Step Recording - Tascam SX-1 Reference Manual

This parameter randomizes the
Vel Random %
Base Velocity parameter. The greater the value, the
more random the
Base Velocity
the " slider) is.
Base Velocity
Check this box to have the
Auto Advance
sequencer automatically advance to the next beat
after a note is played (as determined by the note's
). With this box unchecked, you will not
Step Length
move to the next grid line until you have pressed the
key.
STEP
This key advances the sequencer to the next
STEP
beat, as determined by the

Step Recording

Follow these directions to perform a Step Record
operation:
From the front panel, press
1
section. The LCD screen will dis-
REC MODE
play a prompt asking you which MIDI track
you would like to record on. Use the
soft knob to choose your track and
TRACK
press the soft key. If you do not already
OK
have a MIDI slot ready, Step Record will
make one for you.
After pressing , the selected MIDI track is
OK
automatically record enabled and waiting for
your first MIDI note.
You can also enable Step Record by choosing
from the
Step Record
menu on the
Piano Roll
From the tab on the VGA, or the
2
Piano Roll
screen's
TRACK Step Record
the LCD (or the duration keys on the key-
pad), choose a Step Length for your first
stepped note. At this point, also enter any
other attributes you would like your first
note to have (such as velocity or offset).
effect (as determined by
field. You can
Step Length
in the
STEP MIDI
SELECT
pull-down
Edit Operation
tab on the VGA
MIDI
operations screen on
Part VII–MIDI Sequencing
also think of the key as a rest whose value is tied
STEP
to the field.
Step Length
Whole Note Forward & Back
to advance the sequencer forward or back by whole
note (semibreve) beats. You can also think of the
key as a whole note rest.
Whole Note Forward
Quarter Note Forward & Back
keys to advance the sequencer forward or back by
quarter note beats. You can also think of the
key as a 1/4 note rest.
Note Forward
Enter a note from your connected MIDI con-
3
troller. If the
Auto Advance
sequencer will record your note and auto-
matically advance to the next beat. If the
box is not checked, press
Advance
to the next beat.
If you would like to insert a rest or just skip
4
ahead a few beats, press the
, or
Quarter Note Forward
ate number of times.
Repeat from Step 2 until your passage is
5
complete. Press the
VGA or LCD screens. You will automatically
be taken out of the Step Record mode.
TIP
To add stepped notes to a track that already has data,
use the Merge function. Before beginning the Step
Record operation, simply press MERGE from the MIDI
REC MODE section. This puts the sequencer into
Record Merge instead of Record Overwrite Mode. Then
perform Step Record as usual, and your newly stepped
notes will be added.to the track's existing MIDI data.
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Use these keys
Use these
Quarter
box is checked, the
Auto
to move
Step
,
Whole Note Forward
keys the appropri-
STEP
button in either the
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