Roland FA08 User Manual

Recording a Rhythm Pattern
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02 Recording a Rhythm Pattern
Now we’ll record the rhythm pattern onto a track of the sequencer.
1. Press the [t] (record) button.
2. Set LOOP LENGTH to “004.”
3. Turn RHY PTN SYNC START “ON.”
4. Press the [7] (Start) button to start recording.
5. Listen for four measures, and then press the [q]
(stop) button.
The rhythm pattern has been recorded.
Recording will loop over four measures, but you can rest
assured that the rhythm pattern has only been recorded
once (it is not overdubbed).
Press the [SEQUENCER] button to access the sequencer
screen, and notice that the recorded data is shown in part
10.
Press the [p] (play) button to hear the content that you
recorded.
03 Changing the Tempo
You can use the [TEMPO] knob to change the tempo of the song.
1. Turn the [TEMPO] knob to set the tempo to “70.”
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Roland FA08 Specifications

General

Keyboard	88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard with Escapement)
Polyphony	128 voices
Display	5-inch Graphic Color LCD
Arpeggiator	Yes
Rhythm Pattern	Yes
Power Supply	AC Adaptor
Sound Generator	SuperNATURAL
Effects	Multi-effects, Reverb, Chorus
Sequencer	16-track MIDI sequencer
Weight	16.5 kg
Parts	16 parts
Wave Expansion Slots	2 slots
Connectors	MIDI (IN, OUT)