Recording a full song

[Keysbkk]

Hi, I looked through several pages of the forum and tried to search, but I couldn't really find the answer to my question.

Is it possible to create different multi-track parts of a song (introduction, verse, chorus, etc.) and then piece them together? Or can we only create one multi-track song at a time? Generally, I use Logic Pro to create my songs, and I work on them piece by piece, allowing me to copy and paste the sections around, for example: intro – verse – chorus – verse – chorus – ending. Just wondering if the PSR 920 can do that as well in some way, as I don't really see how we can.

I'm fine either way because I can always just use logic to create a song, but if I could do this directly on the keyboard, that would be amazing.

Thank you for listening; I really appreciate your input. 

[Rick D.]

Keysbkk,

You should be able to do two types of midi recordings on the keyboard itself. A multitrack in which you can do 1 track at a time or a Quick record in which you record all tracks at once. I prefer the quick record method then I put it in my laptop and use Calkwalk to make adjustments.
This seems to be easier than setting up Logic Pro or Calkwalk to record one track at a time. This is the way Chris showed me to do it and it is easier for sure.

Rick D.

[mikf]

Rick, I don't think this addresses the OP question, which refers to tying together separately recorded sections into a single continuous piece on the keyboard. Keysbkk, The answer is NO, I don't think there is any way to do this on the keyboard, at least not in the way you are asking. As you know this is standard practice  on external software like cakewalk, but not on the keyboard.

Mike

[Rick D.]

mikf,

I was just explaining that with Logic Pro he could do anything with the parts. Why would anyone want to do it on the keyboard working blind! Thanks for the input!

Rick D.

[Keysbkk]

Thanks, everyone! I spent a few hours this morning finding some good links about how registration works and how to use the chord looper (and incorporate it into registration). I think this is what I really needed to know. With an understanding of these aspects, I can see how to put together a song now. FYI, here are the most useful videos I found (so far) regarding these topics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PbleSBEFi4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_norMmfNvA&t=68s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t3KMEIndBY

Have a great weekend, everyone!

[Keysbkk]

mikf,

I was just explaining that with Logic Pro he could do anything with the parts. Why would anyone want to do it on the keyboard working blind! Thanks for the input!

Rick D.

Hi, you're right. I understand they are two different animals. I was just bewildered by the manual and some small videos I found before on how to create/arrange songs, but after more research this morning, I figured it out (re my last post).