78 The MD8 & MIDI
5.Use the CURSOR shuttle to select the measure, beat, and tempo param- eters and set the desired values using the DATA dial.
The measure can be set from 1 to 999. The beat parameter depends on the number of beats per measure, which is specified by the Meter setting. For example, for a Meter setting of 4/4, the beat parameter can be set from 1 to 4. For a Meter setting of 6/8, this beat parameter can be set from 1 to 6.
While the measure field is flashing, you can also turn the DATA dial to the left to select the last measure of your Tempo Map and then scroll through your map in reverse order.
6.Press the [ENTER] button.
The A once again flashes.
7.Use the DATA dial to select the next step (B).
8.Use the CURSOR shuttle to select the measure and time signature param- eters and set the desired values using the DATA dial.
9.Press the [ENTER] button.
The B now flashes on the display. Repeat steps (7) and (8) to program other Tempo changes.
Note: If you select a measure number that is already assigned to a preceding step,the tempo value for that step is replaced by the new value.
10.Press the [ENTER] button again to return to the Utility mode, or press [EXIT] or [UTILITY] to leave the Utility mode altogether.
Inserting Steps in a Tempo Map
The Tempo Map is sorted automatically when you press the [ENTER] button. So you can insert new meter or tempo steps in any order. The following example shows how sorting works when a new Meter step is inserted.
Current Tempo Map
New Meter Step
Sorted Tempo Map
A 001 2/4 |
| A 001 2/4 |
B 010 3/4 |
| B 005 6/8 |
C 000 4/4 | C 005 6/8 | C 010 3/4 |
The following example shows how sorting works when a new tempo step is inserted.
Current Tempo Map
New Tempo Step
Sorted Tempo Map
A |
| A |
B |
| B |
C | C | C |
Deleting Steps in a Tempo Map
Steps that are set to measure 000 are ignored. So if you want to delete a step, set its measure to 000. When you press the [ENTER] button, the Tempo Map is sorted automatically. The following example shows how sorting works when a meter step is deleted.
Current Tempo Map
Meter Step For Deletion
Sorted Tempo Map
A 001 2/4 |
| A 001 2/4 |
B 005 6/8 | B 000 6/8 | B 010 3/4 |
C 010 3/4 |
| C 000 4/4 |