Roland MC-09 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
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Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer
Preparations for recording
Whether you are using step recording or TR recording, the preparations are
the same. Before you begin recording, you must specify the length of the
phrase and the note value that you want to input.
* The time signature of a phrase is fixed at 4/4, and cannot be changed.
1
Select a pattern (p. 16).
If you want to use step recording, select a pattern from the LEAD or BASS
group.
If you want to use TR recording, you may select a pattern from any group.
2
Adjust the sound as desired (p. 20).
3
Adjust the tempo as desired (p. 57).
4
Press the [SEQ REC] button.
The MC-09 enters Step Edit mode, allowing you to edit the phrase.
5
Press the [SETUP] button.
The MC-09 enters Setup mode, allowing you to make preparations for
recording. The display will show the number of measures in the phrase.
6
Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to specify the number of
measures in the phrase.
A phrase may have either one or two measures.
7
Press the [SCALE] scale button to specify the note value and
the number of steps.
16th notes x 16 steps: indicator dark
8th note triplets x 12 steps: indicator lit
8
Press the [EXIT] button.
You’re returned to Step Edit mode.
If you want to create a
phrase from scratch, press
the [REST] button in Setup
mode to erase all steps.