Optimus MD-1150 owner manual Using the Preset AUTO-RHYTHMS, Percussion Sounds, Layered Tones

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Percussion Sounds

PERCUSSION (No. 99) lets you play the 39 different percussion sounds shown here. The symbol for each sound appears above the corresponding key on the keyboard.

Note: When you select the Fingered or Concert Chord mode, the keys in the lower 11/2 octaves be- come the accompaniment keys and do not produce percussion sounds. See “Using Auto Accompani- ment” on Page 17.

Layered Tones

The preset tones numbered 80 through 89 on your keyboard let you automati- cally play two different layered tones at the same time when you press one key. For example, STR PNO (No. 80) plays string and piano tones when you press a key.

USING THE PRESET AUTO-RHYTHMS

Your keyboard has 100 preset auto- rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music. The name and two-digit number of each preset auto-rhythm is listed on the keyboard’s top panel.

You can play a preset auto-rhythm on the keyboard in any of the following ways:

•select and play a rhythm (see

“Selecting/Playing an Auto- Rhythm”)

•synchronize the start of a rhythm with your music (see “Using SYN- CHRO” on Page 17)

•briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm (see “Using FILL-IN” on Page 17)

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