b>j)΄!Pԫ&;"kB޶}pSVT(wę!j x;-m@JnQ+պכ7MajfJͱ4jѲ撆RxZMz7vIW/dٞТזcZM~ji ߒsQzԠDW3Den"M+/B:-uIJ7j委9p='mANޭ=/B:-n&nUfqxZM~c Ϲ+,&ᾺܢF[(1*" ϒ"Jԧ<;b" "jܢF[x ,!q қ*]/؝27SMcs"ޭDQ/应ܢF_! :s" 7`F+SVTn"IJnQ/应B 4 wD"IJ׭-`S9DrjiEJ߅gJ应矁[xZM~n"IB؃!'Тѕ+(mIKʭ/|ϐܢF[xZMzG %嬩/c[[ PC3 Song Mode / Sequencing Archives - KURZWEIL It's the Sound® https://kurzweil.com/category/pc3-faq/pc3-sequencing/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:17:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Working with Track Destinations (MidiDst) https://kurzweil.com/2022/02/01/working-with-track-destinations-mididst/ https://kurzweil.com/2022/02/01/working-with-track-destinations-mididst/#respond Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:13:39 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26821 Question: I am using the internal sequencer along with some external MIDI (and/or USB-MIDI) devices and need to know how to determine which tracks play the internal sounds versus those triggered from my external units? Answer: To address this, the PC3 sequencer features independent track "destination" data-routing switches. These switches allow you to select, per [...]

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I am using the internal sequencer along with some external MIDI (and/or USB-MIDI) devices and need to know how to determine which tracks play the internal sounds versus those triggered from my external units?

Answer:

To address this, the PC3 sequencer features independent track “destination” data-routing switches. These switches allow you to select, per track, where the MIDI data is going to get sent to. The state of these switches gets saved with each song.

Let’s take a closer look:

From the Song mode, select your Song and press Edit (make sure the cursor is NOT highlighting the “Prog” field as this will take you into the Program editor vs. the Song Editor).

At the bottom of the EditSong: COMMON screen you will see a parameter titled “MidiDst” (short for MIDI Track Destination). This parameter is comprised of sixteen 3-way switches running horizontally across the screen, one switch per track, in groups of 8 (to select higher numbered tracks use the Chan/Layer or Chan/Zone buttons to the left of the screen). These switches determine the ‘destination’ of the tracks’ MIDI data..ie will it play an internal sound? or something connected externally? both?

Here are the values to choose from:

Symbol Sends Track Data To
– Path is muted
L Local sound engine only
M MIDI Out port only
U USB port only

 

So a Track set as “-M-” for instance will only trigger devices you have connected to the MIDI Out port:

A Track set as “- -U” will only trigger devices you have connected to the USB port:

Various combinations of these are permitted as well, for instance “LM-” will trigger BOTH internal sounds and any device connected to the MIDI Out port.

..or “-MU” would trigger both devices connected via traditional MIDI and USB-MIDI, and so on.

Once you have made your selections, press Save to keep any changes. Of course, you can return to this screen as often as you wish to re-route things as needed.

For further info, see the “Song Mode” chapter in the manual.

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]]> https://kurzweil.com/2022/02/01/working-with-track-destinations-mididst/feed/ 0 Storing Multitimbral Settings; Working with a DAW https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/28/storing-multitimbral-settings-working-with-a-daw/ https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/28/storing-multitimbral-settings-working-with-a-daw/#respond Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:13:30 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26795 Question: I am working with an external sequencer/DAW and want to understand how to save/recall my sounds and other channel assignments used for the project. What are my best options? Answer: All references to the "PC3" apply equally to the PC3, PC3K and X-Pro models. Like many things in the PC3, you have several ways [...]

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I am working with an external sequencer/DAW and want to understand how to save/recall my sounds and other channel assignments used for the project. What are my best options?

Answer:

All references to the “PC3” apply equally to the PC3, PC3K and X-Pro models.

Like many things in the PC3, you have several ways to approach things. To store/recall multitimbral settings for sequencing purposes, you have three main methods, each having their own advantages and disadvantages:

1) Using MIDI Bank and Program Change messages

2) Using Song Mode

3) Using Master Tables

1) Input the proper bank and program change messages, along with MIDI mix settings (like Volume and Pan) in your external sequencer and save things with each project file.

    • Advantages: likely the most elegant approach, this method maintains all project data (performance, mix and program selection) within your DAW session. No need to load or do anything additional at the PC3. When the session is loaded, all of your PC3 assignments are put back in place via MIDI messages sent from your DAW.
    • Disadvantages: using Bank/Program Change messages can be an intimidating and confusing concept to the uninitiated. Assumes all sounds needed are already in memory and reside at the same locations day in day out.

For full details on using Bank and Program Changes with your PC3, please see “Select Programs via MIDI“.

2) Use a blank song in Song Mode to capture your channel assignments.

    • Advantages: no need to understand/apply Bank and Program Change messages. As the songs are stored in RAM they are available to save to disk as well along with any dependent objects (i.e. custom sounds you may have created/loaded). Simply go to Song mode, select 0*New Song* (or press [ClrSng ]):

Assign your desired sound to each MIDI channel, set its volume/pan then press the [MIXER] page button:

and press [KEEP]:

Then Exit and Save the song, naming it if you wish. Now whenever you call up this song, your channel selections and mix settings will be loaded up. Because this uses Song mode memory locations, you can have many resident in RAM all at once (the primary benefit of using the Song mode approach).

    • Disadvantages: though slightly more immediate approach than using Bank/Program Changes, it requires managing two user interfaces while working, the PC3 and that of your DAW. It also means, your MIDI performance will be stored (in your DAW) apart from your sound settings (in the PC3). This poses a potential risk of not being able to recall your session if the PC3 song is ever accidentally erased or altered unintentionally. All of the above also mandates saving this song to disk as back up. One more added step.

3) Store a Master Table to disk. A Master Table is much like a snapshot of all your PC3’s current MIDI channel settings.

    • Advantages: the most comprehensive method, much like the Song Mode approach, it is a “built-in” solution and requires no understanding of Bank/Program Change messaging. It also permits the saving to disk of custom objects and does not require the use of Song mode. Additionally, the Master Table contains other settings aside from just your channel assignments. All the settings on the Master and MIDI pages get stored too (various global system preferences etc.). This can be a real time saver when recalling a session. Details on employing the Master Table approach below.
    • Disadvantages: same disadvantages as using Song mode PLUS only one Master Table can reside in memory at a time, meaning saving and loading such files from disk is mandatory.

Here are the steps for using the Master Table approach:

1) From the MIDI MODE, press the [CHANLS] soft button:

2) Using the Chan/Layer buttons to the left of the screen, scroll through the 16 channels, select the desired sounds, volume and pan per MIDI channel, as needed:

3) Press the MASTER mode button next.

4) Press either [more] buttons twice:

5) Press [Save]:

A message confirming “Master Table Saved” will be briefly displayed.

6) Press STORAGE

7) On the Storage Mode screen, press [STORE]:Note: our example here illustrates saving to xD card (PC3 users). PC3K users would save to a USB Thumb Drive instead – screens will look similar. Alternatively both PC3/K users could also save the file directly to their Mac/PC via direct-USB connection.

8) Scroll to the bottom of the listed left-column selections, highlight “Master Table” and press [Select]:

9) Then simply press [Store]

10) Press [Ok]

11) Name file something you will remember later

12) Press [Yes] when asked about saving dependent objects

Done. Now whenever you load this file back in, all of your MIDI channel settings (as well as other MIDI and Master global settings) will be recalled.

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]]> https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/28/storing-multitimbral-settings-working-with-a-daw/feed/ 0 Quantizing Tracks – The Basics https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/21/quantizing-tracks-the-basics/ https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/21/quantizing-tracks-the-basics/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:48:29 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26774 Question: How can I quantize my recordings with the PC3/K/LE/X-Pro sequencer? Answer: 1 Select the Song to edit 2) Press Edit - you will see: (Note: be sure the "Prog" field is NOT highlighted otherwise you will enter the Program editor vs Song editor). 3) Press Track 4) Select Function: Quantize 5) Using the Chan/Layer [...]

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How can I quantize my recordings with the PC3/K/LE/X-Pro sequencer?

Answer:

1 Select the Song to edit

2) Press Edit – you will see:

(Note: be sure the “Prog” field is NOT highlighted otherwise you will enter the Program editor vs Song editor).

3) Press Track

4) Select Function: Quantize

5) Using the Chan/Layer buttons select the track you wish to quantize (displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen). In the example here, we chose ‘Track 2’.

6) In the ‘region’ box on the right you can (if desired) refine your selection criteria for what notes in the current track you want the Quantize applied to. You will find fields for narrowing the range of measures (From and To) as well as the note range (LoKey and HiKey) and/or velocity range (LoVel and HiVel). If you simply want ‘all’ corrected, you can leave the default values as-is.

7) On the left side are the quantize controls:

Quant The strength of rhythmic “correction” you want applied. 100% = perfect.
Grid The fastest rhythmic value you want to permit.

(i.e. all notes will be rounded to the closest grid division as set by this selection).

1/4 = quarter notes, 1/8 = 8th notes, 1/16 = 16th notes and so on.
Swing Values above zero progressively swing the beat more and more. 0% is straight time.
Release If YES also corrects the release of notes in addition to the start of notes (i.e. this effects note durations).

 

8) Press Go to execute the settings above:

9) You will see a “Operation Completed” splash screen. Press OK, then use the soft Play/Stop buttons in the screen to audition the edit you just made.

If you are happy with the results, Exit and Save. If not, Exit do not save, and try again (from step 2).

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]]> https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/21/quantizing-tracks-the-basics/feed/ 0 Using an External Controller to Record in Song Mode https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/21/using-an-external-controller-to-record-in-song-mode/ https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/21/using-an-external-controller-to-record-in-song-mode/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:41:33 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26766 Question: I am trying to use an external MIDI controller (alternate keyboard, drum/trigger pads, etc.) to record tracks in Song mode but I am unable to record on more than just one track. Answer: The Quick Answer: You need to: 1) Go to the MIDI / [RECV ] page.(MASTER / [RECV ] for PC3LE models) [...]

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]]> Question:
I am trying to use an external MIDI controller (alternate keyboard, drum/trigger pads, etc.) to record tracks in Song mode but I am unable to record on more than just one track.

Answer:

The Quick Answer:

You need to:

1) Go to the MIDI / [RECV ] page.(MASTER / [RECV ] for PC3LE models)

2) Set the “LocalKbdCh” to match whatever MIDI channel your master controller is transmitting to the Kurzweil on.

Understanding the Quick Answer:

This issue revolves around the use of the Local Keyboard Channel parameter (LocalKbdCh), found on the MIDI Receive page (Master Receive for PC3LE models).

Working in the same manner that an Auto Channelize Patch Thru function works in a software sequencer, the LocalKbdCh parameter re-channelizes the incoming MIDI data stream and routes it to the currently armed track in Song mode. If you are in Song Mode, and do not use the Local Keyboard Channel, then you must always manually change the transmit channel on your keyboard to match the channel of the sequencer track you want to record on. A hassle. But if you set the Local Keyboard Channel to a specific channel, and then leave your keyboard on that same channel as you switch through the tracks on the Kurz, the incoming messages are rerouted to the corresponding track.

The Local Keyboard Channel parameter is also used for properly routing incoming data to Setups in Setup mode and can be employed to turn incoming controller messages into different controller messages (aka Controller Remapping). For complete details, check out the MIDI Mode chapter in your unit’s Musician’s Guide.

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]]> https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/21/using-an-external-controller-to-record-in-song-mode/feed/ 0 Exporting Song Files For Use In an External Sequencer https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/20/exporting-song-files-for-use-in-an-external-sequencer/ https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/20/exporting-song-files-for-use-in-an-external-sequencer/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:41:19 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26758 Question: How can I get a PC3/PC3LE/PC3K/X-Pro sequence into an external sequencer? Answer: The easiest approach is to save your sequence as a SMF (Standard MIDI File - .MID) and then import that into your external sequencer/DAW. SMF can be exported directly over USB to your computer or to xD Card (PC3/X-Pro) or USB Thumb [...]

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]]> Question:
How can I get a PC3/PC3LE/PC3K/X-Pro sequence into an external sequencer?

Answer:

The easiest approach is to save your sequence as a SMF (Standard MIDI File – .MID) and then import that into your external sequencer/DAW.

SMF can be exported directly over USB to your computer or to xD Card (PC3/X-Pro) or USB Thumb Drive (PC3A/K/LE).

1) Export Method:

a. Directly over USB cable: Connect a USB cable now between your unit’s USB “Computer” port and your Computer.

b. To Export to xD or Thumb Drive:

PC3/X-Pro Users: insert a compatible xD card.

PC3A/K/PC3LE Users: insert a compatible USB thumb drive.

2) Press the STORAGE mode button.

3) If saving to xD or Thumb Drive skip ahead to step (7).

4) If saving directly to your computer via USB, press [USBDrv] to activate the temporary removable drive on your computer.

5) Press [Choose]:

6) A temporary removable volume (or window) titled “KurzweilPC3” (or similar) will appear on your computer desktop.On the PC3 you will see:

7) Using the [< more> ] soft buttons, locate [Export] and press it.

8) Press [Song] when prompted “What do you want to export?”

9) Using the data wheel, alphanumeric keypad, and/or +/- buttons, select the desired Song to export. Then press [Ok ].

10) If you wish, select a new directory to save to (in this example we are simply saving to the root directory, path = ). Once your choice is made, press [Ok ].

11) Name the file, select Type 0 or Type 1, as needed, then press [ Ok ].

The .MID file will then get saved to the your selected destination (confirmed by a brief message on screen).

Direct USBDrv Users: The file you just created is can now be found inside the temporary USB Drive/Window on your computer desktop. The file(s) now needs to be copied to your computer’s permanent drive for long term storage. It is critical you copy your data out of the temporary desktop drive onto your desktop (or wherever you want to keep the files) before you exit Storage mode on the PC3 as when you exit Storage (following a warning prompt mentioning the same) the files in the temp USB drive will be erased.

xD Card users: to get this SMF into another sequencer, let’s say a computer based DAW for ex., you may also need an xD-USB drive (sold separately, wherever computer peripherals are sold). You can then take the xD card from your PC3, insert it into the xD-USB drive attached to your computer and copy the files as needed.

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]]> https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/20/exporting-song-files-for-use-in-an-external-sequencer/feed/ 0 Copying/Grabbing Tracks https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/20/copying-grabbing-tracks-the-basics/ https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/20/copying-grabbing-tracks-the-basics/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:32:08 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26737 Question: How can I Copy/Paste parts within my Song or between different Songs using the built-in sequencer? Answer: The Song mode Track Editor offers two really great tools that make copying/pasting parts easy: COPY and GRAB. Though both tools are very similar, there is one primary difference: COPY is intended for copy/pasting parts within the [...]

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]]> Question:
How can I Copy/Paste parts within my Song or between different Songs using the built-in sequencer?

Answer:

The Song mode Track Editor offers two really great tools that make copying/pasting parts easy: COPY and GRAB. Though both tools are very similar, there is one primary difference: COPY is intended for copy/pasting parts within the SAME song whereas GRAB is suited for copy/pasting parts between DIFFERENT Songs. Here’s how things work:

1) Select the Song you want to Copy data to.

2) Press EDIT – you will see:(Note: be sure the “Prog” field is NOT highlighted otherwise you will enter the Program editor vs Song editor).

3) Press TRACK:

4) Depending on your intent (copying within the same song or copying from song to song), select the appropriate Function: COPY or GRAB:You’ll note the tool parameters are nearly identical with the one exception that GRAB adds a SrcSong field (Source Song).

OR

5) Using the Chan/Layer buttons select the track you wish to COPY/GRAB from (displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen). You can select any single track or ALL tracks. In the example here, we chose ‘Track 2’ using the COPY function.

6) In the ‘region’ box on the right you can (if desired) refine your selection criteria for what data in the current track you want to COPY. You will find fields for narrowing the range of measures (From and To) as well as the note range (LoKey and HiKey) and velocity range (LoVel and HiVel). You can also specify what TYPE of data (Events) are copied (Notes, MIDI cc’s, Pressure, etc). If you simply want ‘All’ track data copied, set Events to ‘All’ and leave the range fields on their defaults.

7) On the left side are the COPY/GRAB controls. Set these to determine where the data will be copied TO:

SrcSong (Grab only) Specifies the Song you are copying FROM.
DstTrack Specifies the track you are copying TO (1-16, All).
Location The point in the current song at which the pasted material will start.
Mode Erase – replaces data on the DstTrack with the copied data starting at the set Location.

Slide – inserts the copied data on the DstTrack starting at the set Location, moving existing data later in time.

Merge – blends the copied data with the data already on the DstTrack starting at the set Location.
Times Determines how many times the copied region will be pasted;
ex, If you selected a 4 bar section to copy, Times: 2 means those 4 bars will be pasted twice in a row, filling up 8 bars of space.

 

8) Press Go to execute your chosen settings from above:

9) You will see a “Operation Completed” splash screen. Press OK, then use the soft Play/Stop buttons in the screen to audition the edit you just made.

If you are happy with the results, press Exit and Save as normal. If not, press Exit, do not save, and try again (from step 2).

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]]> https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/20/copying-grabbing-tracks-the-basics/feed/ 0 Recording Setups in Song Mode https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/19/recording-setups-in-song-mode/ https://kurzweil.com/2022/01/19/recording-setups-in-song-mode/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:08:20 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26687 Question: I would like to record a Setup as opposed to an individual Program in Song mode. Can this be done? Answer: All references to the "PC3" apply equally to the PC3, PC3LE, PC3K, PC3A and X-Pro models. The short answer is yes. From the onset however, it is important to understand that a Setup, [...]

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]]> Question:
I would like to record a Setup as opposed to an individual Program in Song mode. Can this be done?

Answer:

All references to the “PC3” apply equally to the PC3, PC3LE, PC3K, PC3A and X-Pro models.

The short answer is yes.

From the onset however, it is important to understand that a Setup, by definition, is a multi-channel object (i.e. multiple programs across multiple MIDI channels). This means in recording a Setup into a Song, you will be recording to multiple song tracks simultaneously, one per zone used in the chosen Setup.

Let’s look at a simple example, starting with a blank song to record into:

1) Enter Song mode by pressing the Song Mode button.

2) On the Song mode MAIN page, find and press the [ClrSng] soft button -OR- just select 0*New Song* in the CurSng field by entering “0” on the alphanumeric pad and pressing the Enter button. This loads a default empty song file.

3) Select Mult in the RecTrk field:

Note: this arms ALL tracks for record as indicated by the track status “R”.

4) Press the Setup Mode button to enter Setup Mode and choose the desired setup (PC3/K screen depicted):

5) Press the left and right cursor buttons simultaneously to reach the Tap Tempo Page (on the PC3LE you can also press the dedicated Tap Tempo button). Enter a tempo by tapping the Tap soft button or enter a tempo in the Tempo field. When you are finished, press the Done soft button to return to the Setup mode main page.

6) Press front panel hard Record button, then Play/Pause button to begin. The metronome will count off 1 bar (default setting) and then recording will begin (you can alter metronome and other recording preferences in Song mode.)

7) Perform.

8) When done, press the front panel hard Stop button to stop recording. You will see the usual Song mode save changes dialog where you can review, retry, or save your song.

9) After saving your song, you will be returned to the Song mode MAIN page. Your saved song will be loaded with data recorded across as many tracks as there were zones in the selected Setup, with the program from each zone in your setup automatically assigned to corresponding tracks.From here, you can continue to record or edit the song in Song mode just as you would with any other song (change the RecTrk parameter in order to record to a single track again).

Usage Notes:

Tempo: The tempo of a setup is set on the SetupMode:COMMON page. If you plan to record a song from the same setup several times, it is convenient to set your desired tempo on the SetupMode:COMMON page and save it with your setup.

By doing this, you will not need to reset your setup tempo to the desired song tempo every time you load your setup (as in step 5, above.)

Riffs: If you are using Riffs in your setup, do the following to make each Riff play at your setup’s tempo (which also becomes your song’s tempo.) For each zone that has a riff, go to the SetupMode:RIFF2 page and set the BPM parameter to Setup:

Remember to save changes to your setup when exiting the Setup Editor.

Effects: When recording a setup into Song mode, the song will not retain the Aux or Master* effects settings of your setup. If you would like your song to use the same Aux/Master* effects as your setup, copy the settings of your setup’s FX, AUX1, AUX2, and MASTER* EFFECTS pages to the FX, AUX1, AUX2, and Master* Effects pages in your song. Alternatively, playing your song from setup mode will allow you to hear the effects. To do this, load your song, press the Setup Mode button to enter Setup mode and choose your setup, then press the Play/Pause button. This will play your song from Setup mode, and the effects will be intact.

(* not applicable to the PC3LE as it does not have Master effects)

Mono Pressure: When recording a setup to Song mode with Mult selected for RecTrk in Song mode, you may notice that every track has recorded Mono Pressure messages, even if there is nothing else recorded on a track. If this bothers you, you can set the MonoPress parameter to Off on the Song:Event Filter Recording page [RECFLT]. This will prevent Mono Pressure messages from being recorded to any track. Alternatively, you can erase Mono Pressure messages from specific tracks after recording. To do this, go to the EditSong [TRACK] page, use the Chan/Layer buttons to choose the track to edit (visible in the Track field at the top right corner of the display.) Set the Function parameter to Erase and the Events parameter to MonoPress. Use the From and To fields to select the entire length of your song, and press the Go soft button to erase Mono Pressure messages from the selected track. Repeat this for each desired track. You can also choose ALL for the Track parameter to erase Mono Pressure messages from all tracks.

Controller Messages: When recording a setup to Song mode with Mult selected for RecTrk in Song mode, you may often be recording more controller messages than you realize. This can happen because multiple setup zones often respond to the same physical controllers. This is likely to be the case when you use a setup created by duplicating zones and do not change the controller destination assignments for each new zone. Often this is the desired behavior, such as when using zones to create layers. For example, if zone one sends pitch bend messages from the pitch wheel, and you duplicate this zone to create a layered zone two, you will likely want the zone two to send the same messages from the pitch wheel. This way the pitch of these layered zones will bend simultaneously when using the pitch wheel. But say for example that you also have a zone three with a different key range than zones one and two, but which sends the same messages from the pitch wheel. While playing and recording your setup, the function of the pitch wheel will be obvious, but some confusion can arise when you have recorded your setup and you proceed to record more tracks in Song mode. Because you have recorded with Mult selected for RecTrk, the track for zone three will have pitch bend messages recorded wherever zones one and two have bend messages, even if zone three was not playing any notes at that time. For example, lets say zones one and two were bending during bar 1. If you want to separately record zone three during bars 1 and 2, you will probably want to delete the existing bend messages from zone three’s track. You can do this from the EditSong [TRACK] page. Alternatively, if there is nothing to preserve on the track for zone three, you can record it with the song Mode parameter set to Erase, which will erase any existing events on the track during the time that you record. Just remember to change the RecTrk parameter in order to record to a single track.

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]]> Question:
How can I set up a metronome for keyboard practice?

Answer:

There are a few ways to achieve this but simplest is to create a blank 1 measure song, loop it and have the built-in Song Mode metronome play “Always”. Here are the steps:

  1. press SONG, select #1 New Song (blank template)

  2. press [more>] once:

  3. press the [ BIG ] soft button:

  4. on the BIG page, set:- Song End: 2:1:0 (if not set by default)- Loop: LOOP- Metron: Always

  5. press [Save ] – save this to whatever ID you wish, perhaps even renaming this song “Click” or “Metronome” for your own easy reference.

Now whenever you call up the above saved song, simply press PLAY and instant metronome.

From the Song:MAIN screen you can further select the tempo:

…as well as select a Program to play for practice.

To employ a time signature other than the default 4/4, press EDIT (be sure the cursor is not highlighting “Prog”) and change the TimeSig as needed, then re-save the song:

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