Sony MHC-RX90 - Manual (Page 28)

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Using the beat
function
With the beat function, you can create a
variety of rhythms automatically. This effect
can be used with any source, to create
original recordings.
1
Press BEAT ON/OFF to make sure
the indicator is off, then start
playing a source.
2
Press BPM CONTROL repeatedly to
obtain the beat speed you desire.
Every time you press the button a voice
says, “one, two, three, four, one . . .”, the
speeds (BPM 70~140) are also displayed.
The beat speed is memorized
automatically.
3
Press BEAT ON/OFF to start the
beat.
Pressing BPM CONTROL lets you
synchronize the beat with the source.
jog dial LEVEL +/–
BEAT
ON/OFF
Æ‚ ⁄
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POWER
BEAT
SPEED BEAT
SELECT BPM
CONTROL
To change the speed
Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn the jog
dial (or press BEAT SPEED +/– on the
remote) to select the speed you desire (BPM
70~140).
To change the beat pattern
You can select from 8 different beat patterns.
Hold down BEAT SELECT and turn the jog
dial (or press BEAT SELECT +/– on the
remote) to select the pattern you desire. The
name of the beat pattern appears in the
display.
16 BEAT 1 ˜ 16 BEAT 2 ˜ . . . ˜ SAMBA
To cancel the beat
Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the
indicator is off.
To change the beat volume
Press LEVEL + or –.
Tip
You can use the drum pads and the beat function
together.
Note
When the APPLAUSE MIX function is selected, you
will not hear the drum beat during the applause.
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