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7: Recording Original Songs (continued)
DETAIL
The record ready mode can be disengaged at any time prior to actually starting recording (the
next step) by pressing the [RECORD] or [EXIT] key.
HINT
The QR10 lets you record the [PHRASE] key phrases as well as individual notes. If you intend
to use the [PHRASE] keys during recording, you should also select the phrases you want to use at
this point.
4Set a Quantize Value If Necessary
Quantization ensures that all notes are aligned to
the nearest specified beat. Press the [RECORD] key
while holding the [SHIFT] key to engage the
quantize function.
Use the [–1] and [+1] keys to turn quantization off
or set an appropriate quantize value (8, 16, 32, 12, 24,
48, off). If a quantize of “16” is selected, then all notes will be aligned to the nearest 16th note. When quantization is turned off,
notes are recorded with maximum resolution.
MUSICAL
NOTE
Quantization is generally used to tighten up sloppy timing. Use it judiciously, however,
because timing that is too perfect can sound cold and mechanical — unless, of course, you’re
specifically aiming for a cold, mechanical feel. Always use a quantize value that is at least as
“short” as the shortest notes you intend to record.
5Start Recording
Press the [START/STOP] key to start recording.
After the usual 2-measure count-in, you can start
recording your melody track by playing on the QR10
micro-keyboard or a MIDI keyboard connected to the
QR10 MIDI IN connector (you can also record phrases
by pressing the appropriate [PHRASE] key).
When using the QR10 micro-keyboard, you will have
to use the [OCTAVE] keys to shift octaves as
required.
DETAIL
You can also record voice changes on the melody track, either during initial recording or
overdubbing, by selecting voices in the normal way. You should use the number keys rather than the
[–1] and [+1] keys to record voice changes in order to switch directly to the desired voice.
HINT
If you record from an external MIDI keyboard, sustain, pitch bend, and program change (voice
change) data will also be recorded.
CAUTION
Turning the QR10 power OFF during recording can result in the loss of all data and possibly
damage the QR10!
6Stop Recording
Press the [START/STOP] key to stop recording.
DETAIL
If you record on the melody track beyond the end of the accompaniment tracks, the accompani-
ment tracks will stop and only the melody track will continue, as recorded, when the song is played
back.
HINT
The melody track can be overdubbed in the same way as the accompaniment tracks.
Quantize Value