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Rodgers 538/i548
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3. Using the 538/i548’s recorder
The 538/i548 contains a “Song Recorder” function you can use to record your own performances. The 538/i548’s internal
memory can contain one such song. If you use a USB storage device, however, you can save (and play back) as many
songs as the device will hold.
Recording a song
Here’s what you need to do to record your
performance:
(1) Set the 538/i548’s divisions to your liking by
activating all required tabs and pistons.
(2) Press the
[∏]
piston (it flashes).
The display now looks as follows:
(3) If necessary, use the Select knob to select the “
q
=”
value (tempo) or the time signature (“4/4” in the
illustration above) and set the desired value with
the data entry wheel.
The setting range for the tempo is
q
= 20~250. The
time signature can be 2/2, 1/4~7/8, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8 or
12/8.
Note: Be sure to set the correct time signature, because you
cannot change it at a later stage.
(4) Press the
[®÷ª]
piston to start recording.
The metronome counts down one measure, and
recording starts (the
[®÷ª]
and
[∏]
pistons light).
Note: See page 26 for the available metronome parameters.
(5) Start playing.
(6) Press
[®÷ª]
again at the end of the song.
(7) Press the
[∫]
piston to return to the beginning of
the song.
(8) Press
[®÷ª]
yet again to listen to your recording.
If you like your recording, remember to save it (see
below). If you want to redo it, return to step (2)
above.
Saving your song
At first, the 538/i548 uses a temporary memory (called
“RAM”) for the data you record. That memory is erased
when you redo your recording and when you switch off
the 538/i548. Therefore, you need to save the
recordings you like using the following procedure.
You can save your data either to the internal memory
(one song) or to an optional USB data storage device.
(1) Press the
[QUICK¥MENU]
piston.
(2) Use the Select knob to select the “Song Recorder”
entry:
(3) Press the
[QUICK¥MENU]
piston to confirm your
choice.
Note: If you select the wrong entry, you can return to the pre-
vious level by briefly pressing the
[ø¥EXIT]
piston.
WARNING : If you already recorded another song
since switching on the 538/i548, that song will be
erased without warning when you perform the
next step. To keep that song, you need to save it
before continuing. See “Saving your song” below. (If
you performed that operation after your first
recording, there is nothing you need to do before
proceeding.)
Also note that your last recording (in the
temporary) is erased when you switch off the 538/
i548.
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