5> Gradually Raising And Lowering The Tempo (Auto Up/Down) - Roland TD-4KP Owner's Manual

<5> Gradually raising and lowering the tempo (AUTO UP/DOWN)
The metronome increases and decreases tempo over time, to help develop stamina and endurance.
Start practicing
fig.d-AutoUD-1.eps
1. In the AUTO UP/DOWN start screen, press the [
button to start practicing.
fig.d-AutoUD-2.eps
Tempo lower limit Tempo upper limit
2. Play the pads in time with the metronome.
• Starting at the lower tempo limit, the metronome speed will
increase in steps according to the "rate" you have selected.
When the metronome reaches the upper limit; then the
tempo will slow down at the same rate. This cycle will be
repeated.
• While practicing, you can press the SEL [
specify the current tempo as the upper limit; if you press the
SEL [ ] button, the upper tempo limit will return to 260.
When you've finished practicing
3. Press the [OK] button to return to the Coach mode
menu screen.
Settings
1. In the AUTO UP/DOWN start screen, press the
[MENU] button so it's lit.
fig.d-AutoUD-Op1.eps
2. Use the SEL[ ] [
parameter.
] button to
]buttons to select a
3. Use the [-/+] dial to edit the value.
4. Press the [MENU] button to return to the AUTO UP/
DOWN start screen.
Rate:
Specifies the speed at which the metronome tempo will increase
(decrease).
fig.d-AutoUD-Op1.eps
]
Value Explanation
The tempo will increment (decrement) by one
SLOW
BPM every four beats.
The tempo will increment (decrement) by one
MEDIUM
BPM every two beats.
The tempo will increment (decrement) by one
FAST
BPM every beat.
MaxTempo:
Specifies the upper tempo limit.
fig.d-AutoUD-Op2.eps
Value Explanation
* You can also use Tap input (p. 33) to specify
the tempo.
40–260
* This cannot be set lower than MinTempo.
MinTempo:
Specifies the lower tempo limit.
fig.d-AutoUD-Op3.eps
Value Explanation
* You can also use Tap input (p. 33) to specify
40–260
the tempo.
Practicing
25