RC-500: Setting the Tempo and Time Signature for Recording

Make the rhythm sound when you want to set the tempo or time signature beforehand for recording.

Follow the steps below.

Setting the tempo

1. Press the RHYTHM [TEMPO] button.
   - The tempo setting screen appears.
2. While the tempo setting screen is shown, turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to set the tempo.
      Value: 40.0~300.0

Setting a rhythm pattern and time signature

1. Select the memory for which you want to edit the rhythm settings.
2. Long-press the RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button.
   - The rhythm settings screen appears.
3. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select the parameter that you want to edit, and press the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob.
   • PATTERN: Select the rhythm pattern.
   • BEAT: Select the time signature.
     - You cannot change this after the track is recorded. Be sure to set this before recording.
4. Turn the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to change the value, and press the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob.
   - For details on the setting values, see “Memory Settings - RHYTHM” in the RC-500 Parameter Guide.
5. Repeat steps 3~4 as necessary.
6. Long press the RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button, or press the [EXIT] button to return to the play screen.
7. If you want to save the edited settings, execute the write operation.