Yamaha AN200 - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 1
Pattern Basics
Start your synthesizer apprenticeship right here. In this section, you’ll learn
about playing Patterns, and how to use some of the AN200’s powerful tools to
change the sound as it’s playing.
1 Playing a Pattern
Here’s where all the fun starts — with the pre-programmed Patterns.
Just press the Start/Stop button, and listen to the Pattern play. The Pattern repeats (loops) until you press
the button again to stop it.
● What exactly are Patterns?
The Patterns are the basic musical building blocks of the AN200 — they pro-
vide an instrument sound (also called a “Voice”), plus a looping phrase using
that Voice.
These pre-recorded Patterns give you the rhythmic and melodic foundation you
need for laying down tracks — in your own recording or in performance. Keep
in mind that you can create your own Patterns as well. (See page 68.)
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Exploring other Patterns
The AN200 features a total of 256 specially pre-programmed Patterns. Try some of these out now.
Use the [DATA] knob to select a different Pattern. Notice how the Pattern number in the display changes.
Then press the Start/Stop button to play the Pattern.
You can also change Patterns during playback! Turn the [DATA] knob while the
Pattern is playing — the new Pattern starts playing immediately after the previ-
ous one is finished.
Pattern Mode
Select the Pattern mode by pressing the
[PATTERN] button. The letter “P” in the dis-
play indicates the Pattern mode.
Keep in mind that you cannot select Voices
separate from the Patterns. If you want to
hear a certain Voice, select the Pattern con-
taining that Voice. You can copy that Voice
to a different Pattern; see Tip 52.