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4. Adjust the volume to the desired level. 5. To change the auto-rhythm speed, press TEMPO t or s. The current tempo setting appears. Begin playing the keyboard. It automatically begins to play the rhythm when you press any key within the first 11/2 octaves of the lower end of the keyboard (the first 18 keys from the left side of the keyboard).
Notes: � You can adjust the tempo to play an auto-rhythm from 20 to 255 beats per minute. � To quickly slow down or speed up the tempo, hold down TEMPO t or s. � To reset the tempo to its default (original) speed, press TEMPO s and t at the same time. 6. Play the keyboard to hear the selected preset tone along with the auto-rhythm. 7. To select a different rhythm, repeat Steps 1 and 2. 8. To stop the auto-rhythm, press START/STOP again.
Using FILL-IN
This feature lets you insert a short (1to 2-measure) variation in the beat pattern of a selected auto-rhythm. Simply press and release SYNCHRO/
FILL-IN while the auto-rhythm is play-
ing. The keyboard inserts a 1- to 2-measure variation, then the original rhythm automatically resumes at the end of the current measure.
USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
The 18 keys on the left side of the keyboard with note labels above them are called accompaniment keys.
Using SYNCHRO
This feature lets you synchronize the start of an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your music. After you select and enter an autorhythm, press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN. The bars of the metronome flash on the display to show the keyboard is in a standby mode.
