Optimus MD-1150 - Manual (Page 15)

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Percussion Sounds
PERCUSSION (No. 99) lets you play the 39 different percussion sounds shown here.
The symbol for each sound appears above the corresponding key on the keyboard.
Layered Tones
The preset tones numbered 80 through
89 on your keyboard let you automati-
cally play two different layered tones at
the same time when you press one key.
For example, STR PNO (No. 80) plays
string and piano tones when you press a
key.
USING THE PRESET
AUTO-RHYTHMS
Your keyboard has 100 preset auto-
rhythms that provide a steady beat for
your music. The name and two-digit
number of each preset auto-rhythm is
listed on the keyboard’s top panel.
You can play a preset auto-rhythm on
the keyboard in any of the following
ways:
• select and play a rhythm (see
“Selecting/Playing an Auto-
Rhythm”)
• synchronize the start of a rhythm
with your music (see “Using SYN-
CHRO” on Page 17)
• briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm
(see “Using FILL-IN” on Page 17)
Note: When you select the Fingered or Concert
Chord mode, the keys in the lower 1
1 / 2 octaves be-
come the accompaniment keys and do not produce
percussion sounds. See “Using Auto Accompani-
ment” on Page 17.
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