Yamaha RM1x Owner's Manual - Page 54

PATTERN MODE 2. Recording t Step Recording (Grid) The GRID recording mode allows for fast, easy recording of one-measure phrases via a 16th-note "grid" formed by the white keys on the RM1x keyboard. Track number Transpose Measure Length Time signature Parameter Note Gate time Keypad velocity BPM Track number Transpose Measure Length Time Signature Values C-2 ... G8 001% ... 999% 001 ... 127, RND1 ... RND4 025 ... 300 01 ... 16 -36 ... +36 1/16 ... 16/16; 1/8 ... 16/8; 1/4 ... 8/4 Function Specifies the pitch of the note to be entered. The length of the entered note. Used to produce legato, staccato, and other effects. The velocity value of the note to be entered. Sets the BPM rate at which the pattern will play during recording. Shows the current selected track number. Track number selection can be accomplished via this parameter, or by the keyboard method described on page 27. Shows the current transpose value. Transposition can be accomplished via this parameter, or by the keyboard method described on page 27. Indicates playback start location; or shows current playback location. Indicates phrase length, in measures. Indicates the pattern's time signature. * For information about how to change values, refer to the Basic Operation (page26). 1 After completing the "Preparing to Record" procedure described above, select the track to record via the RM1x keyboard as described on page 27. 2 Press the PLAY p button to begin recording. The GRID record display shown above will appear. 3 Use the Display Knobs to set the NOTE (pitch), GATE TIME , and PAD VELO parameters as required. The NOTE parameter can also be set by pressing the appropriate key on the RM1x keyboard while holding the [SHIFT] button. 4 Enter a note. Once the note parameters have been specified, notes can be entered at any 16th-note position within the 1-measure pattern simply by the pressing the appropriate white key on the RM1x keyboard. Each of the 16 white keys corresponds to a 16th note. When a note is entered on the grid the corresponding key LED will light. Notes can be "erased" simply by pressing the appropriate white key a second time so that its indicator goes out. Only notes with the currently specified pitch will be indicated by the key LEDs. Chords can be entered simply by entering another note with a different pitch at the same location. If an odd time signature such as 5/4 is specified, the [OCT DOWN] and [OCT UP] buttons can be used to shift the grid so that the extra note positions can be accessed. During GRID recording you can press the PLAYp button to start playback and monitor the material being recorded. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the current track is complete, then press STOP s to stop recording. 54 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER