Reference [Rhythm]

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.

When the rhythm song mode is selected, the [SONG/ PATTERN] key is lit, and when the rhythm pattern mode is selected, the key is out. Toggle between the two modes by pressing the [SONG/PATTERN] key.

Rhythm pattern mode

Rhythm song mode

Out

Lit

Synchronizing the recorder section and rhythm section

In the default condition of the MRS-802, the rhythm section will operate in synchronization with the recorder section. When you operate the transport section to start the recorder section running, the rhythm pattern or rhythm song will also begin playing. If desired, the rhythm section can be disconnected from the recorder section and used as an independent drum machine.

Pressing the [DRUM] key from the main screen so that the key lights up causes the rhythm section to be separated from the recorder section. In this state, operating the transport will cause only the rhythm section to begin playing, and the recorder section will remain stopped.

To restore the original condition, press the [EXIT] key so that the [DRUM] key goes out.

Out

Lit

Recorder section

Recorder section

and rhythm section

and rhythm section

synchronized

not synchronized

Playing rhythm patterns

This section explains how to play rhythm patterns and how to change the tempo and select a drum kit.

Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern

This section explains how to select and play one of the rhythm patterns in a project.

NOTE

Before you continue with the following procedure, make sure that the [DRUM] and [MASTER] faders on the top panel are raised, and that the [DRUM] status key is lit.

1. From the main screen, press the [DRUM] key.

The key lights up and the rhythm section is separated from

the recorder section and can be used independently.

2. Verify that the [SONG/PATTERN] key is out. If thekey is lit, press it so that it goes out.

When the [SONG/PATTERN] key is out, the rhythm pattern mode is selected as operation mode for the rhythm section. In rhythm pattern mode, the display shows various information about the currently selected rhythm pattern.

Number of measures in rhythm pattern

Rhythm pattern number

002#000 08BEAT 1

Rhythm pattern name

HINT

From the main screen, it is also possible to directly call up the above display by repeatedly pressing the [SONG/PATTERN] key. When you do this, the [DRUM] key flashes. This indicates that the recorder and rhythm section remain synchronized.

3. Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that youwant to play.

You can also use the cursor up/down keys to select a pattern.

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