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Important features – Yamaha PSR-520 User Manual

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Congratulations!

You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone

combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-art digital
electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment.
A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of
this advanced instrument.

In order to make the most of your PortaTone’s features and extensive performance

potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features
described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.

Important Features

141 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits.

A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice
is selected.

100 accompaniment styles, each with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending
sections.

Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you fully-orchestrated accompaniment
to back up what you play on the keyboard.

Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to select and edit parameters.

One Touch Setting feature instantly provides you with four types of registration settings, all
of which match to the selected accompaniment style.

Digital Effects — Reverb, Chorus and DSP, let you freely create a variety of different sonic
environments.

Minus One, and Repeat functions are ideal for learning new songs and polishing your
keyboard technique.

Song recording feature lets you record two melody tracks with an accompaniment track.

With the Multi Pads, you can play and record a number of short rhythmic and melodic
sequences, to add a spice to your performance.

Registration Memory saves 128 your favorite panel settings for instant recall when needed.

Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform-
ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles.

MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the PSR-520 useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.

Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for
external equipment.

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