Song Mode; Select Song - Yamaha RX-17 Authorized Product Manual

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The function of the Song Mode is to allow you to connect different Patterns in order to
form a drum sequence for an entire song or piece of music. The RX17 lets you create
up to 10 Songs, numbered 0 thru 9. Each Song can contain up to 999 Parts, and the
maximum number of Parts of all 10 Songs combined is 1200. A Part can contain not only
a Pattern, but also a Repeat Command, a Tempo Change or a Volume Change.
3.0.1 ENTERING THE SONG MODE
All Song operations are preceded by pressing SONG to enter the Song Mode. The LCD
will show
The Function numbers (1 thru 6) allow you to select the Song Mode's six main Functions.
This is done by using the or keys to move the cursor to the appropriate Function
number. The LCD will then display the selected function. You can also move the cursor
by holding JOB and pressing the Numeric Key corresponding to the Function number.
If you press only JOB, the cursor will move to Function 1.
To exit the Song Mode, press any other Mode key.
Song Mode Functions are numbered 3.1 thru 3.6 in this chapter.

3.1 SELECT SONG

1. Press SONG. The flashing cursor will indicate Function 1.
You will see a "w" in the right upper corner of the LCD if the Song already contains data
("w" stands for "written"). This makes it easy for you to select an empty Song, when you
wish to write a new Song.
In the Song Select Mode, there are two methods of selecting Songs.
–1 NO and +1 YES keys
Pressing the –1 NO key selects the Song number immediately BELOW the current Song
number.
Pressing the +1 YES key selects the Song number immediately ABOVE the current
Song number.
NUMERIC KEY PAD
Use the Numeric Key Pad to enter a Song number.
NOTE: The RX17 contains a variety of factory-programmed Songs in Song locations 0
thru 3. We suggest that you listen to all of them-they will give you a good idea of the
flexibility and musical power of the RX17. You may find these Songs to be immediately
usable, or you can edit them to to create your own Songs. These Songs are listed and
fully described in the accompanying RX17 PATTERN/SONG BOOK. See 2.1.2 LOADING
THE PRESET PATTERNS for a description of how to recall the preset Songs.
3.1.1 SONG PLAY
1. After selecting a Song, press START
As the Song plays, Part numbers and Pattern numbers will be displayed. If a Part
contains anything other than a Pattern (i.e., a Volume Change, Tempo Change or
Repeat) it will not be displayed.
2. To stop play, press STOP/CONTINUE.