Using The Beat Functions - Sony MHC-V818 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the beat
functions
With the beat functions, you can enjoy a
variety of rhythms. They can be used with
any source, to create original recordings.
BEAT
(Power)
LEVEL
BEAT BEAT BEAT
ON/OFF SELECT SPEED
Jog dial
BEAT AUTO BPM
JAM
BEAT ON/OFF
SPEED "/"
SELECT 4/$
/
Press BEAT ON/OFF during
playback at the point you want to
start the beat.
The button's indicator lights up.
To change the speed
Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED
(or press SPEED " or " on the remote) to
select the speed you desire (BPM 60~160).
To change the beat pattern
Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT
SELECT (or press SELECT 4 or $ on the
remote) to select the pattern you desire. The
name of the beat pattern appears in the
display.
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To cancel the beat
Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the
button's indicator turns off.
To change the beat volume
Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly to select the
level you desire. Each time you press the
button the level changes as follows:
LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3
/ LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . . .
Tips
• You can use the drum pads and the beat function
together.
• Press DEMO while the power is on to hear all
drum sounds and beat patterns played repeatedly.
Press any key (except BEAT LEVEL) to stop.
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