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Chapter 7
Chapter 7. Using the Chord Memory Function (CHORD)
About the Chord Memory
Function
Chord Memory is a function that allows you to play chords based on
pre-programmed Chord Forms, just by pressing a single key on the
keyboard. The SH-32 can store 64 of these Chord Forms (11.c–88.c).
The 64 Chord Forms programmed at the factory are all fully
rewritable.
The Chord Memory function is not used with Rhythm Sets.
Performing with the Chord
Memory Function
Turning Chord Memory Function On
and Off
The Chord Memory function On/Off settings can be saved to each
Patch or Performance individually.
1. Press [CHORD], causing the indicator to light.
fig.07-01
The Chord Memory function is turned on. When you play the
MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN connector or use the
Preview (note-entry) function, the chords based on the currently
selected Chord Forms are played.
When you press the C4 key (Middle C), the chord is played
using the exact chord structure recorded in the Chord Form. This
is referenced to the C4 key; parallel chords are played by
pressing other keys.
2. To turn off Chord Memory, press [CHORD] twice, causing
the button’s indicator light to go off.
3. To save the settings, press [WRITE] and carry out the write
procedure (p. 63, p. 73).
When you use the Chord Memory function with a tone for
which the Solo function is on ([SOLO] is lit), only one sound in
the chord is played. When using the Chord Memory function,
press [SOLO], [UNISON], and/or [OSC 1X2 SYNC] to turn off
the Solo function ([SOLO] light goes off).
• When the System function FOOT SW (Foot Switch) is set to
“ ”, you can then use the foot switch connected to the
FOOT SWITCH jack to turn the Chord Memory function on and
off (p. 91).
• Both Chord Memory function On/Off settings and
Arpeggiator On/Off settings can be saved to individual Patches
and Performances. By selecting a suitable Chord Form for the
Arpeggio Style you are using, then while both functions are
switched on, you can create a Patch or Performance in which
the designated phrase can be played repeatedly just by
pressing a single key.
Selecting Chord Forms
This selects the Chord Form to which the sounds making up the
chord being played are registered when the Chord Memory function
is used. The Chord Form numbers selected can be saved to
individual Patches and Performances.
1. Press [CHORD], causing the indicator to blink.
fig.07-01
The Chord Form number appears in the display.
2. Press [VALUE ▼/▲] to select a Chord Form number (11.c–
88.c).
You can also select Chord Form numbers directly by pressing
[BANK] and pressing one of the buttons [1/A]–[8/R], then once
again pressing one of the buttons [1/A]–[8/R]. In this case,
pressing the C4 key plays the sound so you can confirm the
selected Chord Form. Additionally, by pressing [HOLD],
causing the button to light up, you can have sounds continue to
play without having to hold down the buttons.
For more on the Chord Forms pre-programmed at the factory,
refer to the “Chord Form List” (p. 104).
3. When you have finished selecting a Chord Form, press
[CHORD], causing the indicator to go off.
4. To save the selected Chord Form number, press [WRITE]
and carry out the write procedure (p. 63, p. 73).
When the System function FOOT SW (Foot Switch) is set to
“ ”, you can also use the foot switch connected to the
FOOT SWITCH jack to switch Chord Memory numbers (p. 91).