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Reference [Rhythm]
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Rhythm pattern mode and rhythm
song mode
The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes:
“rhythm pattern mode”, in which you can create and play
rhythm patterns, and “rhythm song mode”, in which you can
create and play a rhythm song. One of these two modes will
always be selected.
When the rhythm song mode is selected, the [SONG/
PATTERN] key is lit, and when the rhythm pattern mode is
selected, the key is out. Toggle between the two modes by
pressing the [SONG/PATTERN] key.
Synchronizing the recorder section
and rhythm section
In the default condition of the MRS-802, the rhythm section
will operate in synchronization with the recorder section.
When you operate the transport section to start the recorder
section running, the rhythm pattern or rhythm song will also
begin playing. If desired, the rhythm section can be
disconnected from the recorder section and used as an
independent drum machine.
Pressing the [DRUM] key from the main screen so that the
key lights up causes the rhythm section to be separated from
the recorder section. In this state, operating the transport
will cause only the rhythm section to begin playing, and the
recorder section will remain stopped.
To restore the original condition, press the [EXIT] key so
that the [DRUM] key goes out.
Playing rhythm patterns
This section explains how to play rhythm patterns and how
to change the tempo and select a drum kit.
Selecting and playing a rhythm
pattern
This section explains how to select and play one of the
rhythm patterns in a project.
N OTE
Before you continue with the following procedure, make sure
that the [DRUM] and [MASTER] faders on the top panel are
raised, and that the [DRUM] status key is lit.
1.
From the main screen, press the [DRUM] key.
The key lights up and the rhythm section is separated from
the recorder section and can be used independently.
2.
Verify that the [SONG/PATTERN] key is out. If the
key is lit, press it so that it goes out.
When the [SONG/PATTERN] key is out, the rhythm pattern
mode is selected as operation mode for the rhythm section.
In rhythm pattern mode, the display shows various
information about the currently selected rhythm pattern.
H INT
From the main screen, it is also possible to directly call up the
above display by repeatedly pressing the [SONG/PATTERN]
key. When you do this, the [DRUM] key flashes. This
indicates that the recorder and rhythm section remain
synchronized.
3.
Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you
want to play.
You can also use the cursor up/down keys to select a pattern.
Rhythm pattern mode
Out
Rhythm song mode
Lit
Recorder section
and rhythm section
synchronized
Recorder section
and rhythm section
not synchronized
Out Lit
Rhythm pattern name
Number of measures in rhythm pattern
Rhythm pattern number
002#000 002#000
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