Korg PXR4 Tempo/rhythm settings, Setting the tempo and time signature, Playing rhythms

Step 8. Tempo/rhythm settings

This section explains how to make tempo settings for the song.

If you change the tempo after recording, the measures and beats displayed in the location counter will no longer match the audio in the track.

1. Setting the tempo and time signature

On the PXR4, you can set one tempo for a song.

1Display the “Tempo” page.

Press the [SYSTEM] key to display the “Tempo” page.

2Set the tempo.

Press the [CURSOR] right key to display “BPM.” Use the dial to set the tempo of the song.

3Set the time signature.

Press the [CURSOR] right key to display “Beat.” Use the dial to set the time signature of the song.

To save the time signature and tempo that you specified, press the [STOP] key to save the song. If you turn off the power without saving the song, the time signature and tempo you specified will not be saved. (→ p.14)

2. Playing rhythms

The PXR4 contains various rhythm patterns (→ p.91). When you suddenly have an idea for a song, you can begin recording your playing immediately, as you play along with the internal rhythm as a guide.

Operation

Selecting and playing a rhythm

1Select the rhythm.

Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [SYSTEM] key to display the “(Rhythm)” page. Use the dial to select a rhythm pattern.

If you select “Off,” the rhythm will be off. “(Rhythm)” will show the name of the selected rhythm pattern. For a list of the available rhythms, refer to p.91.

The rhythm patterns that can be selected will depend on the time signature.

2Adjust the volume of the rhythm.

In the “(Rhythm)” page, press the [CURSOR] right key to display the “RhythmLv” (rhythm volume level) page. While listening to the output, use the dial to adjust the rhythm volume.

Recording your performance while listening to the rhythm

You can record your performance while using the internal rhythm as a guide.

1Select a rhythm pattern.

Refer to “Selecting and playing a rhythm.” Make sure that a rhythm pattern is selected, and that the rhythm is not turned off.

2Adjust the recording level of the input source, and record.

Refer to “1. Recording methods.”

When you press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode, the count will begin playing. When you press the [PLAY] key to start recording, the selected rhythm

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the rhythm.