Recording A Song With The Rhythm Section - Kawai ES8 Owner's Manual

Song Recorder
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Recording a Song with the Rhythm Section

It is also possible to record songs while using the Rhythm Section. This feature can be used to record backing
accompaniments (including chord changes) for favourite songs, allowing the player to concentrate on the melody
or improvised solos using the full keyboard.
The Rhythm Section can only be recorded to Part 1 of each song memory.
1. Entering the Rhythm Section
Press the RHYTHM SECTION button.
The LED indicator for the RHYTHM SECTION button will turn on
to indicate that the Rhythm Section is in use.
Make any changes to the Rhythm Section settings (style, volume,
tempo, parts, ACC mode etc.)
* Please refer to page 40 for more information.
2. Entering song recorder mode
Press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and the
Internal Song Recorder screen will be shown in the LCD display.
* If a USB memory device is connected, press the MENU  button to
select the 'Int. Recorder' function.
3. Selecting the song to be recorded
Press the REW or FWD buttons to select the internal song
memory (1~10) to be recorded to.
* Part 1 must be selected in order to record the Rhythm Section. The
Rhythm Section will not be recorded if Part 2 is selected.
4. Starting the song recorder
Press a key on the keyboard, or press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turn
on, and recording will start with the Rhythm Section playing.
Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop the recording.
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