Yamaha V50 - Step Recording and Bar Graph Usage

newly selected quantization value will blink until it
actually becomes effective.)
For patterns that are two or more measures
(bars) long, check the “Bar” display while recording.
1 indicates the first measure, 2 indicates the second
measure, and so on.
If you make a mistake, use [— ] (ERASE).
While pressing [— _} (ERASE), play the note at the
beat you wish to erase. The note will be erased from
that point in the pattern. While pressing [=], you
can continue holding down a note to erase it from
the entire pattern.
(7) Press [© ]. This will stop realtime recording. You
will automatically return to pattern play mode.
When you press {> ], the pattern you just recorded
will play.
If you want to modify or correct the pattern,
repeat steps (2)—(7).
If you have been recording a preset pattern, you
will get the following display.
aA P mes EE EET 4
REC?
Store
Pattern
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Select the internal pattern number in which to store
your new pattern, and press the £] below
“> GO”. A message of “Are you sure?” will appear,
so press [+1]. This completes realtime pattern re-
cording.
STEP RECORDING
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Use the following proceedure to step record a rhythm
pattern.
(1) Press to enter pattern play mode.
(There is no need to do so if you are already in this
mode.) If you enter song play mode, press the
[__] below “>toPTN” in the lower left of the
display. You will get the following display.
JET
Jed
Pressing the [___] below “> EXIT” will return you
to the previous display.
(3) Make settings for the following six recording con-
ditions.
Record mode
Select “Real” (realtime recording) or “Step” (step
recording). In this example we will select “Step”.
PTN
Select the pattern (100—199 or P00 — P99) you want
to record.
Time
Select a time signature from 1/4—8/4, 1/8— 16/8,
1/16—32/16. However if you are recording an al-
62 Using the rhythm machine
ready existing pattern, you will not be able to change
the time signature.
Bar
Set the length of the pattern (1—4 measures, i.e.,
“bars”). However, if you are recording an already
existing pattern, you will not be able to change the
pattern length.
Tempo
Set the tempo of the pattern (30 — 240 quarter notes
per minute). Tempo can be changed after you start
to record.
Qntz
Specify quantization. Quantization automatically
corrects minor errors in timing. Select from 1/4, 1/6,
1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32, or “off. When “off” is
selected, quantization will not be used. (Notes will
be recorded with an accuracy of 1/48th of a quarter
note.) Quantization can be changed after you start
to record, allowing you to use different quantization
settings when recording each sound.
(4) Press [>] to get the following display.
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Meia oP Ss ass
Step recording is done using this “bar graph” display.
(5) Select the quantize setting, and play the desired
sounds from the keyboard. (This procedure will be