The Singing Machine SMI-1420 manual Using Sync, Using FILL-IN, Using Auto Accompaniment

Using SYNC

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This feature allows you to synchronize the start of an auto-style with the beginning of your music.

After selecting and entering an auto-style, press SYNC/FILL-IN. The black dots below the tempo and the metronome flash confirming the keyboard is in a standby mode.

Begin playing the keyboard. The keyboard automatically begins to play the style when you press any key.

Using FILL-IN

This feature allows you to insert a short (1- to 2- measure) variation in the beat pattern of a selected auto-style.

Simply press SYNC/FILL-INwhile the auto-style is playing. The keyboard inserts a variation, then the original style automatically resumes at the end of the current measure. Or to insert a longer variation, hold down SYNC/FILL-IN. The keyboard plays the variation until you release the SYNC/FILL-INbutton.

Using Auto Accompaniment

The 19 keys on the left side of the keyboard with notes above them are called accompaniment keys. The accompaniment keys you press determine the type of chord that plays.

You can set the keyboard to play with no accompaniment or two different types of auto accompaniment using the accompaniment keys.

•Normal - [normal mode]. Chords are turned off in this mode (but you are able to select voice and style).

•S. Finger - [single fingering mode]. This mode allows you to play chords on the accompaniment keys using the standard chord formations (see “Single Fingering”).

•Fingered - [standard fingering mode]. This mode allows you to play chords on the accompaniment keys using chord formations of three or more notes. The chord name appears on the display. The number of keys you press determines the type of chord that plays.

Note:

Your keyboard defaults to the normal mode. Follow the steps under “Single Fingering” or “Standard Fingering” to set it to an accompaniment mode.

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