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Transposing the bass track
This section explains how to shift (transpose) the pitch of the bass track of a pattern input for a
song. Using the transpose function, you can create various chord progressions from a small number
of patterns.
In song mode, select the song, and press the [G REC] key.
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The [G REC] key lights up, and song step input becomes possible.
Use the [L]/[M] keys to call up "Transps" on the display.
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Transpose information can now be entered or edited. If there is already transpose information
at the current position, the setting value is shown.
When pattern information is input, transpose information with a zero value is also input.
Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the measure where you want to enter transpose
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information.
While "Transps" is shown, you can use the [ ]/[ ] keys to shift the current position in
measure units. (If transpose information is entered within a measure, you can move to that
position.)
• The transpose information need not be input at the same position as the pattern
information. It can be input at the start of any measure in a pattern, or within a measure.
• If no transpose information is input for the current point, the indication "
This means that the preceding transpose information continues to apply.
To transpose from midway through a measure, use the [STEP] key to adjust the
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current position.
With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is advanced by one sixteenth note (24
ticks).
• The current tick count is shown while the [STEP] key is pressed.
• The [STEP] key cannot be used to move back. If you have moved past the desired
position, use the [ ] key to return to the start of the measure, and then start over with
the [STEP] key.
Use the [VALUE] dial to set the transpose value.
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The transpose value can be set in semitone steps over the range of -12 (1 octave lower) - 0 - 12
(1 octave higher).
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Transpose
setting value
" is shown.
The entered transpose information remains valid until the next transpose input.
Repeat steps 3 - 5 to enter any desired transpose information at other points.
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To terminate the operation, press the [I] key.
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Replacing the drum B/bass track
The drum B track or bass track of the pattern used in a song can be altered to that of a different
pattern. This is useful for example to utilize the fill-in phrase from another pattern after pattern
input for a song has been completed.
In song mode, select the song, and press the [G REC] key.
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Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the position of the pattern where you want to
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replace the drum B track/bass track.
Use the [L]/[M] keys to call up " DrBPTN" (to replace the drum B track) or
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" BasPTN" (to replace the bass track) on the display.
In this condition, you can use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move the current position in measure
units.
To change the play contents from within a measure, use the [STEP] key to shift the
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current position.
With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is advanced by one sixteenth note (24
ticks). If you have moved past the desired position, use the
measure, and then start over with the [STEP] key.
Use the [VALUE] dial to select a setting from the following.
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I Replacing the drum B track (DrBPTN)
• Pattern numbers ending in A (Example: 001A, U99A)
Will be replaced by the contents of the drum A track of the applicable pattern.
[ ] key to return to the start of the
Setting value
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