Sony MHC-GR8 User Manual

jog dial

LEVEL +/–

BEAT
ON/OFF

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POWER

BEAT
SPEED

BEAT
SELECT

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.

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.

BPM
CONTROL