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Performing with Rhythm Pattern
Selecting/Playing Rhythm Pattern
This unit can sound a rhythm pattern while you perform.
1.
Press the [SONG/RHYTHM] button several times to access
the RHYTHM screen .
2.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select a rhythm pattern .
3.
Press the [
] (START/STOP) button .
The rhythm pattern will begin playing.
4.
Press the [
] (START/STOP) button once again to stop
the rhythm pattern .
REFERENCE
For details on the rhythm patterns, refer to “Rhythm Pattern List”
in the “Data List” (PDF).
You can download the “Data List” (PDF) from the Roland website.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
What is rhythm pattern?
“Rhythm pattern” refers to repeated phrases played by
rhythm instruments such as drums and percussion.
This unit contains built-in rhythms of numerous styles.
Changing the Tempo of the Rhythm
Pattern
You can set the tempo of the rhythm pattern.
This setting specifies the tempo of the following functions.
• Song (SMF format) recording and playback
• Tempo-synchronized effects
1.
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button .
The TEMPO screen appears.
2.
Press the [TAP TEMPO] button several times at intervals of
the desired tempo .
The intervals at which you press the button will specify the tempo value.
Value
20–500
MEMO
• While the TEMPO screen is displayed, you can also change the
value by turning the [VALUE] dial.
• If you press the [TRANSPOSE] button while the TEMPO screen is
shown, the TEMPO screen will be held. Press the [EXIT] button to
return to the previous screen.
• The tempo setting can be stored as part of the registration (p.
Adjusting the Volume of the Rhythm
Pattern
You can adjust the volume of the rhythm pattern.
This setting specifies the volume of the following functions.
• The volume of drum sounds and sound effects
• The volume of song (SMF, audio) playback
• The volume of sound effects played by the D-BEAM controller
1.
Use the DRUM LEVEL
[ ] [ ]
buttons .
