Stepwrite - Yamaha RX7 Authorized Product Manual

5. If even this fails and you still can't write the BD line in
Real Time, all is not lost - you can do it with Step Write.

STEPWRITE

FUNCTION
Create or alter a Pattern step by step.
In this mode, you can take your time entering one note after
the other.
The length of each step or beat (= the length of input notes
and rests) is adjusted by pressing QUANTIZE and then se-
lecting the desired fraction (e.g. quarter note, eighth note)
with the numeric keys. As shown by the example illustrated
below, intelligent use of Quantize can substantially speed up
Step Writing.
* To input notes longer than the current Quantize rate, you
must combine a note with the necessary number of "blank"
steps, input with + l/YES.
For instance, to input quarter notes when Quantize is 1/16,
you must tap the desired Instrument key once and then
press + l/YES three times (since 1/4 = 4 x 1/16).
Ex.: Program the following Pattern with Step Write
Written in the form of a rhythm diagram, the Pattern looks
like this. (The white dots indicate notes, entered by tapping
an Instrument key, while black dots show rests or blank steps,
entered by pressing + l/YES.)
b e a t
HI-HAT
b e a t
S D
b e a t
B D
– Rests
– Notes
– Hi-Hat OPEN (other HI-HAT notes
The most suitable Quantize rates for Step Write are indicated
on the right of each instrument part. Just to show how se-
lection of the appropriate Quantize rate saves time, look how
many times you would have to press + l/YES to enter blank
steps (rests) if you left Quantize at 1/16 for input of the snare
drum (SD) and bass drum (BD) as well.
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Hi Hat-Quantize 1/16
SD-Quantize 1/8
BD-Quantize 1/4
QUANTIZE
1/16
QUANTIZE
1 / 8
QUANTIZE
1/4
CLOSED)
beat
HI-HAT
SD
B D
On the other hand, setting a high Quantize rate allows you
to create subtle timing variations for added realism. Rock
drummers, for instance, often achieve an exciting feeling of
tension by slightly delaying their off-beat on the snare drum.
This is easy to do with Step Write.
In the following example, the SD is entered using a Quantize
rate of 1/96 (= OFF). To obtain the desired delay, input the
SD notes one step later than the 2nd (beat 25) and 4th (beat
73) quarter notes, i.e. on beats 26 and 74.
* You can exit from Step Write mode any time by pressing
STOP/CONTINUE.
* Memory Protection (UTILITY Job #03) must be off when
using Step Write.
OPERATION
•
TIME SIGNATURE AND PATTERN LENGTH
These settings are basically the same as for Real Time Write.
Making sure the PTN LED is lit and the Pattern location
you wish to write to is selected, press STEP WRITE. If the
location is empty, the following display will appear:
Time signature
If necessary, adjust these values as explained under Real Time
Write.
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WRITING A PATTERN
1. Set the Quantize rate according to the instrument part
you want to enter, then press STEP WRITE.
2 . Press START.
QUANTIZE
1/16
Hi-HAT
Quantize 1/8
SD
Quantize 1/96 (OFF)
Pattern length