Korg DRM-1 User Manual page 16

The tempo field indicates the playback tempo, which
is adjustable within the 040 to 250 range. The avail
able memory indicates the amount of free space left
in memory. A readout of 100% indicates very samll
memory consumption. If the repeat control is ena
bled, the display will also show a repe*af( ill )•
Pressing the REC key automatically sets the location
to 0000 independent of the amount of data in
memory. Because a location reset sets the value to
0000, make sure that you do not inadvertently over
write important data.
Move the cursor to the tempo field, then specify the
value to be used during recording. If the tempo has
already been set (with the TEMPO key, tap-tempo
switch, etc.). this step becomes optional.
|T = 040 10056 OOOOl
Use the VALUE keys to specity
a value between 040 and 250.
250
If the location is set below 0000 (-16 at the lower
limit), recording will start after an introduction.
Setting the location to -4, for example, starts record
ing after a count of four beats. (If not necessary,
this step becomes optional.)
|T=040 100% OOOOl
Use the VALUE keys to specify
a value between -16 and 0000.
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(3) Press the START key to start recording. If the loca
tion is set to below 0000, recording will follow an
introduction. If a foot switch (tap tempo switch)
is used, depressing it as many times as the number
of beats in the specified introduction count auto
matically sets the tempo and starts recording.
(D Once recording starts, the DRM-1 records rhythm
patterns exactly as they are played on the MIDI
keyboard or drum pads.
To terminate recording, press the STOP key.
Pressing the STOP key also interrupts recording in
midstream. When restarting from the beginning,
the rhythm patterns just recorded remain in memory
until you erase them. Make sure that you do not dub
the new patterns over the old ones. (See the COPY
section on page 22 for details.)
To run playback, press the STOP key a second time
to reset the location, then press the PATTERN and
START keys. Playback is possible immediately after
recording, but pressing the PATTERN switch disables
the overdubbing mode, which remains in effect after
recording.
* Once rhythm patterns are recorded, they may be
overdubbed so the playback sequence may become
longer.
This is true only if a repeat sign was not selected
before overdubbing.
< Using a Tap Tempo Switch >
A foot switch connected to the TAP TEMPO jack
functions as a tap tempo switch. Depressing the
switch as many times as the number of beats assign
ed to the introduction automatically sets the tempo,
then starts the rhythm pattern.
The DRM-1 checks the last two strokes of the toot
switch to determine the length of a quarter tone it
will use independent of the specified introduction
count. Depressing the foot switch will not change
the tempo outside the 040 to 250 range.
(2) Overdubbing
Overdubbing is~a technique that allows addition of new
rhythm patterns in time to the previous ones being
played back. It is used for correcting rhythm pattern
errors, adding snare and cymbal sounds to prerecorded
bass drum patterns, and other such possibilities. The
operating procedure is essentially the same as that for
recording.
Set the location to the part where overdubbing will start,
set up, if necessary, the tempo, resolution, and other
parameters, then press the START key.
To interrupt overdubbing, press the STOP key. If the
repeat control is on, playback will be repeated until
the STOP key is pressed.
Setting the location one or to bars before makes it easier
to start overdubbing in time.
Recording and Overdubbing
1st trial
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ERASE
The ERASE function erases part of the recorded rhythm
patterns in units of quarter notes. Typically, this func
tion fixes errors in prerecorded rhythm patterns in
overdubbing mode.
Data can be erased from a particular voice or every voice,
whichever is in the location specified by the user.
The ERASE function can also remove preset parameters
for changing the tempo. (See page 17 for more informa
tion.)
(D Press the ERASE key to select the ERASE PATTERN
screen.
ERASE PATTERNOO
00= SNARE 1 0000
i Pattern number
(ERASE
PATTERN
screen)
Sound name T T Location
(£) Use the CURSOR control and VALUE keys to move
towards the targeted location. Select a location one
to two bars before the point where erasure should
start to provide a sufficiently long interval to keep
time with the playback.
This does not erase any data in the specified location.
(If necessary, it is possible to set up an introduction
in a manner similar to that used for recording.)
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