What’s a pattern?

On the S-1, the performance data (sequence) in the sequencer as well as the tones (sounds) used in performance are handled together as a single set of data.
This is called a “pattern”.
The patterns are arranged in banks (1–4) and numbers (1–16), for a total of 64 patterns.
This unit contains the following data by factory default.

Bank number

Explanation

1-01–1-16

Preset patterns (can be overwritten)

2-01 – 4-16

Empty patterns



  1. Hold down the [PATTERN] button and press the [1]–[4] pads to select a bank.

    The pad of the selected bank lights up while you press the [PATTERN] button, and the pads for the other banks blink.

    If you’re holding down the [PATTERN] button but then remove your finger from the button without selecting a bank, you can then proceed to step 2 (selecting the number) without changing the bank.

  2. Take your finger off the [PATTERN] button and use the [1]–[16] pads to select the number.

    When you change the pattern while another pattern is still playing, this specifies which pattern is to be reserved (played next).
    Once the current pattern finishes playing, the next pattern you reserved automatically begins playing.

When the [PATTERN] button is lit


  1. Turn the [TEMPO/VALUE] knob to select a pattern.

    You can also use the [1]–[16] pads to select the number.