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STYLE LIST
The DigiTech TRIO was designed from the ground up to create the illusion 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. Furthermore, the TRIO styles
were created using recordings from some of Nashville's top session players. The drums for each style have two
sections, roughly corresponding to verse and chorus. The verse sections are used on Part 1 of the TRIO, and the
chorus sections are used in Part 2 and 3. Various drum voicing substitutions are used to give some variety within
a part and between parts.
The TRIO provides the following genres to select from:
• Alt Rock – Funky 90s rock, punk, and reggae-influenced styles are in our Alt-rock genre. Think anything
from RHCP to Sublime to Smashing Pumpkins. The sound of the 90s.
• Blues – Blues is the genre for all of the blues-based styles. The bass parts generally have a bluesy
inflection, and we have included quite a few swung styles here.
• Country – All of the country and folk styles are in the Country genre, from sparse country waltzes to
country-rock with a more modern sound.
• Jazz – Classic jazz styles, with plenty of swung beats and walking basslines.
• Pop – Clean, clear styles to serve as a foundation for melodic pop songs.
• 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
• R&B – The place for styles that have that Motown, Stax, or Memphis soul vibe. A bit bluesy, a bit funky.
Each genre has 12 styles to select from using the STYLE knob. The following table describes each available style.
Genre-Based Styles
Genre
Style Knob
Position
Time
Signature
Feel
Style Description
Blues
1
4/4
Even 8ths
Mid tempo jazz blues. Sounds best at
tempos between 65-120. Bass walks slowly
between chords. More sparse style with little
decoration. Simple beat with straight kick
and snare. Hats in the verse switching to
cymbals in the chorus.
Blues
2
4/4
Even 16ths
Smooth jazzy blues with a poppy rhythm.
Sounds best at tempos between 70-130.
Sparse staccato bass groove with 8ve jumps.
Grooving drums moving from tight hats and
side stick/snare in verse to splashy hats and
snare in chorus.
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