Using the menu – Roland AIRA Compact T-8 Beat Machine User Manual
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Functions, Menus and Shortcuts
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Operation
Explanation
[SHIFT] + [D# (LAST)]
Sets the length (the last step) of the selected pattern.
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This can be set separately for rhythm and for bass.
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The rhythm and bass may be out of sync if their last steps are different.
By setting Pattern Sync to “OnCE”, reselecting the current pattern lines
up the instruments the next time they start.
[SHIFT] + [E (STEP 1-16)]
Switches the steps to edit with the sequencer to the first half (page 1).
[SHIFT] + [F (STEP 17-32)]
Switches the steps to edit with the sequencer to the second half (page 2).
If the last step is 16 or less, the last step is changed to 32.
[SHIFT] + [F# (FILL TRG)]
Inserts a fill-in at the end of the pattern.
Uses the pattern selected by FILL PTN.
[SHIFT] + [G (FILL PTN)]
Sets the pattern number where a fill-in is inserted, by using the step buttons
(1–16).
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Set this for each bank.
[SHIFT] + [G# (RANDOM RHYTHM)]
Generates a random rhythm pattern.
[SHIFT] + [A (RANDOM BASS)]
Generates a random bass pattern.
[SHIFT] + [A# (PTN CLEAR ALL)]
Deletes the selected pattern.
[SHIFT] + [B (PTN CLEAR INST)]
Deletes the selected instrument’s pattern.
[SHIFT] + [C (DELAY)]
Configures the delay.
(P.19)
[SHIFT] + [OCT- (REVERB)]
Configures the reverb.
(P.20)
[SHIFT] + [OCT+ (MENU)]
Displays the menu.
[SHIFT] + [SLIDE (WRITE)]
Saves the pattern.
(P.8)
Using the menu
1.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [OCT+ (MENU)] button.
2.
Use the [TEMPO/VALUE] knob to select the item, and press the instrument button or the [C# (ENTER)]
button.
The value is displayed.
3.
Turn the [TEMPO/VALUE] knob to set the value.
4.
Press the [C (EXIT)] button to return to the list of menus (step 2).
5.
When you are finished making the settings, press the [C (EXIT)] button again.