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Select rhythm mode
Set the Module selector to the "RHYTHM"
position.
Start the rhythm function
Select a rhythm pattern
To start the rhythm function, press the
RHYTHM [
R
/
P
] key.
To switch rhythm patterns, press one of the
[
W
]/[
Q
] foot switches in rhythm mode.
The B1/B1X has 40 built-in rhythm patterns. For more
information on pattern contents, see page 25.
The number of the currently selected
rhythm pattern (01 – 40) appears on the
display.
You cannot switch patches or adjust the
master level.
HINT
• The rhythm function can also be used in play
mode.
• In play mode, you cannot switch the rhythm
pattern or adjust the rhythm volume and
tempo.
NOTE
While the rhythm is playing, the
REVERB/DELAY module effect is disabled.
HINT When you press both [
W
]/[
Q
] foot switches in
rhythm mode, the B1/B1X switches to the
bypass/mute condition (
→ p. 8). The rhythm
function can also be used in this condition.
Using the Rhythm Function
The B1/B1X has a built-in rhythm function that plays realistic drum sounds in various patterns. The rhythm
function is available in play mode and in rhythm mode. This section describes how to use the function in
rhythm mode.
Using the Rhythm Function
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2 0 4 0
2 5
Dot is shown
Tempo = 120 BPM Tempo =240 BPM
Dots are shown
Adjust the rhythm volume
To adjust the rhythm volume, turn the [VALUE] knob.
Adjust the tempo
To continuously change the rhythm tempo,
hit the [BANK UP•TAP] key once and then
turn the [VALUE] knob while the tempo
value is being shown on the display.
To manually specify the tempo, hit the
[BANK UP•TAP] key at least twice in the
desired interval.
When you turn the [VALUE] knob, the current setting (0 – 30) is shown
for a time on the display.
The rhythm pattern tempo can be adjusted in the
range of 40 – 250 BPM (beats per minute).
The B1/B1X automatically detects the interval in
which the key is pressed the second and subsequent
times, and sets the tempo accordingly (tap tempo
function).
While the above steps are carried out, the current
tempo value (40 – 250) is shown for a time on the
display. For values in the range from 100 to 199, a
dot is shown in the bottom right corner (after the
second digit). For values of 200 and above, dots
are shown after the first and second digits.
Stop the rhythm
To stop the rhythm, press the RHYTHM [
R
/
P
] key.
The B1/B1X returns to the previous condition.
HINT
With the B1, using the foot switch (FS01)
to manually adjust the tempo is also
possible (
→ p. 16). The B1X does not
support use of a foot switch.