Radio Shack 580 owner manual Using the Preset AUTO-RHYTHMS

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The Concertmate-580 also auto- matically selects the tone PIANO 1 (No. 00) each time you turn it on.

2.To play a tone other than PIANO, choose a preset tone from the ORCHESTRA 00-99 tones list, then enter its two-digit number on the ORCHESTRA / RHYTHM SELECT keypad. For example, to select JAZZ ORGAN (No. 13), press 1 then 3.

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Note: To select the next highest or lowest numbered tone, you can simply press + or – on the keypad.

3.Play the keyboard to hear the selected tone.

4.Adjust MASTER VOL. to the desired level.

5.To select a different tone, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

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USING THE PRESET AUTO-RHYTHMS

Your Concertmate-580 has 16 preset auto-rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music. The name and two-digit number of each preset auto- rhythm is listed on the Concertmate- 580’s top panel.

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You can play a preset auto-rhythm on the Concertmate-580 in the following ways:

•Select and play a rhythm (see “Selecting/Playing an Auto- Rhythm” on Page 13).

•Synchronize the start of a rhythm with your music (see “Using SYN- CHRO” on Page 14).

•Start a rhythm with a special intro- duction (see “Using INTRO” on Page 15).

•Briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm (see “Using FILL IN” on Page 15).