5. Pattern mode

Recording a phrase

You can specify a synth sound or rhythm sound for each part, and record a phrase pattern for it.

If you want to erase the rhythm and phrase data of each part before you create a pattern, refer to “Erasing the sequence data of a part” (☞ p.66).

Realtime recording

This method lets you use the drum pads or the Keyboard function to record a new rhythm or phrase while you listening to the pattern.

Step recording

This method lets you use the step keys to create a sequence pattern with pattern playback stopped. You can create a pattern by inputting the pitch and note length for each step, one at a time.

Recording a phrase during playback (Realtime Recording)

You can record a rhythm pattern (using the drum part keys) or a keyboard part phrase (using the step keys with the Keyboard function) by pressing the keys at the timing at which you want the sound to play.

The Keyboard function of the step keys is defeated when you press a drum, slice, stretch, or audio-in part key. However when you once again select a keyboard part, the Keyboard function will be restored to its prior setting.

You can also sound the metronome while you record. (☞ p.83 “Setting the metronome”)

To record a drum part

1.Press the PATTERN key (it will light).

2. Press the [ ] cursor key until the display reads “(patter n name ).” Turn the dial to select the pattern you want to record.

3.Press the REC key to enter record-ready mode. The REC key will light and the PLAY/PAUSE key will blink.

4.Recording will start when you press the PLAY/PAUSE key. The PLAY/PAUSE key will light.

5.Press the drum keys at the desired timing. The step keys will light to indicate the steps you recorded.

If you want to switch parts without recording a note, hold down the SHIFT key and press a part key.

6.The pattern will play back repeatedly. You can continue adding notes while the REC key is lit.

7.When you have finished recording, press the STOP/CANCEL key. The REC key and PLAY/PAUSE key will go dark.

Alternatively, you can press the REC key instead of pressing the STOP/CANCEL key; only the REC key will go dark, and recording will end but playback will continue.

8.If you want to name and save the pattern you finished recording, hold down the SHIFT key and press the Write key (☞ p.74 “Saving a pattern”).

The sounds played back while recording the slice part are the waveform slices that correspond to the step locations. If there is no waveform for that step, no sound will be heard.

WRITE/RENAME

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PLAY/PAUSE

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