Sony MHC-R800 User Manual
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BEAT ON/OFF
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BEAT
SELECT
BEAT
LEVEL
SPEED ?//
SELECT >/.
BEAT
SPEED
BEAT
JAM
BEAT
ON/OFF
AUTO BPM
Using the beat
functions
functions
With the beat functions, you can enjoy a
variety of rhythms. They can be used with
any source, to create original recordings.
variety of rhythms. They can be used with
any source, to create original recordings.
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Press BEAT ON/OFF during
playback at the point you want to
start the beat.
playback at the point you want to
start the beat.
The button’s indicator lights up.
To change the speed
Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED
(or press SPEED ? or / on the remote) to
select the speed you desire (BPM 60~160).
(or press SPEED ? or / on the remote) to
select the speed you desire (BPM 60~160).
To change the beat pattern
Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT
SELECT (or press SELECT > or . on the
remote) to select the pattern you desire. The
name of the beat pattern appears in the
display.
SELECT (or press SELECT > or . on the
remote) to select the pattern you desire. The
name of the beat pattern appears in the
display.
To cancel the beat
Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the
button’s indicator turns off.
button’s indicator turns off.
To change the beat volume
Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly to select the
level you desire. Each time you press the
button the level changes as follows:
level you desire. Each time you press the
button the level changes as follows:
LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 3
/ LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . . .
/ LEVEL MAX / LEVEL 1 . . .
Tips
• You can use the drum pads and the beat function
together.
• Press DEMO while the power is on to hear all
drum sounds and beat patterns played repeatedly.
Press any key (except BEAT LEVEL) to stop.
Press any key (except BEAT LEVEL) to stop.
Jog dial
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8 BEAT 1
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(Power)