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This section explains the functions and operation of the built-in rhythm section of the MRS-1608.
About the rhythm section
The rhythm section of the MRS-1608 uses internal drum
s o u n d s a n d b a s s s o u n d s t o g e n e r a t e r h y t h m
accompaniment. It can be used instead of a metronome
by playing simple rhythm patterns, or you can program a
sequence of rhythm patterns and chord progression into
the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song.
The rhythm section is made up of the following
components.
Drum kits and bass programs
The sound created by the rhythm section is produced by
a "drum kit" and a "bass program".
The drum kit is a combination of 36 drum/percussion
sounds such as kick, snare, hihat, and conga. A
combination of drum/percussion sounds and drum kits
for use within a project is called a "drum sound set". A
drum sound set contains over 80 drum/percussion sounds
and 15 – 17 drum kits. From such a drum sound set, you
may also select desired sounds and create your own drum
kits.
You can select one of these drum kits and play it manually
with the pads on the top panel, or you can use it as a sound
source for rhythm accompaniment.
Drum kit example
A bass program is a single bass sound, such as an electric
bass or acoustic bass, which can be played as a scale with
the pads on the top panel. The MRS-1608 has 13 bass
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Reference [Rhythm]
programs. You can choose one of these and play a scale,
with the pads, or use it as a sound source for rhythm
accompaniment.
Bass program example
The output signal from the drum kit (stereo) and the
output signal from the bass program (mono) are sent to
the corresponding fader of the internal mixer, where you
can independently adjust the volume, panning (balance),
EQ, and other parameters and apply send/return effects.
Bass
Drum kit
program
Rhythm section
NOTE
While using the pad sampler (
program sound is not available.
DRUM BASS 1
2
3
Mixer section
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p. 121), the drum kit/bass
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