Reference [Rhythm]

5. To enter a note, hit the pad corresponding to thenote, and then press the [STEP] key.

The note is recorded, and the unit advances by one step, corresponding to the quantize value set in step 4. You can also use the [BANK/OCTAVE] key to select a different pad bank before hitting a pad.

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HINT

•The intensity with which you hit the pad is also recorded on the drum track.

•If you hit several pads during input, multiple sounds will be recorded at the same position.

•Instead of tapping the pads, you can also input sounds by using a MIDI controller connected to the MRS-1266’s MIDI IN connector.

6. To enter a rest, press only the [STEP] key.

If you press the [STEP] key by itself, the position advances by one step (duration of quantize value) but no play information is recorded.

8. To edit the drum track after step input, proceed asfollows.

■To erase the performance of a specific pad

When you advance the record position with the [STEP] key, the pad that is input at the current position lights up. By holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key and pressing the lit pad, you can erase the sound of that pad. The pad goes out, and the playing information is erased from the rhythm pattern.

NOTE

When searching for a note to erase, set the quantize value to the same value as the smallest value used during recording, or to a smaller value.

9. When you have finished step input, press the STOP

[P] key.

The unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen. Press the

PLAY [R] key to hear the pattern that you recorded.

10. To terminate pattern recording and return to the

main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

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7. Repeat steps 5 - 6 while changing the step lengthas necessary, to enter the desired rhythm pattern.

When you reach the end of the pattern, the unit automatically returns to the first measure, letting you enter more instrument sounds.

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