Technics SX-KN400

Part III
Storing a chord progression
The ACCOMP/CHORD part can be stored using
the
STEP RECORD function of the SEQUEN-
CER.
In addition to the SEQUENCER buttons, the nine
keys indicated on the right part of the keyboard
are used for storing with the
STEP RECORD
method.
Recording and playback
: Press to begin storing from the beginning.
Repeat
c:;::> : Press to complete storage and specify
,,------------j automatic repeat playback of the stored perfor-
mance.
End
--tt :Press after all of the performance has been
~---------"""1 stored (if automatic repeat playback is not
desired).
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Note keys
Part III
ACCOMP/CHORD
Chord progressions and changes in the sounds,
effects and rhythm can
all be stored in the AC-
COMP/CHORD part.
Store the following example:
C F
,
f!
J
r
r
F
I
F
J
F
1. Set up the panel with a rhythm, sounds and
effeCts which fit the tune.
2. Press the STEP RECORD button of the SE-
QUENCER section. Its indicator lights.
STEP
RECORD
o
o
• If the AUTO PLAY CHORD function was not
activated, the mode now changes automat-
ically to the FINGERED mode of the AUTO
PLAY CHORD.
•
The ACCOMP/CHORD indicator flashes slow-
ly.
3. Store one measure of a C chord.
Specify the chord
C
Specify the note unit
While holding down a C chord on the left part
of the keyboard, press the
0 key to specify a
whole note (one measure of C chord).
• A "beep" will sound to indicate that the chord
has been stored.
• If, while holding down a C chord, the 0 key
is pressed two times, the
C chord will be stored
for two measures.
Recording and playback
G
C
I
F
r
J
F
I
r
j
II
4. Store one measure of an F chord.
While holding down an F chord on the left part
of the keyboard, press the
0 key to specify a
whole note (one measure of an F chord).
5. In the same way, store one measure of a G
chord and one measure of a
C chord.
6. Press the --tt key to end storage.
• If you want the sequence to be repeated auto-
matically, instead of the --H key, press the
c:;::> key. (In the case of a 3-beat rhythm, if
an intro is used or if the number of measures
is an odd number, the timing
will be off.)
• To insert an ending pattern, press the INTRO
& ENDING button instead of the --tt key.
• To store the sequence again (redo) from the
beginning, press the reset key
~~- and begin
storing again from step 3.