Optimus MD-1200 owner manual Step Recording, To insert an ending or fill in, press

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You can set the volume and pan position of the playback tracks using the mixer. This setting data is output through MIDI OUT.

The entire keyboard functions as a melody keyboard during playback, regardless of the MODE setting.

STEP RECORDING

With step recording, you can record a chord progression one chord at a time. Before you start, read these tips. (If you want to record one note at a time, refer to “Recording Multiple Tracks” on Page 37.)

To start accompaniment with an intro pattern, press INTRO after SYN- CHRO/ENDING in Step 6 of “Step Recording.”

To switch to a rhythm variation, press VARIATION/FILL-IN immedi- ately before entering the chord in Step 6 of “Step Recording.”

To insert an ending or fill in, press

SYNCHRO/ENDING or NORMAL/FILL- IN (VARIATION/FILL-IN for variation rhythm) immediately before entering the chord in Step 6 of “Step Record- ing.”

To step-record chords without a rhythm, skip Step 5 of “Step Record- ing.” The chord of the specified length is recorded. A rest can be specified there, so you can create an original chord pattern.

To add chord accompaniment dur- ing rhythm play, enter rests from the

beginning of the recording up to where you want accompaniment to start. Then enter only the chords (no rests).

Follow these steps to record chords with step recording.

1.Press MEMORY until REC.No. appears.

2.Within 5 seconds, use + or to select a song number.

3.Press CHORD/1 to select Track 1.

4.If desired, you can change these settings:

rhythm number

tempo

MODE

5.Press STEP to start recording.

6.Press SYNCHRO/ENDING, then play a chord.

Use the chord play method deter- mined by the current MODE set- ting (Fingered, Concert Chord, Full Range Chord, or Normal).

When MODE is set to NORMAL, specify the chord using the root keys and chord-type keys. See “Specifying Chords in the Normal Mode” on Page 36.

7.Use the number buttons to specify the length of the chord. See “Speci- fying the Length of a Note” on Page 36.

8.For each additional chord you want to enter, play the chord and use the number buttons to specify its length.

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Electronic Keyboard FCC Wants YOU to Know Features Two Built-In Speakers let you hear Contents Setting the Pitch Bend Range Preparation Connecting PowerUsing Batteries Listening Safely Connecting HeadphonesUsing AC Power Using the Music Stand Connecting AN External AmplifierBasic Operation OperationUsing the Preset Tones Tone Using Split Using the Drum PadsUsing Reverb Using Split and Layer Together Using LayerSelecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm Using the Preset AUTO-RHYTHMSUsing Synchro Using Ending Using IntroUsing FILL-IN Using VariationSTART/ Stop Adjusting the Accompaniment VolumeConcert Chord Standard Fingering Full-Range Chords Using Free SessionUsing the Mixer Editing the Status of a Channel This chart shows the parts assigned to each channelEditing the Parameter Using the Custom Tone SynthesizerCreating and Storing a User Tone Understanding 1DCO and 2DCO TonesRelease Rate Rel.Rate 1 to Fm Page 27 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 656 AM Deleting a User Tone Hints on Creating a User ToneChanging Keys Special FeaturesTuning the Keyboard Using Pitch Bend Changing Auto Power OFFUsing Touch Response Setting the Pitch Bend Range Using a Sustain PedalREAL-TIME Recording Using the MemoryMode Playing Back from Memory To insert an ending or fill in, press Step RecordingSpecifying the Length of a Note Specifying Chords in the Normal ModeReal-Time Recording Recording Multiple TracksCorrecting Mistakes Step Recording Editing Memory Contents Deleting All Data in a Specific Track Editing Techniques Display ContentsDeleting Individual Data Making the Midi Connections Using MidiAbout Midi Midi Data Effect Control Number Changing Midi Settings Dumping Data DUMPING/IMPORTING DataBulkRcv? Importing DataFm Page 47 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 656 AM Trouble Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Auto Accompaniment SpecificationsMixer Function Appendix Fm Page 53 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 656 AM Free Session Chord Progression Chart Fm Page 55 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 656 AM Drum Assignment List Fingered Chord Chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Midi Implementation ChartFm Page 59 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 656 AM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas