Roland G-800 - TSign page (time signature)

G-800 Reference Manual
Bar
The [BASS/BANK] knob allows you to set the length of the selected pattern(s) in steps of
one bar. Note that it is perfectly possible to make an existing track longer by specifying a Bar
value that lies beyond the last notes (or current end).
CPT
All
This is another length value that allows you to “fine tune” the length. In most cases, you will
probably work with multiples of J notes (i.e. 120CPT) because 120CPT represent one beat
of an X/4 bar (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, etc.). All intermediary steps are selectable, though the musi-
cal functionality of “x-bars-and-a-bit” patterns is questionable, to say the least.
Use the All function ((UPPER/VARIATION] knob) to select all patterns on the current dis-
play page (i.e. all Original/Variation, Intro/Ending, or Fill-In To Original/To Variation pat-
terns).
Execute
Press Part Select [M.DRUMS] to apply the new length value to all selected patterns on this
page.
TSign page (time signature)
— Time Se Change [l= m= METEN
DUE
“ALUE Division
Master page: [F4] (UsrStl)> [F3] (TSign)
[F1] (View) or [F2] (Chnge)
The TSign page allows you to check and set the time signature of certain patterns. As you will
discover on the View page (see below), the time signature of the major (M), minor (m), and
seventh (7) patterns must always be the same. This security system helps you avoid switching
to another time signature simply by playing a major, minor, or seventh chord in the chord rec-
ognition area of the keyboard.
Value (time signature)
50
Use this parameter to specify the time signature of the selected pattern (Division, see below).
The most commonly used time signatures are: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, and 12/8. Other values (such
as 7/4, 13/8, etc. are also possible).
Note: When you change the time signature of an already recorded pattern, its notes and events are
“reshuffled” according to the new time signature, so that you may end up with incomplete meas-
ures. However, none of your data are deleted.