﻿NU1XA Owner’s Manual

Recording Your Performance
This instrument allows you to record your performance in the following two methods.

MIDI Recording
With this method, recorded performances are saved to the instrument or a USB flash drive as an SMF (format 0) MIDI file. If you want to re-record a specific section or edit parameters such as Voice, use this method. Also you can record your performance to each Track one by one. Since a MIDI Song can be converted to an Audio Song after recording (page 61), you may want to use MIDI recording (with overdubbing and multiple parts) to first create a complex arrangement you would not otherwise be able to play live, then convert it to an Audio Song. This instrument allows you to record approximately 500 KB of data per Song.

Audio Recording
With this method, recorded performances are saved to a USB flash drive as an Audio file. Recording is done without designating the recorded part. Since it is saved in stereo WAV format of normal CD quality resolution (44.1 kHz/16 bit), it can be transmitted to and played on portable music players by using a computer. Because the audio sound input* from the external device is also recorded, you can record your keyboard performance along with the performance sound of the connected audio device, computer, or smart device, etc. This instrument allows you to record up to 80 minutes per single recording.

* Audio sound input (Audio input sound): Audio data sent to this instrument from the external devices such as a computer or a smart device, etc., when connecting the instrument with the devices via [AUX IN] jack, USB [TO HOST] terminal, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth. For connection with these devices, refer to the “Connecting to Other Devices” section from page 62.

For details about the difference between MIDI Songs and Audio Songs, refer to page 36.


Recording Methods
This chapter covers the following four methods. Note that the created data format differs depending on the method, MIDI or Audio.

Quick MIDI Recording (page 47)
This method lets you start recording most quickly. Your performance will be recorded and saved to the “User” category in this instrument’s internal memory.

MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks (page 49)
This lets you record the right, left and extra parts separately. Since you can record the left part while playing back the right, this is useful for recording both parts of a duet. Since you can record up to sixteen parts separately, record the performance of each instrument part one by one and create fully orchestrated compositions.

MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive (page 51)
This method is useful when you want to overwrite the already recorded MIDI Song in the USB flash drive or create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash drive.

Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive (page 52)
This method lets you record your performance as Audio data to the USB flash drive connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.


Quick MIDI Recording
This is the quickest way to start recording.
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NOTE
If you want to record the lefthand and right-hand parts
individually, refer to “MIDI Recording—independent Tracks” (page 49) since the Recording method here assumes that both the left and right parts are being recorded together.

Using the Metronome
You can use the Metronome while recording. However, the Metronome sound cannot be recorded.

NOTE
• The “Song – Keyboard” Volume Balance (page 81) will not be recorded.
• With MIDI recording, the performance will be recorded to Track 1. However, in the Duo mode, the tracks assigned for recording and the tracks actually used for recording are different. For details refer to “Recording Track Assignment for Duo” on page 49.

Mode:
A mode is a status under which you can execute a certain function. In Recording mode, you can record Songs.

NOTE
Pressing and holding the [REC] button for a second will call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs. In this case, select “New Song” then press the [Cursor right] button referring to the table on page 51.

1	Make the necessary settings such as Voice selection and time signature.
Before starting the Recording operation, select a Voice (page 26) for your keyboard performance, turn Duo on or off as desired, set the tempo and time signature of the Metronome (page 34), then select a Reverb/Chorus/Effect type as desired.

2	Press the [REC] button to enter the Recording mode.
A blank new Song for recording is automatically set.
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REC display
Measure number

The [PLAY/PAUSE] button will flash at the current tempo.
To exit from the Recording mode, press the [REC] button again.

3	Play the keyboard (or press [PLAY/PAUSE]) to start recording.
When you wish to record an empty section at the start of the Song, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.
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REC display (during recording)

4	After you finish your performance, press the [REC] button again to stop recording.
This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for saving the recorded performance data.

5		If you want to save the recorded performance, press the [Cursor right] button to execute the Save operation while “Save” is highlighted.
After the Save operation is completed, the display shows “Save Completed” then returns to the Song display. The recorded Song will be named “USERSONGxxx” (xxx: number) and saved in the “User” category.

NOTICE
The recorded MIDI Song will be lost if you change to another Song or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation.

Renaming the recorded Song
The recorded Songs are named automatically, but you can rename Songs as you like (page 61).

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• If you are not satisfied with your performance and want to record again, highlight “Retry” then press the [Cursor right] button. Try recording again from step 3.
• If you do not want to save the recorded data, highlight “Cancel” then press the [Cursor right] button.

6	To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

NOTE
Refer to page 59 for how to delete a Song.


Data that can be recorded to MIDI Songs

Data for each Track
• Note data (your keyboard performance)
• Voice selection
• Pedal operations (Damper/Soft/Sostenuto)
• Reverb Depth
• Chorus Depth
• Effect Depth
• Sound brightness — “Brightness”
• Resonance effect setting — “Harmonic Cont”
• Octave
• Volume setting for each Voice — “Volume”
• Pan for each Voice
• Touch Sensitivity — “Touch Sens.”
• Grand Expression Modeling data

NOTE
Parameter settings other than Voice and Tempo, such as note data, pedal (Damper/Soft/ Sostenuto) data, octave setting and time signature, cannot be changed after recording.

Data commonly for all Tracks
• Scale
• Tempo
• Time Signature
• Reverb Type
• Chorus Type
• Effect Type


MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks
With MIDI Recording, you can create a MIDI Song consisting of 16 tracks by recording your performance to each track one by one. In recording a piano piece, for example, you can record the right-hand part to Track 1 then record the left-hand part to Track 2, allowing you create a complete piece which may be difficult to play live with both hands together.
In this way, you can create an entire Song which would otherwise be difficult, or even impossible, to play live.

NOTE
If you want to record your performance to the USB flash drive or you want to add the recording to the MIDI Song in the USB flash drive, refer to “MIDI Recording to the USB flash drive” (page 51).

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Example:
Track 1 Right-hand part
Track 2 Left-hand part

When you want to record a new track of an already recorded MIDI Song:
After selecting the target MIDI Song (steps 1 – 4 on pages 37 – 38), press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs, select the 4th item (the selected MIDI Song), press the [Cursor right] button, then go to step 2 described on this page.

1	Execute the same operations as in step 1 and step 2 on page 47 to enter the Recording mode with a new blank Song selected.

2	Use the [Cursor left]/[Cursor right] buttons to select a Recording Track.
When you want to record the right-hand part, highlight “R” (Track 1).
When you want to record the left-hand part, highlight “L” (Track 2).
Alternately, when you want to record your performance to Tracks 3 – 16, call up the desired one by pressing the [Cursor left]/[Cursor right] buttons repeatedly.
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Recording Track
Track Data Status
R': Contains data.
R: Contains no data.

NOTE
If you record your performance with both hands to R then to L, both are played back at the same time as a single Song.

Recording Track Assignment for Duo
When Duo is on, only the performance on the Right section will be recorded to the specified track. The performance on the Left section will be recorded to a track number that is higher in number (by 3) than the specified track. If this exceeds 16, calculate the destination track starting back at 1.

NOTICE
Note that recording your performance to a Track containing data will overwrite the previously recorded data.

3	Play the keyboard to start recording.
When you want to record an empty section at the start of the Song, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.

4	After you finish your performance, press the [REC] button to stop recording.
This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for saving the recorded performance data.

5	If you want to save the recorded performance, press the [Cursor right] button to execute the Save operation while “Save” is highlighted.
After the Save operation is completed, the display shows “Save Completed” then returns to the Song display. The recorded Song will be named “USERSONGxxx” (xxx: number) and saved in the “User” category.
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NOTICE
The recorded MIDI Song will be lost if you change to another Song or you turn the power off without executing the save operation.

Renaming the recorded Song
The recorded Songs are named automatically, but you can rename Songs as desired (page 61).

• If you are not satisfied with your performance and want to record again, highlight the cursor to “Retry” then press the [Cursor right] button. Try recording again from step 3.
• If you do not want to save the recorded data, highlight “Cancel” then press the [Cursor right] button.

6	To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

NOTE
For instructions on rewinding, fast-forwarding and returning to the top of the Song during Song playback, refer to page 39.

7	To record another Track, enter the Song Recording mode again.

7-1	Press and hold the [REC] button for a second.
The Recording Target Songs will be listed on the display.

7-2	Use the [Cursor down] button to select existing MIDI Song (at the bottom of the list), then press the [Cursor right] button. 
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You can check whether or not each Track contains recorded data by the indication that appears at the upper right of each Track. For details on the indication, refer to “Track Data Status” on page 49.

NOTICE
Note that recording your performance to a Track containing data will overwrite the previously recorded data.

NOTE
Refer to page 59 for how to delete a Song. Refer to “Track Delete” on page 82 for how to delete a track.

8	Record your performance to another track by repeating steps 2–6 of this section.
In step 2, select a track which has no recorded data. In step 3, play the keyboard while listening to the already recorded data.


MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive
These instructions describe how to overwrite an already recorded MIDI Song in the USB flash drive or how to create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash drive.
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NOTE
• To connect a USB flash drive, be sure to read the section “Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] Terminal)” on page 64.
• Before starting the Recording operation, check the remaining memory capacity of the USB flash drive. “System” menu: “Utility” > “USB Properties” (page 88).

1	Connect the USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.

2	Select a MIDI Song as Recording target, then enter the Recording mode.

2-1	If you want to record an additional Track to the already recorded MIDI Song, select the desired MIDI Song in the USB flash drive. 
If you want to record from scratch, skip this step.

2-2	Press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs. 
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2-3	From the Recording Target Songs, select “New Song (USB)” or the MIDI Song selected in step 2-1 (4th item below) using the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons, then press the [Cursor right] button to enter the Recording mode.

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Recording Target Song	Description
New Song	Select this when you want to record your performance to a blank MIDI Song and save to “User” category in this instrument’s internal memory.
New Song (USB)*	Select this when you want to record your performance to a blank MIDI Song and save to the USB flash drive.
New Audio (USB)*	Select this when you want to record your performance to blank audio data and save to the USB flash drive.
xxxxxx (MIDI Song selected in step 2-1 above)**	Select this when you want to record additionally to/overwrite the currently selected MIDI Song.
(Table end)

* Can be selected only when the USB flash drive is connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
** Will not be shown when an already recorded MIDI Song is not selected in step 2-1 above, or when a Preset Song (Voice Demo, 50 Classical or Lesson) is selected in step 2-1.

3	Execute the Recording operation, then save the recorded performance.
When you want to record additionally to the currently selected MIDI Song, or record to a specified track on a blank MIDI Song:
Execute steps 2–8 in “MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks” on page 49.
When you want to quick record to a blank MIDI Song:
Execute steps 3–6 in “Quick MIDI Recording” on page 47.

NOTICE
Note that recording your performance to a Track containing data will overwrite the previously recorded data.

NOTE
The time signature and tempo cannot be changed when replacing the part of an existing MIDI Song.


Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive
These instructions describe how to record your performance as audio data. Note that an audio file to which your performance is to be recorded can be saved only to a USB flash drive. This is why you should prepare your USB flash drive device before starting the Recording operation.

NOTE
• To connect a USB flash drive, be sure to read the section “Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] Terminal)” on page 64.
• Before starting the Recording operation, check the remaining memory capacity of the USB flash drive. “System” menu: “Utility” > “USB Properties” (page 88).
• With Audio recording, distorted sound may be produced if the Voice Volume is set to the value higher than the default setting. Make sure to set the Voice Volume to the default value or less before recording from the “Voice” menu: “Voice Edit” > “Volume” (page 78).
• With Audio recording, other audio input sounds (via Bluetooth, [AUX IN] etc.) from the external device (page 46) are also recorded.

1	Connect the USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.

2	Press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs.

3	Use the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons to select “New Audio (USB)” then press the [Cursor right] button. 

4	Execute steps 3 – 6 in “Quick MIDI Recording” (page 47).
Unlike with MIDI Recording, the elapsed time is shown on the display while Audio Recording is being executed.
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Other Recording Techniques

Re-recording a MIDI Song in parts 
You can re-record a specific range of the MIDI Song.
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Menu button

1	Set the parameters which determine how recording starts and stops.
1-1	Press the Menu button repeatedly to call up the “Recording” menu display.
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1-2	Use the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons to select “RecStart,” then select the value which determines how recording starts by using the [Cursor right] button.
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Normal	The already recorded data will be replaced with the new one as soon as recording starts.
KeyOn	The already recorded data will be maintained until you press a key, and actual recording starts as soon as you press a key.
(Table end)

1-3	Use the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons to select “RecEnd,” then select the value which determines how recording stops by using the [Cursor right] button.
(Table)
Replace	The data after the point you stop recording will also be erased.
PunchOut	The data after the point you stop recording will remain.
(Table end)

2	Press the [SONG/DEMO] button to call up the Song category list.

3	Select the desired MIDI Song.
For instructions, refer to page 37.


4	Specify the start point you wish to re-record.
Use the [Cursor left]/[Cursor right] buttons to move the playback position (measure number) to the desired point. Alternately, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback, then press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again slightly prior to the desired point.

If necessary, select the settings (Voice and other parameters).
Select the desired settings, if you wish to change the previous ones.

5	Press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs, then select the 4th item (Song selected in step 3), then press the [Cursor right] button to enter the recording mode. 

NOTE
The time signature cannot be changed when replacing the part of an existing Song.

6	Use the [Cursor left]/[Cursor right] buttons to select a Track for re-recording.

7	Play the keyboard or press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.

8	Press the [REC] button to stop recording.

9	Save the recorded performance by following step 5 on page 50.

10	To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

Changing the tempo or the Voice of a previously recorded MIDI Song
For MIDI Songs, you can change the tempo and Voice after recording to change a feel or to set a more suitable tempo.

To change the tempo: 
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Menu button
Exit button

1	Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.
For instructions, refer to page 37.

2	Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the “Tempo” display, then set the desired Tempo.
For instructions, refer to page 39.

3	Press the Menu button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated below.
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“Song” menu display
3-1.	Use the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons to select “Edit.”
3-2.	Press the [Cursor right] button to call up the next display.
“Edit” display
3-3.	Use the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons to select “Tempo Change.”
3-4.	Press the [Cursor right] button to call up the next display.
“Tempo Change” display

4	Apply the selected Tempo value to the current MIDI Song data.
Press the [Cursor down] button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [Cursor right] button to apply the new Tempo value to the current MIDI Song data. 
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When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display, and the Tempo Change display will be restored after a while. 

5	Press the Exit button to exit from the “Song” menu display.

To change the Voice:

1	Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.
For instructions, refer to page 37.

2	Select the desired Voice.
For instructions, refer to page 26.

3	Press the Menu button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated below. 
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“Song” menu display
3-1.	Use the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons to select “Edit.”
3-2.	Press the [Cursor right] button to call up the next display.
“Edit” display
3-3.	Use the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons to select “Voice Change.”
3-4.	Press the [Cursor right] button to call up the next display.
“Voice Change” display

4	Press the [Cursor right] button to call up the setting display, then select the desired Track using the [Cursor up]/[Cursor down] buttons.

5	Apply the Voice selected in step 2 for the Track selected in step 4 to the current MIDI Song data.
Press the [Cursor left] button to return to the Voice Change display. Press the [Cursor down] button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [Cursor right] button to apply the new Voice to the current MIDI Song data.
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When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display, and the Voice Change display will be restored after a while.

6	Press the Exit button to exit from the “Song” menu display.


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