PX4D/A EasyStart
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2. Use the DIAL to select the desired rhythm pattern.
3. Set the tempo: There are two methods of setting tempo:
a. Use the TAP button located on the front panel of the unit by tapping the button twice to
the desired tempo.
b. Access the tempo menu by pressing the ►arrow button once, and then use the DIAL to
adjust the tempo from 40 to 208 bpm.
4. The PX4D/PX4A can generate a bass part that is appropriate for the rhythm pattern selected: To access the
BASS KEY function, press the ►arrow button, and then press the ENTER/REC button to change “BASSOFF”
to “BASS ON” , and you’ll hear a bass pattern play.
5. Use the DIAL to change the bass pattern playback key.
! The BASS KEY menu cannot be accessed when “METRONM” is selected.
6. Once the rhythm pattern, tempo and bass key have been set, use the ►arrow button to access the REVERB
menu. Here you will be able to adjust the amount of reverb on the rhythm pattern by using the DIAL. This
will add an element of realism to the rhythm pattern.
7. Use the ►arrow button once again to access the LEVEL menu. Then use the DIAL to adjust the overall level
of the rhythm pattern being played.
8. Press the EXIT button to return to Program mode.
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This mode will assist you in learning complex parts, by sampling music through the AUX input.
You can sample in four different ways:
• AUX input (CD, MiniDisk, DAT, etc.)
• GUITAR (GTR/BAS – PX4D): You can sample your own playing through the GUITAR input
• AUX and GUITAR (AUX + G/B – PX4D): Sample CD audio and your guitar together
• JAM: Sample your guitar with a selected pattern from the RHYTHM mode
To use the Phrase Trainer…
1. Press the PHRASE TRAINER button repeatedly, to select one of the above modes. Then you can select the
desired amount of recording time by using the DIAL. The choices are 8, 16, or 32 seconds.
2. To start recording, press the ENTER/REC button. Once the specified length of time has passed the unit will
switch to play mode and automatically loop the recorded segment.
3. To pause the playback press the ►arrow button and then once again to resume playback.
4. To rewind a segment of the recording, press the ◄ arrow button. Note that the unit will only rewind as long
as you hold down the button. Playback will start when you release the button.
5. Press the PHRASE TRAINER button to hold a certain passage of the recorded phrase.
6. Press the EXIT button to return to Program mode.