Recording a Song
The CP has built-in recording capabilities that allow you to recordup to 16 independent tracks separately. In addition, with Advanced
and play back your performances. Since the CP records yourRecorder you can edit your recorded data one measure or even
performances as digital data not audio data you can easily edit yourone note at a time. There is also a step recording mode in which
performances after recording them. There are two ways to use theyou can enter notes or other MIDI data events one step at a time
CPOs recording feature:for even more accurate control.
Easy Recorder records your playing much like a tape recorder andSong data created on other instruments in the Standard MIDI File
is just as easy to use. The CP will record all of your playing as wellformat (SMF) can also be loaded into the CPOs recorder to be played
as any changes you make to the front panel settings during theor edited. The CPOs recorder can read both Type 1 and 0 SMF files.
recording.
Please read the following sections carefully to learn more about
Advanced Recorder is useful for creating more complexthe capabilities of the Easy and Advanced recorder.
recordings. Advanced Recorder gives you the ability to record on
Easy Recording
The Easy Recorder will record all of your playing as well as any settings you have made on the front
panel or in the mixer screen at the touch of a button. Simply press the REC button and the CP will
begin recording with the first note you play. You can also record a Style along with your playing if
you like. Before you begin recording its a good idea to select your desired sound(s) and make any
panel settings you would like to record.
To record:
1) Press the REC button. The REC button LED will blink and the LCD screen will show Rec Ready. If youRECORDER
RESETRECPLAY/STOPRWDFWD
want to, you can still change sounds or panel settings before proceeding.
2) Start recording in one of the following ways:
A. Play the keys and the CP will automatically start recording with the first note you play.
B. If you are recording with a Style, press the START/STOP button to start the recorder with the Style.
Pressing the INTRO/ENDING button will include an Intro phrase at the beginning of the recording.
C. You can also press the SYNC button to begin recording the Style and your own playing together.
D. Press the PLAY/STOP button to start with a 2-bar countdown to help you get ready.
3) When you are finished recording, press the PLAY/STOP button.
You may resume recording from the point where you stopped by repeating these steps from step 2.
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