You can choose any pattern to be called up immediately after the DR-880 is powered on. This is referred to as the "power on pattern." Use the following steps to specify a power on pattern:

1. Press Exit a few times to confirm you are not in Edit mode.

2. Press the Cursor Left or Right buttons (< >) to select "PLAY OPTION."

3. Press ENTER.

4. Press Cursor Down to select "PowerOn Ptn."

5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired pattern.

6. When finished, press EXIT twice.