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Section 3: Recording sequences
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performed, because there is no space before the start of the sequence for
them to be moved to. To avoid this problem, insert a blank bar before bar
1 of the sequence before performing the shift operation, then be sure to
include this extra bar within the range of bars to be shifted. This way, the
notes which would have been lost will now be moved earlier onto this
newly inserted bar.
3.8.4 The NOTE REPEAT feature
Another very useful feature of the TIMING CORRECT key is the
ability to automatically repeat either drum or keyboard notes at a preset
note interval. This is useful in creating:
• Drum rolls
• Repeating note drum patterns, such as 1/16 note hihat patterns
• Repeating keyboard notes, such as a repeated 1J16 note bass part
The NOTE REPEAT feature is used in real time while recording. To use
this feature, press and hold TIMING CORRECT while in OVERDUB or
RECORD mode, and the top line of the PLAY/RECORD screen will
change:
If any drum pads (if the active track is a "drums" track) or keys (if the active
track is a "non-drums" track) are held while TIMING CORRECT is being
held, they will be automatically repeated at the TIMING CORRECT note
value setting. Further, the velocity level of each repeating note is set by the
current pressure setting of the drum pad or key being played (if your midi
keyboard has CHANNEL PRESSURE capability). To demonstrate this
effect:
1. Set up a sequence for recording a two bar repeating drum pattern (be
sure to set the upper CH field to "16A").
2. Press TIMING CORRECT and select "1/16 NOTE" in the NOTE
VALUE field.
3. Press MAIN SCREEN to return to the PLAY/RECORD screen.
4. Enter OVERDUB mode by holding OVERDUB and pressing PLAY
START.
5. While holding TIMING CORRECT, also hold the WHAT pad,
varying the pressure as you hold it. You should hear repeating 1/16
note hihats.