Basic Operation
Saving a Phrase
If you select a different phrase memory or turn off the
power after recording or overdubbing, the phrase you
recorded will be lost. If you want to keep the phrase, you
must save it.
1. While playback is stopped, press the
[WRITE] button.
The display will indicate " " (wr).
2. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to specify the
save-destination phrase memory.
You can skip this step if you want to save to the
currently selected phrase.
You can't select a phrase memory in which a phrase
has already been saved.
The maximum recording time is a total of
approximately 3 hours for all phrases (including
the phrase that has not been saved). If the phrase
cannot be saved because there is insufficient free
memory, the display will indicate "
with the phrase memory number. In this case, delete
unneeded phrases (p. 10) and then try the operation
again.
3. Press the [WRITE] button once again; the
phrase will be saved.
If you decide to cancel the save operation, press any
button other than [WRITE], [ ], or [ ], or press a pedal.
While the phrase is being saved, the number in the
display and the PLAY indicator will blink rapidly.
NOTE
* Never turn off the power while the PLAY indicator
is blinking rapidly. This may cause all saved data
to be lost.
* Please be aware that the contents of memory can
be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction or
improper operation of the unit. You should back
up important data as described in "Backing up to
your computer" (p. 15).
* All due care is taken during repairs to avoid the
loss of data. However, in certain cases, such as
when there is damage to the memory, it may not
be possible to restore the data.
* Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore
the contents of data that was stored in the unit's
memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
10
Deleting a Phrase
1. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the
2. While playback is stopped, press the
3. Press the [DELETE] button once again;
" alternately
FL
Specifying How a Phrase Will Play/Stop
(Stop Mode/One-Shot Playback)
You can specify how a phrase will play and stop.
1. For two seconds or longer, hold down
2. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the
Display Play
LP
* This device contains demo phrases (90–99). Once
you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please
back them up as described in "Backing up to your
computer" (p. 15).
phrase memory that you want to delete.
[DELETE] button.
The display will indicate "
* At this point, you can't change the phrase memory
number that will be deleted.
the phrase will be deleted.
If you decide to cancel the delete operation, press any
button other than [DELETE] or press a pedal.
While the phrase is being deleted, the number in the
display and the PLAY indicator will blink rapidly.
* Never turn off the power while the PLAY indicator
is blinking rapidly. This may cause all saved data to
be lost.
* You can't change the Stop Mode of phrases that
have not been saved after recording, or after a
tempo change.
the [SELECT] button of the track whose
setting you want to change.
The display will indicate the currently selected stop
mode setting.
desired stop mode.
Stop
Explanation
Stop
Loop
This is regular loop playback
imme-
play
(default setting).
diately
dL
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