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3.1G Select New Patterns While in Perform (Playback) Mode
In Perform mode, you can select a new Pattern number (with the desired A or B
designator) or switch from A to B Patterns within a Pattern number at any time. The
newly-selected Pattern will play back as soon as the current Pattern plays through its
entire length. The display shows the Pattern to be played next.
To select a new Pattern in
Perform mode, enter the two-
digit Pattern number. If an A
Pattern is currently playing, the
new Pattern number will play the
A variation. If a B Pattern is
currently playing, the new
Pattern number will play the B
variation.
You can also enter a two-digit
Pattern number followed by A or
B or PRESET/USER to call up
an A or B or Preset or User Pattern, regardless of the Pattern that is currently playing.
Fills are a special case that will be discussed next.
Notes
• If you change your mind or select the wrong Pattern, you can select a new Pattern
number at any time before the next Pattern begins.
• If you press STOP before the next Pattern begins playing, the Performance Pad will
stop and remain on the currently selected Pattern.
• Shortcut: To choose the next higher-numbered Pattern than the one in the display,
press the INC button (if 49 is the current Pattern, pressing INC calls up Pattern 00). To
choose the next lower-numbered Pattern than the one in the display, press the DEC
button (if 00 is the current Pattern, pressing DEC calls up Pattern 49).
• If you select a new Pattern and press PLAY, it will immediately start playing the next
Pattern.
3.1H Select Fill Patterns in Perform (Playback) Mode
Fill Patterns are the key to creating expressive drum parts. However, Fill is a
sophisticated feature that requires some explanation.
Remember that Fills are always the same length, and use the same Drum Set, as the
associated Main Pattern. This lets you "drop in" a Fill at any time. As soon as you
press the FILL button, the Fill takes over from the Main Pattern and starts playing until
the end of the Fill.
Generally, Fills are transitional Patterns. Example: Suppose an 8-beat A Main Pattern
is playing and you press the FILL button on beat 4. The A Fill Pattern will play the last
4 beats and then automatically transition into the B Main Pattern. Conversely, if B Main
is playing and you press Fill, after B Fill has played, the Performance Pad will
transition to the A Main Pattern. You can select the Fill at any time the Main Pattern is
playing.
However, Fills do not have to be transitional Patterns. If you press the FILL button (or
footswitch) before the Fill has finished playing and hold it down until after the Fill has
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