Yamaha CLP-153SG Owner's Manual - Page 17

Using the Recorder The CLP-153SG recorder lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. This is a useful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener's perspective. It can also be just plain fun. The recorder actually records the following data: q Notes played q Voice selection q Dual mode voices q Dual balance q Damper pedal q Left pedal q Tempo (Initial setting only.) q Reverb type q Reverb depth Recording Z Engage Mode the Record Ready RECORDER PLAY REC Press the RECORDER [REC] button to engage the record ready mode (recording does not actually start yet). The [REC] button indicator will light. X Make All Settings Necessary Initial CLAVINOVA HARPSI- PIANO TONE E. PIANO CHORD ORGAN Before actually beginning to record, select the voice you want to record with (or voices if you will be using the dual mode). You might also want to set the volume and tempo controls. C Start Recording VStop Recording RECORDER PLAY REC Recording will begin automatically as soon as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [PLAY] button. NOTE • If the metronome was on when you started recording, you'll be able to keep time with the metronome while recording, but the metronome sound will not be recorded. • You can record up to a maximum of about 4,200 notes, depending on pedal usage and other factors. The [REC] button indicator will begin to flash when recorder memory is almost full, and recording will stop automatically. Press either the RECORDER [REC] or [PLAY] button to stop recording. 12