User Manual

Playing with a Rhythm Backing
EN-16
Use the procedure below to adjust the balance between the
volume levels of keyboard play and the rhythm.
1. While holding down FUNCTION, use the
RHYTHM VOLUME – and + keyboard keys to
adjust the volume level.
• You can change the volume value within a range of 1
to 10.
• To return the setting to its initial default, press the
RHYTHM VOLUME – and + keyboard keys at the
same time.
• The keyboard input LED is lit while FUNCTION is
depressed.
2. Release FUNCTION to exit the setting
operation.
1. While a rhythm is playing, use TONE to select
the tone group you want.
• Each press of TONE toggles between Group 1
(TONE 1 LED lit, TONE 2 LED unlit) and Group 2
(TONE 2 LED lit, TONE 1 LED unlit).
• When you select a group, keep TONE depressed as
you continue with step 2, below.
2. While holding down TONE, press one of the
keyboard keys.
This sounds the selected tone.
• Each of the keyboard keys has a tone assigned to it.
For tone information, see the “Tone List” (page
EN-30).
3. Release TONE to exit the setting operation.
A “fill-in” is a short phrase played where you want to change
the mood of a piece. A fill-in pattern can be used to create a
link between two melodies or as an accent.
1. While a rhythm is playing, press FILL-IN/
PART.
This inserts a fill-in phrase that plays to the end of the
measure. The RHYTHM LED flashes while the fill-in
phrase is sounding.
• To continue play of the fill-in phrase through the
following measure, keep FILL-IN/PART depressed.
• If you press FILL-IN/PART while a rhythm is stopped,
the fill-in phrase will be put into standby and played
when the rhythm is started.
In this case, you can cancel fill-in phrase standby by
pressing the FILL-IN/PART button again before
starting the rhythm.
Changing the Volume Level of a Rhythm
Changing the Keyboard Tone While a
Rhythm is Playing
Inserting a Fill-in Phrase