Song Record Mode - Yamaha EX5 Owner's Manual

Song Record Mode

In Song Record mode there are two methods available
for recording songs, real time recording and step
recording. There are also various functions related to
recording songs. For organizing your songs after they
have been recorded, they can be stored to floppy disk so
that you can make use of them whenever you like.
Real time recording:
Just like a multi-track recorder, the actual performance
is recorded as you play. Because the performance is
recorded exactly as played, the subtle nuances and the
feeling of the recording are accurately expressed.
Step recording:
Just like writing music on a music score, each note is
programmed in separately. You can confirm each beat
in the measure in the screen as you perform operations.
Therefore this type of recording is perfect for
programming repetitive patterns and phrases, basic
rhythms and bass lines that require precision. This
method of recording is also convenient for inputting
the trigger timing of sample loops for break beats.
You can create songs by utilizing the patterns which
have been made in Pattern mode (see page 219)
beforehands. First create various patterns in Pattern
mode. Next compose the accompaniment part by
putting the patterns on the pattern track in the order
you specify. Then play and record the various parts on
the tracks 1~16 one by one to complete the song.
Pattern tracks and Song tracks share the same 16 parts
of the tone generator. Set the MIDI channels in a way
that prevents the parts from overlapping.
For recording Play Effects in real time for the pattern
track, there is a Pattern Play Effects track, and for
recording tempo data there is a Tempo track.
How to Enter Song Record mode
When in Song Play mode, press the sequencer [REC]
(Recording) key. The [REC] light will be lit indicating
that Song Record mode has been engaged, and is now
in standby status.
Press [REC] once more or [STOP] to return to Song
Play mode.
TOP
REC
For information on the basics of the sequencer, see page
60.
When you enter Song Record mode, the menus below
appear in the screen. There are seven menus in Song
Record mode.
Before entering Song Record mode, create the
performances (page 156) and patterns (page 219) that you
want to use.
F1 F2
[F1]: SONG(Settings related to song recording)
[F2]: PFX(Settings related to Play Effects)
Recording Mode
[F4]: MULTI (Selecting Multi mode)
[F5]: STEP (Selecting Step recording)
[F6]: OVER (Selecting Overdubbing)
[F7]: RPLC (Selecting Replace recording)
[F8]: PNCH (Selecting Pinch In recording)
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REW FWD
STOP PLAY
F4 F5 F6 F7 F8