STEP 7

Note that Drums and Percussion sounds are grouped in each Drum Set. This means that changing the drum sounds to a different set on page 1 of the Drum Set menu will cause the Percussion sounds to change as well (although individual pad sounds may be replaced freely once a Drum Set has been loaded). You can, however, independently choose a different set of Bass sounds for the selected set. Press the BASS button while on page 1 of Drum Set Mode (if you have navigated to other pages, use the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons to return to page 1). You will see the screen shown on the right.

STEP 8

Now use the INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial or the number buttons to select a different set of bass sounds for the Drum Set you are currently editing. You can also view and edit a variety of settings for the bass sounds by using the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons to move between parameter pages.

STEP 9

Once you are happy with your Drum Set, you will need to save it, Otherwise, your settings will be lost once you turn off the unit. To save your set, press and hold the SAVE button. While holding down SAVE, use the INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial, or the number buttons to select the destination where you would like to save your Drum Set.

You will notice that the REC LED will being to blink, indicating that user input is required. To save the Drum Set to the selected destination, press the REC button.

STEP 10

To exit the Drum Set menus at any time, press the DRUM SET button once.

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