Playing Songs; Basic Playback Operation; Song Reset; Selecting A Song To Play - Roland MC-909 Owner's Manual

Playing songs

Two or more patterns connected in the order of playback are called a
"song."
When you play back a song, the patterns will switch automatically—
you don't need to select each pattern yourself. In one song, you can
register up to 50 patterns in the desired order of playback.
The number describing the order in which the patterns are arranged
is called the "step."
Top screen of Song mode
fig.3-01
Function buttons
[F1 (Next Step)] When Song Step Sw (p. 128) is set to "MANU-
AL," playback will automatically advance to
the next step if you press this button to dis-
play the "✔" mark.
[F2 (Song Edit)] Edit the settings of the song (p. 84).
[F3 (Mixer)] Specify the volume, pan, etc., of each part (p.
33).
[F4 (Effects)] Apply special effects to the sound (p. 88).
[F5 (Mastering)] Make settings for the mastering effect (p. 108).
[F6 (BPM Click)] Set the tempo, and turn the metronome on/
off (p. 25).

Basic playback operation

Use the following buttons to control the playback.
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Return to the previous step
Move to the beginning
of the song
Stop playback Play back Used for recording
* The [FWD], [BWD], and [TOP] buttons can also be used during
playback.
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Advance to the
next step

Song Reset

You can have playback resume from step 1 when the currently
playing pattern finishes playing.
This is convenient when you want to play back a few measures
while you adjust the BPM to match a turntable, and then when the
BPM is correct, play back from step 1.
1. While the song is playing, press [PLAY].
The screen will indicate "SONG RESET."
When the currently playing pattern finishes, the playback will
return to the beginning of the song.

Selecting a song to play

There are two ways to select a song: directly, or from a list.
Selecting a song directly
While the song is stopped, use [VALUE] or [INC/DEC] to select
another song.
Selecting a song from a list
1. Press [ENTER].
The song list will appear.
2. Use [VALUE], [INC/DEC], or [CURSOR (up/down)] to
select a song.
If you hold down [SHIFT] while using these controls, the song
number will change in steps of ten.
3. Press [F6 (Select)] or [ENTER] to confirm your
selection.
* If you decide not to execute, press [F5 (Cancel)].

Changing the BPM or mute status

In Song mode as well, you can change the BPM or part muting status
in the same way as in Pattern mode. For details on how to change
these, refer to the section "Playing a pattern" (p. 24).