Alesis MMT-8 CD Player User Manual


 
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17 TEMPO
The TEMPO button is used to change the tempo of a part or song. The tempo is stored with a song, and
not with a part. While in part mode, the tempo remains at its previous setting until changed. While in
song mode, the tempo changes to the programmed tempo each time a different song is selected. While
in either part or song mode, pressing the tempo button results in the following display:
While holding the TEMPO button, the +/- buttons can be used to select a new tempo, or a tempo can be
entered directly with three digits on the keypad. Tempo changes are effective as soon as they are
entered, and the RECORD button does not have to be pressed. In part mode, the RECORD button has no
function for TEMPO. In song mode (while not playing), pressing RECORD stores the selected tempo into
the current song. Otherwise, it is a temporary tempo change that will be forgotten once a different song
is selected. If RECORD is pressed, the display changes to:
This remains until the RECORD button is released. In both song and part mode, the tempo can be
changed while playing.