Korg D1200 6. Recording, 5. Setting up a rhythm, tempo, tempo source, rhythm pattern, rhythm vol- ume, time signa- ture, 1Press the [RHYTHM] key

5. Setting up a rhythm

Here’s how to make rhythm settings so that you can listen to a rhythm pattern while you record.

1Press the [RHYTHM] key.In the [RHYTHM] “Setup” tab page, turn the “Rhythm” button “On” (highlighted).

The [RHYTHM] key will light. Raise the [MASTER] fader and you will hear the rhythm.

TempoSource Tempo Beat

SelRhythm Vol Rhythm

2Specify the tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern. Select “TempoSource,” and select the tempo source.

For this example, choose “Manual.” The same tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern will be used throughout the song.

Select “Tempo,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the tempo. Select “Beat,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to specify the time signa- ture.

Select “SelRhythm,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select a rhythm pattern.Select “Vol,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the rhythm vol- ume.6. Recording

1Access the track view screen so you can view the status of the record- ing tracks.

Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key, select the “ ” button, and press the [ENTER] key to open the dialog box.

In “SelectDisplayMode,” select the “TrkView1–6” radio button and press the [ENTER] key. Then press the [YES/OK] key.

2Press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode. The [REC] and [PLAY] LEDs will blink.

If you want the tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern to change during the song, you will need to create tempo maps. (→ p.49)

Trigger recording (→ p.54)

Recording the rhythm (→ p.48)

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