Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Job mode
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08: Beat StretchThis Job performs time-expansion or compression over the selected range. Keep in mind that this operation affects 
all event timing, note step times, and note gate times.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 - 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 - 16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
RateDetermines the amount of time expansion or compression as a percentage. Settings higher than 100% produce 
expansion, and settings below 100% produce compression.
Settings:025%~400%
nOnly MIDI data is affected by this Job. Sample Voices are not expanded or compressed. However, for samples recorded using 
the Slice+Seq feature, the Beat Stretch Job expands or compresses the timing of the note data, step times, and gate times 
that control playback of the sliced samples. The sample data itself is not affected. 
[F4] MEAS (Measure Job)
01: Create Measure
This Job creates empty measures at the specified location in all tracks.
Meter of measures to be insertedDetermines the meter or time signature of the measures to be created. You may find it convenient to use this 
parameter when you need to create a Song that incorporates meter changes.
Settings:1/16~16/16, 1/8~16/8, 1/4~8/4
Insertion point 
(Measure number)Determines the insert point (measure number) at which the newly created blank measures will be inserted.
Settings:001~999
Number of measures to be 
insertedDetermines the number of empty measures to be created and inserted.
Settings:01~99
nWhen empty measures are inserted, measure and meter data following the insert point are moved forward accordingly.
nIf the insert point is set after the last measure containing data, only the meter data at that point is set without actually inserting the measures. 
02: Delete MeasureThis Job deletes the specified measures. Measure and meter data following the deleted measures are moved 
backward accordingly. 
Delete Range
Settings:001~999
nKeep in mind that applying this Job to a range of measures with Sample Voices erases the events that trigger the samples, but 
it does not erase the actual samples themselves.
[F5] TRACK (Track Job)
01: Copy Track
This Job copies all data from a specified source track 
to the specified destination track. 
The copy operation overwrites any data 
previously existing on the destination 
track.
Undo/Redo cannot be used to undo/
redo a sample voice copy operation.
Data Type to be copiedDetermines the type(s) of data to be copied. Select the desired type by checkmarking the appropriate box.
Settings:Seq Event (all events in the track), Grid Groove (for the selected track), Mix Part Param (all Mixing Part parameters), Sample 
(all samples used by the track)
nWhen there is no memory available in the destination Song for sample voice data, an alert message will appear on the display and the Sample Voice data will not be 
copied. If this occurs, use Sample Job 02 “Delete” (page 256) to delete any unused samples, then attempt the operation again.
001 – 004 005 013  001 – 004 005 016024 012 –––
Meter (time signature) of 
measures to be insertedNumber of measures 
to be inserted
Insertion point (measure number)8 measures inserted at measure 5
The inserted 8 measures Source data
001 – 004 005 013 
001 – 004 005 016024 012 ––
–
Delete rangeMeasures M006 – M012 deleted Source data
Source Song and Track Destination Song and Track
Data Type to be copied
CAUTION
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							Reference  Song Mode
Song Job mode        
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02: Exchange TrackThis Job exchanges or “swaps” the specified type of 
data between two specified tracks in the current Song.
Data Type to be exchangedDetermines the type(s) of data to be exchanged. Select the desired type by checkmarking the appropriate box.
Settings:Seq Event (all events in the track), Grid Groove (for the selected track), Mix Part Param (all Mixing Part parameters)
03: Mix TrackThis Job mixes all data from two selected tracks (“A” and “B”), and places the result in track B. One useful 
application for this would be to free up the data in track A, letting you record new data to it.
Target tracks for the Mix 
operation
Settings:01~16
nKeep in mind that applying this Job to tracks with Sample Voices does not mix the Sample Voices.
04: Clear TrackThis Job deletes all data of the selected type from the 
selected track, or from all tracks. 
Undo/Redo cannot be used to undo/redo 
a Clear operation for tracks that contain 
sample data.
Data type to be clearedDetermines the type(s) of data to be cleared. Select the desired type by checkmarking the appropriate box.
Settings:Seq Event (all events in the track), Grid Groove (for the selected track), Mix Part Param (all Mixing Part parameters), Sample 
(all samples used by the track)
05: Normalize Play EffectThis Job rewrites the data in the selected track so that it incorporates the current Grid Groove settings.
TR (Track)Determines the Song track to which the Job is applied.
Settings:01~16, all
06: Divide Drum TrackSeparates the note events in a drum performance assigned to a specified track, and places the notes 
corresponding to different drum instruments in separate tracks (tracks 1 through 8).
TR (Track)Determines the Song track to which the Job is applied.
Settings:01 ~ 16
07: Put Track To ArpThis Job copies data in the specified measures of a track for creating Arpeggio data. For details, refer to page 130 
in the Quick Guide section. 
[F6] SONG (Song Job)
01: Copy Song
This Job copies all data from a selected source Song to 
a selected destination Song. The Sample Voice and 
Mixing Voice used by the source Song are also copied. 
This Job overwrites any data already 
existing in the destination Song.
Data Type to be exchangedTarget tracks for the Exchange operation (01-16)
Track B
Mix Track
Track B Track ATrack A (01-16) Track B (01-16)
Track for which data will be cleared (01-16, TMP, SCN, all)
Data to be cleared 
CAUTION
Source Song
Destination Song
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							Reference  Song Mode
Song Mixing mode
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In this mode, you can set up mixing data for your songs, and set various parameters for the tone generator parts — including the desired Voice, 
as well as its level, pan, EQ, effect and other settings. 
Pressing the [F6] button can switch between the display for the Parts 1 - 16 to which the internal Voices are assigned, the display for Multi Plug-
in Parts (17 - 32) to which the PLG100-XG voices are assigned and the display for Plug-in Parts (PLG1 - 3) to which the Plug-in Voices of the 
single part Plug-in board are assigned. 
Song Mixing parameters are not actually part of the Song sequence data in each track, but rather are settings for the tone generator, as it is 
played back by the Song data. As such, the Song Mixing parameter settings are not recorded to the Song tracks. 
Parameter settings made in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode should be stored to internal memory (DRAM) as part of the Song data. In 
addition, make sure to save the entire Song data (including the Mixing settings) to the SmartMedia/USB storage device, since the data in DRAM is stored 
only temporarily (page 187). 
nParameter settings in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode can be stored as a template to internal Flash ROM, as well as being stored as part 
of a Song. See page 104 for details. 
02: Split Song To PatternThis Job allows you to copy a part of the current Song – 
all 16 tracks over a specific range of measures – to a 
specific Pattern, letting you use Song data to create a 
Pattern.
This Job overwrites any data already 
existing in the destination Pattern and 
section.
Copy SampleWhen this box is checkmarked, sample voices assigned to each track in the source Song are copied to the split 
destination Pattern as Sample Voices and are assigned to the corresponding tracks in that Pattern. This checkbox 
has no effect if no Sample Voices are assigned to the tracks in the source Song.
03: Clear SongThis Job deletes all data from the selected Song or all Songs, including the Sample Voices and Mixing Voices.
04: Song NameThis Job lets you assign a name to the selected Song. See “Basic Operation” on page 53.
Song Mixing mode[SONG] → Song selection → [MIXING]
[F1] VOL/PAN
From this display you can set the Pan and Volume for each Part (track).
nYou can select a Part by moving the cursor or by using the NUMBER buttons while the [TRACK SELECT] indicator is on (page 58).
PA NDetermines the stereo pan position for each part.
Settings:L63 (far left)~C (center)~R63 (far right)
VOLUMEDetermines the volume for each Part, allowing you to set the optimum level balance of all the Parts.
Settings:0~127
nYou can also adjust the Volume by using the Control Sliders. See page 130 for details.
[F2] VOICE
From this display you can select a voice for each Part. Sample Voices and Mixing Voices can also be selected.
nYou can select a Part by moving the cursor or by using the NUMBER buttons while the [TRACK SELECT] indicator is on (page 58).
nThe Category Search function can also be used to select Voices here, except for Voices of the Multipart Plug-in Parts 17 - 32 (when the PLG100-XG has been installed), Sample 
Voices, and Mixing Voices.
[F3] EFFECT
Pressing the [F3] EFFECT button in the Song Mixing mode calls up the [SONG] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT display in the Song Mixing 
Edit mode. From this display, you can set the effect related parameters for the current Song. See page 235 for details.
[F4] EF SEND (Effect Send)
From this display you can make basic effect settings for each Part — Send Level for the System Effect (Reverb, Chorus) as well as the Dry Level for Insertion 
Effects. 
nFor information on the effect connections in the Song mode, see page 180.
[F5] VCE ED (Mixing Voice Edit)
Press the [F5] VCE ED button in the Song Mixing mode to enter the Mixing Voice Edit mode. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display in the Song 
Mixing mode. For details, see page 105. 
Normal Voices can be edited specifically for use with the Song/Pattern modes, creating a dedicated “Mixing Voice.” Refer to “Mixing Voice mode” on page 249 for 
details.
Source Song range (in measures)
Destination Pattern and section
CAUTION
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							Reference  Song Mode
Song Mixing Edit mode        Common Edit
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This mode provides more detailed Mixing parameters than in the Song Mixing mode. 
Keep in mind that Song Mixing parameters are not actually part of the Song sequence data in each track, but rather are settings for the tone 
generator, as it is played back by the Song data. As such, the Song Mixing parameter settings are not recorded to the Song tracks.
Parameter settings made in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode should be stored to internal memory (DRAM) as part of the Song data. In 
addition, make sure to save the entire Song data (including the Mixing settings) to the SmartMedia/USB storage device, since the data in DRAM is stored 
only temporarily (page 187).  
nParameter settings in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode can be stored as a template to internal Flash ROM, as well as being stored as part 
of a Song. See page 104 for details. 
Use Common Edit to edit the settings common to all Parts.
nCommon Edit operations cannot be performed on the Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17 - 32.
[F6] 17-32/PLG1-3/1-16
You can switch between the displays for three types of parts by pressing this button. 1 - 16 are Parts of the internal tone generator, 17 - 32 are Multi Plug-in Parts 
of the optionally installed PLG100-XG, and PLG1 - 3 are Plug-in Parts of the optionally installed Single Part Plug-in board.
nPlease note that the Multi-Part Plug-in Part (17~32) settings apply not to one individual Song but to all 64 Songs.
nIf you wish to edit more detailed Mixing parameters, you can enter the Song Mixing Edit mode by pressing the [EDIT] button.
Song Mixing Edit mode[SONG] → Song selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT]
Common Edit
[SONG] → Song selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON]
[F1] GENERAL
[SF1] MEQ OFS 
(Master EQ Offset)
The Song Mixing parameters feature global EQ settings for all Parts of the selected Song (see “MEQ,” below). The 
settings made here in this display are applied as offsets to those MEQ settings.
Settings:-64~+63
[SF5] OTHER
KnobAssignDetermines the function for the assignable Knobs (1 - 4). Pressing any of the [KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION] buttons 
on the panel sets the desired function row, which is automatically stored to memory with the currently selected Song.
Settings:pan, tone, assign, partEQ, MEF, arpFx
Assign A, Assign B, 
Assign 1, Assign 2This lets you directly set and memorize the value for each Assign Knob (A, B, 1, and 2), from the Knob itself. Simply 
tweak the knob to the desired setting.
Settings:-64 ~ 0 ~+63
[F2] MEQ/MEF (Master EQ/Master Effect)
[SF1] MEQ (Master EQ)
From this display you can apply five-band equalization to all Parts of the selected Song. 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 214.
[SF2] MEF (Master Effect)From this display you can set parameters related to the Master Effect (page 177). 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 214. 
[F3] ARP (Arpeggio)
[SF1] TYPE
The basic parameters (e.g., type) of the Arpeggio are provided in this display.
This is the same as in Normal Voice Common Edit (page 191), except that the Tempo setting is not available here, 
since the Arpeggio plays according to the Song tempo. 
[SF2] LIMITSame as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 191.
[SF3] PLAY FX (Play Effect)Same as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 192.
[SF4] OUT CH (Output Channel)Same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 214.
[F4] CTL ASN (Controller Assign)
From this display, you can assign Control Change numbers to the hardware controllers of the instrument (such as the Knobs), for each Song. 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 214.
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							Reference  Song Mode
Song Mixing Edit mode        Part Edit
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These parameters are for editing the individual Parts that make up a Song Mixing.  Press the [F6] button to switch among the various Part 
displays — the display for Parts 1 - 16 to which the internal Voices are assigned, the display for Multi-part Plug-in Parts (17 - 32) to which the 
PLG100-XG voices are assigned, and the display for Plug-in Parts (PLG1 - 3) to which the Plug-in Voices of the single part Plug-in board are 
assigned. 
nPlease note that the Multi-Part Plug-in Part (17~32) settings apply not to one individual Song but to all 64 Songs.
[F5] AUDIO IN
From this display, you can set parameters related to the Audio Input Part in the Song mode.
The parameters are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 214.
[F6] EFFECT
nFor information on the effect connections in the Song mode, see page 180. 
[SF1] CONNECTThis display gives you comprehensive control over the effect connections.
The parameters are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 215. 
[SF2] INS SW (Insertion Switch)The Insertion Effects can be applied to up to eight parts. This display lets you set to which parts the Insertion Effects 
are applied. 
[SF3] PLG EF (Plug-in Effect)This display lets you set the Plug-in Insertion Effect related parameters when the Effect Plug-in Board PLG100-VH 
has been installed. For details on each parameter, refer to the Owner’s Manual included with the PLG100-VH.
[SF4] REVERBThe number of parameters and values available differs depending on the currently selected effect type. For more 
information, see the Effect Type List in the separate Data List booklet.
[SF5] CHORUS
Part Edit[SONG] → Song selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection
[F1] VOICE
[SF1] VOICE
Determines the Voice for each Part. For details, see page 102. 
nWhen the cursor is located on the Bank, you can select a Voice (with the exception of Sample Voices, Mixing Voices, and 
Voices of Multi-part Plug-in Parts) via the method explained in the Quick Guide on page 102.
[SF2] MODE
Mono/PolyDetermines the playback method of the Voice for each Part — monophonic (single notes only) or polyphonic 
(multiple notes).
Settings:mono, poly
nThis parameter is not available for the part to which a Drum Voice is assigned.
ArpSwitch (Arpeggio Switch)Determines whether Arpeggio is on or off for the currently selected Part.
Settings:on, off
nArpeggio Switch is applied to only one Part at the same time. It cannot be applied to multiple Parts simultaneously. 
nArpeggio Switch is not available for the Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17~32.
ReceiveCh (Receive Channel)Determines the MIDI receive channel for the selected Part. Since MIDI data may be coming from many channels at 
once, you should set this to match the particular channel over which the desired controlling data is being sent.
Settings:01~16, off
[SF3] LIMITFrom this display you can determine the note range and velocity range for each Part. 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 216.
[SF4] PORTA (Portamento)Determines the Portamento parameters for each Part. 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 216.
nThe Mode setting is not available for the Multi Plug-in parts 17-32 and the Plug-in parts 1-3. 
[SF5] OTHERSame as in Performance Part Edit. See page 217.
nFor Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17 - 32 and Plug-in Parts 1 - 3, Pitch Bend Upper and Lower become a single parameter: PB 
Range. Upper and Lower values cannot be set independently for Plug-in Parts. See page 164.
[F2] OUTPUT
[SF1] VOL/PAN (Volume/Pan)
Same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 217.
nThe Voice Element Pan setting is not available for Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17 - 32 and Plug-in Parts 1 - 3.
[SF2] EF SEND (Effect Send)Same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 217. 
[SF3] SELECT (Output Select)From this display you can assign individual Parts to sound from independent output connectors (jacks). 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 218. 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Mixing Job mode        
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The Song Mixing Job mode features several basic operations, such as Initialize and Copy. After setting parameters as required from the 
selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. 
nAmong the Audio Parts shown in the Song Mixing Job display, Audio Part 1 indicates the A/D Input Part. When the optional AIEB2 has been installed, Audio 
Part 2 indicates the AIEB2 Input Part. When the optional mLAN16E has been installed, Audio Parts 2 - 5 are mLAN Input Parts. 
[F3] EQ (Equalizer)
From this display you can set parameters related to the Part EQ (page 178). 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 218.
[F4] TONE
[SF1] TUNE
Same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 218. 
[SF2] FILTERSame as in Performance Part Edit. See page 218.
nThe FEG Depth setting is not available for Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17 - 32 and Plug-in Parts 1 - 3.
[SF3] FEG 
(Filter Envelope Generator)From this display you can set the FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) parameters for each Part. The parameters offset 
the same parameters of the assigned Voice set in the Voice (Element) Edit mode (page 198). 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 218. 
nThe FEG setting is not available for Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17-32, Plug-in Parts 1-3, or Parts to which Drum Voices have been 
assigned.
[SF4] AEG 
(Amplitude Envelope Generator)From this display you can set the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) parameters for each Part. The parameters 
offset the same parameters of the assigned Voice set in the Voice (Element) Edit mode (page 200). 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Part Edit. See page 219.
nThe Sustain setting is not available for Multi-part Plug-in Parts 17 - 32, Plug-in Parts 1 - 3 or Parts to which Drum Voices have 
been assigned.
nThe Release setting is not available for Parts to which Drum Voices have been assigned.
[F5] RCV SW (Receive Switch)
From this display you can set how each individual Part responds to various MIDI data, such as Control Change and Program Change messages. When the 
relevant parameter is set to “on,” the corresponding Part responds to the appropriate MIDI data. 
Note that two different display types listed below are provided and you can switch between them by pressing the [SF5] button. Each display type features the 
same settings in a different format; use the type you feel most comfortable with.
• Display showing four Parts
This display type shows the Receive Switch status for four Parts at a time. Set the desired Part on or off, for the corresponding MIDI data type. To view and edit 
another set of four Parts, press the appropriate [NUMBER] button, [1] to [16].
Keep in mind that since all the available parameters cannot be simultaneously displayed, you will need to use the cursor controls to scroll the display in order to 
see and set the other parameters.
• Display showing all parameters for one Part
This display type shows all of the Receive Switch settings for a single selected Part. Set the desired MIDI data type on or off for the selected Part. To select other 
Parts, use the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons (making sure that the [TRACK SELECT] button is on). 
Song Mixing Job mode[SONG] → Song selection → [MIXING] → [JOB] 
[F1] INIT (Initialize)
This function lets you reset (initialize) all Song Mixing parameters to their default settings. It also allows you to selectively initialize certain parameters, such as 
Common settings, settings for each Part, and so on — very useful when creating a completely new Song Mixing program from scratch.
Type of parameter to be initialized: All, Common (Common parameter settings for the selected Song Mixing), Part 1~16, PLG 1~3, Audio1~5
[F2] RECALL (Edit Recall)
If you are editing a Song Mixing program and select a different program without storing your edited one, all the edits you’ve made will be erased. If this happens, 
you can use Edit Recall to restore the Song Mixing program with your latest edits intact.
[F3] COPY
From this display you can copy Part parameter settings from any Song Mixing program including the 
currently edited (but not yet stored) one to a particular Part of the Song Mixing program you are 
editing. This would come in handy when you want to use some settings from another program.
Source songSelect a Song and Part to be copied. You can specify “Current” (the Song Mixing program you are editing and have 
not yet stored) as a Source Song. 
Part to be copied (Type): Part 1~16, PartP1~P3 (Plug-in Part 1~3), PartA1~A5 (Audio Part 1~5)
Source song and part
Destination song (current song) and part 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Song Mixing Store mode
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This function lets you store your edited Song Mixing program to User memory (DRAM). 
For details, refer to page 131 in the Quick Guide section. 
Data type of Destination Song 
(current selected song)Set the Part of the destination Song.Destination part (Type): Part 1~16, PartP1~P3 (Plug-in Part 1~3), PartA1~A5 (Audio Part 1~5), Arp, Effect (Reverb, Chorus)
nIf you choose Arp (Arpeggio) or Effect, the Arpeggio data or Effect settings for the Voice assigned to the source Part will be 
copied.
[F4] BULK (Bulk Dump)
This function lets you send all your edited parameter settings for the currently selected Song Mixing program to a computer or another MIDI instrument for data 
archiving.
nIn order to execute Bulk Dump, you’ll need to set the correct MIDI Device Number. For details, see page 264.
[F5] PF COPY (Performance Copy)
This convenient operation lets you copy certain settings of the four Parts in a performance to the Song Mixing program currently being edited. This would come in 
handy when a certain performance has settings that you want to use in your Song Mixing program. Use this Job to simply copy the settings you need. 
The MIDI receive channel settings are set to match the basic channel settings (page 263). When the basic channel is set to “omni,” the receive channel here is set 
to 1. To select a group of parameters for copying, checkmark the appropriate box in the display.
[F6] TEMPLATE
This convenient function lets you store your mixing settings as a template — allowing 
you to easily set up similar mixes by calling up the proper template, then tweaking it 
as needed. Templates are saved as part of the System data (page 186) in the Utility 
mode and not as data for each song. 
After inputting a Template number and name, press the [SF5] PUT button to save the 
current setting to the Template. After selecting the desired Template number, press the 
[SF4] GET button to call it up.
nSince the Mixing templates are stored as System data (page 186) in Flash ROM, the data is 
maintained even when the power is turned off. The Mixing template stored here can be called 
up in the Pattern mode as a Pattern Mixing program. 
Song Mixing Store mode[SONG] → Song selection → [STORE]
Template 
Number
Template 
NamePressing the [SF4] button lets you 
call up the template selected at left.
Press the [SF5] button lets you save the current 
setting to the template selected at left. 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Supplementary information
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■ Supplementary information
Song Track Loop — setting example
In the example below, a 40-measure song has been recorded and 
Track 1 is set to play back normally over the 40 measures. Track 2 has 
been set to loop, and will repeat until the [J] (Stop) button is 
pressed.
When Track Loop has been set to on, you can specify the range to be 
looped. (Only the end point can be set; the start point of looped 
playback is fixed to the beginning of the song.) 
Please note that changing the Track Loop from off to on will delete the data 
of the area that is not looped. 
1Press [F1] to call up the Song Play display. Here, change 
the change the current measure — this will be used for the 
last measure of the loop.
2Call up the [F3] TRACK → [SF3] TR LOOP display and 
move the cursor to the track to be looped. 
3Set the selected track to on by using the [INC/YES] and 
[DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial. (The display prompts 
you for confirmation.)
4Press the [INC/YES] button. The Loop is set to on and the 
data after the loop end is deleted
If you want to restore the deleted data and return the selected 
track to off, press the [SF5] UNDO button. 
The Undo function can only be used on the last Track Loop operation.  
If you’ve set other tracks to loop, the data of those previous tracks can-
not be recovered.
Step Recording — examples
This section explains how to step-record notes, using three specific 
examples.
nThe explanations here using the Song mode display apply also to the 
Pattern mode. 
• Example 1
1Set the parameters as illustrated below.
Press the Record button to call up the display below. Here, well 
set the Step Time to (480) so that quarter notes will be entered, 
and set the GateTime to 100% to have the notes play in legato.
2Play the keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B and C in order.
Each time you press a key and release it, the pointer moves 
forward by one step and the played note is recorded. 
3Move the pointer to the top (beginning) of the song and 
press the [F] (Play) button to hear the note data you just 
recorded in steps #1 and 2. 
[SONG] → [F3] TRACK → [SF3] TR LOOP (Track Loop) page 222
Playback
The four-measure data is repeated ten times Tr a ck1
(40 measures of data)
Tr a ck2
(40 measures of data)
CAUTION
In this example, set to “004.”
CAUTION
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → [I] (Record) → [F1] SETUP 
→ Type = step page 224
SEQ  TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Supplementary information
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• Example 2 (Using the Tie function)
1Set the parameters as illustrated below.
Since the first note is a half note, set the StepTime to the half-note 
icon (a value of 960), and set the GateTime to 80%, since you 
dont want the notes to play in legato. 
2Enter the first note F.
3Enter the next 8th notes.
Keep the display settings unchanged for the remaining notes in 
the measure, and press/release each key one by one as shown 
below. 
4Follow the instructions below to enter the next dotted half 
note.
5Enter the last quarter note by pressing and releasing F.
6Move the pointer to the top (beginning) of the song and 
press the [F] (Play) button to hear the note data you just 
recorded in steps #1 - 5. 
1 Press and release F.
2 Change this to an eighth 
note (240).
3 Press the [F4] button to tie the two F notes (half note and 
8th note).
1 Change this to a quarter 
note (480).
2 Press and release A.
3 Press the [F4] button twice to expand the quarter note to 
a dotted half note.
SEQ  TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2 
						

							Reference  Song Mode
Supplementary information
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• Example 3 (Using the Rest function)
1Set the parameters as illustrated below.
Set the StepTime to a quarter note (480) and the Gate Time to 
80%. 
2Enter the first note, F.
3Enter the next 8th rest as shown below.
4Enter the next 8th note A.
5Enter the next 4th note C as shown below.
6Enter the next 8th rest as you did in step #3 above.
7Enter the last 8th note, F.
8Move the pointer to the top (beginning) of the song and 
press the [F] (Play) button to hear the note data you just 
recorded in steps #1 - #7.
Press and release A.
1 Change this to an eighth note (240), since we’ll 
be entering an eighth-note rest.
2 Enter the selected rest value (eighth note) by 
pressing the [F3] button
Press and release A.
Entering a chord
In Step recording, you can also enter chords. Press and hold 
down each note of the chord in succession, then release them 
all together to record them as a chord. Keep in mind that notes 
are not actually recorded to a track until they are released.
1 Change this value to 480, since the rest value 
is a quarter note.
2 Press and release C.
Press and release F.
SEQ  TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2
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