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THE GENRES & STYLES
The DigiTech TRIO+ was designed to create the impression of playing with an actual rhythm section — a feeling
that is very different than playing to static backing tracks. The styles will follow your own chord progression and
transition between chords using an understanding of musical theory. The choice of bass notes is dynamic and
will vary both within a part, as well as each time through the part. The TRIO+ styles were created using recordings
from some of Nashville's top session players.
The drums for each style can be programmed for "normal" or "high" intensity — these roughly correspond to
verse and chorus. Any of the TRIO+'s five song parts can be programmed for normal or high intensity, making
any of the parts suitable for verse or chorus use. See
'Programming Song Part Intensities' on page 20
for more
information. Various drum voicing substitutions are also used to give some variety within a part and between
parts.
The TRIO+ provides the following genres to select from:
• BLUES — Blues is the genre for all of the blues-based styles. The bass parts generally have a bluesy
inflection, and quite a few swung styles are included.
• R&B — The place for styles that have that Motown, Stax, or Memphis soul vibe. A bit bluesy, a bit funky.
• ROCK — The classic rock sounds of the '60s, '70s, and '80s belong in the rock genre. Often a little bit bluesy,
with hard-hitting drums.
• ALT ROCK — Funky '90s rock, punk, and reggae-influenced styles are in the alt-rock genre. Think anything
from RHCP to Sublime to Smashing Pumpkins. The sound of the '90s.
• METAL — For players who want to go heavier than rock. This genre draws on styles from thrash, to death
and black metal, through to metalcore, and is saturated with double kick drums and blast beats.
• POP — Clean, clear styles to serve as a foundation for melodic pop songs.
• E-POP — A digest guide of synth and drum-machine driven pop music from the last 35+ years, drawing on
influences from iconic electronic sounds.
• HIP-HOP — A sampler of laid-back grooves drawing influence from the golden era of hip-hop through
to the '90s R&B renaissance, to the modern sounds of trap and modern Cali-style beats. These styles are
designed to work best around 70-110 bpm.
• COUNTRY — All of the country styles are in the Country genre, from sparse country waltzes to country-
rock with a more modern sound.
• FOLK — Simple percussion and acoustic bass for old-timey folk styles. For anyone wanting a sparse
backing to play traditional songs, '60s Greenwich Village classics, or even some more energetic modern
indie folk styles.
• LATIN — A selection of classic Latin styles, featuring a mix of traditional percussion ensemble work and
contemporary arrangements on the drum kit.
• JAZZ — Classic jazz styles, with plenty of swung beats and walking basslines.
Each genre has 12 styles to select from using the STYLE knob. The following table describes each of these
available styles. In the style description field, "normal" and "high" intensity references pertain to the state of
the TRIO+'s song parts; a green PART button is programmed for normal intensity and a red PART button is
programmed for high intensity. See
'Programming Song Part Intensities' on page 20
for more information.
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