Performing With Rhythm Patterns; Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns - Roland FA-07 Reference Manual

Performing with Rhythm Patterns

The FA can sound a rhythm pattern while you perform.
The rhythm pattern plays the tone of part 10 of the studio set.
MEMO
Rhythm pattern settings are saved in the studio set.
What is a pattern?
The FA's rhythm patterns consist of performance data called
"patterns."
In a band, the drummer typically repeats fixed sequences that
are one or two measures long. On the FA, each of these basic
sequences of performance data is called a
The FA contains preset patterns that are suitable for intro, verse, fill,
and ending. The pattern name indicates the type of pattern.
Pattern Explanation
Performance pattern suitable for the intro
Intro
(introduction).
The main performance patterns. 1 is the basic
Verse 1, 2
pattern, and 2 is a more advanced form of 1.
More elaborate performance patterns typically
inserted between phrases. Choose either 1 or 2
Fill-In 1, 2
depending on the pattern that will play following
the fill.
Ending Performance pattern suitable for the end of the song.
The FA provides the following types of pattern.
Pattern Explanation
Preset patterns that cannot be rewritten.
P (preset)
Pattern settings that you've edited can be saved as a
user pattern.
U (user)
Patterns that you save in the FA.
MEMO
You can edit a pattern to create an original user pattern (p. 50).
What is a rhythm group?
A rhythm group is a set containing six rhythm patterns. You can
choose a rhythm pattern for each of Intro, Pattern A–Pattern D, and
Ending, and save your choices as a rhythm group.
Rhythm group Explanation
Rhythm groups that cannot be rewritten.
PRST (preset)
Rhythm group settings that you've edited can be
saved as a user group.
USER (user)
Rhythm groups that you save in the FA.
What is a drum kit?
The drum sounds played by a pattern are called a
You can store one drum kit in each studio set.
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"pattern."
"drum kit."

Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns

Here's how to play rhythm patterns.
Selecting rhythm patterns
1.
Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN]
RHYTHM PATTERN screen .
2.
Select a rhythm group and drum kit .
1 . Move the cursor to "RHYTHM GROUP"
2 . Use the dial or the [DEC] [INC]
group or drum kit .
3.
Move the cursor to the rhythm pattern, and use the dial or
the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select a rhythm pattern .
MEMO
• If you want to keep the rhythm group that you've edited, save
the rhythm group (p. 37).
•
Rhythm patterns are shown in the order of P (preset) g U (user).
Playing rhythm patterns
4.
Press the [2] (Intro)–[7] (Ending)
rhythm pattern that you want to play .
The [RHYTHM PATTERN]
plays.
5.
To stop, once again press the button that you pressed in
step 4 .
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If you play a rhythm pattern that's assigned as Intro, playback
automatically switches to Pattern A when the Intro has finished
playing.
If you play a rhythm pattern that's assigned as Ending, the
rhythm pattern automatically stops when the Ending has
finished playing.
button to access the
or "DRUM KIT."
buttons to select a rhythm
buttons to select the
button lights, and the rhythm pattern