Song playback. The Hard Disk Recorder function gives you 
two tracks to work with: Main and...

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3Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] and [STOP] buttons 
simultaneously.
This creates an audio file for recording.
4Enter a name for the new file and press the [8 ▲] (OK) button.
For instructions on naming, see page 34.
5Press the [REC] button to enable recording.
The REC MODE Page is automatically called up. Now you are ready to record.
6Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.
Start the Style and play the keyboard.
7When...

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9Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the new recording, then at 
the prompt, press the [G] (OK) button.
Next, let’s record your singing to the Sub track. You can record your vocals while listening 
to playback of the Main track (recorded in steps above).
10Connect a microphone to the [L/L+R/MIC] jack on the rear 
panel.
Adjust the [TRIM] control on the rear panel and the [INPUT VOLUME] on the 
front panel while singing in to the...

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17When finished recording, press the [STOP] button.
18To hear your new recording, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
19Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the new recording, then at 
the prompt, press the [G] (OK) button.
Next, mix all data from the Main track and Sub track to one track (Main track). The pro-
cedure below is called “Bounce Recording.”
20In the REC MODE Page, use the [A]/[B] buttons to select 
“BOUNCE.”
21Press the...

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1Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button, then use 
the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired audio file.
2Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [PLAY/PAUSE] button to 
start playback.
To stop the playback, press the [STOP] button. 
Selecting the Previous/Next Audio Song
Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [PREV]/[NEXT] button. This only selects the previous/next song in the same 
folder level.
Keep in mind that these buttons cannot be used...

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This function allows you to transfer your recorded audio to a computer via a USB storage device, for further editing 
and/or recording. The data which can be exported are in stereo WAV format (44.1 kHz sample rate and 16-bit resolu-
tion). 
Only the Main track can be exported. If you want to export the Sub track, you have to replace the Main and Sub track 
(by pressing the [D] button in REC MODE Page) in advance, or do Bounce...

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7Press the [6 ▼] (EXECUTE) button to export the file(s).
Exporting may take as little as a couple of seconds or as long as a few minutes, 
depending on the file size, as well as the number of files you are exporting.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.
If you are exporting multiple files and 
you cancel Export...

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Mixing Console
– Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance –
There are many components that make up the overall sound of the 
Tyros3. These include MIDI sequence data from the Styles, Songs, and 
Multi Pads, and audio input from a microphone, as well as the various 
parts of your keyboard performance. The Mixing Console gives you 
control over the volume and pan settings of each of these components-
and some other settings...

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3Press the [MIXING CONSOLE] button repeatedly to call up the 
MIXING CONSOLE display for the relevant parts.
The part name is indicated at the top of the display.
4Use the [A]–[J] buttons to select a parameter, then use the [1]–
[8] sliders/buttons to set the value for each part.
5Save your MIXING CONSOLE settings.
PANEL PART
STYLE PART
SONG CH 1-8 
SONG CH 9-16
Keyboard parts (Right 1, 2, 3, Left), Song, Style, Multi...

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Compressor is an effect commonly used to limit and compress the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an audio signal. For 
signals that vary widely in dynamics, such as vocals and guitar parts, it “squeezes” the dynamic range, effectively making 
soft sounds louder and loud sounds softer. When used with gain to boost the overall level, this creates a more powerful, 
more consistently high-level sound. 
Editing Master...