Yamaha Portatone Musical Instrument Amplifier User Manual


 
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5 Start recording.
When the “RECORD“ indication stops flashing and the beat bars and track
number start flashing, you can start recording simply by playing the key-
board (or by pressing the START/STOP button).
Recording to the Chord Track
A special Chord track is provided for recording accompaniment data.
This is automatically recorded to the Chord track (track 6). To select
the Chord track and turn on the accompaniment, press the ACMP
ON/OFF button.
You can also simultaneously record one of the melody tracks (1 - 5)
and the Chord track (6).
SONG RECORDING
If accompaniment has
already been turned on
before entering the Record
mode, the Chord track is
automatically selected.
If you want to rehearse your part before recording, press the SYNC-START
button to turn Sync-Start off. After rehearsing, press SYNC-START again to
return to the above condition.
If you wish to cancel recording at this point, press the RECORD button
again.
This function can also be
controlled by using a
connected footswitch. (See
page 91.)
ACMP
ON/OFF
SYNC-
START
START/
STOP
INTRO/
ENDING
rit.
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When recording the Chord track
With Sync-Start on, play the first chord of the song in the auto ac-
companiment section of the keyboard. The accompaniment starts
automatically and you can continue recording, playing other chords
in time with the accompaniment.
6 Stop recording.
After you’ve finished playing the part, press the START/STOP button.
001 116
MEASURE TEMPO
1
RECORD
ACMP ON
CHORD
00
001 116
MEASURE TEMPO
SONG
1
RECORD
ACMP ON
CHORD
Indicates Record
standby.
Flashing beat bars
indicate Sync-Start is on.
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