Sony MHC-GRX80J Stereo System User Manual


 
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Using the BEAT MIX
function
With the BEAT MIX function, you can add a
rhythm pattern to one of the preset rhythm
patterns. This function lets you store your
own rhythm pattern.
Using the beat functions
(continued)
1 Start playing the source.
2 Select the beat pattern for the basic
pattern.
(See “To change the beat pattern” on
page 28.)
3 Select the drum sound you want to
add.
(See “To change the drum sound” on
page 27.)
BEAT
SELECT
BEAT
ON/OFF
PAD B
PAD ABEAT
MIX
(Power)
4 Press BEAT MIX.
The selected beat pattern begins, and the
BEAT ON/OFF indicator blinks in time
with the rhythm.
5 Tap drum PAD A or B at the point
you want to add the rhythm.
The rhythms you add are repeated every
2 bars.
6 Press BEAT MIX or BEAT ON/OFF.
The beat pattern is stored as the MIXED
BEAT.
To erase the added rhythms
Select “MUTE” for the drum sound and tap
the pad at the point you want to erase the
sound.
To reset the MIXED BEAT
Press BEAT ON/OFF while holding BEAT
MIX. The MIXED BEAT you made is reset to
the factory setting. Repeat this procedure
from step 1 to make a new MIXED BEAT.
Tips
•You can change the drum sound during the
operation. However, you cannot change the basic
beat pattern.
•When you make another beat pattern, you can use
the MIXED BEAT as the basic beat pattern.
Notes
• When adding drum sounds to the selected
pattern, you can add as many different drum
sounds as you like within the pattern. However,
you can only program up to two sounds at the
same point in the pattern. When two drum sounds
are already programmed at the same point in the
pattern and a third drum sound is added, the
oldest sound programmed at that location is
replaced by the new drum sound.
•The beat stored as the MIXED BEAT is erased and
returns to the factory setting when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.