About the rhythm section

playback are collectively called a "rhythm song." In a rhythm song, you can program the rhythm pattern data, bass track chord data, and tempo data to create the accompaniment for an entire song. A project can use only one rhythm song.

Patterns in the project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern D

 

Rhythm song

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pattern A

 

 

Pattern E

 

 

Pattern B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drum track

 

 

Drum track

 

 

Drum track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass track

 

 

Bass track

 

 

Bass track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chords

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Am

 

 

Dm7

G7

C

 

 

 

 

 

Playing rhythm patterns

This section explains how to play rhythm patterns, how to change the tempo, and how to change the drum kit or bass program.

Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern

Here's how to select and play one of the 255 rhythm

patterns.

NOTE

Before you continue with the following procedure, make sure that the DRUM, BASS, and MASTER faders of the panel are raised, and that the DRUM and BASS status keys are lit.

[Rhythm] Reference

■Rhythm Pattern mode and Rhythm Song mode

The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes: "Rhythm Pattern mode," in which you can create and play rhythm patterns, and "Rhythm Song mode," in which you can create and play a rhythm song. One of these two modes will always be selected.

The [PATTERN] key will light when Rhythm Pattern mode is selected, and the [SONG] key will light when Rhythm Song mode is selected.

Rhythm Song mode

Rhythm Pattern mode

Lit

Lit

■Synchronizing the recorder section and rhythm section

With the default settings of the MRS-1044, the rhythm section will operate in synchronization with the recorder section. When you operate the transport to make the recorder section begin running, the rhythm pattern or rhythm song will also begin playing.

If necessary, however, the rhythm section can be disconnected from the recorder section and used as an independent drum + bass machine. To do this, press the [RHYTHM] key. In this state, operating the transport will cause only the rhythm section to begin playing, and the recorder section will remain stopped.

1.In the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will blink. If Rhythm Song mode ([SONG] key lit) has been selected, it will switch to Rhythm Pattern mode ([PATTERN] key lit).

The display will show the "rhythm pattern screen" in which you can select a rhythm pattern.

Length of the rhythm pattern (number of measures)

Rhythm pattern number

Rhythm pattern name

2.Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you want to play.3.Press the PLAY [R] key.

The rhythm pattern will begin playing, and at the same

time the recorder will begin running.

HINT

When the [RHYTHM] key is dark or blinking, the rhythm section and recorder section are synchronized.

4.If you want to mute the performance of the drum track or bass track, press the DRUM or BASS status key.

The status key will go dark, and the performance of the corresponding track will be muted. To defeat muting, press the same status key once again.

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