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3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
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X 16 16th note 16 32 48 64
Note value of
each step key
Scale/Beat
display
Pattern Length (number of steps)
=1 =2 =3 =4
X 16 32nd note 16 32 48 64
X 12
8th note (triplet) 12 24 36 48
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X 12 16th note (triplet) 12 24 36 48
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Modifying (editing) a rhythm pattern
What is a Rhythm Pattern?
A Rhythm Pattern is a sequence of rhythms (i.e., the timing at which a sound is heard) for an individual
part. You can use the sixteen step keys to modify the rhythm pattern of each part. A rhythm pattern can
also be recorded as you listen to the playback (realtime input). (☞p.27 "Creating a Rhythm Pattern.")
Rhythm pattern
Trigger
TimeTiming of sounds
On
1
Off
2
Off
3
On
4
On
5
On
10
On
14
Off
6
Off
7
Off
8
Off
9
Off
11
Off
12
Off
13
Off
15
Off
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• Using the step keys to edit the rhythm (Step Recording)
1. Press the Pattern mode key (the key will light).
Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to set the parameter select LED to
PATTERN.
2. Rotate the dial to select the pattern that you wish to edit.
3. Press a part key (the key will light) to select the part that you
wish to edit.
4. The step keys will light to indicate the rhythm of the selected
part. You can press the step keys to modify the rhythm pattern.
Each time you press a key, it will alternate between on (lit) and
off (dark).
You can also playback the pattern while you select different parts
and press the step keys to turn each step on or off.
In the case of a pattern with a length of 2 or greater, you can use
the Select keys to move the select LED in the lower line (red) in
order to change the step location that is shown by the step keys.
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If you wish to save the completed pattern, press the WRITE key. (☞p.20 "Saving a pat-
tern that you create.")
If the Pattern Set key is on, the step keys will not display the rhythm pattern.
What is Length?
In this context, "Length" refers to the length of
the rhythm pattern.
The "Length" of the pattern will be either 16 steps
or 12 steps, depending on the Scale and Beat set-
tings of the pattern. A rhythm pattern in triple
meter will be shown in triplets. Depending on
the Length and Beat settings, a single pattern can
have up to 64 steps. (☞p.38 "Length and Scale/
Beat settings.")