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PianoDisc PDS-228CFX
PDS-228CFX Recording Procedure
1.
Insert a diskette into the PDS-228CFX. (The diskette must first be write-enabled.)
It is not recommended that a pre-recorded diskette, such as one from the
PianoDisc Music Library, be used for recording. It is better to record with a new
diskette, formatted on the PianoDisc system. (See “FORMAT” sub-section for a
description of the formatting process.)
2.
To prepare the PDS-228CFX for recording, press the [RECORD] button. The display will change as shown below. The red light next to the RECORD button will
begin flashing, indicating that the PDS-228CFX is set to begin recording MIDI data
onto the diskette (or an MX library, with MX option) at the next command.
Flashing red light
indicates PDS-228CFX
is prepared to start
recording.
3.
Now, you have the option of engaging the metronome (For use during recording or
simply practicing.) If you do not wish to use the metronome, skip to step 4. To activate the metronome, press [1]. The display will change from “metro” (lower case)
to “METRO” (upper case), and you will hear the metronome tick. To toggle
metronome “off” press [1] again. To adjust the metronome tempo, use the [3] and
[4] buttons.
Note: You will not hear the metronome unless you have the symphony option or an
external tone generator. Neither the volume nor the sound of the metronome can be
changed.
4.
When you are ready to start recording, press the [RECORD] button again. If you
have enabled the metronome, you will notice the metronome sound change to a
standard metronome “tick” upon pressing [RECORD]. After a slight delay, the PDS228CFX will begin saving incoming data to the diskette. If RECORD is initiated
from within MX, data will be saved to the active MX library.
Note: You can also press the damper (rightmost) pedal to trigger recording.