Yamaha ELS-02 Owner's Manual - Page 57

Selecting Rhythms with the Rhythm Buttons Rhythm structure Each rhythm is made up of "sections." Since each section is a rhythmic variation of the basic rhythm, you can use them to add "spice" to your performance and mix up the beats while you are playing. You can freely change the section while the rhythm is played back. INTRO This is used for the beginning of the Song. There are three Intro sections that can be selected with the INTRO [1] - [3] buttons. When the Intro finishes playing, the rhythm automatically shifts to the Main section. INTRO 1 2 3 Selected Intro section's lamp is lit MAIN This is used for playing the main part of the Song. There are four Main sections that can be selected with the MAIN/FILL IN [A] - [D] buttons. The rhythm pattern of several measures repeats indefinitely. MAIN / FILL IN A B C D Selected Main section's lamp is lit FILL IN This is designed for use as a temporary and regular rhythmic pattern to spice up a repeating rhythm. There are four Fill In sections that can be played by pressing the selected (lit) MAIN/FILL IN [A] - [D] buttons as desired. When one measure pattern of a Fill In finishes playing, the rhythm automatically shifts to the Main section. MAIN / FILL IN A B C D Selected Fill In section's lamp flashes BREAK This lets you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm pattern. The Break section is selected by pressing the [BREAK] button. When the one-measure Break pattern finishes playing, the rhythm automatically shifts to the Main section. SYNCHRO START START BREAK The lamp is lit when the Break section is selected ENDING This is used for the ending of the Song. There are three Ending sections that can be selected with the ENDING [1] - [3] buttons. When the ending is finished, the rhythm automatically stops. ENDING 1 2 3 Selected Ending section's lamp is lit 5 Operating the rhythm from the panel Rhythm/Keyboard Percussion You can turn the rhythm on/off and switch the sections as desired by pressing the buttons on the panel. Using the Fill Ins and Break patterns let you add dynamic interest and "spice" to your performance. To start/stop the rhythm: START SYNCHRO START START The rhythm begins as soon as the [START] button is pressed. To stop the rhythm, press the button again. SYNCHRO START SYNCHRO START START The [SYNCHRO START] button puts the rhythm in "standby." The rhythm starts when you press a note on the Lower keyboard or Pedalboard. When the A.B.C. mode is set to OFF, pressing the [SYNCHRO START] button again stops the rhythm. When the A.B.C. mode is set to something other than OFF, releasing the key from the Lower keyboard stops the rhythm. When the A.B.C. mode is set to Custom A.B.C., releasing the keys both from the Lower Keyboard and the Pedalboard stops the rhythm. Reference page • Automatic Accompaniment - Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C.) (page 66) ELS-02/ELS-02C Owner's Manual 57