Recording A Phrase (Rec Mode); Performing Along With A Recorded Phrase; (Play Mode); Rec/Play Screen Quick Menu - Roland OCTAPAD PAD-80 Owner's Manual

Recording a Phrase (REC Mode)

From the PHRASE LOOP STANDBY screen, press [Button 2] (START) or hit a pad to start recording.
Shows each pad's track
data and Inst name.
The bar indicates the
data of all parts, and the
position pointer and
remaining measures are
shown.
For details on operation, refer to "Step 3: Recording" (p. 27).
MEMO
You can cancel (Undo) the recording you just performed (p. 28).
Performing Along with a Recorded Phrase (PLAY Mode)
Press the [PLAY] button; the [PLAY] button will light, and you'll switch to Play mode. Recording will not occur even if you play
the pads.
Shows each pad's track
data and Inst name.
The bar indicates the
data of all parts, and the
position pointer and
remaining measures are
shown.

REC/PLAY Screen QUICK MENU

From the PHRASE LOOP STANDBY screen, press the [QUICK] button to access the following QUICK MENU.
Menu Explanation
Undo REC (or Undo You can undo a recording or erase operation that you just performed. Immediately after recording or erasing, perform the
ERASE) following operation. Once you stop the phrase, it will no longer be possible to Undo.
Part Level
Adjusts the level of parts 1–3.
Favorite ON When ON, you can choose kits from favorite kits only.
Kit Chain ON When ON, you can choose kits from the Kit Chain only.
Fav/Chain OFF This turns either of the 2 above choices OFF.
Click ON/OFF
Turns the click sound on/off.
Clear Part Data Erases the data of the currently selected part. A confirmation screen will appear; press [Button 3] (OK) to confirm.

Stopping the Phrase (STOP)

To stop the phrase, hold down the [PLAY] button and press the [REC] button.
You will return to the STANDBY screen (p. 44).
This indicates each part's kit. If not even one note has been
recorded in a part, a check mark is displayed and you won't
be able to switch kits.
Indicates the current measure and beat.
You can use [Button 1] (PART 1)–[Button 3] (PART 3) to switch
the current part.
This indicates each part's kit. If not even one note has been
recorded in a part, a check mark is displayed and you won't
be able to switch kits.
Indicates the current measure and beat.
You can use [Button 1] (PART 1)–[Button 3] (PART 3) to switch
the current part.
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