Using the Song Sequencer
E-67
7.
Start playing something on the keyboard.
• Recording starts automatically when you perform any 
one of the following operations.
• Starting recording will cause the C-2 (RECORD) button 
to change from flashing to lit. During recording, the 
display will show the current measure (MEASURE) and 
beat (BEAT).
• PITCH BEND wheel (S-1) and pedal operations are 
also recorded.
• When recording reaches a point where there is less 
than 100 notes of remaining memory capacity, the 
current measure (MEASURE) and beat (BEAT) values 
will start flashing.
8.
To stop recording, press the L-16 (START/
STOP) button.
• At this time you can press the L-16 (START/STOP) 
button to replay what you have just recorded. For 
details about playing back recorded content, see 
“Playing a Recorded Song” (page E-71).
9.
To exit the song sequencer, press the C-3 
(SONG SEQUENCER) button or the R-15 (EXIT) 
button.
1.
Press the C-3 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to 
enter the song sequencer mode.
• An asterisk (*) next to a song area number indicates 
that there is already data recorded in that area.
• L in the level meter indicates that the system track is 
currently selected, while M indicates that another track 
(01 through 16) is selected. In the case of M, which 
track is selected is indicated by the position of a pointer 
(e).
• A black box ( ) in the level meter above a track 
number indicates that there is already data recorded in 
that track.
2.
Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a 
song area number.
• Selecting a song area that already contains recorded 
data will immediately recall the header settings of the 
song (page E-65).
3.
Press the C-2 (RECORD) button.
• The button will start to flash and the Digital Keyboard 
will enter record standby, which means recording will 
start whenever you play something on the keyboard. 
Up to step 7, take care that you do not accidentally 
press a keyboard key and unintentionally start 
recording.
– Playing on the keyboard
– Pressing the L-12 (INTRO), L-13 (NORMAL/
FILL-IN), or L-14 (VARIATION/FILL-IN) button
– Pressing the L-16 (START/STOP) button. To input 
one or more rests before starting recording, press the 
L-16 (START/STOP) button to start recording, and 
then start keyboard play at the point you want.
To record to Tracks 01 through 16
Song area number