48
Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
The RD-700SX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other
various musical genres. These drum patterns are referred to as “Rhythms.”
You can perform using Rhythms combined with various functions, for example
performing arpeggios while a Rhythm is playing.
fig.02-05p
1

Press [RHYTHM/SONG] to make the button indicator light.

The Rhythm begins playing.
2

Press [RHYTHM/SONG] once more; the indicator goes out, and the

Rhythm stops playing.

You can also start and stop playback of the rhythm by pressing [F2].
Playing Rhythm ([RHYTHM/SONG])
When “SONG/ARP” screen is selected for the Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen,
pressing [RHYTHM/SONG] then starts playback of the song.
Before playing the rhythm, first check the screen using the following procedure.
1. Press CURSOR [ ] in the Tone screen to select the Rhythm/Song/
Arpeggio screen.
fig.Q2-04g
2. If you’re at the “SONG/ARP” screen, press [F1] to access the “RHY/ARP”
screen.
You’ll then be able to play back rhythms.

Rhythm/Song/Arpeggio screen

“Song/Arpeggio” screen
(playback songs)
“Rhythm/Arpeggio” screen
(playback rhythms)
1,2
When the Arpeggio’s
Arpeggio Hold is set to ON in
Edit mode (p. 96), if an
arpeggio is played while a
rhythm plays, the arpeggio
will stop at the moment that
the rhythm stops.
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