Yamaha RX5 - Pattern Operations; Pattern Selection

PATTERN OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The Pattern operations available on the RX5 let you:
* Write (record) up to 100 rhythm Patterns, using either Real Time Write or
Step Write.
Select a Pattern and play it at any tempo.
Clear (Erase) a Pattern, or a single instrument in a Pattern.
Alter Pattern Write functions, including Quantize, Swing and Click.
Copy or append (connect) Patterns.
Edit Patterns (alter 5 parameters relating to individual notes).
Check the remaining Pattern memory of the RX5.
The RX5 contains a variety of factory-programmed Patterns in Pattern locations 00 thru
54. These include basic rock rhythms, complex fills, syn-drum type sequences, and
interesting melodic Patterns. These Patterns are permanently stored in the Rx5's internal
memory. So if you clear them, or edit (alter) them to make your own Patterns, the original
preset Patterns are still available and can be re-loaded into the Pattern locations simply
by holding the ACCENT 1 key while you turn the RX5's power on.
NOTE: Some of the Song/Pattern Operation keys on the RX5 have two functions. The
UPPER function written ón each key applies to the Pattern Mode.
ENTERING THE PATTERN MODE
* All Pattern operations are preceded by entering the Pattern Mode.
When you turn on the RX5, the Pattern Select Mode is automatically selected (unless
you have inserted a different Wavetorm data Cartridge than the one that was previously
used).
№ the RX5 is already in use, in a different mode. press PATTERN/SONG. Repeated
pressing of this key switches the RX5 between the Pattern Mode and the Song Mode.
When the Pattern Made'is selected, the РТМ (Pattern Mode) LED will light. The LCD will
show the last Pattern number that was selected, plus its time signature and number of
bars (measures). You'll also see a flashing cursor. Whenever this appears, it means you
can enter data relating to the parameter adjacent to the cursor — in this case, the Pattern
number.
You will also see a "w" in the right upper corner of the LCD if the Pattern already contains
data ("w" stands for "written"). This is а more convenient way of selecting a Pattern in
& distant number range.
Pattern number | Flashing cursor
|
SELECT РТМ #@Nw
й4 / 4 :bar@2
Time signature
Bar count
PATTERN SELECTION
FUNCTION то select a Pattern tor play, editing, etc. To select an empty
Pattern for writing.
The RX5 can store up to 100 Patterns, numbered 00 thru 99. Once you have selected
a Pattern, you can then play the Pattern, edit it, copy it. clear (erase) it and write on it
(to add more notes)
You can also select an empty Pattern (one that contains no data) prior to writing а new
Pattern
OPERATION inthe Pattern Select Mode, there are two methods of
selecting Patterns.
1. —1/NO AND +1/YES KEYS
This is а convenient way of selecting an adjacent or nearby Pattern.
Pressing the — 1/NO key selects the Pattern number immediately BELOW the current
Pattern number.
| Pressing the +1/YES key selects the Pattern number immediately ABOVE the current
Pattern number.
2. NUMERIC KEY PAD
This is а convenient way of selecting a Pattern in a distant number range.
Use the Numeric Key Pad to enter a two-digit Pattern number. Pattern numbers below
10 must be preceded bv a zero. For example, for Pattern 5, enter "0" then "5".
PATTERN PLAY
FUNCTION continuous play of a selected Pattern.
Once a Pattern is written, the Pattern Play function will repeatedly play the Pattern until
you stop play.
OPERATION
1. After selecting a Pattern, press START.
Current Pattern number Prompt to enter next Pattern number
wai 1
PLAY PTN00:nxt**
04 / 4 :bargl
— ==
Current time signature Current bar