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Chapter 12 Other Convenient Functions

Sounding the Metronome

No matter how accurately one tries to play, listening to the recording play back sometimes reveals inaccura- cies in rhythm or tempo. The VS-880EX provides a metronome (click track) that can be sounded at a spec- ified tempo. By listening to the metronome as you play your instrument, you will be able to record your per- formance with more accurate timing. At the same time, since this allows you to specify segments for song editing by measure and beat, you can edit songs in a more musical way.

The metronome tempo can be controlled by the Tempo Map or Sync Track MIDI Clock. When using this feature, set up the Tempo Map (p. 121) or Sync Track (p. 119) beforehand. When you create a new song, the Tempo Map default settings include a 4/4 rhythm and tempo of 120.

Using the Metronome During Recording

The metronome will begin sounding when record- ing or playback begins. However you may some- times wish to hear a count-in on the metronome to help you catch the tempo before recording begins. In such cases, you can set aside the first few mea- sures of the recording to be only for the count-in, and not record on those measures.

The metronome sound is only for the purpose of helping you keep your playing in time.

1.Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Sync/Tempo ?” appears in the display.

2.Press [YES].

3.Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS Gen.=” appears in the display.

4.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.

Gen. (Generator)

This selects the MIDI Clock on which the Metronome will be based. Select “MIDIclk” if you wish to use the Tempo Map, and “SyncTr” if you are going to use Sync Track.

Off: The MIDI Clock is not transmitted.

MTC: MIDI Time Code is transmitted (the metronome does not sound).

MIDIclk: The Tempo Map MIDI Clock is transmitted.

SyncTr: The Sync Track MIDI Clock is transmitted.

5.Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS System PRM ?” appears in the display.

6.Press [YES].

7.Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS MetroOUT=” appears in the display.

8.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.

MetroOUT (Metronome Out)

This selects how the metronome is output. For now, select “INT.”

Selecting “Off” prevents you from making any set- tings related to the Metronome.

Off: The metronome sound is not output.

INT: The metronome sound is output from the MONITOR jacks.

MIDI: The metronome signal is transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector.

9.Press PARAMETER [ ].

“MetroLevel” appears in the display.

10.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.

MetroLevel (Metronome Level)

This adjusts the volume level (0–127) of the metronome sound.

11.Press PARAMETER [ ]. “MetroMd” appears in the display.

12.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.

MetroMd (Metronome Mode)

This is for selecting when the metronome sound is played.

Rec Only: The metronome sounds only during recording.

Rec&Play: The metronome sounds during both recording and playback.

13.This completes the metronome settings. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to Play condition.

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