Yamaha RX21 - Manual (Page 12)

PATTERN OPERATIONS
Pattern Selection
With the RX21, a "pattern" denotes a one bar (one measure) drum sequence, which
repeats when you play it back. The RX21 is capable of storing a total of 100 different
patterns in its internal pattern memory. Pattern memories 56 through 99 contain
44 preset patterns that provide a variety of exciting and usable drum patterns that
you can play immediately. These are listed in the RX21 PATTERN BOOK accom-
panying this manual. Preset patterns 56 through 59 contain blank patterns of dif-
ferent lengths which are useful as rests or breaks in a song program. Pattern me-
mories 0 through 55 enable you to store up to 56 of your own personally programmed
drum patterns.
To select a pattern the RX21 must be in the pattern mode-this is the mode that
is active when the RX21 is initially turned on. The LCD panel will show “SELECT
PTN 00”. A rectangular “cursor” will be flashing on the right side of the display,
prompting you to enter a pattern number. This cursor will normally appear in any
display where data can be entered.
Two methods of pattern selection are available:
1) Selecting Patterns Using the – 1/NO and + 1/YES Buttons
Pressing the -1/NO or +1/YES buttons decreases or increases the pattern number
by one, respectively. This method of selection is easy when going to an adjacent
or nearby pattern number, but when selecting a pattern in a distant number range,
the direct numeric selection method is quicker.
2) Selecting Patterns Using the Numeric Buttons
The two rows of grey numbered buttons may be used for pattern selection. Entering
the desired pattern number using these buttons immediately selects that pattern.
You must input two digits: e.g. for pattern number 7 you must press 07.
Selecting Patterns (Example: patterns 00, 01, 24)
Playback of Patterns
To play back the selected pattern, simply press the red START button. The LCD
will switch to “PLAY PTNpp;nxt ” (pp being the selected pattern number). To
stop pattern playback press the blue STOP/CONTINUE button. The pattern can
be restarted by pressing the STOP/CONTINUE button again. In this case the pattern
continues from the exact point at which it was stopped, rather than starting from
the first beat of the pattern. To start from the first beat of the pattern, press START.
Pattern Change
During Playback
While a pattern is playing, you can select a new pattern, either by using the -1/NO
or +1/YES buttons (to select the next lowest or highest pattern number, respec-
tively) or the numerical buttons (enter two digits: for example, “08” for pattern
8). The newly entered pattern number will be displayed at the right hand side of
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