User Manual

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Performing with Rhythm Patterns
The FA can sound a rhythm pattern while you perform.
The rhythm pattern plays the tone of part 10 of the studio set.
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Rhythm pattern settings are saved in the studio set.
What is a pattern?
The FA’s rhythm patterns consist of performance data called
“patterns.”
In a band, the drummer typically repeats xed sequences that
are one or two measures long. On the FA, each of these basic
sequences of performance data is called a “pattern.”
The FA contains preset patterns that are suitable for intro, verse, ll,
and ending. The pattern name indicates the type of pattern.
Pattern Explanation
Intro
Performance pattern suitable for the intro
(introduction).
Verse 1, 2
The main performance patterns. 1 is the basic
pattern, and 2 is a more advanced form of 1.
Fill-In 1, 2
More elaborate performance patterns typically
inserted between phrases. Choose either 1 or 2
depending on the pattern that will play following
the ll.
Ending Performance pattern suitable for the end of the song.
The FA provides the following types of pattern.
Pattern Explanation
P (preset)
Preset patterns that cannot be rewritten.
Pattern settings that you’ve edited can be saved as a
user pattern.
U (user) Patterns that you save in the FA.
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You can edit a pattern to create an original user pattern (p. 50).
What is a rhythm group?
A rhythm group is a set containing six rhythm patterns. You can
choose a rhythm pattern for each of Intro, Pattern A–Pattern D, and
Ending, and save your choices as a rhythm group.
Rhythm group Explanation
PRST (preset)
Rhythm groups that cannot be rewritten.
Rhythm group settings that you’ve edited can be
saved as a user group.
USER (user) Rhythm groups that you save in the FA.
What is a drum kit?
The drum sounds played by a pattern are called a “drum kit.”
You can store one drum kit in each studio set.
Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns
Here’s how to play rhythm patterns.
Selecting rhythm patterns
1. Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button to access the
RHYTHM PATTERN screen.
2. Select a rhythm group and drum kit.
1. Move the cursor to “RHYTHM GROUP” or “DRUM KIT.”
2. Use the dial or the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select a rhythm
group or drum kit.
3. Move the cursor to the rhythm pattern, and use the dial or
the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select a rhythm pattern.
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• If you want to keep the rhythm group that you’ve edited, save
the rhythm group (p. 37).
• Rhythm patterns are shown in the order of P (preset) g U (user).
Playing rhythm patterns
4. Press the [2] (Intro)–[7] (Ending) buttons to select the
rhythm pattern that you want to play.
The [RHYTHM PATTERN] button lights, and the rhythm pattern
plays.
5. To stop, once again press the button that you pressed in
step 4.
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If you play a rhythm pattern that’s assigned as Intro, playback
automatically switches to Pattern A when the Intro has nished
playing.
If you play a rhythm pattern that’s assigned as Ending, the
rhythm pattern automatically stops when the Ending has
nished playing.