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4. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

HINT

The tempo you specify here will apply to all rhythm patterns played in rhythm pattern mode, and to a rhythm song in which tempo data has not yet been input.

NOTE

If you record on the recorder tracks while listening to the rhythm patterns, and then later change the tempo of the rhythm patterns, the two sets of performances will no longer be synchronized. If you want to record on the recorder while listening to rhythm patterns, you must decide on the tempo first.

Changing the drum kit / bass program

You can change the drum kit/bass program used by the rhythm section. The selected drum kit/bass program applies to all patterns played in rhythm pattern mode.

1. While the rhythm section is stopped, press the [DRUM] key or [BASS] key at the main screen.

2. Press the [KIT/PROG] key.

If you have pressed the [DRUM] key, the indication “Kit=x” appears. If you have pressed the [BASS] key, the indication “Prg=x” appears. In this condition you can change the drum kit or the bass program.

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Number of drum kit/bass

 

 

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Name of drum kit/bass program

3. Turn the dial to select the desired drum kit/bassprogram.

For a list of drum kits/bass programs that can be selected, refer to the appendix at the end of this manual.

4. Press the [EXIT] key.

The change will be finalized, and the unit returns to the main screen.

Creating a rhythm song

The MRS-1266 allows you to save up to 10 rhythm songs per project. Out of these, one is selected for editing or playing. One rhythm song can have up to 999 measures of rhythm patterns. After entering patterns, chord and tempo information is added to complete the song.

Selecting a rhythm song

First, select a rhythm song in which to enter rhythm patterns.

HINT

When you create a new project on the MRS-1266, all rhythm

songs will be empty.

1. From the main screen, press the [SONG] key, sothat the key lights up.

The [RHYTHM] key flashes. While the [SONG] key is lit, the rhythm section is in rhythm song mode, allowing you to create and play rhythm songs.

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2. Turn the dial to select a number from 0 - 9.3. Press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the rhythm song screen.Inputting rhythm pattern data

This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order. The following to input methods are available.

●Step input

With this method, you create rhythm patterns one by one by specifying a pattern number and number of measures. Input can be performed at any point in the song. It is also possible to switch to another rhythm pattern while the previous rhythm pattern is still playing. This mode is suitable for specifying patterns in detail.

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