Specifications

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PATTERN mode operation

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characters long.) You can also use the faders 1 – 3

to select a character. The faders are assigned to the

following character ranges.

Fader 1 . . . . . . Letters (A – Z)

Fader 2 . . . . . . Numerals (0 – 9)

Fader 3 . . . . . . Symbols (+, -, @, space)

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Setting PATTERN mode

operation (pattern utility)

This section explains how to set the smallest unit

for pattern note input, control the precount function

for real-time input, and make other PATTERN

mode related settings.

Basic procedure for pattern utility

To use the pattern utility menu, proceed as follows.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to switch the PS-04 to

PATTERN mode.

Turn the dial to select the pattern to

play, and press the [EDIT/UTILITY]

key.

The pattern utility menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select one of the following items.

• QUANTIZE

Select the smallest note unit for real-time input

and step input.

• BARLEN

Set the number of measures for an empty pattern.

For a pattern that has already been programmed,

the number of measures is shown.

• TIMSIG

Set the time signature (number of beats) for an

empty pattern. For a pattern that has already been

programmed, the number of beats is shown.

• COUNT

Set the precount for use during real-time input.

• CLICK VOL

Set the precount and click volume.

• IMPORT

Import song information and all patterns from

another project stored on a SmartMedia card

(→ p. 83).

• PTN EDIT

Bring up the pattern edit menu for changing

pattern specific parameters (→ p. 69).

Press the [ENTER] key to call up the

setting value for the currently

selected item.

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on

which item was selected. See the sections for the

respective items.

When all settings have been made,

press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to

return to the PATTERN mode top

screen.

Pressing the key once brings up the pattern utility

menu, and pressing the key once more brings up the

PATTERN mode top screen.

Setting the smallest note unit

(quantize setting)

To set the smallest note unit for real-time input and

step input, proceed as follows. Refer to “Basic

procedure for pattern utility” and bring up the

indication “QUANTIZE”. When you press the

[ENTER] key, the display changes as follows.

While this screen is shown, turning the dial will

change the setting. The following settings are

available.

4 . . . . . . . . . . . Quarter note

8 . . . . . . . . . . . Eighth note

QUANTI

Quantize setting

Q=16