Rhythm

The D1200 contains numerous rhythm patterns in a variety of time signatures (→ p.156: “Rhythm Pattern List”).

When you have a sudden idea for a song, you can record a performance immediately by using these rhythm patterns as a guide track.

You can also join different rhythm patterns to create drum patterns for an entire song.

1. Selecting and playing a rhythm

Access the [RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page.

Use this page to make the settings described below.

TempoSource Tempo Beat

SelRhythm RhythmVol RhythmOn/Off

Turning the rhythm on/off

Select the “Rhythm On/Off” button and press the [ENTER] key to turn it “Rhythm:On” (highlighted). The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the currently selected rhythm will sound.

The rhythm will sound during playback and recording. If you want to record the rhythm, refer to “3. Recording the rhythm.”

Adjusting the rhythm volume

Select “RhythmVol” and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the volume.

Setting the tempo and time signature

1Select “TempoSource” and choose the tempo source. For this example, we will select “Manual,” so that the tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern will not change.

You can also select the “ ” button and press the [EN- TER] key to choose from a list.

If you want to change the tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern during the song, you must create a tempo map. (→ p.49)

2Select “Tempo,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the tempo.

3Select “Beat,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to specify the time signature.

Selecting a rhythm pattern

Select “SelRhythm,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to choose a rhythm pattern.

You can also select the “ ” button and press the [EN- TER] key to choose from a list.

2. Listening to the rhythm while you record a performance

Here’s how you can listen to the rhythm pattern as a guide while you record your playing.

1Use the procedures described in “1. Selecting and play- ing a rhythm” to turn the “Rhythm” “On” and make any other necessary settings.

2Connect your instrument, and get ready to record.

Refer to “1. Assigning inputs to the mixer” (→ p.22). Press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode, and the rhythm will start playing. Press the [PLAY] key and recording will begin. Play along with the rhythm pattern you selected.

With these settings, the rhythm cannot be recorded.

3. Recording the rhythm

Here’s how you can take a rhythm pattern and record it as part of your song.

Recording a rhythm pattern on tracks 1 and 2

1Make settings as described in “1. Selecting and playing a rhythm.”

• Turn “Rhythm” “Off.”

If this is “On,” the sound will be output in duplicate; both to the tracks and to the master LR bus.

•The volume will be adjusted by the mixer input channels. The“RhythmVol” is the send level only to the master LR bus, so you do not need to set it.

•Make any other settings as necessary.

2Specify the input channels.

•Select the [INPUT/OUTPUT/SOLO] “Ch1–6” tab page.

•Select the “Ch1” icon, and turn the [VALUE] dial to select “RhythmL.” In the same way, set “Ch2” to “RhythmR.”

3Record the rhythm.

Refer to “1-1. Basic recording” (→ p.53).

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