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3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
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2
1
1
3

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X 16
16th note
16 32 48 64
Note value of
each step key
Scale/Beat
display
Pattern Length (number of steps)
=1 =2 =3 =4
X 16
32nd note
16 32 48 64
X 12
8th note (triplet)
12 24 36 48

16

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32

tri

X 12
16th note (triplet)
12 24 36 48

tr2

Modifying (editing) a rhythm pattern
What is a Rhythm Pattern?
A Rhythm Pattern is a sequence of rhythms (i.e., the timing at which a sound is heard) for an individual
part. You can use the sixteen step keys to modify the rhythm pattern of each part. A rhythm pattern can
also be recorded as you listen to the playback (realtime input). (☞p.27 "Creating a Rhythm Pattern.")
Rhythm pattern
Trigger
TimeTiming of sounds
On
1Off
2Off
3On
4On
5On
10 On
14
Off
6Off
7Off
8Off
9Off
11 Off
12 Off
13 Off
15 Off
16

• Using the step keys to edit the rhythm (Step Recording)

1. Press the Pattern mode key (the key will light).
Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to set the parameter select LED to Pattern.
2. Rotate the dial to select the pattern that you wish to edit.
3. Press a part key (the key will light) to select the part that you
wish to edit.
4. The step keys will light to indicate the rhythm of the selected
part. You can press the step keys to modify the rhythm pattern.
Each time you press a key, it will alternate between on (lit) and
off (dark).
You can also playback the pattern while you select different parts
and press the step keys to turn each step on or off.
In the case of a pattern with a length of 2 or greater, you can use
the Select keys to move the select LED in the lower line (red) in
order to change the step location that is shown by the step keys.
Length
1
2
3
4
For 16( x 16), 32( x 16)
Area shown by the step keys
Steps 1...16
Steps 17...32
Steps 33...48
Steps 49...64
Select
LED display
Steps 1...12
Steps 13...24
Steps 25..36
Steps 37...48
For tri(3 x 12), tr2(3 x 12)
If you wish to save the completed pattern, press the WRITE key. (☞p.20 "Saving a pat-
tern that you create.")
If the Pattern Set key is on, the step keys will not display the rhythm pattern.
What is Length?
In this context, "Length" refers to the length of the
rhythm pattern.
The "Length" of the pattern will be either 16 steps or 12
steps, depending on the Scale and Beat settings of the
pattern. A rhythm pattern in triple meter will be shown
in triplets. Depending on the Length and Beat settings,
a single pattern can have up to 64 steps. (☞p.38 "Length
and Scale/Beat settings.")