Reference [Rhythm]

Playing rhythm patterns 

Rhythm pattern mode and rhythm 

song mode 

This section explains how to play rhythm patterns and how 

to change the tempo and select a drum kit. 

The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes: 

 rhythm pattern mode , in which you can create and play 

rhythm patterns, and  rhythm song mode , in which you can 

Selecting and playing a rhythm 

create and play a rhythm song. One of these two modes will 

pattern 

always be selected. 

When the rhythm song mode is selected, the [SONG/

This section explains how to select and play one of the 

PATTERN] key is lit, and when the rhythm pattern mode is 

rhythm patterns in a project. 

selected, the key is out. Toggle between the two modes by 

pressing the [SONG/PATTERN] key. 

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Before you continue with the following procedure, make sure 

that the [DRUM] and [MASTER] faders on the top panel are 

raised, and that the [DRUM] status key is lit. 

Rhythm pattern mode

Rhythm song mode

Out

Lit

1.

From the main screen, press the [DRUM] key. 

The key lights up and the rhythm section is separated from 

Synchronizing the recorder section 

the recorder section and can be used independently. 

and rhythm section 

2.

Verify that the [SONG/PATTERN] key is out. If the 

In the default condition of the MRS 802, the rhythm section 

key is lit, press it so that it goes out. 

will operate in synchronization with the recorder section. 

When the [SONG/PATTERN] key is out, the rhythm pattern 

When you operate the transport section to start the recorder 

mode is selected as operation mode for the rhythm section. 

section running, the rhythm pattern or rhythm song will also 

In rhythm pattern mode, the display shows various 

begin playing. If desired, the rhythm section can be 

information about the currently selected rhythm pattern. 

disconnected from the recorder section and used as an 

independent drum machine. 

 Number of measures in rhythm pattern 

Rhythm pattern number 

Pressing the [DRUM] key from the main screen so that the 

key lights up causes the rhythm section to be separated from 

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the recorder section. In this state, operating the transport 

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will cause only the rhythm section to begin playing, and the 

Rhythm pattern name

recorder section will remain stopped. 

To restore the original condition, press the [EXIT] key so 

that the [DRUM] key goes out. 

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From the main screen, it is also possible to directly call up the 

above display by repeatedly pressing the [SONG/PATTERN] 

Out

Lit

key. When you do this, the [DRUM] key flashes. This 

indicates that the recorder and rhythm section remain 

Recorder section 

Recorder section 

synchronized. 

and rhythm section 

and rhythm section 

synchronized

not synchronized

3.

Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you 

want to play. 

You can also use the cursor up/down keys to select a pattern. 

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