Pattern Sequencer; Changing The Length Of One Step; Changing The Number Of Measures In The Pattern; Changing The Tempo - Roland JD-XA Parameter Manual

Pattern Sequencer

The pattern sequencer lets you record keyboard performance and
knob operations, and play them back repeatedly.
When you record, the currently selected part is recorded.
The pattern time signature is 4/4.

Changing the Length of One Step

1.
[Scale]
Press the button.
Changes the length of one step. The indicators at the left of the
button show the setting.
5 The
[01]–[12] buttons correspond to a recording input range of
two beats, allowing you to enter 16th note triplets.
5 The
[01]–[12]
buttons correspond to a recording input range of
one measure, allowing you to enter 8th note triplets.
5 The
[01]–[16]
buttons correspond to a recording input range of
two beats, allowing you to enter 32nd notes.
5 The
[01]–[16] buttons correspond to a recording input range of
one measure, allowing you to enter 16th notes.
NOTE
Even if you change the Scale, the length of one step relative to
the already-recorded data does not change.
Changing the Number of Measures in the
Pattern
1.
Press the [Pattern Length]
2.
Use the [01]–[04] buttons or the
the length.
* For some Scale settings, use the
length.
3.
Press the [Enter] button.
a.
If you're increasing the number of measures
The screen asks "With Copying?"
With Copying?
[EXIT]:N [ENT]:Y
5
[Enter]
button Changes the number of measures by
repeatedly copying the recorded data.
5
[Exit] button Changes the measure position at which
looping occurs, leaving the recorded data
unchanged.
b.
If you're decreasing the number of measures
The measure position at which looping occurs is changed, leaving
the recorded data unchanged.
button.
[-] [+] buttons to specify
[01]–[08]
buttons to specify the

Changing the Tempo

Here you can specify the tempo of the arpeggio or the pattern
sequencer.
5
[Tap]
button:
5
[TEMPO]
knob:
5
[Shift] + [Tap]:
MEMO
5 By turning Tempo Rec ON during Realtime REC, tempo changes
can be recorded in the pattern.
5 The tempo is saved individually for each program.
& Owner's manual
"Saving a Program (Write)"

Click Settings

1.
Press the [Menu] button.
2.
Select "SYSTEM" and then press the
3.
Choose the CLICK parameter, and use the
change the value.
4.
Press the [Exit] button several times to return to the top
screen.
Save the system parameters if necessary.
& Owner's manual
"Saving the System Settings"

Realtime Recording (Real Time REC)

Here's how to create a pattern by recording your performance of the
keyboard and controllers in real time. Your performance is recorded
by layering it onto the selected pattern.
1.
Use the ANALOG PART or DIGITAL PART On
buttons to turn on the part that you want to record.
2.
Press the [Real Time REC]
3.
Make settings for realtime recording.
[ K ] [ J ]
Use the cursor
[+]
buttons to change the value.
Parameter
Explanation
[ K ] [ J ]
Cursor
Selects the way in which recording is started.
Off:
Cnt In
(Count In) 1 MEAS:
* This is shown
only during 2 MEAS:
REC STANDBY.
WAIT NOTE:
63
You can change the tempo by pressing
the [Tap] button three times or more
at quarter-note intervals of the desired
tempo.
Specifies the tempo in the range 60–240.
Displays the tempo parameter.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify
the integer value of the tempo.
[Shift] [-] [+]
You can use + buttons to
specify the tempo value below the decimal
point.
(p. 7)
[Enter] button.
[-] [+]
(p. 14)
[01]–[04]
button (REC STANDBY).
buttons to select a parameter, and use the
Recording starts when you press the
button.
When you press the [Play] button, recording
starts after a one-measure count.
When you press the [Play] button, recording
starts after a two-measure count.
Recording starts when you press the
button, or when you play a note on the
keyboard or press the hold pedal.
buttons to
[-]
[Play]
[Play]