Yamaha RY9 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
MODES & FUNCTIONS
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SELECTING A “NEXT” PATTERN - To specify the “Next” pattern to play
immediately after the current pattern finishes, press [+1] and [-1] while the
current pattern is playing to specify the Next pattern number. The word
“NEXT” will display in the LCD until the Next pattern is engaged.
CHANGING THE BACKING - To temporarily select a different backing to hear
how it sounds with the current rhythm pattern (either while the pattern is
playing or is stopped), press [E] once to position the flashing cursor over
the backing name. Then press [+1] and [-1] to select one of the 200
backing accompaniments. The very last selection on the list is “BKOFF”,
which lets you turn the backing off.
CHANGING THE CHORD - To temporarily specify a different chord for the
backing, press [CHORD] to activate Chord Assign. Press [E] to place the
cursor over the Chord Root display, and press [+1] and [-1] to specify the
chord root. Press [F] to place the cursor over the Chord Type display, and
press [+1] and [-1] to specify the chord type. Then, press [ENTER] to
register the chord type change. Press [CHORD] again to exit Chord Assign.
(For a list of the Chord types, see page 51.)
Chord Root
Chord Type
ENTER
ENTER
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