Using The Beat Function - Sony MHC-V808 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the beat
function
With the beat function, you can create a
variety of rhythms automatically. This effect
can be used with any source, to create
original recordings.
LEVEL +/–
POWER
BEAT BEAT
ON/OFF SPEED
1
Press BEAT ON/OFF to make sure
the indicator is off, then start
playing a source.
2
Press BPM CONTROL repeatedly to
obtain the beat speed you want.
Every time you press this button a voice
says, "one, two, three, four, one . . .," the
speeds (BPM 70 – 140) are also
displayed.
The beat speed is memorized
automatically.
3
Press BEAT ON/OFF to start the
beat.
Pressing BPM CONTROL lets you
synchronize the beat with the source.
48
jog dial
BEAT BPM
SELECT CONTROL
To change the speed
Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn the jog
dial to select the speed you want (BPM 70 –
140).
To change the beat pattern
You can select from 8 different beat patterns.
Hold down BEAT SELECT and turn the jog
dial to select the pattern you want. The name
of the beat pattern appears in the display.
16 BEAT 1˜ 16 BEAT 2 ˜ . . . ˜SAMBA
To cancel the beat
Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the
indicator is off.
To change the beat volume
Press LEVEL + or –.
Tip
You can use the drum pads and the beat function
together.
Note
When the CD APPLAUSE MIX function is selected,
you will not hear the drum beat during the
applause.