Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL
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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:
This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result.
adapter before moving the RT-123.
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Usage Precautions
· Electrical interference
For safety considerations, the RT-123 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. [. . . ] 24).
STEP
Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 6 (QUANTIZE).
FUNCTION
TOM 3
6 QUANTIZE
STEP
Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set the quantize value (smallest unit for recording). Then press the [FUNCTION] key again.
FUNCTION
For details on the quantize value, please refer to page 28.
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STEP
5
Press the [REC] key.
STEP REC
The [REC] key LED and [PLAY] key LED light up, indicating that the RT-123 is ready for recording.
NOTE
If step 4 is carried out without pressing the [FUNCTION] key, the quantize value of the pattern already recorded in that track will also be changed. For example, if step recording of a bass track was carried out with sixteenth notes and the quantize value was then changed to quarter notes, the pattern already recorded will also be changed to quarter notes if the [REC] key is pushed without pressing the [FUNCTION] key.
STEP
6
Press the desired pad and/or the [REPEAT/STEP] key to enter the desired note or rest with the desired duration.
PAD
For step recording of the bass track, you perform one of three actions: · Enter the minimum unit note: Briefly tap the pad and release it. A note of the selected minimum duration and the pitch assigned to
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that pad is entered, and the position proceeds to the next step. · Enter the minimum unit rest: Briefly tap the [REPEAT/STEP] key and release it. A rest of the selected minimum duration is entered, and the position proceeds to the next step. · Enter a note longer than the minimum unit: Hold the pad down and repeatedly press the [REPEAT/STEP] key. With each push of the [REPEAT/STEP] key, the immediately preceding note is extended by one unit.
PAD
REPEAT/STEP
Hold down
[STEP] [STEP] [STEP]
When you press a pad, its LED lights up, indicating that the note has been input. The display shows the current position in the pattern (measure/beat).
A note longer than the entire pattern cannot be input. When the input exceeds the pattern length, the note will only be as long as the pattern.
NOTE
STEP
7
To erase a note, use the [REPEAT/STEP] key to move to the desired position. Then press the corresponding pad while holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key.
[B2] DELETE/ERASE
As you move the position with the [REPEAT/STEP] key, the LED of a pad that has been input for the current position lights up. Pressing the pad while holding the [DELETE/ERASE] key down causes the LED to go out and the note will be erased. Bass track
Pattern Recording (Step Recording)
STEP
8
To decrease the length of a note, use the [REPEAT/STEP] key to move to the position where the note should stop.
[B2] DELETE/ERASE
Then press the corresponding pad while holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key.
Bass track Note duration
NOTE
During step recording, erasing the entire track is not possible.
STEP
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When recording is completed, press the [STOP/EXIT] key.
The [REC] key LED goes out, and step recording ends.
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Pattern Copy/Erase
This section explains how to copy or erase a pattern.
Copying a Pattern
The patterns in the RT-123 (preset patterns or user patterns) can be copied to a different user pattern number. This is useful for example when wishing to change only a part of a pattern, such as changing the bass track phrasing while keeping the drum track.
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PATTERN(SONG REC) INSERT/COPY DELETE/ERASE STEP
00-24 Bass Programs
Funk Trap 20-24 Standard Kit 15-19 Studio Drums 10-14 Live Rock 00-09 Basic Drum Kits
General Drums 50-54 Techno Beat 45-49 Rap/HipHop 40-44 Modern Drums 35-39 Ballad Set
SONG
TEMPO
Groove PLAY MODE
PATTERN
2, 4
STEP
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BASS MUTE
BASS
DRUM A
DRUM B
STEP REC REAL-TIME REC PLAY STOP/EXIT
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4
BEAT
1
In pattern mode, select the pattern to be used as the copy source.
SONG PATTERN
MEASURE
The copy source can be a user pattern or preset pattern. However, an empty user pattern (display shows "E") cannot be selected as copy source.
NOTE
PATTERN(SONG REC)
STEP
When the copy is executed, the existing contents of the pattern selected as copy target will be erased. Make sure that the pattern you have selected is one that you don't mind erasing.
Copy source pattern number
STEP
2
Press the [INSERT/COPY] key.
INSERT/COPY
The [INSERT/COPY] key LED flashes and the current pattern is selected as the copy source.
Pattern Copy/Erase
STEP
3
Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select a user pattern (U01 - U99) as copy target.
Only user patterns can be selected as copy target.
HINT
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· Keeping a [VALUE +/-] key depressed changes numbers continuously. · To change numbers quickly, hold one of the [VALUE +/-] keys depressed and press the other key. · When the copy source is a user pattern, the same pattern will be preselected after step 2. However, it is not possible to actually copy from a pattern to the same pattern. · When the copy source is a preset pattern, the same number in the user bank will be preselected after step 2.
SONG PATTERN
MEASURE BEAT
PATTERN(SONG REC)
STEP
NOTE
Copy target pattern number (flashing)
STEP
4
To execute the copy process, press the [INSERT/COPY] key. When wishing to cancel the process, press the [STOP/EXIT] key.
INSERT/COPY
When copying is completed, the unit returns to the pattern mode with the copy target pattern being selected. If copying was cancelled, the unit returns to the pattern mode with the copy source pattern being selected.
STOP/EXIT
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Erasing a Pattern
A user pattern can be erased when it is no longer needed. [. . . ] Program change messages can be used to switch drum kits and bass programs of the RT-123. For information on program change numbers and corresponding drum kits and bass programs, please refer to the "Reference" section at the end of this manual.
RT-123 Application Examples
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Returning the RT-123 to the factory default condition (initialization)
You can reset the RT-123 to the factory default condition. Use this function with care, because it will erase all patterns and songs that have been recorded by the user.
MEASURE BEAT
Epif Rock 25-29 Funk Trap 20-24 Standard Kit 15-19 Studio Drums 10-14 Live Rock 00-09 Basic Drum Kits Percussion/SFX 55-64 General Drums 50-54 Techno Beat 45-49 Rap/HipHop 40-44 Modern Drums 35-39 Ballad Set
SONG
TEMPO
Groove PLAY MODE
PATTERN
PATTERN(SONG REC) INSERT/COPY DELETE/ERASE
STEP
00-24 Bass Programs
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BASS MUTE
BASS
DRAM A
DRAM B
STEP REC REAL-TIME REC PLAY STOP/EXIT
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TOM 1
2 MIX
TOM 2
4 TIME SIG
TOM 3
6 QUANTIZE
CRASH
8 BAR LENGTH
RIDE
10 SWING
EXTRA CY
12
MBAL
FUNCTION
2 1, 2
SHIFT
NOTE
After initialization, all user patterns U01 - U99 will be blank.
STEP
1
Turn power to the RT-123 on while holding the [REC] key down.
STEP REC
The indication "Init" flashes on the display.
POWER
ON 300mA DC9V OFF
STEP
2
When wishing to go ahead with the initialization, press the [REC] key once more. To cancel the procedure, press the [STOP/EXIT] key.
STEP REC
When initialization is carried out, all settings and data of the RT-123 are reset to the factory default condition, and then the unit starts up. [. . . ]