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Chapter 4 Recording Operations
6. Press [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] to move the
cursor to and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the
settings.
Metronome Out
This selects where the metronome is output. For now, select
“INT.” Selecting “Off” prevents you from making any
settings related to the Metronome.
Off:
The metronome sound is not output.
INT:
The metronome sound is output from the MONITOR
and HEADPHONE jacks.
MIDI:
The metronome signal is only transmitted via the MIDI
OUT connector so you can trigger an external MIDI
sound source such as a drum machine or sound module.
If “MIDI” is selected, you will be able to specify the
MIDI note numbers and velocities for the beat and
downbeat as well.
Metro Level (Metronome Level)
This adjusts the volume level (0-127) of the metronome.
Metronome Mode
This determines when the metronome is played.
Rec Only:
The metronome sounds only during recording.
Rec&Play:
The metronome sounds during playback and recording.
7. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
Program the Tempo Map
1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [TAP]. The tempo map appears
in the display.
fig.08-10
2. Use [ ] to move the cursor to “120.0” and use the
TIME/VALUE dial to change the tempo as desired.
3. Use [ ] to move the cursor to “4/4” and use the
TIME/VALUE dial to change the time signature, if
desired.
If your song contains any tempo and/or time signature
changes, you can enter them by pressing [F2 (NEW)]. Then,
you can use the [CURSOR] buttons and the TIME/VALUE
dial to select the new tempo, time signature, and the measure
where the change will take place. Up to 50 tempo and/or
time signature changes can be entered for each song.
4. When you are finished setting the Tempo Map, press
[F6 (EXIT)]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the
display.
5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
Using an External MIDI Sound
Source to Play the Metronome
A MIDI sound source can be used as a metronome in place of
the VS-1824’s internal metronome. To do this, use the
following procedure:
1. Connect the VS-1824 and the MIDI sound generator as
shown below.
fig.11-27
2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
The System menu icon appears in the display. If the
System menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)].
3. Press [F4 (MIDI)].
If “MIDI” does not appear in the display above [F4],
press [PAGE] until “MIDI” appears, and then press
[F4 (MIDI)].
Beat
Measure
Tempo
Tempo Map Number
Cursor
MIDI IN
MIDI Sound Generator
MIDI IN B
VOLUME
PHONES
