Yamaha MX49 Owner's Manual - Page 25

NOTE The 128 Performances are divided into eight groups (A - H), each of which consist of sixteen Performances. To select these groups of Performances, simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and use the [DATA] dial or [INC/ YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons. 3 Play the keyboard. If the lamp of the [3/,] (Play/Pause) button flashes before playing the keyboard, playing the keyboard starts the Rhythm Pattern (Key On Start function). In this case, play the keyboard with the Rhythm Pattern. To stop the Rhythm Pattern, press [+] (Stop). Also, if the Arpeggio playback continues after you've finished playing, press [ARP] to stop the Arpeggio. 4 When you're done trying out the various Performances, press [EXIT] to return to the Top display. The display showing the currently selected Part 1 and Part 2 is called up. Quick Guide Playing back Rhythm Patterns The MX49/MX61 features a wide variety of Rhythm Patterns. An appropriate Rhythm Pattern is assigned to each Performance. Playing the keyboard with the Rhythm Pattern 1 After selecting a Performance, with the [3/,] (Play/Pause) lamp flashing, play the Keyboard. If the [3/,] (Play/Pause) lamp is turned off, press [3/,] (Play/Pause), then play the keyboard. The lamp of [3/,] (Play/Pause) flashes quickly and the Rhythm Pattern plays back. 2 To pause the Rhythm Pattern, press [3/,] (Play/Pause). To resume playback, press [3/ ,] (Play/Pause) again. LD*:073:BuzzAround LD*:012:Rap*Lead*1 3 Press [+] (Stop) to stop the Rhythm Pattern. HINT You can select Performances in sequence with a footswitch by connecting an FC4/FC5 to the [SUSTAIN] jack and setting as follows. Keep in mind that the sustain function cannot be used in this case. [UTILITY]  Select "03:Controller"  [ENTER]  "FS" = "PC inc" / "PC dec." HINT Using the Key On Start function The Key On Start function automatically starts a Rhythm Pattern when you play a key on the keyboard. Especially convenient in live performance situations, this allows you to start playing the keyboard and have the Rhythm Pattern instantly start playback at the same time. There are some Performances which are automatically set to standby condition for the Key On Start function. In this case, you can automatically use the Key On Start function simply by playing the keyboard. For other Performances, enable the function as described below. 1 While holding down [+] (Stop) press [3/ ,] (Play/Pause). The lamp of [3/,] (Play/Pause) flashes slowly, and the selected Performance is set to standby status for the Key On Start function. 25 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual