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Pattern Playback
Mixing Setup for each track
In the Pattern mode as well as in the Song mode, you can
set the Mixing parameters such as Voice, volume and pan
for each part (track). The structure and parameters are the
same as in the Song mode. See page 139.
Knobs and Control Sliders
By using the knobs and sliders on the front panel, you can
adjust various parameters such as pan, effect, cutoff
frequency and resonance for each Part (track) of the
Pattern. For more information, see page 138.
Pattern Playback—[F1] Play
This display always appears first when the Pattern mode is
engaged. You can play the Pattern by specifying a Section
after selecting a Pattern.
n Depending on the selected parameter, the NUM icon is shown
at the tab menu corresponding to the [SF6] button. In this
condition, you can use the [SF1] – [SF5] and [F1] – [F5]
buttons as number buttons by pressing the [SF6] NUM button.
For details, see page 36.
Pattern number, Pattern name
Determines the Pattern by specifying the number (01 – 64).
The name of the selected Pattern is shown. You can
change the Pattern name by moving the cursor here and
pressing the [SF6] CHAR button.
n For detailed instructions on naming, refer to "Basic Operation"
on page 37.
Section
Selects a Section of the selected Pattern. A Pattern can
include up to 16 variations called Sections, which can be
changed in real time during playback. The Section can be
selected via the [A] – [H] buttons (printed "SECTION A –
H") and the [USER1] – [ETHNIC] buttons (printed
"SECTION I – P"). For details, see page 167.
Settings: A – P
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Measure
Determines the location at which playback starts. This also
indicates the current location of playback. The Measure
can be set via the SEQ TRANSPORT buttons. For details,
see page 136.
Settings:
Measure:
001 – 256 (Available range of measure differs depending on
the length below.)
Beat:
Indication only
Measure
Beat
Length
Determines the Pattern Length.
Settings: 001 – 256
Trans (Transpose)
Time signature (Meter)
Tempo
These are the same as in the Song Play mode. See
page 168.
Keyboard Start
When Keyboard Start is set to on, Pattern playback begins
as soon as you press a key on of the keyboard.
Settings:
(on),
(off)
Track number (Indication only)
Indicates the track number.
Track type (Indication only)
Indicates the track type: MIDI track or Audio track. For
Mixing Parts that correspond to Audio tracks, a Sample
Voice is assigned. For Mixing Parts that correspond to MIDI
tracks, a Voice other than a Sample Voice is assigned. For
Mixing Parts that correspond to empty tracks, no Voice is
assigned. For more about MIDI Tracks and Audio Tracks,
see page 14.
Settings: M (MIDI Track), W (Audio Track)
Mute/Solo (Indication only)
Indicates the Mute/Solo status for each track. For detailed
instructions on setting Mute/Solo, see page 137.
Blank: Neither Mute nor Solo are not assigned to this track.
m: Indicates muted track.
s: Indicates soloed track.
Voice (Voice Name)
Indicates the Voice name of the Mixing Part corresponding
to each track.
Section
Data indicator
Indicates whether the data is recorded or not to each track
of Sections A – P. The data indicator is shown at the column
of which the Section/Track contains recorded data.
Length

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