Recording and Playing Audio

To record play using a music preset

1.Perform the procedure under “To get ready for audio recording” (page E-123).

•This enters the rhythm mode.

2.Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To perform using a music preset” (page E-54).

•This enters music preset record standby.

3.Perform steps 3 through 6 under “To record play in the rhythm mode” (page E-123) to start recording.

4.Perform steps 5 through 7 under “To perform using a music preset” (page E-54).

5.To quit recording, press the C-3 (AUDIO RECORD) button.

To record play in the song sequencer mode

1.Perform the procedure under “To get ready for audio recording” (page E-123).

•This enters the rhythm mode.

2.Perform steps 1 through 3 under “To play a recorded song” (page E-79) to prepare for song playback.

•This enters the song sequencer mode.

3.Perform steps 3 through 6 under “To record play in the rhythm mode” (page E-123) to start recording.

4.Press the L-17 (START/STOP) button to start song playback.

5.To quit recording, press the C-3 (AUDIO RECORD) button.

Navigating between Modes and Screens during Recording Standby and Recording

You can use the operations in this section to navigate between modes and screens while recording.

■Rhythm Mode Operations (:indicator displayed)

Operations in the Rhythm Mode

•You can use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to switch between the audio record screen and the rhythm mode screen.

•While the audio record screen is displayed, press the C-9 (CARD) button to display the rhythm mode screen.

Displaying the Song Sequencer Mode Screen from the Rhythm Mode Screen

•While the audio record screen or rhythm mode screen is displayed, press the C-5 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to display the song sequencer mode screen. This will cause the :indicator to disappear from the display and the < indicator to appear.

■Song Sequencer Mode Operations (< indicator displayed)

Operations in the Song Sequencer Mode

•You can use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to switch between the audio record screen and the song sequencer mode screen.

•While the song sequencer mode screen is displayed, press the C-5 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to display the audio record screen.

Displaying the Rhthm Mode Screen from the Song Sequencer Mode Screen

•While the audio record screen or song sequencer mode screen is displayed, press the C-9 (CARD) button to display the rhythm mode screen. This will cause the < indicator to disappear from the display and the : indicator to appear.

•While the audio record screen or rhythm mode screen is displayed, press the C-5 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to display the rhythm mode screen. This will cause the < indicator to disappear from the display and the :indicator to appear. The screen content does not change at this time.

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