Playing Back Rhythm Patterns; Playing The Keyboard With The Rhythm Pattern - Yamaha MX88BK Owner's Manual

NOTE
The 128 Performances are divided into eight groups (A
– H), each of which consist of sixteen Performances. To
select these groups of Performances, simultaneously
hold down [SHIFT] and use the [DATA] dial or [INC/
YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.
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Play the keyboard.
If the lamp of the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button flashes
before playing the keyboard, playing the keyboard
starts the Rhythm Pattern (Key On Start function). In
this case, play the keyboard with the Rhythm Pattern.
To stop the Rhythm Pattern, press [J] (Stop).
Also, if the Arpeggio playback continues after you've
finished playing, press [ARP] to stop the Arpeggio.
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When you're done trying out the various
Performances, press [EXIT] to return to the
Top display.
The display showing the currently selected Part 1 and
Part 2 is called up.
PAD:003:AmbSyn*pad
CMP:065:TranceLine
HINT
You can switch the Performance number directly by
pressing the [SHIFT] button and the Voice Category
button simultaneously in the Performance Select
display (Performance Direct Select function). While
this function is enabled, you can change the
performance number simply by pressing the Voice
Category button, without needing to press the
[SHIFT] button.
HINT
You can select Performances in sequence with a
footswitch by connecting an FC4A/FC5 to the
[SUSTAIN] jack and setting as follows. Keep in mind
that the sustain function cannot be used in this case.
[UTILITY]  Select "03:Controller"  [ENTER] 
"FS" = "PC inc" / "PC dec."
Playing back Rhythm
Patterns
The instrument features a wide variety of Rhythm
Patterns. An appropriate Rhythm Pattern is assigned to
each Performance.
Playing the keyboard with the
Rhythm Pattern
1
After selecting a Performance, with the [R/K]
(Play/Pause) lamp flashing, play the
Keyboard.
If the [R/K] (Play/Pause) lamp is turned off,
press [R/K] (Play/Pause), then play the
keyboard.
The lamp of [R/K] (Play/Pause) flashes quickly and
the Rhythm Pattern plays back.
2
To pause the Rhythm Pattern, press [R/K]
(Play/Pause). To resume playback, press [R/
K] (Play/Pause) again.
3
Press [J] (Stop) to stop the Rhythm Pattern.
HINT
Using the Key On Start function
The Key On Start function automatically starts a
Rhythm Pattern when you play a key on the
keyboard. Especially convenient in live performance
situations, this allows you to start playing the
keyboard and have the Rhythm Pattern instantly
start playback at the same time. There are some
Performances which are automatically set to
standby condition for the Key On Start function. In
this case, you can automatically use the Key On
Start function simply by playing the keyboard. For
other Performances, enable the function as
described below.
1
While holding down [J] (Stop) press [R/
K] (Play/Pause).
The lamp of [R/K] (Play/Pause) flashes slowly,
and the selected Performance is set to standby
status for the Key On Start function.
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