Roland SP-404MK, Reference Manual

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Combining Samples to Create a Pattern (PATTERN SEQUENCER)
Playing Back Patterns in Order (PATTERN CHAIN)
Pattern chain is a function that lets you play back patterns youʼve created with the pattern sequencer, in a specified
order.
You can record and play back up to 16 patterns with a single pattern chain. Up to 16 pattern chains can be stored per
project.
Creating a pattern chain
You can also record patterns that are in different banks to a pattern chain. To switch between banks, press the
bank [A/F]‒[E/J] buttons.
Turn the [VALUE] knob clockwise to move the cursor. You can insert a pattern at the cursor position.
To delete the pattern at the cursor position, press the [DEL] button.
Once youʼve edited the pattern chain, an asterisk (*) appears at the top right-hand part of the screen. If you want to
revert (undo) your edits, press the [DEL] button while holding down the [SHIFT] button.
Press the [REMAIN] button to set the pattern chain to play back repeatedly. Toggle the repeat playback setting
on/off by pressing the [REMAIN] button.
Value Explanation
Use the pattern sequencer to create patterns beforehand ( Creating a New Pattern ).
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Press the [PATTERN SELECT] button.
The unit enters pattern sequencer mode.
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While holding down the [HOLD] button, press pads [1]‒[16] to select the pattern chain number (1‒16) to
record.
The PATTERN CHAIN screen appears.
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Press pads [1]‒[16] to select the pattern you want to record to the pattern chain.
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When you finish recording to the pattern chain, press the [EXIT] button.
The unit returns to the PATTERN SELECT screen, and the recorded pattern chain is automatically saved.
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