Sequencer Block - Yamaha RM1x Owner's Manual

3. Sequencer block

About the sequencer block
This block lets you create patterns and songs by recording/
editing musical performances recorded from an external MIDI
device or from the controller block, and then plays back this
data, transmitting it to the tone generator block or to an exter-
nal MIDI tone generator as MIDI messages.
The sequencer block can be operated in three modes: Pattern
mode (page 45), Pattern Chain mode (page 109), and Song
mode (page 115).
By recording one track at a time to create a multi-track re-
cording, you can create patterns and songs which use up to 16
tracks.
When patterns or songs are played back, the musical data is
output to the tone generator block and to the MIDI OUT con-
nector. The output destination of the musical data can be speci-
fied for each track by setting the Out Channel (pages 75, 121).
"Tracks" are memory areas in which musical performances
are recorded. Musical data can be recorded, edited, and played
back independently for each track.
Pattern
In the RM1x the term "pattern" refers to a relatively short
pattern — say, 4 to 16 measures — which is used for looped
playback.
Patterns are created by joining up to 16 parts vertically with
drums, bass, and chord backing. While phrases contain musi-
cal data for a single instrument, patterns combine two or more
phrases to create a single backing pattern.
Patterns are created in the Pattern mode. (page 45)
The RM1x manages patterns by Style, by Section and by
phrase.
The RM1x provides 60 x 16 = 960 patterns.
Style
"Styles" are groups of 16 patterns or "sections" (see "Sec-
tion," below) which can be selected at any time and in any
order during playback in the RM1x PATTERN mode. One
section might be the style's introduction, another the verse,
another the bridge, etc.
The RM1x provides 60 preset styles.
Section
"Sections" are the individual components that make up a
"style" (above). Each section plays a single "pattern"
(above).
For each style, the RM1x provides 16 sections (A - P).
Phrase
"Phrases" are musical phrases for a single instrument, such
as a rhythm pattern for the rhythm part, a bass line for the
bass part, or a chord backing for the guitar part. Phrases
are the smallest unit that makes up the pattern.
Preset phrases and user phrases are categorized by two
parameters: "phrase category" and " phrase number." This
lets you efficiently find desired phrases without having to
be familiar with each individual phrase.
• Phrase category
Phrase category refers to the type of instrument or playing
technique. "US" indicates a "User Phrase," and all others
are preset phrases.
• Phrase Number
Phrase Number specifies phrases within Phrase Category
by a number 001 - 256. (User phrases are numbered 001 -
256.)
Styles (Preset x 60, User x 50)
A B C
16 sections
Track
Phrase
1
2 Phrase
3 Phrase
4 Phrase
Phrase
16

3. Sequencer block

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RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER