6 – Practicing with musical instruments

2Use the DATA wheel to select the output pitch (C3–B5).

2Use the DATA wheel to set the accent frequency (time signature) from 0-9. The accent occurs on the 1. When set to 0, there is no accent. For example, set it to 4 for a 4/4 time signature.

Press the F2 key to turn the oscillator sound ON and

OFF.

Using the metronome

This unit has a built-in metronome function. The volume/ playback/recording indicators on the front panel light in time with the metronome.

To use the metronome, press the METRONOME key to open the METRONOME screen.

Changing the speed (TEMPO)

1Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the TEMPO item.

2Use the DATA wheel to set the tempo in a range between 20–250 beats per minute.

Starting and stopping the metronome

On the METRONOME screen, press the F1 to start the metronome and the F2 key to stop it.

NOTE

•• The indicators on the front panel light in time with the metronome when it is operating

•• When using the metronome, you cannot return to the Home screen. To return to the Home screen, press the F2 key to stop the metronome and then press the HOME key.

CAUTION

Playback pauses if you start the metronome during playback of a CD or an SD.

Practicing with CD or SD card playback

You can change the playback tempo of a track without changing the pitch and change the playback pitch of a track without changing the tempo.

Furthermore, you can also reduce the sound of a voice or solo instrument in a track. You can use these special playback functions to practice and learn parts effectively.

Changing the playback pitch

Use the KEY and FINE PITCH knobs to change that pitch of playback without changing the speed.

Use the KEY knob to adjust the pitch up or down by semitones (â6–#6).

Use the FINE PITCH knob to adjust the pitch by cents (1/100 of a semitone) in a range of –50 to +50.

Setting the rhythm (BEAT)

1Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the BEAT item.

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