Reference [Rhythm]

Editing various settings of the rhythm section

This section explains how to edit various settings such as pre-count and metronome volume that affect the entire rhythm section.

Basic procedure

The basic procedure for editing the rhythm section settings is the same for most items, as described below.

HINT

You can use the same procedure in either rhythm pattern

mode or rhythm song mode.

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

The rhythm section and recorder section are not linked.

2. Press the [UTILITY] key in the display section.

The rhythm utility menu for various rhythm section settings

appears.

Utility

Drum Kit

3. Use the cursor left/right keys to select one of the following items to edit, and press the [ENTER] key.

• Drum Kit

Change the drum kit that is used for rhythm pattern and rhythm song playback (p. 79).

• Count

Change the length of the pre-count.

• ClickVol

Change the volume level of the metronome.

• Velocity

Change the velocity value for input of notes with the status keys.

• MIDI

Make MIDI-related settings (p. 129).

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• Import

Import rhythm patterns and the rhythm song from a project saved on the hard disk (p. 96).

• Memory

Check the remaining amount of rhythm pattern and rhythm song memory.

5. Turn the dial to edit the setting.

The screen display and operation will be different for each item. For details refer to the sections that follow.

6. When the setting procedure is complete, press the[EXIT] key several times.

The unit returns to the main screen.

Changing the length of the pre-count

You can change the length of the pre-count that is heard when you record a rhythm pattern. Select “Count” from the rhythm utility menu and press the [ENTER] key. Then turn the dial to choose one of these settings.

• OFF

The pre-count is turned off.

• 1

A one-measure pre-count is heard (default setting).

• 2

A two-measure pre-count is heard.

• KEY

The pre-count is off, and recording will begin at the instant you play a key on the MIDI keyboard or press a status key.

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