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LCD Display, Display Knobs & Function Buttons
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The RM1x's backlit LCD display panel is undoubtedly the largest and most
comprehensive available on a production tool in its class, making operation
extraordinarily easy and efficient - and it even has a cool-looking
"negative" display mode. Whether you're editing detailed sequence
parameters, adjusting track pan or volume, or tweaking effect send levels, the
RM1x display and control interface offer unprecedented ease and efficiency. The
four knobs and function buttons located immediately below the display directly
control the corresponding parameters on the display. No need for time-consuming
incrementing or decrementing of numbers when you're in the middle of a show or
trying to turn a creative brainstorm into real sound just grab a knob and turn to
get the effect you want.
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Real Time Controller Knobs
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One of the features that makes the RM1x a great performance tool is its real-
time controller knobs that let you tweak the corresponding parameters in real
time during playback. The knobs can be set to sweep filter cutoff frequency, bend
pitch, add and modify effects, or control just about any available parameter. In
addition to on-the-fly non-destructive parameter control during playback, edits
you make with the controller knobs can actually be recorded in real time, or
applied to the sequence data later by using the appropriate editing job. The fact
that you can hear the results as you are recording or editing makes it easier
than ever to pinpoint the groove you're after. Whether you're editing material
originally created on the RM1x or "remixing" MIDI sequence data created
on other equipment, the RM1x offers easy, intuitive control that can lead to
truly inspired creations.
A complement of 8 controller knobs means you
have instant access to multiple parameters, and you can control more than one
parameter at the same time. There's also a KNOB button which switches between two
sets of parameters for all 8 knobs. The parameters listed on the panel are the
default assignments, but other parameters can be assigned as required. In
addition to controlling internal RM1x parameters these knobs also transmit MIDI
control change data - ideal for real-time control of other external MIDI
instruments and devices.
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The Main Modes
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PATTERN & PATCH
The PATTERN mode provides access to most of the RM1x's performance and recording
functions as well as the powerful, convenient PATCH function. The PATCH function
makes it easy to select phrases from the huge selection of 7,726 provided with
the RM1x, or phrases you've recorded yourself, and "patch" them
together to create complete patterns. This ability to mix and match a variety of
rhythm, bass, and chordal/melodic phrases lets you create a virtually unlimited
range of new patterns quickly and easily.
PATTERN CHAIN
Another feature that is ideal for dance-music production, the PATTERN CHAIN mode,
allows preset and/or original patterns to be easily "chained" together
for automatic sequential playback.
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Floppy Disc Drive
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You can conveniently save and load RM1x data at any time and load SMF
(Standard MIDI File) data created on other sequencers or computer-based systems.
You can then use the RM1x's editing features and/or realtime control capabilities
to "remix" the data to create the groove you require.
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