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Backing Module BK-7m r
Other important functions
11. Other important functions
This section presents other important function you may need regularly.
Changing the key
This function allows you to transpose the BK-7m’s pitch
in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this
transposition applies to all sections or just a specific
setting.
NOTE
If you choose to transpose the real-time parts, Music Style
playback is also transposed.
1. Press [KEY] button.
KEY
(b) Rotate the dial to select the mode, then press the
dial.
Mode
Song
Part
Song + Part
Explanation
Only song playback is transposed.
Only the real-time parts are transposed.
Both song playback and the real-time
parts are transposed. Music Style playback
is also transposed.
Changing the octave
This function allows you to transpose the real-time
parts (UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS) up or down in octave
steps.
1. Press the [OCTAVE] button.
The display changes to:
OCTAVE
The current “Key” setting (transposition interval) is
displayed in the top line and already selected. The
mode setting appears below it.
2. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select
the desired “Key” setting.
3. Press the dial to confirm your setting.
“Key” setting
–6~0~+5 (semitone units)
If the “Key” setting differs from “0”, the [KEY] indicator
lights.
NOTE
You can also change the key of audio signals received via
the AUDIO INPUT jacks (see “Audio in Transpose” on p. 64).
4. If you also need to change the “Mode” setting:
(a) Select it by rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial,
then press the dial.
The display changes to:
The display show the current octave setting for all
four real-time parts.
2. Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the
“Octave” parameter of the real-time part
whose setting you want to change.
3. Press the dial, then rotate it to select the
desired setting.
“Octave” setting
–4~0~+4
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