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This section explains functions that are changed with firmware Version 1.31.
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Addition of variation number recording in registration memory
(Both MZ-X500 and MZ-X300)
The accompaniment variation number can be recorded to and recalled from registration memory.
The procedure below specifies a variation number and stores it to registration memory.
1.
While accompaniment is stopped, press the SY
N
CHRO START button.
2.
Press a VARIATIO
N
button (1 to 4) so the corresponding variation number is flashing.
3.
While holding down the STORE button, press a registration button (1 to 8) to store the variation
number in the corresponding registration memory area.
While accompaniment playback is in progress, selecting a registration memory area where a variation number was
stored using the procedure above will playback accompaniment according to the stored variation number.
(Selecting a registration memory area while accompaniment is stopped enters synchro standby.)
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Addition of the ability to specify the number of a variation to be played after an intro
(Both MZ-X500 and MZ-X300)
The variation number to be transitioned to after the accompaniment intro is complete can be pre-specified.
The procedure below pre-specifies the variation number.
1.
While accompaniment is stopped, press the SY
N
CHRO START button.
2.
Press a VARIATIO
N
button (1 to 4) so the corresponding variation number is flashing.
3.
Press an I
N
TRO button (1 or 2) so the corresponding intro number is flashing.
4.
Pressing the START/STOP button plays the intro and then, after the intro is complete, transitions to
the variation with the number corresponding to the button pressed in step 2.
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The intro number and variation number specification in step 3 can be recorded to registration memory.
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Addition of the ability to view the area number when saving a registration
(Both MZ-X500 and MZ-X300)
When the registration STORE button is pressed, the area button (1 to 8) that corresponds to the currently selected
registration memory area number flashes.
Holding down the STORE button as you press the flashing number button stores the registration.
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Addition of sustain pedal operation recording during pattern sequencer recording
(Both MZ-X500 and MZ-X300)
Sustain pedal operation is included in recorded pattern sequencer recording, which makes it possible to change how
long keyboard notes are sustained.
Firmware Version 1.31 New Functions
