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8: Recording Original Patterns (continued)
4Engage the Record Ready Mode and Set the Quantization, Time Signature, and
Pattern Length (Measure)
Each time the [RECORD] key is pressed while the [SHIFT] key is held, the quantize, time signature, and pattern length
(Measure) functions are selected in sequence. This also engages the record ready mode (the [RECORD] key indicator will
light).
■ Quantize
Use the [–1] and [+1] keys to turn
quantization off or set an appropriate quantize
value (8, 16, 32, 12, 24, 48, off). Quantization
ensures that all notes are aligned to the
nearest specified beat. If a quantize of “16”
(the default value) 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.
■ Time Signature (TS)
Use the [–1] and [+1] keys to set the time
signature as required. The available time
signatures are:
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4
1/8, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 8/8
The upper number on the display (next to “TS”, for “Time Signature”), corresponds to the upper number of the time
signature (i.e. the number of beats per measure), and the lower number on the display corresponds to the lower number
of the time signature (i.e. the length of each beat: “4” = quarter notes; “8” = 8th notes).
■ Pattern Length
Use the [–1] and [+1] keys to specify the
number of measures in the pattern — from 1
to 8 measures.
IMPORTANT
The time signature and pattern
length parameters can only be changed
if the selected user pattern is empty.
If the selected pattern contains any
data at all “Err 2” (Error 2: Illegal
Input) will appear on the display.
If this happens, press any key to exit
from the error display.
5Select a Track to Record
Press the track key corresponding to the first track you want to record (normally this will be the RHYTHM track).
Quantize Value
Pattern Length (Measure)
Time Signature