Sony MHC-RX90 User Manual

Using the beat
function

With the beat function, you can create a
variety of rhythms automatically. This effect
can be used with any source, to create
original recordings.

Press BEAT ON/OFF to make sure
the indicator is off, then start
playing a source.

Press BPM CONTROL repeatedly to
obtain the beat speed you desire.

Every time you press the button a voice
says, “one, two, three, four, one . . .”, the
speeds (BPM 70~140) are also displayed.
The beat speed is memorized
automatically.

Press BEAT ON/OFF to start the
beat.

Pressing BPM CONTROL lets you
synchronize the beat with the source.

jog dial

LEVEL +/–

BEAT
ON/OFF

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POWER

BEAT
SPEED

BEAT
SELECT

BPM
CONTROL

To change the speed

Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn the jog
dial (or press BEAT SPEED +/– on the
remote) to select the speed you desire (BPM
70~140).

To change the beat pattern

You can select from 8 different beat patterns.
Hold down BEAT SELECT and turn the jog
dial (or press BEAT SELECT +/– on the
remote) to select the pattern you desire. The
name of the beat pattern appears in the
display.

16 BEAT 1

16 BEAT 2

. . .

SAMBA

To cancel the beat

Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the
indicator is off.

To change the beat volume

Press LEVEL + or –.

Tip

You can use the drum pads and the beat function
together.

Note

When the APPLAUSE MIX function is selected, you
will not hear the drum beat during the applause.