The Multi Pads

The PSR-2000/1000 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances.

Multi Pads

 

Playing the Multi Pads

1

Select the desired bank in the MULTI PAD Bank display (page 38).

2

Press any of the Multi Pads.

 

STOP

MULTI PAD

The corresponding phrase (in this case, for Pad 4) starts playing back in its entirety as soon as the pad is pressed.

The Multi Pad function provides two different ways to stop in the middle of the phrase :

To stop all pads, press and release the [STOP] button.

To stop specific pads, simultaneously hold down the [STOP] button and press the pad or pads you wish to stop.

Simply tap any of the Multi Pads at any time to play back the corresponding phrase at the currently set tempo.

You can even play two, three, or four Multi Pads at the same time.

Pressing the pad during its playback will stop play- ing and begin playing from the top again.

Chord Match

1

2

Turn ACMP on (page 60).

Play a chord with your left hand and press any of the Multi Pads.

Split Point

The Chord Match on/off status depends on the selected Multi Pad Bank.

Auto Accompaniment

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STOP

MULTI PAD

In this example, the phrase for Pad 1 will be transposed into F major before playing back.

Try playing other chords and pressing the pads. Keep in mind that you can also change chords while a pad is playing back.

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