Sony MHC-V818 Operation Guide - Page 45

Using the beat functions With the beat functions, you can enjoy a variety of rhythms. They can be used with any source, to create original recordings. (Power) BEAT LEVEL Jog dial BEAT BEAT BEAT BEAT AUTO BPM ON/OFF SELECT SPEED JAM BEAT ON/OFF SPEED "/" SELECT 4/$ / Press BEAT ON/OFF during playback at the point you want to start the beat. The button's indicator lights up. To change the speed Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED (or press SPEED " or " on the remote) to select the speed you desire (BPM 60~160). To change the beat pattern Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SELECT (or press SELECT 4 or $ on the remote) to select the pattern you desire. The name of the beat pattern appears in the display. . 8 BEAT 1 < • • • < SLAM > To cancel the beat Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the button's indicator turns off. To change the beat volume Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly to select the level you desire. Each time you press the button the level changes as follows: LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3 / LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . . . Tips • You can use the drum pads and the beat function together. • Press DEMO while the power is on to hear all drum sounds and beat patterns played repeatedly. Press any key (except BEAT LEVEL) to stop. 45