Part Iv Sequencer; Outline Of The Sequencer - Technics sx-PR604/M Operating Instructions Manual

Part IV Sequencer

Outline of the Sequencer

SX-PR804
AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS
SPLIT
8&16
DEMO POINT MODE OFF/ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP
BEAT
CHORD FINDER
SOUL &
MAIN APC/SEQUENCER DISCO
VOLUME VOLUME
MAX MAX 1 2 3
MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
4 5 6
SOLO SOLO
MIN OFF
A sequencer records your performance in a similar way to a tape recorder. This instrument's SEQUENCER allows you to record
up to 10 performances in a variety of ways. You may want to record your entire performance in one go (especially if you are using
AUTO PLAY CHORD to provide the accompaniment), or to build up a complex arrangement with several different parts playing
together, like an orchestral score. This instrument's SEQUENCER has 16 tracks. This means that you can record 16 different
parts. However, you don't have to use all 16 tracks. For some uses you may only need to use one or two tracks. This instrument's
SEQUENCER enables you to edit your recorded performance. Unlike a tape recorder you can change the sound or the tempo
during playback, or correct wrong notes or timing errors.
SEQUENCER features
You can change the tempo without chang-
ing the pitch
When you record your performance at a slow tempo and play
it back at a faster tempo, the pitch stays the same.
Consistent sound
Your performance is reproduced by a sound module as it
reads digital data. So, unlike a recorded tape, the sound
never deteriorates no matter how many times you play back
your performance.
Edit your recorded performance
Comprehensive editing functions allow you to modify your
recorded performance. Data can easily be erased, corrected
or copied, providing an especially convenient tool for creating
your original tunes.
Instant search
A recorded tape has to be rewound, but digital action means
you can return to the beginning of your performance, or find
any measure, instantly.
Save your performances on disks
All the data of your recorded performances can be stored on
disks. The built-in Disk Drive also allows you to play com-
mercially sold disks on your own Keyboard.
• Features and operation of the built-in Disk Drive are ex-
plained in Part VI: Disk Drive (page 94).
Popular features
Simplified recording method
EASY RECORD is a feature that allows you to bypass the
more complex recording procedures so you can record and
play back your performance quickly and easily.
• You can also record an accompaniment from the AUTO
PLAY CHORD.
Create a one-man ensemble
Use the REALTIME RECORD function to record your per-
formance in up to 16 tracks and create your own orchestra
or band.
Store individual data to create your song
For repeating patterns or those especially complicated
phrases, the STEP RECORD feature is convenient for re-
cording the notes one-by-one.
• This method can be used to store both the chord progres-
sion for the automatic accompaniment and the rhythm
changes.
SOUND PROGRESSIVE TEMPO / PROGRAM
RHYTHM GROUP
ARRANGER PIANO STYLIST PIANIST
MOVIE &
ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SET OFF/ON
SHOW
FAVORITES
FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO
GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN &
PLAY
& BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD MEMORY
IN OUT
LOAD
SYNCHRO
VARIATION
FILL IN INTRO & ENDING START / STOP START
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT
LCD CONTRAST MUTE
TAP TEMPO
HELP OTHER PARTS/TR
SEQUENCER COUNT
RESET INTRO
SOUND GROUP
TRANSPOSE R1/R2 OCTAVE
SAX & ORGAN & SOUND
STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST
– + – + WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER
PART SELECT
GUITAR MALLET &
VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY
& HARPSI ORCH PERC
LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1
PIANO
DIGITAL
GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN DRAWBAR
LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1
PAGE
DISPLAY HOLD EXIT
CONDUCTOR
Memory capacity
Up to 10 songs can be stored in the SEQUENCER. Expressed
in terms of notes, the total number of notes which can be
stored in all the SEQUENCER songs and tracks is about
40,000. The remaining memory available for recording is
shown on the display as a percentage (MEMORY= %).
• When "Memory full!" appears on the display, no more data
can be stored in the SEQUENCER.
• The recorded contents can be saved on a disk for recall at
a later time. (Refer to page 99.)
SEQUENCER menu
The configuration of the SEQUENCER setting display is as
follows.
1.
Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn
it on.
PROGRAM
MENUS
• The display looks similar to the following.
2.
Select SEQUENCER.
• The display looks similar to the following.
∧ ∨
• The SONG
and buttons are used to select a song.
• You can press the NAMING button and assign a name to
the song. (Refer to page 69.)
• You can press the PANEL WRITE button to store the
current settings of the instrument at the beginning of the
song. (Refer to page 69.)
SEQUENCER
THEATRE SONIC EFFECT
PROGRAM
MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC MENUS DISK DISK
IN USE
CHORD STEP REC LOAD
TECHNI-CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE
SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PANEL MEMORY
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