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Metronome / drum rhythms, Metronome settings – Kawai ATX2/ATX2-f User Manual

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Metronome / Drum Rhythms

The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition

to regular metronome beats, the AnyTimeX2 piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most

playing styles and musical genres.

For a complete listing of available drum rhythms, please refer to page 116 of this owner’s manual.

Turning the Metronome on/off

Press the METRONOME button.

The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn on to

indicate that the metronome function is in use, and a 1/4 beat

will start to count.

The current metronome tempo in beats per minute (BPM) and

beat of the bar will also be shown in the LCD display.

Beat

Tempo

Press the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.

The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off .

Metronome settings

The Metronome settings menu allows the tempo, beat, and volume of the metronome to be adjusted.

Metronome settings

Metronome setting

Description

Range

Tempo

Adjust the tempo of the metronome beat / drum rhythm in beats per minute (BPM).

10 - 400 bpm

Beat

Change the metronome beat (time signature) / drum rhythm.

* There are ten diff erent time signature available: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8.

Volume

Adjusts the volume of the metronome beat / drum rhythm.

1 - 10

Entering the Metronome settings menu

Press and hold the METRONOME button.

The Metronome settings menu will be shown in the LCD

display.

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