Yamaha S90 ES Manual Do Utilizador

Playing the keyboard

Adjust the volume levels of the S90 ES and the connected amplifier/speaker system. If the display is not 
easily visible, use the Contrast control to adjust for optimum visibility.

Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic S90 ES sounds from the keyboard now.
When you turn the power on following the directions in “Power supply connections” (page 8), the display 
below appears.

n In the default settings, the Master mode is selected. For details about the modes, refer to the section “Modes” on page 12.

In this condition you can play the keyboard and hear the sounds of the selected program. When the 
instrument is turned on, the “Wide River” program—featuring a natural, mellow piano sound with a 
rhythmic arpeggio and ambient synth—is automatically called up.

Notice the indication “Performance:USER1:001(A01)” at the top right of the display. This indicates that 
Performance 001 in User bank 1 is currently selected. A “Performance” is one of the types of programs of 
the S90 ES. As described below, the instrument also features other types: Voices and Multis.

n For details about Banks, see page 30. Please note that Performances and Multis have only User Banks (no other banks are 

available).

n When you are ready to turn off the S90 ES, make sure to switch off the power of the external device (or lower its volume) 

before switching off the S90 ES.

Adjust the volume with the 
MASTER VOLUME slider.

Contrast control

Adjust the display contrast with the 
Contrast control.

Indicates that the Master mode is selected.

Indicates the name and number of 
selected program.

Indicates the type of selected program.