Step 8. Tempo/Rhythm Settings; Setting The Tempo And Time Signature; Playing Rhythms; Selecting And Playing A Rhythm - Korg ToneWorks PXR4 Owner's Manual

Step 8. Tempo/rhythm settings

This section explains how to make tempo settings for the
song.
If you change the tempo after recording, the measures and
beats displayed in the location counter will no longer match
the audio in the track.

1. Setting the tempo and time signature

On the PXR4, you can set one tempo for a song.
Display the "Tempo" page.
1
Press the [SYSTEM] key to display the "Tempo" page.
Set the tempo.
2
Press the [CURSOR] right key to display "BPM." Use
the dial to set the tempo of the song.
Set the time signature.
3
Press the [CURSOR] right key to display "Beat." Use
the dial to set the time signature of the song.
To save the time signature and tempo that you specified,
press the [STOP] key to save the song. If you turn off the
power without saving the song, the time signature and
tempo you specified will not be saved. ( p.14)

2. Playing rhythms

The PXR4 contains various rhythm patterns ( p.91).
When you suddenly have an idea for a song, you can
begin recording your playing immediately, as you play
along with the internal rhythm as a guide.

Selecting and playing a rhythm

Select the rhythm.
1
Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [SYSTEM]
key to display the "(Rhythm)" page. Use the dial to
select a rhythm pattern.
If you select "Off," the rhythm will be off. "(Rhythm)"
will show the name of the selected rhythm pattern.
For a list of the available rhythms, refer to p.91.
The rhythm patterns that can be selected will depend on the
time signature.
Adjust the volume of the rhythm.
2
In the "(Rhythm)" page, press the [CURSOR] right
key to display the "RhythmLv" (rhythm volume level)
page. While listening to the output, use the dial to
adjust the rhythm volume.
Recording your performance while listening to the
rhythm
You can record your performance while using the internal
rhythm as a guide.
Select a rhythm pattern.
1
Refer to "Selecting and playing a rhythm." Make sure
that a rhythm pattern is selected, and that the rhythm
is not turned off.
Adjust the recording level of the input source, and
2
record.
Refer to "1. Recording methods."
When you press the [REC] key to enter record-ready
mode, the count will begin playing. When you press
the [PLAY] key to start recording, the selected rhythm
pattern will sound. Play your instrument along with
the rhythm.
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