Yamaha MM8 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual 51
Pattern Functions
Basic operation of the Pattern (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 22.
Here are some other ways you can play the patterns, pattern volume adjustment proce-
dure, how you can play chords using the patterns, and more.
To provide some variation for pattern playback, each pattern includes a number of “sections” that can be
selected and played as required.
Main sections A–D
These are the main accompaniment patterns that repeat indefinitely until another section is
selected.
When the [FINGER] button is engaged the pattern will play back with chords determined by what
you play with the left hand.
Fill Ins (AUTO FILL IN)
Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button to turn the automatic fill-in function on. When this
function is on fill-ins will automatically be added to the pattern rhythm part when the
main sections are switched.
Even when the automatic fill in function is off you can add a fill-in at any time by simply pressing a
main section button while that same section is playing.
1
Select the desired pattern. (See page
22)
2
Turn the pattern on.
Press the [FINGER] button. The indicator to
the upper left of the button will light.
3
Turn AUTO FILL IN on.
Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button.
4
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn
Sync Start on.
Pattern Variations (Sections)
Main SectionFill-in
The indicator
will light when
FINGER is on.
The indicator will light
when the AUTO FILL
IN is on.
Sync Start
When the Sync Start standby mode is
engaged, pattern playback will begin as soon
as you play a chord in the accompaniment
range of the keyboard.
The indicator will light
when the Sync Start
function is engaged.