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Yamaha PortaSound PCS-500 User Manual
The Yamaha PortaSound PCS-500 is a revolutionary portable keyboard that allows users to enjoy playing and learning music. It features a 49-note layout with multiple instrument voices and rhythm accompaniments. Key highlights include the Playcard system for quickly learning melodies and the Auto Bass Chord system, which enables professional-sounding accompaniment using just one finger.
Read onlineYamaha CS-50 specifications
| Keyboard Size | 49-note portable keyboard |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Internal batteries, household current, or car battery |
| Battery Type | Six 1.5V SUM-2, "C" size, R-14 or equivalent |
| Included Playcards | 12 Playcards and one head cleaning Card |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I power the PortaSound PCS-500?
The instrument operates on internal batteries, optional household current adaptors (PA-1), or a car battery adaptor (CA-1).
What type of batteries are required?
You need to insert six 1.5V SUM-2, "C" size, R-14 or equivalent batteries.
What is the main difference between a synthesizer and an electric organ?
Synthesizers usually offer no presets or very few, providing infinitely adjustable sounds, whereas organs typically offer a wide variety of preset sounds.
From: Yamaha CS-50/CS-60 Synthesizer Understanding Section V
How many notes can the Yamaha CS-60 play at once?
The CS-60 allows you to play 8 notes simultaneously.
From: Yamaha CS-50/CS-60 Synthesizer Understanding Section V
What is the function of the PWM control?
It adjusts the depth of Pulse Width Modulation, which changes the deviation in square wave duty cycle.
From: Yamaha CS-50/CS-60 Synthesizer Technical Control Descriptions Section IV
How does the IL control affect the filters?
It lowers the initial filter cutoff points for both high pass and low pass filters when a note is first played.
From: Yamaha CS-50/CS-60 Synthesizer Technical Control Descriptions Section IV