Optimus MD-1600 - Manual (Page 35)

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Notes:
• You can use layer and/or split during
memory playback.
• You can change the rhythm during
playback.
• Pressing START/STOP during the
song resets it from the beginning.
• You can set the volume and pan
position of the playback tracks using
the mixer. This setting data is output
through
MIDI OUT .
• The entire keyboard functions as a
melody keyboard during playback,
regardless of the
MODE setting.
STEP RECORDING
With step recording, you can record a
chord progression one chord at a time.
Before you start, read these tips. (If you
want to record one note at a time, refer
to “Recording Multiple Tracks” on
Page 37.)
• To start accompaniment with an
intro pattern, press INTRO after SYN-
CHRO/ENDING in Step 6 of “Step
Recording.”
• To switch to a rhythm variation,
press VAR/FILL-IN immediately
before entering the chord in Step 6
of “Step Recording.”
• To insert an ending or fill in, press
SYNCHRO/ENDING or NORMAL/FILL-
IN ( VAR/FILL-IN for variation rhythm)
immediately before entering the
chord in Step 6 of “Step Recording.”
• To step-record chords without a
rhythm, skip Step 5 of “Step Record-
ing.” The chord of the specified
length is recorded. A rest can be
specified there, so you can create
an original chord pattern.
• To add chord accompaniment dur-
ing rhythm play, enter rests from the
beginning of the recording up to
where you want accompaniment to
start. Then enter only the chords (no
rests).
Follow these steps to record chords with
step recording.
1. Press MEMORY until REC.No.
appears.
2. Within 5 seconds, use + or – to
select a song number.
3. Press CHORD/1 to select Track 1.
4. If desired, you can change these
settings:
• rhythm number
• tempo
• MODE
5. Press STEP to start recording.
6. Press SYNCHRO/ENDING , then play
a chord.
• Use the chord play method deter-
mined by the current MODE set-
ting (Fingered, Concert Chord,
Full Range Chord, or Normal).
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