Rhythm Pattern Writing; Tap Writing - Roland TR-626 Owner's Manual

Basic Operation
b. Rhythm pattern writing
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Tap Writing
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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Pattern groups D, E, and F can be rewritten.
Sixteen different rhythm patterns can be written into each pattern
group.
Thus, it is possible to write 48 original rhythm patterns.
Writing a single bar of a rhythm is called pattern writing. There are
two methods of pattern writing, Step writing and Tap writing. Step
writing sets the time for the drum voices with the 16 Main Keys.
It is useful when writing rhythms for a score or just for a complicated
composition. Tap writing is simpler, the composer simply plays the
rhythm keeping time to the metronome and using the Main Keys.
The following discussion assumes that a 4 / 4 beat is used. For
explanations of writing different rhythm patterns with other time
signatures, please refer to the next section on Applications on p.42.
Rhythm patterns written manually keeping time with a metronome.
Make sure that the TR-626 is not playing.
Go into Tap Writing mode by pressing the Mode Key several times
while holding the Shift Key down.
MODE
TAP WRITE
With the Pattern Group Key select the D, E, and F pattern group .
..--PATTERN GflOUP_
A D B E C F
□□□
1 4 2 5 3 6
-TRACK NUIVIBEA-
*A. B, and C pattern groups should not be selected.