Roland RD-700NX - Manual (Page 36)

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Using the Convenient Functions in Performances
Playing Rhythm
The RD-700NX features internal drum patterns complementing Jazz, Rock, and other various musical genres. These drum patterns are referred to as
“ Rhythms.”
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1. Press the [SELECT] button to make the button indicator light .
The SONG/RHYTHM screen will appear.
2. Press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button to access the RHYTHM screen .
Each time you press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button, you’ll alternate between the SONG screen and the RHYTHM screen.
3. Press the [ ] button so it’s lit; the rhythm will begin sounding .
When you press the [ ] button once again to turn off its light, the rhythm will stop.
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If you press the [Layer EDIT] (SONG/RHYTHM) button to switch to the SONG screen while a rhythm is playing, the rhythm will stop.
Changing Rhythm Tempos
1. In the Rhythm screen, press the Cursor [ ] button to move the cursor to the tempo
indication in the top line of the screen .
2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or VALUE dial to change the tempo .
The Rhythm are played at the selected tempo.
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The way Rhythm is played and the tempo display may diff er with some Rhythm Patterns.
If you press the [MENU] button and then choose “6. Rhythm,” you’ll be able to edit a variety of other settings in addition to the rhythm’s tempo and
pattern. For details, refer to “Making the Rhythm Settings” (p. 82).
Changing the Rhythm Pattern
You can select the way a Rhythm is played (the pattern) to match a variety of diff erent musical genres.
1. In the RHYTHM screen, use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor to the rhythm
number shown in the screen .
2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or VALUE dial to change the patterns .
The rhythm’s pattern will change.
3. To stop the rhythm, press the [ ] button so its indicator is off .