Reference [Rhythm]

setting value of that item. Because an empty rhythm song 

Inputting rhythm pattern data 

does not yet contain any information, the second line of the 

display indicates  EOS  (End Of Song) to show the end of 

This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into 

the rhythm song. 

an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order. The 

following two input methods are available. 

3.

Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the 

indication  

PTN  on the first line of the display. 

   Step input 

With this method, you create rhythm patterns one by one by 

specifying a pattern number and number of measures. Input 

a PTN

 PTN

EOS 

EOS 

can be performed at any point in the song. It is also possible 

001  1  0

to switch to another rhythm pattern while the previous 

rhythm pattern is still playing. This method is suitable for 

Measure

Beat

specifying patterns in detail. 

Tick

  FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) 

During step input, the cursor up/down keys are used to select 

This method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern 

an item, and the cursor left/right keys to move the current 

playback from start to end. The result is written to the 

position. The following items can be selected with the cursor 

rhythm song in a single operation. This method is suitable 

up/down keys. 

for mechanical input using a score and for frequently 

repeated rhythm patterns. Input midway through a song is 

not possible with this method. 

Parameter 

Description 

EV

Event information at current point 

Steps for the two methods are described below. 

PTN

Rhythm pattern 

TimSig

Beat 

DrVOL

Drum kit volume

Step input 

Tempo

Tempo 

With this method, you specify the pattern number and 

number of measures to enter patterns one by one. 

H

INT

When an item other than  EV

  is selected and no 

1.

information is input for the current position, the arrow  

In rhythm song mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key lit), 

is shown before the item name (for example:  

PTN ). This 

press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit. 

indicates that information input at a preceding point is still 

For rhythm pattern input and editing, the [DRUM] key must 

valid. 

be lit, indicating that the rhythm section is separated from 

the recorder section. 

Normally, when  PTN  is selected, the first line of the 

display shows the number of the pattern input for the current 

2.

Press the REC [O] key. 

point, and the second line shows the pattern name. Because 

an empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information, 

The key lights up and rhythm pattern number as well as 

the first line of the display shows  

PTN  and the second 

other information can be input. The display changes as 

line is blank. 

follows. 

4.

Press the [INSERT/COPY] key to bring up the 

indication  INSERT?  

EV

EVa

EOS

EOS

When  INSERT?  is displayed, new rhythm pattern data can 

be input at the current location. 

During rhythm song step input, the first line of the display 

shows the currently selected item, and the second line the 

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