User manual YAMAHA RY20

[. . . ] SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! [. . . ] If a song is empty, the "PATTERN" number is marked "---" indicating that there is no pattern data recorded. If the song position you want to use already has pattern data in it, you may want to clear the existing data before you start to record your new song. See page 77. 62 Recording a Song Start recording by pressing the [RECORD] button. The red Record LED lights and the "PATTERN" indicator flashes. NOTE The current Pattern is shown beside the flashing "PATTERN" indicator. SONG PAD BANK OTHERS HH SD BD SONG PART MEASURE A CHASE 3 PATTERN MAIN A The following illustration points out some key indicators on the display when the RY20 is in Song Record Mode. SONG Song number Part number OTHERS HH SD BD SONG PART PAD BANK A CHASE Measure number MEASURE PATTERN MAIN A Pattern number Current section Song name 4 5 Select your first pattern by rotating the dial Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] or [ ­1 ] buttons. You can select any pattern from "000" to "149" to record into your song. The default section is the last one selected in Pattern Mode, for example "MAIN A". Then press the Drum Pad button for the section you want to record, for example "INTRO". The selected section of the pattern is automatically recorded at the current part. SECTION 6 BD INTRO 63 Recording a Song Press the [FORWARD] button to select the next part to record. NOTE The "PART" number and "MEASURE" number prompts both get updated. SONG PAD BANK OTHERS HH SD BD SONG PART MEASURE A CHASE 6 PATTERN MAIN A Part numbers that exceed "999" will be displayed without the fourth digit, for example, part number 1001 will be displayed as "001". A measure number that exceeds "999" will also be displayed without the fourth digit. For example, measure number 1001 will be displayed as "001. ". 7 Repeat the previous three steps to record the next part. HINT Most songs consist of an intro, a number of measures of verse and chorus, optionally a bridge, and an ending. The patterns of the RY20 follow this design. For example, start your song off with an "INTRO" section. Then select the "MAIN A" section and record four parts. Record a single part of "FILL AB" and follow it with two parts of "MAIN B", a single part of "FILL BA" to make the transition back. Record another four parts of "MAIN A", then select "ENDING". 8 Press the [FORWARD] button again. NOTE Again the "PART" number and "MEASURE" number prompts both get updated to reflect the length of the latest pattern. 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you have completed your song. 64 Recording a Song NOTE The [ TOP ] , [FORWARD] , and [BACKWARD] buttons can be used to move around the song so that you can edit the parts you have recorded. You can also record the selected section of the current pattern by pressing the [ ENTER ] button. To record more than one part of a section, press the [ ENTER ] button repeatedly until you have recorded the number of parts desired. Entering Fills You can select the precise point at which to insert one of the transition sections, "FILL AB" or "FILL BA". Using the [FORWARD] or [BACKWARD] buttons, select the part (main section) that you want the transition to appear in. While holding down the [SECTION] button, press the Drum Pad button for the transition section you want to play, for example the [9 - HH PEDAL] button to select "FILL AB". The display changes as shown: SONG PAD BANK OTHERS HH SD BD MEAS BEAT CLOCK MEASURE A CHASE 1 2 SECTION 9 HH PEDAL FILL AB PATTERN MAIN A 3 While still holding the [SECTION] button, rotate the Jog Dial or use the [ +1 ] and [ ­1 ] buttons to select the precise point at which you want the transition or fill to replace the currently selected (main) section. The "MEAS|BEAT|CLOCK" indicators initially show the top of the selected part. As you select the insert point, the indicators are updated to show the exact timing of the beginning of the fill. 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