User manual ZOOM RT-323

OPERATION MANUAL USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. will be exposed to: · Extreme temperature · High humidity or moisture · Excessive dust or sand · Excessive vibration or shock Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Names of Parts ········ 2 4 Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 33 Drum Kit Operation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 33 Bass Program Operation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 37 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ··························· Top Panel · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Rear Panel · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Side Panel · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Contents Application Guide [Patterns] ··············· 40 40 42 43 46 49 49 49 50 Handling Caution · Since the RT-323 is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the controls. Do not operate the keys or controls with your foot. · Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit. · Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections. · Before moving the unit, turn the power off, and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter. Warning Getting Connected ························ 6 Using the Unit on Batteries · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 Preparations for Playback · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo ······· 8 8 8 8 9 Caution To Start the Demo Song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To Stop the Demo Song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To Leave the Demo Mode · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Drum Kits and Bass Programs · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Playing a Pattern · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Using the Groove Play Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · Real-Time Pattern Input · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Pattern Step Input · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Deleting a User Pattern · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Deleting a Track · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Copying a Pattern · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Changing Pattern Settings · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Application Guide [Song] ················· 55 55 56 60 68 68 69 69 72 Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads ············ 10 Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the RT-323. Alterations Caution Never open the case of the RT-323 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Playing a Drum Kit · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Playing a Bass Program · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Changing the Drum Kit/Bass Program · · · · · · · 11 About power Warning Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from a battery, use only an alkaline type. Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns ········ 12 12 12 13 13 13 In Case of Trouble Caution If there seems to be a defect or a problem with the unit, immediately disconnect the AC adapter or remove the batteries to shut off the power. Then disconnect any other cables connected to the unit. Playing a Pattern · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Changing the Pattern · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Changing the Tempo · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Stopping the Pattern · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Patterns and Tracks · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Song Playback · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Real-time Song Input · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Song Step Input · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Copying Specific Measures · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Deleting a Song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Copying a Song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Song Track Operation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Editing Song Settings · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Application Guide [SmartMedia] ··········· 74 74 75 76 76 78 79 AC adapter operation · Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard. · Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter. · When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable. · If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet. Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern ·········· 14 Usage Precautions · Electrical interference For safety considerations, the RT-323 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the RT-323, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the RT-323 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. Selecting the Record Pattern/Track · · · · · · · · · 14 To Start Recording · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15 To Stop Recording · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15 Formatting a SmartMedia Card · · · · · · · · · · · · · Saving Data on the SmartMedia Card · · · · · · · · Loading Data from the SmartMedia Card · · · · · · Partial Import of Data from a SmartMedia Card · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Deleting Data From the SmartMedia Card · · · · · Import/Export of PS-02 SmartMedia Data · · · · · Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play ·········· 16 16 16 17 17 Application Guide [Remote Control] ········ 82 To Use Groove Play · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To Play a Pattern with a Pad · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To Keep Playing the Pattern After Releasing the Pad · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To Terminate Groove Play · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Controlling the RT-323 With a Foot Pedal (FP01/FP02) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 82 Controlling the RT-323 With a Foot Switch (FS01) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 83 Application Guide [MIDI] Hands-on Lessons ······················· ·················· 85 85 85 90 91 18 Battery operation · Use six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline or manganese). · The RT-323 cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type. · If the RT-323 is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the unit. · If batteries leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid. · While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed. What Is a Song? · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 18 Lesson 1 Creating a Song [Step Input] · · · · · · · 18 G Select an empty song ················ 18 G Enter pattern information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 19 G Transposing the bass track · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21 G Entering a fill-in pattern · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23 Available MIDI Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Changing the MIDI Setting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Saving RT-323 Internal Data on MIDI Equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MIDI Track Operation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Application Guide [Other Functions] ········ 93 Lesson 2 Editing a Song ·················· 24 26 G Copying part of a song · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 24 Metronome Operation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 93 Other Special Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 94 · Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the RT-323. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. G Changing the bass track ·············· ··· Lesson 3 Creating a Song [Real-time Input] 28 Troubleshooting Reference ························· 95 96 96 Application Guide [Pads/JAM Slider] ······· 30 ······························· ···················· Playing the Pads · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30 Adjusting pad pitch/volume/panning/sound in real time (jam function) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 31 Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 32 RT-323 Specifications Index ································· 114 Environment Caution Avoid using your RT-323 in environments where it Please keep this manual at hand for future reference. 2 3 Names of Parts Top Panel [ ] / [ ]keys [ ]/[ ]keys [OUTPUT] dial [VALUE] dial Names of Parts Names of Parts Display [ENTER] key [ERASE] key [EDIT] key [INSERT/DELETE] key [EXIT] key [JAM FUNCTION] key (LED) JAM slider [SONG] key [PATTERN] key [KIT] key [UTILITY] key [TEMPO] key (LED) [ ] (STOP) key [ [ ] (PLAY) key (LED) REC] (STEP REC) key (LED) Side Panel [DATA CARD] slot [PAD FUNCTION] key * Keys and pads marked (LED) contain an internal LED that causes the entire key to light up. [MUTE] key [DRUM A] key (LED) [DRUM B] key (LED) [BASS] key (LED) [SONG TRACK] key (LED) Pads 1 - 13 (LED) [PAD BANK/OCTAVE] key [REPEAT/STEP] key SmartMedia card Rear Panel Correct Wrong Caution [POWER] switch [DC IN] jack [MIDI OUT] connector [MIDI IN] connector [CONTROL IN 1/2] jack [SUB OUT 1/2] jacks [R OUT / L/MONO OUT] jacks [PHONES] jack [LINE IN] jack If the SmartMedia card is inserted with wrong orientation, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not try to force the card in, because this will damage the card. 4 5 Getting Connected Using the Unit on Batteries When a guitar or other instrument is connected to the [LINE IN] jack, the sound from the instrument is mixed with the sound of the RT-323 and output from the [L/MONO/R OUT] jack. Bass Guitar The RT-323 can be powered from six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. Follow the steps below to insert the batteries. 1 Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover. RT-323 rear 2 Insert six fresh IEC R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. Six IEC R6 (size AA) For mono playback, connect only the [L/MONO OUT] jack. To selectively use the output signal for certain instrument sounds only, connect a cable to the [SUB OUT 1/2] jack. Mixer, audio system, or other playback equipment To play an external MIDI component from the RT-323, connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the RT-323 to the MIDI IN connector of the external component. Getting Connected AC adapter Getting Connected Multi-effect (ZOOM 505II etc.) 3 Close the battery compartment cover. If the LED lights up while the unit is powered from batteries, the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. Drum sound source module R OUT L/MONO OUT SUB OUT 2 SUB OUT 1 LINE IN Preparations for Playback After connections are established, check the sound by performing the following steps. 1 While the playback system is still turned off and the volume is fully turned down, DC IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN CONTROL IN 2 CONTROL IN 1 PHONES double-check whether all connections have been made correctly. 2 Turn power to the RT-323 on. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the [DC IN] connector and set the [POWER] switch to ON. FS01 FP01/FP02 Headphones MIDI sequencer (computer MIDI interface) To synchronize the RT-323 with an external sequencer or to control the sound sources of the RT-323 from an external MIDI component, link the MIDI OUT connector of the equipment with the [MIDI IN] connector on the RT-323. By connecting the optional foot pedal FP01 or FP02 to the [CONTROL IN 1]/[CONTROL IN 2] jack, pitch, volume, or sound can be controlled with the pedal. Connecting the optional foot switch FS01 to the jack allows activating a sound or switching the tone with your foot. 3 Turn power to the playback system on and adjust the volume. While tapping a pad to produce sound, adjust the [OUTPUT] dial of the RT-323 and the volume control on the playback system to a suitable position. 6 7 Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo The Quick Guide section of this manual is intended to help you become familiar with the RT-323. To hear what the unit can do, we recommend that you listen to the built-in demo song which uses a variety of sounds. Drum Kits and Bass Programs The backup sound provided by the RT-323 consists of "drum kits" and "bass programs" A drum kit is a collection of drum sounds including bass drums, snares, and tom-tom percussion sounds, as well congas, as bongos, and various other sound effect. The RT-323 offers 64 preset readonly drum kits (00 - 63), as well as the capacity to store 64 userprogrammable drum kits (64 - 127). Up to two of these can be used simultaneously. A bass program provides various types of bass sounds including electric and acoustic bass. The RT-323 includes 55 bass programs (00 - 54), allowing use of only one bass program at a time. To Start the Demo Song While holding down the [SONG] key, press the [ENTER] key Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo The unit goes into demo play mode, and two demo songs are played back alternately. Sounds just like the backup of a live band, doesn't it? Note how effectively various drum, percussion, and bass sounds are combined. The RT-323 can produce such a great variety of sounds with ease. To Stop the Demo Song Press the [STOP] key To restart demo song playback, use the [L]/[M] keys to select the demo song, and then press the [ ] key. Drum kit Drum kit Bass program To Leave the Demo Mode Press the [EXIT] key 8 9 Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads The top panel of the RT-323 has 13 pads which serve to play drum kits and bass programs. Playing a Bass Program Playing a Drum Kit 1 Press the [BASS] key The [BASS] key lights up, and you can play the bass program with the pads. When a bass program is selected, the same bass sound shifted in pitch by a semitone is assigned to the pads. Therefore you can use the 13 pads like the white and black keys on a keyboard. The indication "PATTERN" appears in the top part of the display, showing that the RT-323 is in pattern mode. In pattern mode, "patterns" (short backing phrases of a few measures) can be recorded and played. The normal mode for playing a drum kit by hitting the pads is the pattern mode. 1 Press the [PATTERN] key Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads 2 Switch the pad pitch range by pressing the [OCTAVE] key When a bass program is selected, the [OCTAVE] key can be used to shift the pitch range of the pads over 4 octaves (octave 1 - 4). 2 Press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key) The [DRUM A] key ([DRUM B] key) lights up, and you can play the drum kit with the pads. 3 Tap the pads When a drum kit is selected, 13 drum sounds out of the maximum of 39 sounds included in that kit are assigned to the 13 pads. You can play the sounds simply by hitting the pads. Changing the Drum Kit/Bass Program Hold down the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B] key or the [BASS] key, and press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys The drum kit number or bass program number is switched by one step up or down, so that the sound assigned to the pads changes. Tap the pads after switching to verify the change. You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [L]/[M] keys to switch the sound. 4 Press the [PAD BANK] key to switch the bank The [PAD BANK] key allows you to switch between pad banks 1 - 3, which will change the sounds that are assigned to pads 1 - 13. Drum kit number 10 11 Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns The RT-323 incorporates 400 preset read-only patterns which you can use as follows. Changing the Tempo Playing a Pattern 1 Press the [PATTERN] key The display shows the currently selected pattern. While holding down the [TEMPO] key, press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys While you hold down the [TEMPO] key, the display shows the current tempo (BPM). Pressing one of the [ ]/[ ] keys shifts the tempo up or down in 0.1 BPM steps. * BPM: Number of quarter note beats per minute You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the tempo. Pattern name Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns 2 Press the [ ] key Playback of the currently selected pattern starts. Current tempo Stopping the Pattern Press the [ ] key Measure Beat Changing the Pattern Press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys Pressing one of the [ ]/[ ] keys causes the pattern number to be switched by one step up or down. If "EMPTY" is shown on the display, the pattern is empty and cannot be played. You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the pattern. Patterns and Tracks Pattern Drum A track Drum B track A pattern of the RT-323 is a stored combination of two drum kits and one bass program. The location for each individual drum kit or bass program is called a track. Therefore a pattern of the RT-323 consists of the drum A track, drum B track, and the bass track. Drum tracks A and B each contain a specific drum kit and the bass track contains a bass program. The RT-323 contains 400 read-only patterns (000 - 399), and 100 read/write patterns (U00 U99). Bass track 12 13 Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern The user pattern feature of the RT-323 lets you create your own patterns. You can hit the pads in time with the metronome and play an original pattern to be stored. To Start Recording While holding down the [ press the [ ] key REC] key, Selecting the Record Pattern/Track 1 Press the [PATTERN] key The RT-323 switches to the pattern mode. 2 Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select a user pattern (U00 - U99) When an empty user pattern is selected, the pattern name field of the display shows "EMPTY". In the factory default condition, all user patterns of the RT-323 are empty. If you have already created many patterns and there is no more empty user pattern erase a pattern that is no longer needed. Erasing a pattern p. 49 You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the pattern. Measure Beat The [ REC] key and [ ] key light up, a precount of four beats (one measure) is heard, and then recording starts. While listening to the metronome sound,hit the pads to record a pattern. At the end of a pattern, recording automatically loops to the beginning and continues, allowing you to record over the earlier segment. Pad Pad Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern [Pattern recording] Precount Recording loops for two measures 3 Press any of the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/ [BASS] keys By pressing the [DRUM A] or [DRUM B] key, you select the drum A track or drum B track for recording. By pressing the [BASS] key, you select the bass track for recording. To change the sound (drum kit/bass program), hold down the key you selected above, and press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys. To Stop Recording Press the [ ] key The [ REC ] key and [ ] key light go out and recording stops. To check the recording, press the [ ] key. You can also repeat these steps to record other tracks. Editing a recorded pattern p. 47 Changing the pattern length or beat p.51, p52 14 15 Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play Groove play is a special feature of the RT-323 which lets you switch among various patterns simply by tapping the pads. This makes it easy to play with patterns like a DJ spinning records. To Use Groove Play Press the [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key together. To Keep Playing the Pattern After Releasing the Pad Hold down the [REPEAT] key and push the pad If you hold down the [REPEAT] key while you push a pad, the pattern will continue to play after you release the pad. The indication "GroovePLAY" appears on the display, indicating that the RT323 is in groove play mode. Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play To Play a Pattern with a Pad Push the pad While you hold down the pad, the pattern assigned to the pad will play. Try out various pads to hear which patterns are assigned to them. Pattern assigned to pad To stop the pattern, push the same pad once more. Hold down Pattern assigned to pad To Terminate Groove Play Press the [PATTERN] key or [SONG] key In groove play mode, up to four patterns can be played simultaneously. By shifting the pad press timing, you can create complex rhythms. Changing the pattern assigned to the pad ¡ p. 42 16 17 Hands-on Lessons The RT-323 allows you to line up patterns in a desired order to create an entire backing sequence (song). This section contains several lessons that will show you how you can use the preprogrammed patterns to create your original songs. To erase an existing song to make it empty, see page 68. G Enter pattern information What Is a Song? A song in the RT-323 basically is a playing sequence of patterns (backing of several measures comprising the three tracks drum A, drum B, and bass). To create a song, you sequentially enter information about pattern switching from the beginning. The maximum number of measures in a song is 999. A song contains not only pattern information. You can also enter the following information. · · · · Number of drum kit/bass program used for each track Tempo information Bass track pitch shift (transpose) Track volume For step input, you start from the beginning of an empty song. In this example, we will repeat a 2measure pattern four times. Press the [G REC] key. The [G REC] lights up, and step input starts. The display shows the current measure and beat, indicating the current position. Because there is yet no pattern information in the empty song, the display also shows "End". 1 Measure Beat Use the [INSERT] key to bring up the indication "INSERT?" on the display. This information can also be altered during a song. This lets you for example transpose the bass track pitch according to the chord progression, continuously alter the tempo, perform fade-out at the end of a song, etc. There are no limits to your creative potential. 2 Lesson 1 Creating a Song [Step Input] In this lesson, we will create a simple song by using step input. This mode allows you to enter pattern information while the RT-323 is stopped. With each push of the [INSERT] key, the display cycles through "INSERT?" "DELETE?" "original indication". When "INSERT?" is shown, a new pattern can be inserted at the current position. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern. Pattern Pattern number duration Hands-on Lessons Hands-on Lessons G Select an empty song To create a new song, select an empty song where no pattern is input. Press the [SONG] key. 3 Let's select the pattern number "116" here. The duration of 116 is 2 measures, and the bass track plays an E Major chord. 1 Press the [ENTER] key. The indication "SONG" appears in the top part of the display, and the unit switches to the song mode for creating and playing songs. Use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select an empty song. 4 or The pattern "116" is entered at the current location. To check the entered pattern, you can play the pattern with the [ ]/[I] keys. 2 The number and name of the currently selected song appear in the bottom part of the display. When an empty song is selected, the song name field shows "EMPTY". Song number 18 19 Press the [ ] key. G Transposing the bass track During step input, you can not only select a pattern number but also add various other information such as volume, tempo, bass transpose value, etc. Such pieces of information are called "events". As an example, we will add a bass transpose value here, to shift the pitch of the bass track in accordance with chord progression. Measure 1 number Chord 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 END 5 When you press the [ ] key, the display moves to the point where the next pattern can be input. (In this example, this is the start of the third measure.) Repeat steps 2 - 6, to enter the same pattern in measures 3, 5, and 7. 116 E A 116 B 116 E 116 6 You now have created a song with the following eight measures. Measure 1 number Chord 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 END Press the [G REC] key. 1 116 E E 116 E 116 E 116 The [G REC] key lights up, and step input again becomes possible. Press the [ I ] key. The [G REC] key light goes out, and step input terminates. Use the [L]/[M] keys to bring the indication "Transps" onto the display. 7 Hands-on Lessons Hands-on Lessons When you enter patterns in an empty song, the song name "Songxxx" (where xxx is the song number) is automatically assigned. You can change this name later ( p. 73). 2 Song name While "Transps" is shown, you can use the [L]/[M] keys to select the event type to be added to the current song position. You can add transpose information or change existing information. Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the start of the third measure. Press the [ ] key. 8 The [ ] key lights up, and song playback starts. The display shows the current measure and beat. To listen to a finished song, press the [ ] key. At the end of the song, playback stops automatically. To stop the song midway, press the [I] key. Measure Beat In this example, transpose information at the start of the third measure has a setting value of zero. Setting value 3 If you have made a mistake during pattern input, you can select the pattern and correct the input as follows. I Entering another pattern (1) Press the [GREC] key. Step input starts again, and pattern information at the current point can be changed. (2) Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the position whose pattern you want to change. (3) Use the [VALUE] dial to select the new pattern. (4) When the operation is completed, press the [I] key to terminate step input. · When pattern information is input, transpose information with a zero value is also input. · Event information including pattern information can be entered not only at the start of a measure, but anywhere within the measure (using sixteenth-note steps). For details, see page 66. Use the [VALUE] dial to change the transpose value for the third measure. 4 The transpose value setting range is -12 - 0 - 12 (in semitone steps). For measures 3 and 4, we want to transpose the original E Major pattern to A Major. Therefore, the required 20 21 setting value is "5" (five semitones higher = perfect fourth higher). The transpose setting remains active until the point where the next transpose value is entered (start of fifth measure in this example). G Entering a fill-in pattern With the previously described steps, we have created an 8-measure chord progression. But the rhythm simply repeats the same pattern. To add a bit of flourish, proceed as follows. Press the [G REC] key. Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the start of the fifth measure. 1 The [G REC] key lights up, and step input again becomes possible. Press the [L] key once. The indication "EV" appears on the display. Other indications such as "PT" or "TS" to the right of "EV" denote event information for the current position. "PT" stands for pattern information and "TS" for transpose information. For details, see page 66. While this indication is shown, position information is shown on the display to the right of the measure and beat in "ticks" (1/96 beat). Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the start of the eighth measure. 5 Use the [VALUE] dial to change the transpose value for the fifth measure. For measures 5 and 6, we want to transpose the original E Major pattern to B Major. Therefore, the required setting value is "7" (seven semitones higher = perfect fifth higher). For measures 7 and 8, we want to use E Major of the original chord. Therefore there is no need to change the transpose value of zero. 2 6 Hands-on Lessons Hands-on Lessons Press the [I] key to terminate step input. 3 7 To listen to the song with the transpose information, press the [ ] key. When "EV " is displayed, the [ ]/[ ] keys can be used to move in measures. The [STEP] key allows movement in steps of 24 ticks. Press the [M] key once. If you have made a mistake during transpose information input, you can correct it as follows. Pattern information can be input. I Modifying the transpose information setting value After performing steps 1 - 2, use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point, and use the [VALUE] dial to enter the new transpose information. I Deleting accidentally entered transpose information After performing steps 1 - 2, use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point, and press the [ERASE] key. The current transpose information is deleted. 4 When you move to a point where no pattern information is input, the indication " " is shown to the left of "Pattern". This means that the preceding pattern will continue to play. Use the [VALUE] dial to enter new pattern information. With the [VALUE] dial you can enter new pattern information at the current position. In this example, let's select pattern "117". This is a 1-measure fill-in pattern. The bass track uses the same E Major chord as pattern 116. 5 22 23 Now measure 7 will play the beginning of the pattern 116, and measure 8 switches to pattern 117. Measure 1 number Chord 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Press the [SONG] key to activate the song mode, and use the [L]/[M] keys to select the song created in lesson 1. 116 E A 116 B 116 116 117 END first half E E Press the [I] key to terminate step input. Press the [G REC] key. ] 6 This concludes the actions for this lesson. Press the [ key to listen to the song you have created. 2 The [G REC] key lights up, and step input starts again. Press the [EDIT] key. If you have made a mistake during pattern input, you can correct it as follows. I Entering another pattern Press the [G REC] key and then use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point. Use the [VALUE] dial to enter the new pattern. I Deleting accidentally entered pattern information Press the [G REC] key and then use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point. Press the [ERASE] key to delete the current pattern information. 3 This activates the mode for copying measures. This function can be called up at any time, regardless of the current position. Use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the first measure number to be used as copy source. Hands-on Lessons Hands-on Lessons or Lesson 2 Editing a Song Using the song created in lesson 1, this lesson demonstrates how you can extend the song with the copy function, change the bass track contents, and perform various other useful editing functions. 4 Because we want to copy 8 measures, we select measure number 1 here. First measure number of copy source G Copying part of a song In lesson 1, we have input a song of 8 measures. In this lesson, we will copy the entire song (measure number 1 - 8) to the latter part, to extend it to 16 measures. Copy 5 Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the last measure number to be used as copy source. Select measure number 8 here. Last measure number of copy source Measure 1 number 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 116