MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual 51
Pattern Functions

Basic operation of the Pattern (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 22.

Here are some other ways you can play the patterns, pattern volume adjustment proce-

dure, how you can play chords using the patterns, and more.

To provide some variation for pattern playback, each pattern includes a number of “sections” that can be
selected and played as required.
● Main sections A–D
These are the main accompaniment patterns that repeat indefinitely until another section is
selected.
When the [FINGER] button is engaged the pattern will play back with chords determined by what
you play with the left hand.
● Fill Ins (AUTO FILL IN)
Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button to turn the automatic fill-in function on. When this
function is on fill-ins will automatically be added to the pattern rhythm part when the
main sections are switched.
Even when the automatic fill in function is off you can add a fill-in at any time by simply pressing a
main section button while that same section is playing.
1Select the desired pattern. (See page
22)
2Turn the pattern on.
Press the [FINGER] button. The indicator to
the upper left of the button will light.
3Turn AUTO FILL IN on.
Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button.
4Press the [SYNC START] button to turn
Sync Start on.

Pattern Variations (Sections)

Main SectionFill-in
The indicator
will light when
FINGER is on.
The indicator will light
when the AUTO FILL
IN is on.
● Sync Start
When the Sync Start standby mode is
engaged, pattern playback will begin as soon
as you play a chord in the accompaniment
range of the keyboard.
The indicator will light
when the Sync Start
function is engaged.