Step-Write Pattern Programming - Yamaha RX11 Owner's Manual

Step-Write Pattern Programming

NOTE
An understanding of the QUANTIZE function, des-
cribed below, is essential for effective use of the step
write function. We recommend that before actually
trying out the step write function you should read
through this section and then the "Quantize" section
below. Then come back to this section and try out
the function.
While the REAL TIME WRITE function, described above,
lets you input rhythm patterns in real time by playing on the
instrument keys, the STEP WRITE function is used to input
notes one at a time. This method is ideal for programming
rhythm patterns from written scores, or from the pattern
charts provided in the RX11 PATTERN BOOK. It also
makes it possible to input extremely complex rhythm
patterns that would be impossible to program using the
real time method.
First select a clear pattern, then enter the step write mode
by pressing the STEP WRITE button (from the pattern
mode). The LCD panel will indicate that the step write mode
is active, and prompt you to input the time signature:
"STEP W. 04/4". The default time signature is 4/4 ("04/4"
on the LCD panel), and need not be entered if this is the
time signature you need. Time signature entry is the same as
for real time write, as is entry of the pattern length in bars.
The entire STEP WRITE parameter input process is as
follows:
1. Press STEP WRITE button to enter step write mode.
2. Enter first part of time signature via white number buttons
(integer markings, two digits).
3. Press STEP WRITE button to move cursor to second
part of time signature.
4. Enter second part of time signature via number buttons
(fraction markings).
5. Press STEP WRITE button to prompt for number of bars
in pattern.
6. Enter number of bars via number buttons. (integer mark-
ings, two digits).
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The step write mode can be exited at any time by pressing
the STOP/CONTINUE button.
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Steps 2—6 above can be skipped if the default parameters
(4/4 time, 1 bar) are acceptable.
You are now ready to enter your pattern.
Tap the START button and the LCD panel will respond with
"BAR 01 : BEAT 01", prompting you to input the first
beat of bar one. You can now enter an instrument on beat 1
by pressing the appropriate instrument button, or a rest by
pressing the +1/YES button. In either case, the beat will
advance one count and you are then ready to enter the next
instrument or rest. This process is continued until the last
beat of the bar (the number of beats per bar is determined
by the setting of the QUANTIZE function, described below).
If a one-bar pattern has been selected, the RX11 will then
cycle back to the first beat of the bar, allowing you to
continue to add new instruments. In the step write mode,
only one instrument can be entered at a time. If more than
one instrument is to be entered on a single beat, each instru-
ment must be entered on successive cycles through the bar.
If the pattern is more than one bar in length, the bar count
will advance by one once the maximum beat count has
been reached for each bar. The RX11 will cycle back to the
first beat of bar 1 after the last beat of the last bar has been
e n t e r e d .
Exit the step write mode by pressing the STOP/CONTINUE
button.
STEP WRITE mistakes can be corrected in the same way as
REAL TIME WRITE mistakes: when you reach the beat at
which the erroneous entry was made, simply hold down the
CLEAR button and press the instrument button correspond-
ing to the instrument to be cleared.
Patterns can be edited by adding new parts and deleting
unwanted parts simply by re-entering the step write mode
and stepping through the pattern using the +1/YES button
until the edit point is located. The addition of new parts
and deletion of unwanted parts are carried out as described
above. The time signature or bar length of a programmed
pattern CANNOT be changed. Time signature and number of
bars can only be programmed in clear patterns (see the
CLEAR function, below).
Step Write (EX: 4/4 time, 1 bar)
In this example 4/4 time will be accepted
1-bar pattern is accepted
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