Creating a new pattern (TR-REC)
Here’s how to create a pattern by setting the sample playback timing at the position you like on the steps.
This method of recording is suitable for creating drum patterns.
- Press the [PATTERN SELECT] button.
- Press the [REC] button.
- Empty pads in which no patterns have been recorded blink red.
MEMO
The metronome sounds when the “Metronome:PTN” parameter is “ON” (the SYSTEM parameter “CLICK”).
Press pad [9] while holding down the [SHIFT] button to turn the metronome sound on/off.
- Press pads [1]–[16] that are blinking red to select the record destination pattern.
- The unit enters pattern record standby mode, and the RECORD SETTING screen appears.
- Press the [REMAIN] button, and switch the pattern recording method to “TR-REC”.
- Set the parameters for the pattern.
Controller
Parameter
Value
Explanation
[CTRL 1] knob
BPM
40–200
Sets the pattern’s tempo.
[CTRL 2] knob
LENGTH
1–64 (measures)
Sets the length of the pattern.
[CTRL 3] knob
SHUFFLE
-50–+50
You can set how much to slide the timing of the upbeats (the strength of the shuffle feel).
A setting of “0” results in no shuffle.
Settings in the range of +10–16 generally give a pleasant shuffle feel.
[SHIFT] button + [CTRL 2] knob
TIME SIGN
1/4–7/4
Specifies the time signature.
[SHIFT] button + [CTRL 3] knob
METRO VOL
0–5
Sets the volume of the metronome.
[REMAIN] button
REC MODE
Selects how the pattern sequencer records.
Real-Time
Records in real time.
The [REMAIN] button lights up at this time.
TR-REC
Records using TR-REC.
The [REMAIN] button blinks at this time.
- Press the [REC] button.
- TR-REC pattern recording begins.
- Press pads [1]–[16] while holding down the [SUB PAD] button to select the sample.
- Set the parameters for the sample to input.
Controller
Parameter
Value
Explanation
[CTRL 1] knob
SUBSTEP
Refer to “SUBSTEP parameter values”.
You can split up the steps into multiple and separate units (sub steps).
You can also configure how the split sub steps are played.
- This is enabled when MODE is “TRIG”.
[CTRL 1] knob
HOLD STEP
1–32, LAST
Sets the step length used for sample playback.
- This is enabled when MODE is “HOLD STEP”.
- The maximum value depends on the setting.
[CTRL 2] knob
PITCH
-12–+12
Sets the sample pitch.
[PITCH/SPEED] button
PITCH MODE
CHROMATIC
Set and input the sample’s pitch for each step in this mode.
Each step that’s input can be played back at a different pitch.
You can press the [VALUE] knob in this mode to select the scale.
Hold down and turn the [VALUE] knob to select a note from the scale.
PAD
The sample’s pitch is input as a fixed pitch in this mode.
With this setting, all of the steps you input play back at the pitch you set in PITCH.
[CTRL 3] knob
VELOCITY
0–127
Specifies the dynamics (velocity) of the sample.
[SHIFT] button + [CTRL 1] knob
BPM
40–200
Sets the pattern’s tempo.
[SHIFT] button + [CTRL 2] knob
SHUFFLE
-50–+50
You can set how much to slide the timing of the upbeats (the strength of the shuffle feel). A setting of “0” results in no shuffle.
Settings in the range of +10–16 generally give a pleasant shuffle feel.
[SHIFT] button + [CTRL 3] knob
START
-50–99 (%)
Sets the timing at which the sample starts playing back.
If this is set to a value other than 0%, sub steps cannot be set.
[REMAIN] button
MODE
This selects the input mode for TR-REC.
TRIG
The sample plays in each step.
HOLD STEP
The steps play back joined at the length specified by the [CTRL 1] knob.
Joining two steps gives the same results as using a tie.
When MODE is set to “HOLD STEP”, the GATE parameter for the sample is automatically set to “ON”.
[HOLD] button
–
–
Plays back only the selected pad.
- Press pads [1]–[16] to select the step (timing) at which the sample plays back.
- The sample is placed (input) into the step you selected using pads [1]–[16].
- The pads light up corresponding to the steps that sound.
- Press pads [1]–[16] to turn off the pads corresponding to the steps you don’t want to sound.
- To input patterns from measure 2 onward, use the [VALUE] knob to select the measure (bar).
- When you are finished recording the pattern, press the [EXIT] button twice.
- Press the [EXIT] button once to finish recording. The recorded pattern is automatically saved to the pad.
- Press twice to stop pattern playback.
Functions you can use during TR-REC input
You can use the controllers in combination during TR-REC input to perform the following operations.
Controller
| Explanation
|
|---|---|
[DEL] button + [A/F] button | Deletes the notes (for one measure) corresponding to the selected pad. |
[DEL] button + [B/G] button | Deletes the notes (for one measure) corresponding to all pads. |
[ROLL] button + [CTRL 1] knob | You can record the motion of [CTRL 1] knob in the steps.
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[ROLL] button + [CTRL 2] knob | You can record the motion of [CTRL 2] knob in the steps.
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[ROLL] button + [CTRL 3] knob | You can record the motion of [CTRL 3] knob in the steps.
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[VALUE] knob (press) + [SUB PAD] button + pads [1]–[16] | You can select samples without playing them back. |
MEMO
- If you press the [RECORD SETTING] button while the pattern is recording, the RECORD SETTING screen is shown. Note that you can’t set the LENGTH or TIME SIGN parameters at this time. These parameters need to be edited before you record the pattern.
- Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
- You can switch to pattern TR-REC by pressing the [REC] button while holding down the [SHIFT] button during pattern playback.