Korg PXR4 Tempo/rhythm settings, Setting the tempo and time signature, Playing rhythms

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Step 8. Tempo/rhythm settings

This section explains how to make tempo settings for the song.

If you change the tempo after recording, the measures and beats displayed in the location counter will no longer match the audio in the track.

1. Setting the tempo and time signature

On the PXR4, you can set one tempo for a song.

1Display the “Tempo” page.

Press the [SYSTEM] key to display the “Tempo” page.

2Set the tempo.

Press the [CURSOR] right key to display “BPM.” Use the dial to set the tempo of the song.

3Set the time signature.

Press the [CURSOR] right key to display “Beat.” Use the dial to set the time signature of the song.

To save the time signature and tempo that you speciﬁed, press the [STOP] key to save the song. If you turn off the power without saving the song, the time signature and tempo you speciﬁed will not be saved. (→ p.14)

2. Playing rhythms

The PXR4 contains various rhythm patterns (→ p.91). When you suddenly have an idea for a song, you can begin recording your playing immediately, as you play along with the internal rhythm as a guide.

Operation

Selecting and playing a rhythm

1Select the rhythm.

Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [SYSTEM] key to display the “(Rhythm)” page. Use the dial to select a rhythm pattern.

If you select “Off,” the rhythm will be off. “(Rhythm)” will show the name of the selected rhythm pattern. For a list of the available rhythms, refer to p.91.

The rhythm patterns that can be selected will depend on the time signature.

2Adjust the volume of the rhythm.

In the “(Rhythm)” page, press the [CURSOR] right key to display the “RhythmLv” (rhythm volume level) page. While listening to the output, use the dial to adjust the rhythm volume.

Recording your performance while listening to the rhythm

You can record your performance while using the internal rhythm as a guide.

1Select a rhythm pattern.

Refer to “Selecting and playing a rhythm.” Make sure that a rhythm pattern is selected, and that the rhythm is not turned off.

2Adjust the recording level of the input source, and record.

Refer to “1. Recording methods.”

When you press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode, the count will begin playing. When you press the [PLAY] key to start recording, the selected rhythm

pattern will sound. Play your instrument along with	41
the rhythm.

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Contents Page Handling Power supplyLocation Interference with other electrical devicesTable of Contents Creating/selecting a song Mixer adjustmentsUsing effects Viewing and changing the time locationMixdown Tempo/rhythm settingsSong editing Track editingExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settingsLevel Volume level adjustment DelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a trackIndex Block diagram What is ?Troubleshooting Messages Rhythm pattern list SpecificationsPrinting conventions in this manual Main featuresTop panel Features of the PXR4 and their functionSide panels Rear panel Front panelBottom panel Display screen Effect assign indicator → p.67 Battery empty iconDisplay indicator Mixer indicatorOutput ConnectionsInserting/exchanging cards InputPower supply preparations Turning the power on/offBattery empty indicator Turning the power onTurning on the display backlight DM Project Turning the power offListening to the demo songs Demo song list Duck TeethLower the PXR4’s Master fader Turn the power onPreparations Connect the included AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jackSong named NEW Song has now been created Create a new song → p.23Check the input level Record → p.25Counter time will move to the beginning of the song Playback → p.31Basic operation Selecting and setting parametersSelecting modes Canceling an edit Undo/Redo Using the faders to select/set parametersEditing a parameter value Tuning your guitar TuningTo select the next-numbered song Creating/selecting a songCreating a new song Selecting a different songCharacter that can be changed will blink Changing the name of a songSelect the song whose name you want to change → 2. Selecting a different songConnect the input device RecordingRecording methods Recording on two tracksAdditional recording Using virtual tracks to recordSelect the track that you want to record Adjust the recording level of your input device, and recordPunch-in/out re-recording a portion of a track Refer to 1. Recording methods steps 1Press the Stop key to stop playback Count-in recording after a speciﬁed number of mea- suresSpecify the number of measures to be recorded Combining tracks 1-4 onto two tracks Bounce combining multiple tracksSelect the track for recording When you are ﬁnished recording, press the Stop key to stopSelect the bounce mode Begin bounce recordingDouble-speed playback PlaybackPlayback Layering additional performances onto one trackChanging the current time location Switching the counter displayViewing and changing the time location Other types of playbackRegistering a mark Using Marks to change the time locationChanging the time location in order of the mark num- bers Select the mark that you want to delete Enter Mark modeDeleting a mark Move to the next or previous markUsing the faders to adjust mixer settings Mixer adjustmentsSelect a mixer parameter Using an insert effect Using effectsUsing effects Using a guitar effectType and chain conﬁguration Using a ﬁnal effectEditing an effect Effect programs and chainsChain 8 This chain contains a high-quality reverb Selecting the effect type and chainEditing an effect Chain 4 This chain is suitable for mic inputTo save an effect program Using the faders to edit the effectShortcuts using the REC Select keys Saving an effect programLoading a different effect user ﬁle ﬁle loaded at power-onLoading/saving an effect user ﬁle To save to a different effect user ﬁleSelecting and playing a rhythm Tempo/rhythm settingsSetting the tempo and time signature Playing rhythmsSong Name naming a song Song editingSong editing operations Changing the tempo of the rhythmVirtual Track selecting a virtual track Track editingTrack editing operations Delete Song deleting a songCopy Track copying a track Select the OutTime When the display asks CopyOK?, press the CURSelect EditMode editing unit. For this example, select Fast Select the InTimeSelect EditMode. → Copy Track Select the InTime and OutTime Insert Track inserting a blank spaceErase Track erasing a track Select the DestTrkExecute the operation Here’s how to delete the In-Out region of trackDelete Track deleting a track Select ErsTrack. Then press the Cursor right keySelect Times Expansion/Compression expanding/compressing a trackSelect the SrcVTrk Copy Virtual Track copying to a virtual trackSelect the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime Select PitchFixTrack As an example, here’s how to delete virtual track CDelete Virtual Track deleting a virtual track Select the DestVTrkCreating a stereo ﬁle Using the sub inputMixdown Recording onto a master tapeWindows users Saving to your computerMaking USB connections to your computer Creating a stereo ﬁleMacintosh users Saving song ﬁles via card Card management Recovering a damaged card Card RecoveryFormatting a card Format Fr FreeTime The recordable time on the currently LocateP1. Location Counter counter display CounterNameSong Change the name of a song P1. Tempo tempo settingSystem P2. EditSong Song editing operationsCpyTrack CopyTrack Copy a track P3. EditTrk Track editing operationsDelSong Delete a song Track Select virtual tracksErsTrack Erase Track Erase data from a track InsTrack Insert Track Insert blank space into a trackExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a region of a track DelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a trackCardInfo Information View card information P4. CardUtl Card-related functionsCpyV-Trk Copy a virtual track DelV-Trk Delete a virtual trackP5. System System-related settings UndoSys Undo settings Record Recording settingsSelectEffect Select an effect program P1. Effect Effect settingsEffect P6. USB comm USB connectionsP2. 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