Yamaha PSR-48 Authorized Product Manual page 38

3. Set the Appropriate Tempo and
Volume
To make programming as easy as
possible, set up an appropriate tempo
and volume before you begin. It might
be easier to program your rhythm
pattern if you set a relatively slow
tempo. The MASTER VOLUME
control and ACCOMPANIMENT
VOLUME buttons should be used
to set a comfortable listening level.
4. Begin Programming
You can now add new parts to the
selected rhythm accompaniment by
playing the percussion pads at the
appropriate timing. If you want to
create a totally new rhythm, press the
CUSTOM DRUMMER CLEAR button
before beginning to program. This
cancels all the instruments in the
original accompaniment, leaving only
a closed hi-hat metronome sound
(the metronome sound will not be
heard when you play back your
rhythm. The rhythm pattern is two
measures long, and the pattern will
continue to repeat so you can add
new instruments during each repeat,
if necessary.
* Up to 3 percussion instruments can
be played simultaneously.
5. If You Want to Cancel A Single
Instrument
Although you can cancel all
instruments in a pattern by pressing
the CUSTOM PROGRAMMER
CLEAR button it is also possible
to cancel a single instrument to
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