Recording Ensemble Works - Roland MT-300S Owner's Manual

Recording Functions

Recording Ensemble Works

Here we introduce the basic procedure for creating ensemble works .
This is a fundamental process. Combining this process with the MT 300s's functions,
try the composing techniques that appeal to you.
How to Create Ensemble Works
To create an ensemble piece, first you must determine the imagery of the song, decid-
ing which part will play what tone an so on. Then, after carrying out the sequence of
setting rhythm patterns and bass, chord , and melody parts for each part's tone, you
go on to record.
Determining the Basic Tempo and Beat for the Song
Let's set a song's basic tempo and beat.
1.
Press the [Song] button.
2.
Use the [Dial] ; "0 : New Song" appears in the upper part of the dis-
play screen.
New Songs are assigned the number "0" and then recorded.
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3.
After pressing the Tempo [ ] button, use the [Dial] to select the basic
tempo for the song.
4.
After pressing the Beat [ ] button, use tthe [Dial] to select the basic
beat/rhythm for the song.
You cannot change the song's beat (rhythm) after recording is done. If you want to create a
NOTE
song during which the rhythm does change, please refer to "Creating Songs Featuring Beat
Changes" (p.76).
To change the basic tempo of a song, please refer to "Changing the Basic Tempo of the Song
MEMO
(p.59).
If you want to change the tempo on a recorded song, please refer to "Creating Songs Featuring
Tempo Changes" (p.74).
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