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01 Preparing to Create a Song
Start by putting the FA in multi-part mode and clearing the sequencer song.
02 Step-Recording the Bass
Step-record the bass.
03 Recording a Rhythm Pattern
We’ll select an rhythm pattern and drum sound, and record on the sequencer. We’ll also explain how to change the
tempo.
04 Using Non-Stop Recording to Record the Synth Part
We’ll use non-stop recording to record the synth part.
05 Using the Sampler and TFX
You can use the pads to play sampler sounds during the song, and use TFX (total eect) to apply an eect to your
entire song.
06 Mixing
Here’s how to adjust settings such as the volume and reverb depth of each track.
07 Export the Completed Tracks to a DAW
Here’s how you can export each track of the song as a WAV le to an SD card, and then load those les into DAW
software on your computer.
08 Using the FA to Control a DAW
You can connect the FA via a USB cable and use it to control your DAW software.
Introduction
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This guide explains the procedures and know-how that you’ll need for basic track-making
operations such as step recording and non-stop recording, and how to export the phrases
you’ve created to your DAW. There’s more than one way to make tracks, but we’ll take you
through steps that will let you experience as many functions as possible in a way that will be
comfortable even if you’re using the FA for the rst time. Once you’ve learned the basic
operations, you can enjoy making tracks in your very own way.
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