Optimus Concertmate 410 - Manual (Page 18)

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Storing a Percussion Pattern
The Concertmate 410 lets you use the 5 percussion pads to create your own per-
cussion pattern of up to 16 beats including rests.
1. Choose the desired rhythm (see “Using the Auto-Rhythms” on Page 14).
2. Press PROG . The indicator beside PROG lights.
3. Using the percussion pads, enter your own percussion pattern.
Notes:
• To enter a rest in the pattern, simply press PLAY/SPACE .
• If you choose WALTZ (B6) as the rhythm, enter only 12 beats.
If you enter fewer than 12 beats, you must enter a rest in each place that is
not filled with a beat until all 12 beats are filled.
To enter a waltz pattern, follow this example:
• If you choose any pattern other than a waltz, enter 16 beats.
If you enter fewer than 16 beats, you must enter a rest in each place that is
not filled with a beat until all 16 beats are filled.
To enter a pattern other than a waltz pattern, follow this example:
4. Press PLAY/SPACE . The Concertmate 410 continuously plays the pattern you
just entered.
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