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Reference [Rhythm]

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3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “ORIGINAL ROOT” on the second

line of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

This screen allows you to specify the root for the selected

rhythm pattern.

4. Turn the dial to select the root for the chord.

The available range is C – B (default setting: E). When setting

chord information for a rhythm song, the root speciﬁed here

will become the default.

5. When the setting is complete, press the

[EXIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu appears again.

6. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “ORIGINAL CHORD” on the

second line of the display, and press the

[ENTER] key.

This screen allows you to specify the chord type for the

selected rhythm pattern.

7. Turn the dial to select the chord.

For the chord type, you can select Major or Minor.

For example, if you have entered a bass phrase with a G major

chord in mind, set the root to “G” and the chord type to

“Major”.

8. When the setting is complete, press the

[EXIT] key.

The setting is entered and the rhythm pattern edit menu

appears again.

9. To r eturn to the main screen, press the [EXIT]

key several times.

Normally, the playback volume of the rhythm pattern can be

adjusted with the [RHYTHM] fader for the drum and bass. If

necessary, the volume levels can also be individually

programmed for each rhythm pattern.

1. From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]

key and press pad 7 (PATTERN) so that the

pad lights up.

The rhythm pattern selection screen appears.

2. Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern for

which to set the volume, and press the [EDIT]

key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu appears.

3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “DRUM LEVEL” on the second line

of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

This screen allows you to specify the drum sequence volume.

The display shows the current volume setting (1 – 15).

4. Turn the dial to select the desired setting, and

then press the [EXIT] key.

The setting is entered, and the rhythm pattern edit menu

appears again.

5. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “BASS LEVEL” on the second line

of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

This screen allows you to specify the bass sequence volume.

The display shows the current volume setting (1 – 15).

6. Turn the dial to select the desired setting, and

then press the [EXIT] key.

The setting is entered, and the rhythm pattern edit menu

appears again.

PATTERN EDIT 1/8

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Original Root

Chord root

Original Chord

Major

Changing the drum/bass

sequence volume level

PATTERN EDIT 1/8

>QUANTIZE

Drum Level

Bass Level