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HINT
• When selecting a different project or creating a new project, the
project you were working on up to that point is automatically
saved.
• When performing the shutdown procedure for the HD8/HD16 (→
p.20), the last project is automatically saved.
The HD8/HD16 has a built-in rhythm function that operates in
sync with the recorder. This lets you use drum sounds (drum
kits) and bass sounds (bass programs) to create repeated
rhythm patterns of several measures. By combining various
patterns, you can create the rhythm accompaniment for an
entire song (rhythm song). The rhythm function can also be
used as a metronome, or you can leave out the rhythm from the
final mix.
1. Verify that the [RHYTHM] status key is lit.
Then set the [RHYTHM] fader and the
[MASTER] fader to 0 (dB).
The output level of the drum kit/bass program (drum/bass
track) can be adjusted with the [RHYTHM] fader in the same
way as regular tracks. To select the track to adjust with the
[RHYTHM] fader, press the [RHYTHM] status key. While the
key is lit in green, the drum track is adjusted. While the key is
lit in red, the bass track is adjusted.
HINT
When the [RHYTHM] status key is out, the drum/bass track is
muted. In this case, press the [RHYTHM] status key so that it is
lit in green or orange.
2. Hold down the [SHIFT] key in the pad section
and press pad 7 (PATTERN).
Pad 7 (PATTERN) lights up and the currently selected rhythm
pattern is shown on the display.
3. Press the PLAY [R] key in the transport
section.
The selected rhythm pattern is played repeatedly, in sync with
the recorder operation. The [TEMPO] key flashes according to
the current tempo setting.
HINT
• During play, the pads corresponding to the currently produced
sound of the drum kit/pitch of the bass program are flashing. You
can also tap the pads to play the drum sounds/bass notes.
• When the [RHYTHM] status key is lit in green, the drum kit sound
can be played with the pads. When the key is lit in red, the bass
program sound can be played with the pads.
4. Turn the dial or use the cursor up/down keys
to select a pattern to use as guide rhythm.
Up to 511 rhythm patterns can be used in a project. 475 of these
are preprogrammed. (For the other patterns, “Empty” is
shown.)
When you turn the dial to select another rhythm pattern while
a pattern is playing, the new pattern will start after the current
pattern has finished. When you select a new pattern with the
cursor up/down keys, the new pattern begins playing
immediately.
In this example, we will select a simple rhythm pattern as guide
rhythm for use during recording. If you select for example the
rhythm pattern number 510, a quarter-note metronome sound
is heard.
1.2 Selecting the rhythm
pattern to use
0
Lit
(dB)
Rhythm pattern name
PTN 0 08Beat01
PTN 0 08Beat01
1 001-01-00
1 001-01-00
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