Reference [Phrase Looping]

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INT

The FAST input method can also be used to program the 

rhythm pattern sequence in a rhythm song (

 p. 83). 

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The basic rules for programming a phrase loop are as 

follows. 

0+

0+

  Select the phrase 

Use status keys 1   9 and the [DRUM] status key to enter a 

0+(

0+(

phrase number from 0   99. The display shows the phrase 

number. 

Press

3 times

0+(1

0+(1

  Line up phrases 

Use the  +  symbol to line up phrases. For example, 

entering 

0+1+2 

will result in the following play sequence. 

0+(1+

0+(1+

Phrase 0 Phrase 1

Phrase 2

0+(1+2

0+(1+2

  Repeat phrases 

Use the  x  symbol to specify phrase repetitions.  x  takes 

precedence over  + . For example, entering 

0+1x2+2 

will 

0+(1+2)

0+(1+2)

result in the following play sequence. 

Press

4 times

Phrase 0 Phrase 1

Phrase 1 Phrase 2

0+(1+2)x

0+(1+2)x

Press

2 times

  Link phrases 

Use the  (  and  )  symbols to link a group of phrases for 

0+(1+2)x

0+(1+2)x

repetition, and use the  x  symbol to specify the repetition 

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count. For example, entering 

(1+2)x2+3 

will result in the 

following play sequence. 

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INT

  When you enter a numeral, the cursor (flashing segment) 

automatically moves one step to the right. 

Phrase 1

Phrase 2

Phrase 1 Phrase 2

Phrase 3

  After entering  x  and  +  etc., you must use the cursor 

right key to move the cursor (flashing segment) one step to 

An example for creating the phrase loop   

0+(1+2)x8 

  is 

the right. Then enter the numeral. 

shown below. 

  If the formula for the phrase loop does not fit on two lines, 

the indication scrolls in steps of one character. If you use 

the cursor left/right keys to move the input position, the 

line scrolls left and right accordingly. 

After entering a formula, it can be edited as follows. 

  Inserting numbers or symbols 

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor (flashing 

segment) to the desired position and enter the new numeral 

or symbol. 

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