Changing Bpm (Tempo) - Roland Groovebox MC-307 Reference Manual

Chapter 2 Basic of Pattern Playback
Playing Back at the Tempo Set for the
Pattern
In order to play back patterns at the BPM (tempo) set up for
the respective patterns, select a pattern while no pattern is
being played back, then start playback.This secures playback
at the optimal BPM for the pattern.
Procedure
1. Press [STOP] button to stop playback.
2. Press [PTN] button.
This appears the screen for playing patterns.
3. Use [VALUE] dial or [INC/DEC] button to select the
pattern.
4. Press [PLAY] button.
Playback begins.
Range:
- P: 001 – P: 240
- P: 241 – P: 710 (RPS Pattern)
- U: 001 – U: 200
On-the spot playback of the next
pattern
It is also possible to play back the next pattern upon pressing
of the button.This operation is useful for searching for a
target pattern by checking patterns one by one.
Procedure
1. Press [PTN] button.
The pattern playback screen appears.
2. Press [PLAY] button to begin playback.
The pattern is played back.
3. Press [CURSOR (left/right)] buttons.
The pattern immediately before or after the current one
is played back right away.
* When playback is stopped, you can use the [CURSOR
(left, right)] buttons to select patterns by categories such
as "techno," "house," and so on.
Range:
- P: 001 – P: 240
- P: 241 – P: 710(RPS Pattern)
- U: 001 – U: 200
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Viewing the number of measures in a
pattern
The measure number and the rhythm can be indicated on the
display. This operation is useful when the BPM (tempo)
cannot be easily measured due to muting of the rhythm part.
Procedure
1. Press [PTN] button.
2. Press [F4 (BPM)] button.
A window appears and displays the measure number
(MEAS) and the beat (BEAT) currently played back.
Pattern length
Press [EXIT] or [F4] button to close the window.

Changing BPM (Tempo)

With some Preset Patterns, raising the BPM too high can cause
sluggish performance.
Changing BPM with the Value Dial
A BPM value is specified for playback. This operation is
useful when you have a BPM value for playback in mind.
Procedure
1. Press [PTN] button.
2. Press [F4 (BPM)] button.
A window appears.
3. Use [CURSOR (up/down)] buttons to move the cursor
over to the BPM value.
4. Change the BPM value using [VALUE] dial or [INC/
DEC] buttons.
After completing the settings, press [EXIT] or [F4] button to
close the window.
Range: 20.0–240.0
Changing BPM with the TAP button
You can establish the BPM by tapping on the TAP button at
the desired rhythm. This allows you to set the tempo using
Current Measure - Beat