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Style Mode
The Style mode provides dynamic rhythm/accom-
paniment patterns — as well as Voice settings appro-
priate for each pattern— for various popular music
styles, as listed on the panel. A total of 100 different
Styles are available, and are divided into ten differ-
ent categories. Each rhythm pattern also has a spe-
cially created companion Fill In pattern, which can be
played by using the SYNC START/FILL IN button.
Auto Accompaniment features built into the
rhythms add the excitement of instrumental back-
ing to your performance, letting you control the
accompaniment by the chords you play. Auto
Accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into
two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody
line, and the lower (labeled “AUTO ACCOMP. SECTION”
on the keyboard, including keys C1 through F2) is for
the Auto Accompaniment function.
Selecting a Style
1. Press the STYLE button to select the Style mode.
2.2. Use the Numeric Keypad to select the desired
Style number.
3.3. YOU can start the selected rhythm by pressing the
START/STOP button.
The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function
that allows you to start the rhythm by simply
pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Synchro
Start, first press the SYNC-START/FILL IN
button, then press one of the keys in the AUTO
ACCOMP. SECTION.
Synchro Start is automatically set to stand-by when you
select the Style mode. (The dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash
to indicate stand-by status.)
4.4. With the rhythm running, you’re ready to try out
the Auto Accompaniment feature. Try playing a
few single notes with your left hand, and notice
how the bass and chord accompaniment change
with each key you play. (Refer to the boxed
sections on pages 7 and 8 for more information on
how to use Auto Accompaniment.)
5.5. Use the TEMPO buttons to change the tempo of the
Style as it’s playing (For more information on
the Tempo functions, see page 4.)
6.6. While the Style is playing, you can add variation
to the rhythm by playing special Fill In patterns,
To play a Fill In pattern, press the SYNC START!
FILL IN button.
NOTE
The Fill In pattern may not play precisely when you press the
SYNC START/FILL IN button, but instead starts on the beat
immediately following your press of the button. Also,
depending on when you press the button, only a portion of
the Fill In might be played. Both of these situations are
normal and are done to ensure that the Fill In pattern comple-
ments the basic rhythm, rather than disrupting it.
7.7. To stop the rhythm, press the START/STOP
button again,
Pressing the START/STOP button while the
rhythm is playing produces a simple ending
phrase. This also applies to playing Jam Track
patterns in the Song mode.
NOTE
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