Technics sx-PR604/M Simple recording method, Create a completely new rhythm, Prepare to record

Part V Composer

Composer

Three ways to record in the COMPOSER

There are three ways to create and record a rhythm.

Simple recording method

Use EASY COMPOSER to quickly create a unique rhythm just by selecting a pattern for each part.

Create a completely new rhythm

Compose all the parts of a completely new rhythm from scratch.

•You can use either realtime recording or step record for any part of the recording.

Pattern Copy (page 92)

Copy a preset rhythm or SEQUENCER data to a COMPOSER memory, edit it as you like, and then store it as a new rhythm.

Simple recording method

With EASY COMPOSER you can easily create a unique rhythm pattern by selecting a different style for each part of the rhythm.

1.On the COMPOSER MENU display, select

EASY COMPOSER.

•The display looks similar to the following.

2.Use the MEM ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the

memory in which to record your rhythm.

•Select from A-vari 1 to 4, B-vari 1 to 4 and C-vari 1 to 4.

3.Use the PART ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the

part.

•In the EASY COMPOSER, the new rhythm pattern is divided into 9 parts, to each of which a style and variation is assigned.

5.Use the VARI ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the

variation number.

•The number of variations differs depending on the selected style.

•A part which is set to OFF does not sound. Note that the “BsDrum&Snare” part cannot be set to OFF.

6.Repeat steps 3 to 5 to select styles for the other parts.

7.Press the SET button.

•The rhythm pattern is played back.

•If you are not satisfied with the rhythm pattern, repeat steps 3 to 7.

•If you wish to correct the sounds or phrases in your rhythm pattern, press the EDIT button. The display changes to the recording display.

•For playback, refer to page 89.

4.Use the STYLE ∧ and ∨ buttons to select a style.

Create a completely new rhythm

Clear the memories and compose a completely new rhythm from scratch.

•You can also use this method when copying a pattern from a preset rhythm or the SEQUENCER.

Prepare to record

1. On the COMPOSER MENU display, select a	• If the MEM CLR button is pressed, all the current contents
memory in which to record (RECORDING	of the MEMORY are erased (a confirmation display ap-
	pears).
MEMORY A, B, or C).
	• You can press the NAMING button and assign a name to
• The display looks similar to the following.	the MEMORY.

2.Use the buttons below the display to select the pattern you want to create.

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•To assign a name to each VARIATION, press the VARI button and select a number.

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