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Since in this example we will be creating a one-measure pattern, use [DEC]/[INC] several times to select "1."
4
Press [QUANTIZE] (NUMBER [2]).
The indicator will light, and the display will indicate the shortest note value that will be recorded.
Use [DEC]/[INC] several times to select "
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The operation in step 4 sets the Quantize function. Quantize is a function that "tightens up" the timing
of the notes you play, aligning them to precise intervals of the specified note value. Normally you
should set this to the shortest note value that you wish to record.
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5
Press [GATE TIME] (NUMBER [3]).
The indicator will light, and the display will indicate the note duration that will be recorded.
Since in this example we will be inputting staccato notes, use [DEC]/[INC] several times to select "STAC-
CATO."
6
Press [METRONOME] (NUMBER [4]).
The indicator will light, and the display will indicate the type of metronome sound and the volume.
Use [DEC]/[INC] several times to select "Beep: VOLUME 2."
7
Press [EXIT].
The [METRONOME] indicator will go dark, and the previous display will reappear.
8
Rotate [TEMPO] to select a tempo that you find convenient for recording.
While the [REC] indicator is blinking, recording will not take place even if you play the MIDI keyboard.
You can practice the phrase while listening to the metronome sound to keep in tempo.
This completes preparations for recording.
Now let's record the pattern.
9
Press [REC].
The indicator will change to lit, and recording will begin.
measure
10
Play the musical example given at the beginning of this section, and record it.
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