Casio AT-5 User Manual

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Using the Song SequencerE-67This section explains how to record to the system track andhow to record to Tracks 01 through 16. For details about trackconfiguration and what is recorded to each track, see “Whatyou can do with the song sequencer” (page E-65).1. Press the C-5 (SONG SEQUENCER) button toenter the song sequencer mode.• An asterisk (*) next to a song area number indicatesthat there is already data recorded in that area.• L in the level meter indicates that the system track iscurrently selected, while M indicates that another track(01 through 16) is selected. In the case of M, a pointer(e) indicates which track is selected.• A black box ( ) in the level meter above a tracknumber indicates that there is already data recorded inthat track.2. Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select asong area number.• Selecting a song area that already contains recordeddata will immediately recall the header settings of thesong (page E-66).3. Press the C-6 (RECORD) button.• The button will start to flash and the Digital Keyboardwill enter record standby, which means recording willstart whenever you play something on the keyboard.Up to step 7, take care that you do not accidentallypress a keyboard key and unintentionally startrecording.4. Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select thesystem track.• If the system track already contains recorded data,starting recording in step 7 below will cause the currentsystem track data to be deleted.5. Configure panel settings as required for yourperformance.• Configure the following settings: tone and rhythmselection, tempo, layer and split, synchro standby(when using Auto Accompaniment), mixer, etc. Fordetails about settings that can be configured, see“Recording Start” under “System Track and Track 01through 16 Common Recording Content” (page E-66)and “System Track Recording Content” (page E-66).For information about mixer settings, see “MixerSettings in the Song Sequencer Mode” (page E-71).6. Perform the following steps to configure beatand other settings.Recording Individual TracksTo record a performance to the system trackSong area number(1) While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button,press the C-17 (MENU) button.This will display a menu like the one shown below, withthe 0 next to “Beat” (beat).(2) Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to configure thebeat setting.You can specify a beat setting of 2/4 to 8/4, 2/8 to 16/8.(3) Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to“Metronome” and then use the R-14 (–, +) buttons toturn the metronome on or off.Turning on the metronome causes it to sound a countduring recording, but not during playback.(4) Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to “Precount”and then use the R-14 (–, +) buttons to turn theprecount on or off.Turing on the precount inserts a one-measure countbefore the start of recording when you press the L-17(START/STOP) button in step 7.(5) Press the R-15 (EXIT) button to exit the menu.