Technics sx-PR604/M, sx-PR804/M Store a chord progression, Example of storing a chord progression

Part IV Sequencer

Store a chord progression

Store the chord progression for the AUTO PLAY CHORD in the track for the CHORD part. Then, when the AUTO PLAY CHORD is used during playback, even if you do not specify the chords with your left hand, the chords change automatically.

•The chord length is specified with the CHORD STEP RECORD keys on the keyboard.

DELETE

Note value keys

Whole note

. Dotted half-note

Half-note

. Dotted quarter-note

Quarter-note

Eighth-note

Reset key

Press to begin storing from the beginning.

Correction keys

▲	Move back one step.
▼	Move forward one step.

Repeat key

Press to end the chord-storing procedure and to specify automatic repeat playback of the stored progression.

End key

Press after the whole chord progression has been stored.

DELETE key

DELETE Press to erase data.

•To erase all the data from the current track, while

pressing the DELETE key, press the End key ( ).

Example of storing a chord progression

Measure 1	2		3		4
C	C	Am	F	D7	G7

1.On the SEQ MENU display, use the SONG ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the song number. Then select RECORD & EDIT.

2.On the RECORD & EDIT display, select STEP

RECORD.

•The display changes to the PART SELECT display.

3.Using the balance buttons below the display, select the track to which the CHORD (CHD/

APC) part has been assigned.

•The display changes to the STEP RECORD: CHORD input display similar to the following.

•This display can also be accessed by pressing and holding the CHORD STEP REC (EASY REC) button for a few seconds.

<Measure 1, measure 2>

⇒While playing a C chord with your left hand,

press the key one time with your right hand.

•A “beep” tone indicates that the chord has been success- fully stored.

•The dot on the display where the chord is stored changes

to a * mark and the cursor automatically moves forward, in accordance with the specified note value, to the next unrecorded position. The chord name is shown on the display.

<Measure 3>

(1) While playing an Am chord, press the key one time.

Sequencer

4.Store the chords.

(2) While playing an F chord, press the key one time.

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