I have the Yamaha PSR-740 keybord and would love some information on Midi features. I am reading my handbook. I have never ever used midi but from what I'm reading from you guys it's exactly what I need. I would love to be able to have an entire band playing with me while I stand up and direct my choir. Any tips on setting up my midi would be appreciated.
I prefer sequencing on my computer with the keyboard midi'd to it. I can sequence on the PSR 550 because it has 16 tracks. The great thing about sequencing on my computer (w/PowerTracks) is that you can easily slow the tempo down to do runs and then return the tempo to the orginal speed...if I mess up say a series and it's just a note or to, I open the staff window--go to edit mode and drag the note w/the mouse to the correct note it should be.
Since I've done more work on PowerTracks, I haven't bothered to really learn the sequencing on the PSR. Now, when I play the sequence in the PSR from a floppy disc, say at church---I can mute certain tracks if I want as well. Say I want to play the piano along with the song rather than play the track that I recorded, I will mute the track on the PSR with the piano on it, and then just play along with the rest of the band on the sequence.
Here's a link to one of my sequences---I've only done 5 :-). But, I just did my mom's entire CD sequenced...
http://www.lisamholden.com/HolySpirit.MIDThen, I have an additional sequence where I cut up to the bridge and that's where we would come back for the "encore". The song is Holy Spirit We Now Wait on You by Bishop Clarence McClendon. I didn't have the sheet music so the tune is my own interpretation and arrangement. My next big "project" is Shake The Foundation-Joe Pace. It's like therapy--I kinda enjoy it---about as much as I like golfing for relaxation and therapy :-)
I hope this encourages you to try something new
