Step Recording (Tracks 1 - Yamaha SY85 Owner's Manual

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5. The Sequencer
7.
Record the Next Part
When you're satisfied that the first track is OK, go back to step 3-2 and
select a new record track, then record. Continue this process until your compo-
sition is complete. For difficult tracks you might want to use the step record
mode, described below.

Step Recording (Tracks 1 ... 8)

Step recording allows you to input parts note by note, rest by rest, without
having to actually play the part on the keyboard. This is ideal for entering
difficult parts from written music, or for extremely complex or fast passages
that would be impossible to play in real time.
1.
Select the "Step" Record Mode
The sequencer record mode is entered in the same was as described in the
"REALTIME RECORDING" section, above. Instead of choosing the "repl" or
"over" record mode, select "step." You can also select a time signature at this
point if nothing has been recorded yet.
2.
Press [RUN]
Press the [RUN] key to call the step record display.