Yamaha RM1x manual

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FCC INFORMA TION (U .S.A.) 1. IMPOR T ANT NO TICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved b y Y amaha may void your author ity , granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPOR T ANT : When connecting this product [...]

3 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended b y Y amaha. W ARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over ,or ro[...]

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5 How to use the manuals/Printing conventions in this manual Owner ’ s Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing a Y amaha RM1x Sequence Remixer . The RM1x is a complete dance-music workstation that can be used both as a real-time performance instrument and a powerful production tool. Its intuitive interface makes real-time operation easy for ar[...]

6 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER Main Features Main Features • The sequencer of the RM1x provides 16 sequence trac ks and up to 110,000 notes of storage capacity for professional-le vel sequencing po wer . Note timing resolution is 1/480th of a quarter note. Memory is backed up, so your data will not disappear when the po wer is turned off. • Easy opera[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 7 How to use the manuals The documentation for the RM1x consists of the following two manuals. Understand the role of each manual, and refer to them as necessary . ❏ Owner's Manual (this manual) This explains precautions for use, how to make connections, and all parameters and commands. Use this manual like a dictionary[...]

8 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER Finding the information that you need Finding the information that you need In order to find the information that you need, you can make use of the following pages. T able of contents (page 9) Locate the desired information within the flow of the entire manual. Fr ont and rear panels (page 11) Here you can read about the nam[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 9 T able of Contents SETUP 1. Front and rear panels .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Front P anel .................................................................................................[...]

10 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER T able of Contents 9. Effect ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 120 10. Setup .................................................................................................[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 11 1. Fr ont and rear panels ❏ Front Panel 2 3 1 13 16 17 4 16 5 6 15 19 14 9 8 18 9 11 7 10 12 1. BPM Display Normally this 4-digit LED numeric display shows the current BPM (Beats Per Minute) value, right down to a tenth of a beat. It can be switched to display measure numbers rather than beats per minute via a utility fun[...]

12 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 4. Display Knobs The four knobs located immediately belo w the LCD display directly control the corresponding parameters on the display . For e xample, in the main P A TTERN mode Display Knob 1 can be used to select a style, and Display Knob 4 can be used to set the BPM. More details are provided in the “Basic Operation?[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 13 Activates the record-ready mode in the RM1x P A TTERN and SONG modes. The red REC button indicator will light, then recording will begin as soon as the p b utton is pressed. The e button can be pressed again to cancel the record-ready mode bef ore recording is actually star ted b y pressing the p button. Starts playback fro[...]

14 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER ❏ Rear Panel 4 3 7 5 6 2 1 1. ST ANDBY/ON Switch Press in to turn the RM1x on, and press again to turn it of f. When the po wer is on one of the mode button indicators will light and the P A TTERN mode display will appear on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). 2. DC IN Jack The DC output cable from the Y amaha P A-5C AC Po [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 15 ❏ Floppy disk drive 1. Floppy disk slot This is where floppy disks are inserted for loading or saving data. 3.5 inch 2HD (MF2HD) or 2DD (MF2DD) floppy disks can be used. (page 42) 2. Disk-in-use indicator This indicator will light while data is being read from or written to the floppy disk. Never attempt to remove the dis[...]

16 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 2. Connections In order to use the RM1x, the included AC adaptor and an amp system etc. must be connected. If you use external MIDI devices or controllers, these must also be connected. This sections explains how to make these connections. CAUTION! Be sure to turn off the ST ANDBY/ON switch before making any connections. If[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 17 PHANTOM +48V OFF ON PHANTOM +48V INPUT (BAL) 2TR PHONES L R IN LEVEL LEVEL GAIN 13/14 15/16 PHONES MONITOR OUT OUT MONITOR 2TR IN 15/16 2TR IN 13 14 15 16 26dB 1 26dB 2 26dB 3 26dB 4 26dB 5 26dB 6 26dB 7 26dB 8 26dB 9 26dB 10 26dB 11 26dB 12 PAD DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE L STEREO R CLIP –3 –6 –9 –12 –15 –18 –24 ?[...]

18 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER ❏ Connecting a footswitch When using a separately sold FC4 or FC5 foot switch, insert the foot switch plug into the FOO T SW jack located on the rear panel. FC4 or FC5 ❏ Connecting external MIDI devices Connecting a MIDI keyboard Realtime recording input will be easier if you use a MIDI keyboard. Use a MIDI cable to con[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 19 ❏ Connecting a MTR (multi-track recorder) Since the RM1x implements MTC (MIDI T ime Code) and MMC (MIDI Machine Control), you can produce music while synchronized to a MTC- or MMC-compatible multi-track recorder . Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the RM1x to the MIDI IN connector of the MTR, and the MI[...]

20 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 3. Quickstar t Guide When your RM1x is properly connected and powered up, try the following to get a feel for how easy it is to remix the preset patterns to create your own groove. But remember , this is just the tip- of the iceberg! The RM1x can do much, much more. SETUP 4. Dial In a New BPM (Beat Per Minute) Use Display K[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 21 When the mute mode is engaged the indica- tors above tracks which contain data will light. Press a key once to mute a track which con- tains data (its indicator will flash and “M” will appear above the tracks number in the dis- play). Press the key again to un-mute a muted track. • More on the Mute and Solo functions [...]

22 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 4. Using the included disk Here's how to use the included disk. SETUP ❏ Contents of the disk The included disk contains 3 demo songs. The demo songs allo w you to enjoy demo playback, and to playback songs while adjusting the assignable knobs (PLA Y FX and V OICE) to experience the possibilities of the RM1x. ❏ List[...]

Basic Operation RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 23 1. Selecting Modes & Submodes The RM1x has three main playback and recording modes — P A TTERN, P A TTERN CHAIN, and SONG — and a UTILITY mode. Each of these includes a range of “submodes” which provide access to more in-depth parameters. Note that a number of dots appears to the left of the MODE[...]

Basic Operation 24 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER ❏ The Submodes The submodes are accessed via the SUBMODE b uttons belo w the MODE buttons. When a SUBMODE b utton is pressed , the submode corresponding to the currently selected main MODE is selected. F or example, the P A TTERN mode JOB submode will be slightly dif ferent from the SONG mode JOB submode. [...]

Basic Operation RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 25 2. Navigating Ar ound the Display ❏ Menu Selection In JOB submodes (pages 80, 112, 123) you will be presented with a “menu” from which you can select a job . There are sev eral ways to do this, as listed below: CURSOR buttons Use the CURSOR buttons to scroll to the desired job , then press the Select f[...]

Basic Operation 26 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 3. Changing (Editing) V alues ❏ Numeric Entr y Numeric entry can be useful when you know precisely the value you w ant to enter, making it unnecessary to scroll through long lists of v alues or parameters to get the desired effect. For numeric entry the cursor must be located at the value to be edited. Pre[...]

Basic Operation RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 27 4. The Function Buttons The four function buttons belo w the LCD Display — F1 through F4 — only become activ e when necessary . When a function button is acti ve, its indicator (the LED immediately to the left of the button) will light. The function b uttons be- come active when a “go do it” type con[...]

Basic Operation 28 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER ❏ MUTE (SOLO) This button can be used in conjunction with the keyboard to mute or solo specif ic tracks. T racks which are muted produce no sound during playback. If a track is soloed, only that track will be heard during playback. T o mute any number of tracks in the P A TTERN or SONG mode, press the KEYB[...]

Basic Operation RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 29 6. The Realtime Contr ol- ler Knobs One of the features that makes the RM1x a great performance tool is its realtime controller knobs. The knobs allow the cor - responding parameters to be controlled in real time during pattern or song playback, so, for example, you can sweep fil- ter cutoff frequency , bend[...]

Basic Operation 30 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER Description Specifies the current measure as the measure the RM1x will “jump” to when the [STOP] button is pressed. Starts loop playback of the currently selected song in the SONG mode. Engages the SOLO mode. Resets parameter changes applied by the Knobs in the P ATTERN mode. Resets parameter changes app[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 31 BASIC CONCEPT Chapter 1. BASIC CONCEPTS This chapter explains the basic concepts that you need to know before use, such as the mode structure and the internal structure of the RM1x. 1. Function tree .............................................. 32 2. How the RM1x is organized ........................ 34 3. Sequencer block [...]

32 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER BASIC CONCEPT 1. Function tree 1. Function tree ❏ P A TTERN MODE P A TTERN Playback, Patch ................................................. page 46 e Recording ........................................................... page 49 Realtime Recording ......................................... page 51 Step Recording ..........[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 33 BASIC CONCEPT 1. Function tree SONG MODE SONG Playback ................................................................ page 116 e Recording ......................................................... page 117 Realtime Recording ....................................... page 118 Step Recording ..................................[...]

34 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER BASIC CONCEPT 2. How the RM1x is organized ❏ Five blocks The RM1x consists of f iv e blocks: the sequencer block, the tone generator block, the controller block, the effect b lock, and the arpeggio block. Sequencer block (page 35) T one generator block (page 37) Controller block (page 38) Effect block (page 39) Arpeggio b[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 35 BASIC CONCEPT 3. Sequencer block 3. Sequencer block ❏ About the sequencer block This block lets you create patterns and songs by recording/ editing musical performances recorded from an external MIDI device or from the controller block, and then plays back this data, transmitting it to the tone generator block or to an ex[...]

36 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER BASIC CONCEPT Playback channel of each track When a pattern is played back, the musical data of each track in the pattern is transmitted to the tone generator block and the MIDI OUT connector according to the Out Channel settings of SETUP submode. (page 75) The data is transmitted to the tone generator block as speci- fied [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 37 BASIC CONCEPT 4. T one generator block 4. T one generator block Bank Number MSB=000 : LSB=000 Normal v oices: GM System Lev el 1 MSB=063 : LSB=000 Normal voices: SyBa&Ld MSB=063 : LSB=001 Normal v oices: SyPd&Fx MSB=063 : LSB=002 Normal voices: SyMater1 MSB=063 : LSB=003 Normal v oices: Band Instrument MSB=063 : LSB[...]

38 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER BASIC CONCEPT 5. The tone generator block 5. Contr oller block ❏ About the contr oller block The controller block lets you use the keyboard, assignable knobs, and foot switch etc. to play music and control the tone generator block via the sequencer block, or to directly control the tone generator block or ef fect block. T[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 39 BASIC CONCEPT 6. Effect block ❏ About the effect block This block processes the audio signal that is output from the tone generator block, adding reverberation or ambiance etc. The RM1x has three types of eff ect: the rev erb effect, the cho- rus ef fect, and the v ariation effect. Settings for this block can be made in E[...]

40 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER BASIC CONCEPT rev send cho send dry reverb return chorus return send chorus to reverb DRY LINE PAN reverb pan chorus pan OUTPUT thick line indicates a stereo signal rev send cho send dry rev send cho send dry rev send cho send dry variation part part 3 part 16 Variation can be used only by one part part 1 part 2 VAR VAR VAR[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 41 BASIC CONCEPT • V ariation = System When V ariation connection is set to System, the three ef- fects will be connected as sho wn in the diagram belo w . part 1 VARIATION REVERB send chorus to reverb send variation to chorus send variation to reverb DRY LINE PAN reverb return reverb pan OUTPUT thick line indicates a stereo[...]

42 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER BASIC CONCEPT 7. About floppy disks On the RM1x, floppy disks are used to save data that you create, or to exc hange data with other devices. This section explains the types of floppy disks that the RM1x can use, and things you should know about floppy disk handling. ❏ T ypes of floppy disk The RM1x can use two types of f[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 43 BASIC CONCEPT ❏ Preventing accidental erasure Floppy disks have a write-protect slide which can be used to prevent accidental erasure of data. On floppy disks which con- tain important data, move the write-protect slide to the write- protect position (the window open) so that data cannot be written to the disk. write-prot[...]

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RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 45 P A TTERN MODE Chapter 2. PATTERN MODE The P A TTERN mode provides 60 preset styles - including rhythms, beats, and instrumental par ts - covering virtually the entire spectrum of dance and contemporar y music! The P A TTERN mode lets you record up to 50 original user styles which can be used in the same way as the preset s[...]

46 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 1. P A TTERN Playback 1. P A TTERN Playback ❏ Playback Time signature Track number Track status Transpose Measure Length Section Style name Phrase name T o select a style and play a pattern 1 Mak e sure the P A TTERN mode is selected (if neces- sar y , press the MODE [ P A TTERN ] button). “P A TT 1” sh[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 47 P A TTERN MODE ❏ Patch Time signature Track number Track status Transpose Measure Length Section Phrase name Y ou can use this screen to create a pattern (by arranging phrases onto the 16 pattern tracks), or to select and replay an existing pattern. T o create a pattern 1 After selecting the style you w ant to wor k on in[...]

48 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE Please note that the right edge of the “frame” surrounding the phrase names in the P A TCH mode display indicates whether the length of the phrase is less than or equal to that of the pattern, or whether it is longer than that of the pattern. Phrase length less than or equal to pattern length. Phrase leng[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 49 P A TTERN MODE 2. Recording Although the RM1x comes equipped with many preset phrases, it also allows you to r ecord your o wn user phrases. Y ou use the Phrase Recording submode to make these recordings. The RM1x offers tw o general recording methods: realtime recording and step recording. W ith realtime recording, the RM1[...]

50 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE Recording type The P A TTERN mode offers four dif ferent phrase record- ing types: two realtime types and two step types. The REPLA CE type r ecords performance data in real time, ov erwriting any data already present in the destination user phrase. The ne w data replaces the previous data. This is the type t[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 51 P A TTERN MODE ❏ Realtime Recording (Replace, Overdub) Y ou use this recording method when you want to input your phrase in real time. Y ou can input the phrase directly either at the microkeybaord, or else through a r emote MIDI keyboard or other such MIDI device. Or you can record (cop y) a phrase from a computer or fro[...]

52 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 2. Recording ❏ Step Recording Y ou use this recording mode to create a recording one note at a time, setting appropriate values for eac h note’ s length, velocity , and so on. When EVENT TYPE = Note: Track number Event type Time signature Pointer When EVENT TYPE = PB: Track number Event type Time signatur[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 53 P A TTERN MODE 1 After completing the “Preparing to Record” procedure described above , select the track to record via the RM1x ke yboard as descr ibed on page 27. 2 Press the PLA Y p button to begin recording. The STEP record displa y shown abov e will appear . 3 Use the displa y knobs to set the STEP , P AD VELO , and[...]

54 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE ❏ Step Recording (Grid) The GRID recording mode allo ws for f ast, easy recording of one-measure phrases via a 16th-note “grid” formed by the white ke ys on the RM1x ke yboard. Track number Transpose Time signature Measure Length 1 After completing the “Prepar ing to Record” procedure described abov[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 55 P A TTERN MODE 3. Gr oove ❏ Grid Groove The RM1x Grid Groove function mak es it possible to adjust the pitch, timing, length, and velocity of notes in a specif ied track via a 1-measure 16th-note grid to create “groov es” that would not be possible with precise sequencer -like programming. The Grid Groov e function af[...]

56 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE Recording the Grid Groove Settings The grid groov e settings can actually be mer ged into the se- quence data as follows. 1 Mak e the Grid Groove settings as described abo ve . 2 Press the [P A TTERN] b utton to go to the P atter n pla y- bac k mode. 3 Press the REC e button to engage the record standb y mode[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 57 P A TTERN MODE 4. Play FX The PLA Y FX submode lets you adjust a number of pattern playback parameters to change the sound and feel of the pattern without affecting the actual sequence data. The PLA Y FX settings affect both pattern and arpe ggio playback. In addition to timing and articulation parameters such as beat stret[...]

58 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 4. Play FX ❏ Play Fx Track number Transpose Parameter V alues Function Beat stretch Propor tionally adjusts pla yback length of phrases on track. If the meter is set to 4/4, for e xample, then setting the scale time to 50% compresses the meter to 2/4, while setting it to 75% compresses the meter to 3/4. A 1[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 59 P A TTERN MODE Gate time This value adjusts the gate times of the notes on the track. Adjustment is made by multiplying the original gate time by the modifier value (percentage). The gate time denotes the length of time that a note is held. For non-percussive voices, the gate time is equal to the actual playback time span. [...]

60 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 5. MIDI delay 5. MIDI delay MIDI Delay submode creates delay ef fects that can sound much the same as those created by con ventional delay ef fect units, but the delays ar e created by manipulating the MIDI note data rather than the audio signal. ❏ Delay Track number Transpose Parameter V alues Function Del[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 61 P A TTERN MODE 5. MIDI delay ❏ Feedback Track number Transpose Recording the MIDI delay Settings The MIDI delay settings can actually be merged into the se- quence data as follows. 1 Make the MIDI dela y settings as descr ibed abo ve. 2 Press the [P A TTERN] button to go to the P atter n pla y- back mode . 3 Press the REC[...]

62 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 6. Arpeggio 6. Arpeggio This submode can be used to create simple automatic arpeg gios based on notes played on the RM1x keyboar d. ❏ Arpeggio Setting Track number Transpose OFF , UP , DOWN, AL TER1, AL TER2, RANDOM Parameter V alues Function T ype Specifies the arpeggio type. Nor mally the arpeggio will pl[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 63 P A TTERN MODE 7. V oice Y ou use the V oice submode to set various parameters (such as v oice, pan, volume, and effects) f or each of the patter n tracks. Y ou can set voice v alues separately for each style. The v alues apply to all sections (Sections A to P) of the style. For general information about v oice and ef fect,[...]

64 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE Effect Send When variation connection = System Transpose Track number When variation connection = Insertion Transpose Track number P arameter V alues Function V ariation send lev el 000 ... 127 Sets signal lev el to variation-effect b lock. (When variation connection =System) ON, OFF Selects use/nonuse of v a[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 65 P A TTERN MODE 8. V oice Edit Y ou use this page to edit the sound characteristics of the voice(s) played on the selected track. Y ou can make separa te edit settings for each track. Settings do not apply to the voices themselv es, but only to the track. If the trac k’ s voice changes, the settings operate on the new v oi[...]

66 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE ❏ Pitch Bend/Portamento Track number Transpose 8. V oice Edit P arameter V alues Function Pitch Bend range -24 ... 0 ... +24 Sets the range of the pitch change that can be controlled by PITCH BEND knob for each part. With a setting of +12, the pitch will change one octav e when pitch bend is fully raised or[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 67 P A TTERN MODE ❏ LFO The RM1x LFO (Low Frequenc y Oscillator) can be used to modulate pitc h, f ilter cutoff frequency , or amplitude to create a wide range of modulation effects. Track number Transpose 8. V oice Edit P arameter V alues Function LFO rate -64 ... 00 ... +63 Sets the speed of the LFO. Higher values produce [...]

68 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE ❏ Filter Track number Transpose Cutoff The CUTOFF v alue sets the cutoff frequenc y for the RM1x’ s low-pass f ilter . Adjusting this value changes the voice’ s timbre. Settings are stored separately for each track. Note that the filter is a low-pass type: it filters out the fre- quencies abov e (higher[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 69 P A TTERN MODE 9. Effect Y ou use the Pattern Eff ects submode to select and set up the eff ects applied to the pattern. The variation connection setting determines ho w the RM1x handles ef fects processing. For more information, refer to Chapter 1. (page 39) n • The playback buttons ( p , s , t , r / f ) continue to func[...]

70 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE ❏ V ariation Edit page1 When variation connection = System: When variation connection = Insertion: 9. Effect P arameter V alues Function (Ref er to the separate List Book. ) Refer to the separate List Book f or a complete listing of the RM1x eff ect par ameters. (A vailab le parameters vary according to the[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 71 P A TTERN MODE ❏ Chorus Edit page1 page2 ❏ Reverb Edit page1 9. Effect P arameter V alues Function LFO F requency 0.00Hz ... 39.7Hz Sets delay modulation frequency . LFO Depth 000 ... 127 Sets delay modulation depth. FB Lev el -63 ... 00 ... +63 Sets lev el at which the delay output is returned to the input (nega- tive [...]

72 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE page2 9. Effect P arameter V alues Function LPF Cutoff 1.0Hz ... 18kHz, THR U Sets frequency at which the low pass filter will cut the high range . Re verb P an L63 ... C ... R63 Sets stereo positioning of signal from rev erb bloc k. * For information about ho w to change values, ref er to the Basic Operation[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 73 P A TTERN MODE 10. Setup ❏ Low Boost This feature can be used to boost or cut the lo w frequencies. Both the cutoff frequenc y and gain are adjustable for maximum flexibility . 10. Setup P arameter V alues Function F requency 50Hz ... 2.0KHz Sets the cutoff frequency of the low boost equalizer . Gain -24 dB ... 0dB ... +2[...]

74 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE ❏ Knob Assign This function makes it possible to assign dif ferent parameters to the RM1x’ s 8 realtime controller knobs (see page 29 for more on the controller knobs). P arameter V alues Function T emplate This parameter provides a selection of preset knob assignments , including the RM1x’ s default as[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 75 P A TTERN MODE ❏ Out Channel Y ou use the TO TG setting to set the track’ s output channel to the tone generator block. Y ou use the MIDI OUT settings to assign each track to a MIDI OUT channel. The RM1x stores separate channel arrangements for each style. The assignments automatically change each time you switch to a d[...]

76 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 11. Disk In the Disk submode, data can be transferred between a floppy disk and the RM1x. The Disk submode contains the follo wing fiv e gr oups of operations. ❏ Save Sav e Lets you sa ve data from internal memor y to floppy disk. Load Lets y ou load files from flopp y disk into internal memory . Rename Let[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 77 P A TTERN MODE ❏ Load 1 Inser t the disk containing the file y ou want to load into the RM1x disk drive . 2 Use Displa y Knob 1 to select the type of file y ou want to load: “P A TT” to show only pattern files in the file list, or “ALL ” to sho w all av ailable files in the file list. 3 Use Displa y Knob 2 to sele[...]

78 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE ❏ Rename 1 Mak e sure the disk containing the file you w ant to rename is properly inser ted into the RM1x flopp y disk drive . 2 Use Displa y Knob 1 to select the type of file y ou want to rename: “P A TT” to show only pattern files in the file list, or “ALL ” to show all av ailable files in the fi[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 79 P A TTERN MODE 11. Disk ❏ Delete/Format/Information P arameter V alues Function File type P A TT , ALL Specifies the file type. Y ou can select one of two types of file to delete or format. For details on the types of file, ref er to “T ypes of file used by the RM1x. ” (page 43) Disk file Selects the file to delete. D[...]

80 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job Y ou use the RM1x’ s pattern jobs to perform various operations on phr ases and patterns. Y ou select the job from the job list using the Display Knob 1, 2 or the CURSOR b uttons. Y ou can also make your selection using the F4 button. ❏ Job List Category V alues Function UNDO/REDO 00 Undo/Redo If [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 81 P A TTERN MODE T o Select a Job 1 Press the SUBMODE [JOB] button. Y ou will be pre- sented with a job “menu. ” 2 Select a job . There are se v eral w a ys to do this, as listed below: CURSOR buttons Use the CURSOR b uttons to scroll to the desired job , then press the Select function button (F4, belo w “Select” on t[...]

82 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job ❏ Undo/Redo Job 00 Undo/Redo 1 2 The Undo job cancels the changes you made in your most recent patch session, recording session, editing session, or job, restoring the data to its pre vious sta te. This allo ws you to re- cover from accidental data loss. The Redo job, which becomes available only af[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 83 P A TTERN MODE Finally , you can further improv e the swing by adjusting the gate times of the notes in every other interval. 1. Phrase setting: Phrs Sets the phrase to which adjustment is applied. ■ Settings : 001 ... 256 2. Segment (M001:1:000 ~ M257: 1:000) Sets the area of the phrase over which adjustment is carried o[...]

84 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job Where quantizing value is , or : 0% 66% 33% 83% 100% Setting range W ith the triplet quantizing values (see abov e), the RM1x applies the shift to the third interv al only . In this case, a 66% setting produces no adjustment (so that the third interv al remains at its original position). Higher v alue[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 85 P A TTERN MODE 3. Set all Use this parameter if you want to set the velocities of all targeted notes to the same f ixed value (1 to 127). If you do not want to use this feature (if you want to make the linear adjustment instead), set the value to Of f. Note that if the setting is other than Of f, the Rate and Offset v alues[...]

86 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job 1. Phrase setting: Phrs Sets the phrase to which adjustment is applied. ■ Settings : 001 ... 256 2. Segment (M001:1:000 ~ M257: 1:000) Sets the area of the phrase ov er which adjustment is carried out. The first se gment sets the measure, beat, and clock for the start point; the second segment sets [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 87 P A TTERN MODE tracted from) the velocities within the se gment, begin- ning with a “0” amount at the be ginning of the seg- ment, and ending with the full Range amount at the end of the segment. V elocity cannot be less than 1 or higher than 127. Ad- justed valves below 1 are raised to 1, adjusted values above 127 are [...]

88 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job Job 07 Create Roll 1 3 2 4 5 Creates a series of repeated notes in the specified segment with the specified continuous changes in clock step and ve- locity . This job is ideal for creating fast “rolls. ” 1. Phrase setting: Phrs Sets the phrase to which adjustment is applied. ■ Settings : 001 ...[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 89 P A TTERN MODE Job 09 Chord Separate 1 3 2 This job plays opens each chord formation (within the speci- fied segment of the specified track) into its individual notes, inserting a specified delay between each note. If the Clock value is set to 30, a block chord consisting of elements C3, E3, G3 will be played as a C3 (at th[...]

90 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job 2. Source segment The upper “M” values set the phrase se gment from which data are copied. ■ Settings: Measure: beat:cloc k 001:1:000 ... 257:1:000 3. Start point of destination segment The lower “M” value set the start point for the copy on the destination phrase. ■ Settings: Measure: bea[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 91 P A TTERN MODE Job 14 Create Continuous Data 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 Creates continuous control change data over the range of the specified se gment. This can be useful f or inserting precise pitch bends and other control variations. 1. Phrase setting: Phrs Sets the phrase to which adjustment is applied. ■ Settings : 001 ... 256 [...]

92 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job Job 16 Modify Contr ol Data 1 3 2 4 5 6 Changes or of fsets the values of all occurences of the speci- fied type of contr ol change data of the specif ied segment. 1. Phrase setting: Phrs Selects the target phrase. ■ Settings : 001 ... 256 2. Segment (M001:1:000 ~ M257: 1:000) Sets the area of the p[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 93 P A TTERN MODE 2. Source phr ase The upper Phrase value selects the phr ase to be copied. ■ Settings : Any preset phrase , or user phrase 001 to 256 3. Destination style The lower Style v alue selects the style that will contain the destination phrase. ■ Settings : U01 ... U50 4. Destination phrase The lo wer Phrase val[...]

94 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job 3. Destination style (Style “b”) The lower Style value selects the style containing the destination phrase (phrase “b”). ■ Settings : U01 ... U50 4. Destination phrase (Phrase “b”) The lower Phrase value selects the phrase to which the source phrase is attached. ■ Settings : 001 ... 25[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 95 P A TTERN MODE Job 24 Put Phrase 1 2 4 3 This job copies a selected user phrase into a specified area of a selected song. Any data pre viously existing in the destina- tion area is erased. Y ou select the source phrase by its style and phrase n umber s. Y ou select the destination by song number , track number (se- quence t[...]

96 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12. Job 3. Data type These check boxes determine the type(s) of data to be copied. Move the cur sor to a check box and use the [YES +1] button to turn the check mark on if you w ant the corresponding type of data to be copied, or use the [NO -1] button to turn the check mark of f if you don't want the co[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 97 P A TTERN MODE Job 31 Divide Drum T rack 1 Separates the note events in a specified track and places the notes corresponding to dif ferent drum instruments in separate tracks (tracks 1 through 8). If the source track is a track be- tween 1 and 8 the data in that track will be overwritten. Data other than note events will be[...]

98 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE Job 34 Split Pattern 1 3 4 2 This job splits a selected pattern into two patterns. The job splits the pattern at the first beat of the specified meas- ure. The initial portion of the pa ttern (up to the split point) remains in its original location, while the portion starting af- ter the split point is moved [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 99 P A TTERN MODE 13. Edit Y ou use the Pattern EDIT submode to edit the contents of a user phrase. Y ou can adjust or delete any of the MIDI e vents that constitute the phrase, and you can add new events. The RM1x offer s two dif ferent editing screens: an Event list and a V iew Filter display . ❏ Edit The ev ent list pr es[...]

100 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 13.Edit Event type Function Note (Note number) These messages conv ey ke yboard perf ormance data. Each message includes a specific note number which corresponds to the k ey which is pressed, a v elocity , and a gate time. PB (Pitch Bend) This message conv eys mov ements of the PITCH BEND Knob PC (Program Ch[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 101 P A TTERN MODE Note Gate V elocity C-2 ... G8 00 : 001 ... 99 : 479 001 ... 127 13. Edit 1) Note 2) Pitch Bend 3) Program change Data -8192 ... +8191 Bank Select MSB Bank Select LSB PC# 000 ... 127 000 ... 127 000 ... 127 4) Control Change 5) Channel after touch Ctrl# Data 000 ... 127 000 ... 127 Data 000 ... 127 Editable [...]

102 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 13. Edit 6) Polyphonic aftertouch 7) RPN Note Data C-2 ... G8 000 ... 127 8) NRPN Parameter Data Display Name MSB LSB PB Sens Pitch Bend Sensitivity 000 000 000 ... 127, *** FnT une Fine tune 000 001 -64 ... .+63, *** CsT une Coarse tune 000 002 -64 ... .+63, *** Null Null 127 127 *** 9) Exclusive Data (Hex)[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 103 P A TTERN MODE 10) XG RPN 11) XG NRPN Parameter Data Displa y Name MSB LSB VibRte Vibr ato rate 001 008 000 ... 127, *** VibDpt Vibr ato depth 001 009 000 ... 127, *** VibDly Vibrato dela y 001 010 000 ... 127, *** Cutoff Filter Cutoff F requency 001 032 000 ... 127, *** Resonan Filter Resonance 001 033 000 ... 127, *** At[...]

104 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 12) XG system exclusive (system) 13) XG system exclusive (effect) P arameter Data M.T une (Master T une) -102.4 ... +102.3 M.V ol (Master V olume) 000 ... 127 M.Attn (Master Att 000 ... 127 T rans (T ranspose) -64 ... +63 DrRset (Drum Setup Reset) Dr1 ... Dr9 XG On (XG system on) - PmRset (All P arameter Res[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 105 P A TTERN MODE Parameter Data VrT oRv Send V ar iation to Reverb 000 ... 127 VrT oCh Send V ariation to Chorus 000 ... 127 VrCnct V ariation Connection INS, SYS VrP art V ariation P ar t 000 ... 127 MWV ar MW V ar iation Control Depth -64 ... +63 BndV ar Bend V ariation Control Depth -64 ... +63 CA TV ar CA T V ar iation C[...]

106 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE Parameter P art Data Display Name MW A-Dp MW LFO Amplitude Modulation Depth PT01 ... PT99 000 ... 127 Bnp-Cn Bend Pitch Control PT01 ... PT99 -64 ... 0 ... +63 BnF-Cn Bend Filter Control PT01 ... PT99 -9600 ... 0 ... +9450 BnA-Cn Bend Amplitude Control PT01 ... PT99 -64 ... 0 ... +63 BnP-Dp Bend LFO Pitch PT[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 107 P A TTERN MODE ❏ V iew Filter The RM1x’ s “V ie w Filter” lets you select the e vent types that appear on the editing screens. T o select an ev ent for display , place a checkmark in the box next to the e v ent name. T o filter out an e vent type (so that it does not appear on the list), rem ove the checkmark so th[...]

108 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN MODE 14. Split 14. Split ❏ Split This function allows a specified range of measures to be copied from the current section (pattern) to a specified section in a specified user style. Track number Transpose Parameter V alues Function Star t measure 001 ... 256 Specifies the first measure in the range to be copied[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 109 P A TTERN CHAIN MODE Chapter 3. P A TTERN CHAIN MODE The P A TTERN CHAIN mode makes it possible to specify a sequence of patterns to be played back automatically . 1. PA TTERN CHAIN Playback ....................... 110 2. Disk ........................................................ 111 3. Job .............................[...]

110 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN CHAIN MODE 1. PA TTERN CHAIN Playback The main P A TTERN CHAIN display can be used to specify and edit the sequence of patterns to be played in the Pattern Chain mode. Pattern chain number Time signature Pattern chain name 1. PA TTERN CHAIN Playback P arameter V alues Function Measure P ositions the pointer (on t[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 111 P A TTERN CHAIN MODE 2. Disk Disk functions in the P A TTERN CHAIN mode are essentially the same as those in the P A TTERN mode, except that only the “ ALL” file type is av ailable. Refer to the P A TTERN mode disk functions beginning on page 76. ❏ Save ❏ Load ❏ Rename ❏ Delete/Format/Information 2. Disk[...]

112 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN CHAIN MODE 3. Job Y ou use the RM1x’ s pattern chain jobs to perform v arious operations on phrases and patterns. Y ou select the job from the job menu using the Display Knob 1, 2 or the CURSOR buttons. Y ou can also make your selection using the F4 button. Note that the job menu is too large to f it entirely o[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 113 P A TTERN CHAIN MODE ❏ Undo/Redo Job 00 Undo/Redo Exactly the same as in the P A TTERN mode (page 82). ❏ Event Job 01 Copy Event 1 2 3 This job copies all data from a specified source area (pattern chain ) to a specified destination, overwriting any data al- ready existing at the destination. 1. Source segment The uppe[...]

114 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER P A TTERN CHAIN MODE ❏ Convert Job 05 Convert to Song 1 This job converts the Pattern Chain data to Song data and places the results in the normal song tracks after converting the data to standard MIDI format. The e xpanded da ta is placed in song tracks 1 through 16. Any pre vious data in those tracks will be erased! 1.[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 115 SONG MODE Chapter 4. SONG MODE 1. SONG Playback ...................................... 116 2. Recording ................................................ 117 3. Groove ................................................... 119 4. Play FX .................................................... 119 5. MIDI delay ...................[...]

116 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER SONG MODE 1. SONG Playback Time signature Track number Song name Track status Transpose Measure 1. SONG Playback P arameter V alues Function Song number / name U01 ... U20 Selects the song. Jump OFF , 001 ... Specifies the measure the RM1x will “jump” to when the ST OP s button is pressed. When “OFF” the playbac k [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 117 SONG MODE 2. Recording Y ou use SONG RECORDING mode to record your songs. Y ou start a recording session from the SONG PLA Y screen by pressing the REC button. This puts you into Recording Standby . Y ou can then select the recording method and set the relev ant parameters, before beginning the actual recording. Refer to t[...]

118 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER SONG MODE ❏ Realtime Recording (Replace, Overdub) Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 51. n • When Replace recording is used in the SONG mode, only the recorded measures will be replaced (the entire track is replaced in the P A TTERN mode). ❏ Realtime Recording (Punch In) Punch-in recording is a special type[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 119 SONG MODE 3. Gr oove ❏ Grid Groove Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 55. 4. Play FX Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 57. The only differ ence is that in the SONG mode you will not need to specify a section since the concept of “sections” only applies in the P A TTERN mode. ❏ Harmonize ❏ Pla[...]

120 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER SONG MODE 7. V oice Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 63. The only dif ference is that in the SONG mode you will not need to specify a section since the concept of “sections” only applies in the P A TTERN mode. ❏ V oice Balance ❏ Effect Send 8. V oice Edit Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 65.[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 121 SONG MODE ❏ V ariation edit page1 When variation connection = System: When variation connection = Insertion: page2 When variation connection = System: When variation connection = Insertion: ❏ Chorus edit page1 page2 ❏ Reverb edit page1 page2 10. Setup Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 73. ❏ Low Boost ❏[...]

122 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER SONG MODE 11. Disk Disk functions in the SONG mode are essentially the same as those in the P A TTERN mode, except that the “P A TT” file type is not a vailable. Refer to the P A TTERN mode disk functions beginning on pa ge 76. Also r efer to the “ About Floppy Disks” section on page 42 for additional information. [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 123 SONG MODE 12. Job Y ou use the RM1x’ s song jobs to perform various operations on the songs that you ha ve recorded. Y ou select the job from the job menu using the Display Knob 1, 2 or the CURSOR buttons. Y ou can also make your selection using the F4 button. Note that the job menu is too large to f it entirely on the s[...]

SONG MODE 124 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER T o Select a Job Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 81. CA UTION ! Do not tur n off the po wer while a job is ex ecuting (while the “Executing... ” message is on the screen), as this ma y cause destruction of your recorded data. ❏ Undo/Redo Job 00 Undo/Redo Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 125 SONG MODE Job 04 Crescendo Essentially the same as in the P A TTERN mode except that a TRA CK is selected rather than a PHRASE, and the selectable measure range is greater . Refer to page 86. Job 05 T ranspose Essentially the same as in the P A TTERN mode except that a TRA CK is selected rather than a PHRASE, and the selec[...]

SONG MODE 126 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER Job 12 Erase Event Essentially the same as in the P A TTERN mode except that a TRA CK is selected rather than a PHRASE, and the selectable measure range is greater . Refer to page 90. Job 13 Extract Event Essentially the same as in the P A TTERN mode except that a TRA CKs ar e selected rather than PHRASEs, and th[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 127 SONG MODE 3. Number of measures to inser t ■ Settings : 01 ... 99 Job 19 Delete Measure 1 4 This job remov es a se gment consisting of one or mor e meas- ures. The se gment is remov ed from all tracks. The area that trails the deleted segment shifts forw ard (to- ward the start of the song) to fill in the g ap. 1. Range [...]

SONG MODE 128 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER Job 25 Divide Drum Track Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 97. ❏ Song Job 26 Copy Song Same as in the P A TTERN mode. Refer to page 97. The only dif ference is that in the SONG mode you will not need to specify a section since the concept of “sections” only applies in the P A TTERN mode. ■ Sett[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 129 SONG MODE 14. Song Split (Song to Pattern) 14. Song Split (Song to Pattern) ❏ Split This function allows a specif ied range of measures to be copied from the curr ent song to a specified section in a specif ied user style. Track number Transpose Measure After specifying the star t and end measures of the range of song da[...]

SONG MODE 130 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER MEMO[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 131 UTILITY MODE Chapter 5. UTILITY MODE This chapter explains Utility mode. Utility mode is where you can make system settings and MIDI-related settings. 1. System .................................................... 132 2. MIDI Setup .............................................. 135 3. MIDI filter ..........................[...]

132 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER UTILITY MODE 1. System Here you can make settings for system-related parameters, such as Master T une. ❏ page1 1. System [Footswitch function list] ST AR T/STP Each time the footswitch is pressed, the song or pattern will alternately start or stop. SEC Each time the footswitch is pressed, the Section of the pattern will [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 133 UTILITY MODE ❏ page2 1. System P arameter V alues Function Click mode OFF , REC, REC/PLA Y , ALL Deter mines when the clic k f eature (metoronome) is used. “OFF” disables the clic k f eature. “REC” uses click f or realtime recording only . “REC/PLA Y ” uses click f or realtime recording and playback. “ALL ?[...]

134 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER UTILITY MODE Event chase Event Chase is a function that rapidly plays back the speci- fied types of event when a song, pattern, or phrase is played back from the middle or when it is rewound or fast-forwarded. This ensures that voice selections and pitch changes etc. will be correct for the location when playback begins. I[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 135 UTILITY MODE 2. MIDI Setup The MIDI pages let you make MIDI settings for the RM1x. ❏ page1 2. MIDI Setup P arameter V alues Function MIDI sync INTR, MIDI, MTC Selects whether the RM1x will use its own inter nal cloc k or whether it will use MIDI Clock or MTC messages receiv ed from the MIDI IN connector . Y ou will need [...]

136 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER UTILITY MODE n • System exclusi ve messages of 128 bytes or longer will not be echoed back. ❏ page2 2. MIDI Setup ■ Echo bac k settings : Off Echo bac k will not be perf or med. When connecting the RM1x’ s MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors to an external MIDI device , select Off . Through Echo bac k will be performed[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 137 UTILITY MODE 3. MIDI Filter Note Specify whether or not MIDI Note On and Note Off messages will be passed. MIDI Note On messages are produced when a note of the ke yboard is pressed, and Note Off messages when a note is released. If these MIDI messages are cut, there will be no sound. Pitch Bend Specify whether or not MIDI[...]

138 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER UTILITY MODE MEMO[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 139 APPENDIX APPENDIX 1. Specifications ........................................... 140 2. T r oubleshooting ........................................ 142 3. Error Message .......................................... 144 4. Glossar y .................................................. 146 5. Index .................................[...]

140 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER APPENDIX 1. Specifications Sequencer block Data capacity approximately 110,000 notes Note resolution 480 clocks per quarter note Polyphony 64 notes BPM (T empo) 25.0 - 300.0 Recording method Realtime Recording (Replace) Realtime Recording (Overdub) Realtime Recording (Punch In) - only the Song mode Step Recording Grid Step[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 141 APPENDIX [V OICE], [V OICE EDIT], [EFFECT], [SETUP], [DISK], [JOB], [EDIT], [SPLIT] ) Function buttons ( [F1] - [F4]) Knob A/B button Eject button Display button (Left, Right) Sequencer b uttons ( p , s , e , r , f , t ) Data entry buttons ( [-1 NO], [+1 YES] ) Cursor buttons Shift button Keyboard mode buttons ( [TRACK], [[...]

142 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER APPENDIX 2. T roubleshooting If you experience problems such as “no sound,” “incorrect sound,” or “sequencer does not operate,” please check the following points before deciding that the unit is malfunctioning. In many cases, checking these points will help you solve the problem. If this does not solve the prob[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 143 APPENDIX The memory is full even though there are still unused patterns/songs • Are there songs or phrases containing large amounts of data? ................................................ Page 29 The memory capacity of the RM1x (approximately 110,000 notes) is for the total data of all songs and phrases. This means tha[...]

144 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER APPENDIX 3. Err or messages •Monitor No Data When a job is executed, this will appear if the selected track or area contains no data, making the job invalid. Re-select the area. Illegal Input This will appear in response to inappropriate operation or input. Check your input method. Illegal T rack Number An unavailable or[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 145 APPENDIX •Disk Disk Full This will appear if the floppy disk is full and has no room to save the file. Either use a new floppy disk, or delete unneeded files before trying the operation once again. File Not Found When loading, this will appear if the specified file does not exist in the floppy disk. Insert the disk once [...]

146 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER APPENDIX 4. Glossar y A Aftertouch: MIDI messages which are transmitted when additional pressure is applied to the keyboard after notes are played. Attack time: The time over which the v olume rises from 0 when a note is played until the maximum volume is reached. A WM2 tone gener ation: A method of generating sound dev el[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 147 APPENDIX G Gate time: The length of time that a note actually sounds. GM: A specification appro ved by the MIDI Standards Commit- tee, standardizing the basic functionality of a tone generator , and defining the number of v oices and sounds, etc. H Hexadecimal: A system of numbering based on 16, in which the digits increme[...]

148 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER APPENDIX Punch in recording: A method of realtime recording in which the uses specifies the punc h-in and punch-out points, so that re- cording takes place only in that area. Q Quantize: A function which “tightens up” the inexact timing of notes or other events that were entered in realtime. R Realtime recording: A met[...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 149 APPENDIX Wet sound: The audio signal that is processed by an ef fect. Nor- mally when using an ef fect, not all of the audio signal is passed through the ef fect. Rather , the degree of the effect is adjusted by mixing the sound that passes through the ef fect (the wet sound) with the sound that bypasses the ef fect (the d[...]

150 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER APPENDIX 5. Index 5. Index A Append Pattern .......................................................................... 97 Append Phrase ........................................................................... 93 Arpeggio ............................................................................ 62, 119 Arpeggio block [...]

RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER 151 APPENDIX 5. Index I Indicators ................................................................................... 12 Insertion Effects ......................................................................... 39 J Job ............................................................................. 80, 112, 123 Job List .....[...]

152 RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER APPENDIX S Sav e ........................................................................... 76, 111, 122 Section ................................................................................. 28, 35 Sequencer block ................................................................... 34, 35 Sequencer Buttons and Indicato[...]

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