Roland DR-3 Manual De Usuario
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Chapter 1 Overview of the DR-3
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Song Mode
Switch to Song mode by pressing the MODE [SONG] button.
In Song mode, you create songs by recording the sequence in which the patterns are to be
played, or play the song that you have created.
In Song mode, you create songs by recording the sequence in which the patterns are to be
played, or play the song that you have created.
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When using a MODE button to switch modes, stop the performance first before you press the button.
Switching the Pad Functions
The DR-3’s [
] and [INST] are used to switch between two different functions.
Specifying Patterns with the Pads ([
] is Lit)
fig.01-padptn
When you press [
], you can then switch the patterns with the pattern pads.
Furthermore, you can press the VARIATION [PTN], [KIT], [MUTE], [KEY SHIFT], and [TEMPO
(TAP)] to use the functions marked for each of these buttons.
(TAP)] to use the functions marked for each of these buttons.
Playing Instruments (Instrument Sounds) with the Pads ([INST] is Lit)
fig.01-padinst
When you press [INST], different sounds are assigned to the pads, and you can then press the
pads to play these drum and bass sounds. The instrument names and the bass pitch names
assigned to the pads are printed under each pads.
You cannot use the VARIATION [PTN], [KIT], [MUTE], [KEY SHIFT], and [TEMPO (TAP)]
functions when [INST] is lit.
Also, when [INST] is lit, you can use the VALUE dial or [INST] to switch the sound groups
(drums, percussion, bass) for the pads.
pads to play these drum and bass sounds. The instrument names and the bass pitch names
assigned to the pads are printed under each pads.
You cannot use the VARIATION [PTN], [KIT], [MUTE], [KEY SHIFT], and [TEMPO (TAP)]
functions when [INST] is lit.
Also, when [INST] is lit, you can use the VALUE dial or [INST] to switch the sound groups
(drums, percussion, bass) for the pads.