User Manual

Pattern Sequencer
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Parameter Value Explanation
Rec Mode
LOOP ALL
The entire pattern will be
repeated in loop mode
and you can continually
record (like overdubbing).
LOOP1–2
Recording in a one or two
measure loop mode.
REPLACE
Recording will continue
until you press the [STOP]
button. Any previously
recorded data for all Parts
will be erased.
Hit Pad Start OFF, ON
When “ON,” recording
starts the instant you
strike a pad in recording
stand-by mode. Press the
[F5] (HITPAD) button to
turn on/o.
This function can be used
only when “Local Control”
(p. 142) is set to “ON (DRUM).”
(4) Recording
1. Press the [PLAY] button.
The [PLAY] button stops ashing and remains lit, and the
PATTERN RECORDING screen appears.
2. Play with pads or MIDI keyboards to record.
Recording will begin.
3. Press the [STOP] button to stop recording.
The [PLAY] button go o.
MEMO
You can name the recorded pattern (p. 98).
Recording from an external MIDI
device
If you want to record from an external MIDI
keyboard or other MIDI device, make the following
settings before recording.
Select a MIDI channel
Be sure that the transmit channel on your
keyboard corresponds to the MIDI channel of the
part you wish to record.
Each part has it’s own MIDI channel. The factory
preset channels are as follows:
Part MIDI Channel
Drum Kit part CH 10
Percussion part CH 11
Melody part CH 1
Bass part CH 2
Backing 1 part CH 3
Backing 2 part CH 4
MEMO
• You can change the MIDI channel by pressing
the [SETUP] button. For more information, refer
to “MIDI Channel Settings (MIDI CH)” (p. 141).
• If you set “Local Control” to “ON (PERC),”
you’ll be able to use the pads to record the
percussion part. For more information, refer
to”MIDI Channel Settings for the Entire TD-30
(GLOBAL)” (p. 142).
Part Setting
Follow the procedures described in “Making
Settings for Each Part (PART)” (p. 91) to make settings
of the parts.