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CHAPTER 3: PLAYING BACK/RECORDING PATTERNS
Playback/Record Basics
The PATTERN/SONG button chooses
between Pattern and Song modes. For all of
the following Pattern operations, Pattern
mode must be selected, as confirmed by the
display.
The Dual-Purpose Fill Button
In addition to calling up Fill Patterns as described in the Introduction, the FILL
button can also be used while recording to create a series of notes at the
desired quantization rate.
Perform/Compose Modes
The iDM02 doesn't have a record
button. Instead, press PLAY to
start the Pattern, then select either
Perform
or
Compose
mode (as
selected by the
PERFORM/COMPOSE button).
To record, choose Compose mode
(as shown in the display). This
also activates the click.
To listen, choose Perform (this de-activates the click). You can drop in and out
of these two modes as you record. While the iDM02 is in either mode, you can
change Pattern quantization, swing, click rhythm and volume, pad velocity
response, name, drumset, drumset parameters, and MIDI parameters.
Note:
Compose mode cannot be selected when using Preset Patterns, since
they cannot be altered. If you wish to alter one of the Preset Patterns, copy it
to an empty User Pattern first.
Set Pattern Tempo
Tempo can be changed while the iDM02 is stopped or running. There are two
ways to set tempo:
Before initiating Pattern play, tap the STOP button several times at the
desired tempo. The iDM02 will average the time between taps and derive
a tempo.
Use the TEMPO/PAGE up and down buttons. Press once to
increment/decrement 1 BPM at a time, or press and hold to scroll through
the tempo values.
