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19. Recording a Chord Sequence (Chord Loop)
The Chord Loop of your BK-9 is a very powerful tool that allows you
to record a chord sequence.
The Chord Loop has two operation modes:
• Loop
Use this mode If you need to replicate a short chord pattern
several times during your performance while you concentrate
on the melody or solo.
• Sequencer
Use this mode if you need to prepare the accompaniment
(chord sequence) of an entire song before recording it.
"Realtime" chord sequencing (Loop
Mode)
Recording and playing back in realtime means that the rhythm
playback is already running when you start recording your Chord
Loop.
1.
Set the parameter Chord Loop Mode in"Loop." See p.
148.
As default the Chord Loop Mode is set on "Loop".
2.
Press [START/STOP] to start rhythm playback.
3.
Press CHORD LOOP [REC] a little ahead of the bar (one or
two beats) where the BK-9 starts recording.
The indicator of the CHORD LOOP [REC] button will flash until the
next downbeat and then light steadily to indicate that the Chord
Sequencer is recording.
4.
At the end of the your chord pattern press CHORD LOOP
[PLAY].
At the next downbeat the chord sequence starts at the beginning
of the pattern and plays it back again and again until you press the
CHORD LOOP [PLAY] button once more. The CHORD LOOP [PLAY]
button indicator goes off.
Recording a Chords Sequence for an
Entire Song (Sequencer Mode)
The Chord Loop allows you to record the accompaniment of an
entire song from start to finish.
1.
Set the parameter Chord Loop Mode in"Sequencer." See
p. 148.
2.
Select the Rhythm of the Music Style you want to use (p.
38).
3.
If necessary, you can change the rhythm's tempo:
• Press the TEMPO [] or [] button to decrease or increase the
tempo
• Press the [TAP TEMPO] button at least three times at the desired
tempo.
The BK-9 calculates the intervals between your presses and sets the
corresponding tempo value.
4.
Activate the [SYNC START] function if that is how you
want to launch Style playback.
5.
Press CHORD LOOP [REC] (indicator flashes).
6.
Play the first chord or press the [START/STOP] button to
manually start Rhythm playback, and do everything you
would do during a normal performance involving Music
Styles.
7.
At the end of the song, press the [START/STOP] button.
MEMO
There is no need to press the [START/STOP] if you end the song
with the Ending or Fade Out function.
8.
Press the CHORD LOOP [PLAY] button (indicator flashes).
Playback of the Chord sequence can be performed in the same
ways as playback of a Music Style.
Playing back a Chords Sequence
1.
Record a chords sequence. See "Recording a Chords
Sequence for an Entire Song (Sequencer Mode)".
2.
Press the CHORD LOOP [PLAY] button. Its indicator
flashes.
3.
Press the [START/STOP] to play the chords sequence that
you recorded before. Its indicator lights steady.
4.
Press CHORD LOOP [PLAY] button to stop playing back
the chord sequence. Note that this does not stop the
rhythm playback. If you want to stop the rhythm playback
press the [START/STOP] button.
Saving the Chords Sequence
The BK-9 allows you to save your chord sequencer into a optional
USB memory.
1.
Press the [MENU] button and using the dial to select the
"Cord Loop" page.
You can also select the "Chord Loop" page by pressing and hold the
CHORD LOOP [REC].
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