Yamaha CVP-203 Manual Do Utilizador

With this method, you can create a style pattern by entering notes and other data individually, without having to 
perform them in real time. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110.

The actual recording process is the same as in Step Recording of songs (page 97), with the exception of the points described 
below. You can also edit each event from the Edit page, and the editing process the same as in editing songs (page 106). 

• In song recording, the end mark position can be changed freely. However, it cannot be changed when creating 

accompaniment styles. This is because the length of the accompaniment style is automatically fixed according to the 
selected section. For example, when creating an accompaniment style based on a four-measure section, the end mark 
position is automatically set to the end of the fourth measure, and cannot be changed from the Step Record screen.

• When editing the data recorded on the Edit page, you can switch between the type of data you want to edit (event 

data or control data). Press the [F] (TRACK EVT) button to switch between the Event display (Note, Control Change, 
etc.) and the Control display (System Exclusive, etc.).
Make sure to set the record channel from another display (e.g., BASIC display; page 111) beforehand.

Calls up the Style display for saving the accompaniment style data.

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Determines the section to be recorded.

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Determines the length of the selected section’s pattern in measures (1 - 32). The Fill 
In/Break section is fixed at a length of one measure.

Executes the Pattern Length change.

Recording — Precautions
• The basic chord used for the accompaniment style is called the source chord.  All 

chords that play and the pitches that sound are derived from the source chord.  When 
recording the Main and Fill In sections (for a source chord of CM7), keep the 
following points in mind:
*  When recording to the Bass or Phrase channels, try to use only the recommended 

notes; this will ensure that you can play various chords with the accompaniment 
style and get optimum results.  (Other notes may work, providing you use them as short passing tones.)

*  When recording to the Chord or Pad channels, use only the notes of the CM7 chord; this will ensure that 

you can play various chords with the accompaniment style and get optimum results. (Other notes may work, 
providing you use them as short passing tones.)

The source chord is set by default to CM7; however, you can change this to any chord you prefer. Refer to the 
section “Making Style File Format Settings – Parameter” on page 117.
• When recording Intro and Ending sections, you can ignore the source chord and use any notes or chord 

progressions you like. In this case, if you set the NTR parameter to “ROOT TRANSPOSE” and NTT to 
“HARMONIC MINOR” or “MELODIC MINER” (in the PARAMETER page), the normal pitch conversions that 
would result from playing different chords are cancelled (for playback) — meaning that the accompaniment 
pitch conversion will only occur for changes in the root note or major/minor shifts.

You can also select the 
desired section for recording 
by pressing the appropriate 
panel button. Pressing one 
of the Section buttons calls 
up the SECTION display, 
from which you can change 
sections by using the [6

▲▼]/

[7

▲▼] buttons. To actually 

enter the change, press the 
[8

▲] button. To select the Fill 

In section, press the [AUTO 
FILL IN] button.

C R C

C R C

C = chord note
C, R = recommended note