Hi, I looked through several pages of the forum and tried to search, but I couldn't really find the answer to my question.

Is it possible to create different multi-track parts of a song (introduction, verse, chorus, etc.) and then piece them together? Or can we only create one multi-track song at a time? Generally, I use Logic Pro to create my songs, and I work on them piece by piece, allowing me to copy and paste the sections around, for example: intro – verse – chorus – verse – chorus – ending. Just wondering if the PSR 920 can do that as well in some way, as I don't really see how we can.

I'm fine either way because I can always just use logic to create a song, but if I could do this directly on the keyboard, that would be amazing.

Thank you for listening; I really appreciate your input. 

Keysbkk,

You should be able to do two types of midi recordings on the keyboard itself. A multitrack in which you can do 1 track at a time or a Quick record in which you record all tracks at once. I prefer the quick record method then I put it in my laptop and use Calkwalk to make adjustments.
This seems to be easier than setting up Logic Pro or Calkwalk to record one track at a time. This is the way Chris showed me to do it and it is easier for sure.

Rick D.

Rick, I don't think this addresses the OP question, which refers to tying together separately recorded sections into a single continuous piece on the keyboard. Keysbkk, The answer is NO, I don't think there is any way to do this on the keyboard, at least not in the way you are asking. As you know this is standard practice  on external software like cakewalk, but not on the keyboard.

Mike

mikf,

I was just explaining that with Logic Pro he could do anything with the parts. Why would anyone want to do it on the keyboard working blind! Thanks for the input!

Rick D.

Thanks, everyone! I spent a few hours this morning finding some good links about how registration works and how to use the chord looper (and incorporate it into registration). I think this is what I really needed to know. With an understanding of these aspects, I can see how to put together a song now. FYI, here are the most useful videos I found (so far) regarding these topics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PbleSBEFi4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_norMmfNvA&t=68s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t3KMEIndBY

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Quote from: Rick D. on May 16, 2025, 10:05 AMmikf,

I was just explaining that with Logic Pro he could do anything with the parts. Why would anyone want to do it on the keyboard working blind! Thanks for the input!

Rick D.

Hi, you're right. I understand they are two different animals. I was just bewildered by the manual and some small videos I found before on how to create/arrange songs, but after more research this morning, I figured it out (re my last post).

I used GPT to help me make a concise step-by-step guide for recording a song. This may help others as well.

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To record a full song (intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, outro) on the Yamaha PSR-SX920, the best and most flexible method is MIDI multi-track recording using styles. This allows you to build your song structure step-by-step and preserve the nuances of each section. Here is a detailed process, integrating best practices from the manual and workflow tips:

PREPARATION

1. Plan Your Song Structure

Define your sections:
Intro
Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Outro

Also, decide on your:
Tempo
Key
Time signature
Style (e.g., PopRock, Ballad)

2. Setup Registration Memory (Optional but Recommended)
For each section, you can use Registration Memory to store settings like style variation (Main A–D), voice, tempo, etc. This makes switching during live recording easier.

Set up your desired style, voice, tempo, etc.

Press and hold the [MEMORY] button, then press a registration number (1–8).

Repeat for each section.

RECORDING YOUR SONG

Go to: [SONG] > [RECORDING] > MIDI Multi Recording

3. Set Up Multi-Track Recording
Choose Realtime Recording (manual page 73).

Choose the Song location and name it.

Assign parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left, Style channels).

Select "Style" mode to allow auto-accompaniment.

4. Start with the INTRO
Turn on ACMP and SYNC START.

Select your Intro section on the Style panel (Intro I/II/III).

Press [START/STOP] to begin recording.

Play the intro chords or melody.

Once done, stop and save your progress.

5. Record Each Section Sequentially (Punch-In or Track-by-Track)
Use the punch-in/out function (page 75) or separate tracks for:

Verse (Main A)
Pre-Chorus (Main B)
Chorus (Main C or D)
Bridge (a variation or different style)
Outro (Ending I/II/III)

To record additional instruments (melody lines, solos), layer them by recording each part on a separate MIDI channel.

USING CHORD LOOPER (Optional)
If you want consistent chord patterns without playing live:

Use the Chord Looper
Record a chord sequence for any section.
Assign and recall them for each part using Memory slots [1]–[8].
This frees your left hand and ensures tight rhythm accuracy.

MIXING & POLISHING

6. Use the Mixer
Go to [MIXER/EQ] to balance levels (page 106).

Adjust volume, pan, EQ, reverb, and chorus.

7. Edit Individual Channels
Use Channel Edit (page 78) to quantize, adjust velocity, and clean MIDI data.

Use Step Edit for precise note editing (page 81).

SAVE AND EXPORT

8. Save Your Song
Save your song internally or to a USB drive.

9. Convert to Audio (Optional)
Re-play the finished MIDI song and record it as an audio file using the Audio Recorder feature.

Save it as a WAV file to USB.

PRO TIPS

Use Registration Sequences for hands-free section changes.

Customize Style Sections in Style Creator if you need unique variations (page 21–34).

Use Multi Pads for real-time triggering of riffs or effects.