XBASE 999 Operating Manual
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The Sequencer
Perform Mode
Press the
(PERF)
button to enter the Perform Mode. This mode is
used for selection, playing back and programming of patterns.
Opposing to the Pattern Mode you can’t record or play back sound
changes within a pattern. You can only hear one sound for each
instrument. But you can edit the sound parameters in realtime
during the sequencer is running.
Selection of Drum Kits
If you were not currently editing a parameter in Edit Mode, you can
use the
(Data/Tempo)
encoder to select a drum kit. If you are
currently in a parameter menu, press the
(Edit)
or
(Master)
button
to let the cursor jump to the drum kit selection – or press and hold
(until autorepeat) the
(Left)
cursor button to move the cursor all to
the left. There are 256 drum kits (000-255).
Perform Play Mode
A maximum of 64 patterns are storeable in memory which are
organized in 4 banks 16 pattern each. You can switch between the
banks by pressing the
(Bank)
button. The currently selected bank is
shown by the respective
(Bank LED)
. By the 16
(Step)
buttons you
can choose a pattern within the current bank. Alternatively, you can
use the
(Up)
/
(Down)
buttons for a bank independent selection of
patterns. The selected
(Step LED)
lights up and the display shows:
Hello999 OOOKick PerfO12
Tune 102PitchO3O Ed B123
Pattern as bank changes can be performed whilst the sequencer is
running. The changes are only taken on wrap-around to the new
