Pattern views
The default
pattern view
displays 4 of its 8 tracks. But it is possible to display and work on 8
tracks at the same time too. While all the four positions of a step: Note/Instrument/Fx1/Fx2
are visible – only four tracks fit on the screen. Narrow the columns of the steps using the
following shortcuts:
Pattern function key + Note key,
Pattern function key + Instrument key,
Pattern function key + Fx1 key,
Pattern function key + Fx2 key,
Combine displayed step information/properties by pressing Pattern key + Note + Instrument
key > 8 rows of Note and Instrument couples for each track are being displayed (works in
any combination). Press Pattern key itself again to bring back the default step view.
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Pattern editing
Start a new project > load samples > go to Pattern > turn on Edit mode (press Rec) > use the
arrow keys to navigate > input steps manually with the grid pads or the jog-wheel or using
the tools explained below.
The current pattern position is marked with a
green frame
(use the jog-wheel and/or arrow
keys to overview track sequences). In order to make any changes in the patterns, to
input/change the step values, copy steps or patterns etc. – the Edit mode needs to be
activated with a press of the red function Rec key. A
red frame
will appear around the
currently selected step/steps marking the currently edited positions (use the arrow keys for
navigation and jog-wheel to input/change desired step properties).
Most of the step edit actions performed in the Pattern section can be done both on a single
or multiple selections of steps. One of the classic tracker strengths was the ability of quick
values/data input and edition. Knowledge and fluent use of the shortcuts mentioned below
will be crucial to achieving the coveted effect on this field.
Backspace/Delete – to remove the selected step/steps or their Fx values. To delete the
entire step > delete the Note or the Instrument number. Delete the step Fx values