Sequences-Patterns, Songs And Chains; Controls: Functional Groups - Yamaha RX7 Authorized Product Manual

SNARE
BASS DRUM 2
RIMSHOT 2
DRUM 2
RIMSHOT 1
BASS DRUM 1 SNARE
DRUM 1
NOTE: Pressing the DAMP Key
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SEQUENCES - PATTERNS, SONGS
AND CHAINS
A Pattern is a rhythmic combination of instrument (voice)
sounds. It forms the basic unit of Songs, which are complete
accompaniment arrangements. (A variety of popular drum
patterns are permanently stored in the internal ROM. See
UTILITY Job #07.)
A Pattern consists of one or more bars (measures), and can
be input (programmed) either in real time, i.e. live, or step
by step.
Songs are put together by determining the order in which
Patterns are played by the RX7. Chains are simply further
combinations of Songs.
2) The Sequence Group con-
trols functions that let you
create and play accompani-
ment arrangements (Patterns,
Songs, Chains).
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INITIAL INSTRUMENT KEY VOICE LAYOUT
ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC
TOM 1 TOM 2
TOM 3
TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3
to switch on the DAMP LED

Controls: Functional Groups

HI HAT
ELECTRIC RIDE
TOM 4 (OPEN)
(EDGE)
HI HAT RIDE
TOM 4
(CLOSED)
(CUP)
mutes the Instrument keys in any mode.
Each time a voice is played in a Pattern, it can have a different
pitch, level, decay, stereo placement, etc. This "Edit Voice"
feature allows the creation of arrangements which are vi-
brantly alive.
Songs can be made more expressive by adding tempo and
volume changes.
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CONTROLS - Functional Groups
Take a look at the RX7 control panel illustrated below. It
has been organized into four functional groups of keys con-
cerning 1) instrument, 2) sequences, 3) utility functions and
4) data entry. Distinguishing between these four groups will
facilitate operation.
1) The Instrument Group gives you individual control over all
RX7 voices, allowing you to alter them or play them, from
the RX7 panel or via a MIDI device, for performance and
recording.
3) The Utility Group comprises
controls for a variety of addi-
tional functions.
CHINESE TAMBOURINE SHAKER
CYMBAL
CLAPS COWBELL
CRASH
4) The Data Entry Group lets
you check all RX7 settings and
adjust (program) them ac-
cording to your requirements.