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FreQuency comes with 20 basic FreQs. The first time you
play FreQuency, the Create Your FreQ screen appears.
If you just want to select a FreQ and start playing:
1.Press the Directional button or left analog stick LEFT/RIGHT
to select one of the basic FreQs and press the ≈ button.
2.On the keyboard screen, enter up to 12 letters or numbers to
name your FreQ. To remove a letter, select BACKSP (ß)
and press the ≈ button. When you have the name you
want, select ENTER (Ω button) and press the ≈ button.
See “Virtual Keyboard” on page 32 for a full list of quick
controller keys.
Note: FreQuency is not USB Keyboard compatible.
Create a Unique FreQ From Scratch
Select CREATE NEW FREQ. Then select FREQMAKER. FreQs are
created with pieces called “stamps”. You can place multiple
stamps of the same type on the FreQ canvas. Each FreQ may
consist of a maximum of 16 stamps.
Select basic attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Directional button or left
analog stick UP/DOWN
Highlight stamp in Attribute field.........Directional button or left
analog stick
Add stamp to FreQ Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .≈ button
Change position of selected stamp . . . . . . . . . . . .right analog stick
Move selected stamp to the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .∂ button
Move selected stamp to the back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ƒ button
Change color of selected stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ω button
Set color. . . . . . . . . . . . . .right analog stick LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN,
+ ≈ button
Delete a stamp (From Edit Field) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .√ button
Reset stamp to center of canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ß button
• When making a multiplayer remix, take time to listen to what
others are doing, so your tracks fit the mix.
• Try turning off Loop Mode and adding some cool drum fills at
the end of a section to create a transition to the next section.
Loading a Custom Remix to the Game Mode
You can load any remix you created to the Game Mode.
1. On the Game Mode Stage screen, select CUSTOM. Previously
saved remixes and factory remixes will load and display.
2.Highlight one and press the ≈ button to display the
Arena screen. Select an available arena.
Tips to make a Good Custom Song
• Follow the Guide Notes if you need help making your song
sound like the original mix.
• Make sure each track and section has enough notes on it for
people to have fun while playing in Game Mode.
CREATE THE FREQ,
YOUR DJ ALTER EGO
A FreQ is your on-screen DJ
alter ego. You can create a
FreQ at the beginning of the
game and edit his or her
appearance on the FreQmaker
screen anytime. Use the FreQ
to identify and reload saved
game campaigns.
Select a Basic FreQ
Note: To save FreQ data you must be using a Memory Card (8MB)
(for PlayStation
®
2). If you are playing without a Memory Card
(8MB) (for PlayStation
®
2), the Pick A FreQ screen appears. You will
be able to make changes to your FreQ, but your creation will be
lost when you reset or power down.
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