Operation Manual

PATTERN RECORD MODE.

In Pattern Record Mode, you can select and record a User pattern in either step

time or real-time, as well as designate the meter (time signature) for the pattern

before recording, and record accents to achieve realistic playing dynamics. You

may copy a Preset pattern to a User pattern location and modify it, or you may

clear a User pattern (or select an empty User pattern) and create your own

pattern from scratch.

If the LCD displays the words “MEMORY FULL”, you cannot record a User pattern. To free up memory,

clear any unwanted User patterns or songs. (Be sure to save any important User data first, offloading it

to an external storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer.)

ENTERING PATTERN RECORD MODE

- First hold [MODE] and press

[PATTERN] to enter Pattern Mode. Then press [REC] to enter Pattern Record

Standby Mode, which means the RY8 will be standing by ready to record-by

either the Step or Realtime recording process-with the pattern beat/clock

location conveniently cued up at the first beat of the measure. The LCD will

display the current chord, the current beat, the current clock, the drum voice

name of the currently selected drum pad, and the currently selected pad

number. (To exit Pattern Record Mode, press [REC] again.)

You cannot enter Pattern Record Mode when a Preset pattern (#000 ~ #199) is selected. If you press

[REC] when a Preset pattern is selected, the word “PRESET” will appear briefly in the LCD to remind you

to select a User pattern and then try again.