After once synced up if the sync lock unlocks the display will read “BEAT OUT,” and again the unit will try to get synced up.

At the occurrence of BEAT OUT the level of the rhythm is

automatically reduced to “l”; and it increases back to the presei, level when sync is achieved again,

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The BEAT function can be used together with the SPICE A/B function, as well as with the FILL IN function. (For these functions see below.) But you cannot use the AUTO SPICE function at the same time as the BEAT function.

lifsing the FILL IN function

The FILL IN function is used together with the BEAT function to insert a variation of the current rhythm pattern.

The AU1-O SPICE/FILL IN double function switch takes on the FILL IN fl~nction when the BEAT function is switched On.

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USING THE SPICE FUNCTION

SPICE A/B function

The SPICE A/B function allows you to add percussion to the

playback of the music and create your original sounds.

Your sounds created with SPICE A/B can be recorded on tape if

you want to.

To select sounds

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The AUTO SPICE function is not available at the same time as the FILL IN function.

The FILL IN function is not available when making a tape copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.

During playback with the BEAT function switched on, press FILL IN at the desired moment,

The display will read “FILL IN” and, when the current cycle of the rhythm pattern is over, you’ll hear a short sound different from the rhythm pattern, This sound depends on rhythm patterns. If you want, try to change the rhythm pattern. (Selecting a rhythm

pattern is discussed earlier, under the corresponding heading,)

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1 Press A.

 

You’ll hear the current sound stored in A.

 

2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to the left or

 

 

right until you find the desired sound.

 

 

As the display changes, you’ll hear the respective sound.

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In a similar way, select a sound for EL

 

To actually use the function

Once you are satisfied with the sound selection, let the music start playing, and hit SPICE A or B in time with the music as ill to play percussion instruments.

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You cannot use the SPICE A/B function when making a tape copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.

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