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Chapter 3: Recording Sequences
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the nearest value specified in the Timing Correct screen (in this
case, 1/16-note).
5. Without stopping the sequence, record a 1/16-note hi-hat part by
simultaneously holding the TIMING CORRECT key and the
HIHAT CLOSED pad, varying the pressure on the pad as the
sequence plays. After four bars, release both the key and the pad.
Notice that closed hi-hats have now been recorded on all 1/16-
notes. This feature is called note repeat and is described further
in the “Timing Correct” section, later in this chapter. If at any
time you want to erase what you’ve recorded and start over, go
back to step 3.
If you accidentally played one or two wrong notes, you can erase
them without affecting any other notes by following these steps:
A) While still in Overdub mode, hold down the ERASE key.
B) Just before the wrong notes are about to play, hold that
drum’s pad down, then quickly release it as soon as the
wrong notes have passed.
C) Release the ERASE key. The wrong notes have now been
permanently erased from the sequence.
6. Press STOP.
Next, overdub the percussion part on track 2:
1. With the Play/Record screen showing, move the cursor to the Trk
field and select 2.
2. Set the Type field to DRUM .
3. Enter Record mode again by holding RECORD and pressing
PLAY START. You will hear the drum part you just recorded on
track 1. Don’t worry about erasing it: since track 2 is now the
active track, all recording and erasing occurs only on track 2.
4. Record the percussion part by playing pads assigned to percussion
instruments. (Try Pad Bank B.) Keep adding drums until your
percussion part is complete.
5. If any mistakes were made, use either of the two erase methods
described above.
Next, overdub the bass part on track 3:
1. With the Play/Record screen showing, move the cursor to the
Trk
field and select 3 to make track 3 active.