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4.6 Live performance features
Many of the same playback options are available for Song mode that are found in Pattern
mode. There are some differences, so we’ll point those out when we get to them.
Some of the performance features are what we call “song-level” features, and others are
“pattern-level”. Here’s a description of each:
• Song-level features are not affected when the song loops or when patterns shift
banks within the song.
• Pattern-level features are embedded in the patterns, so when these patterns
are recalled during playback they might be reset to their stored values. They also
will be reset if the song is stopped and restarted.
4.6.1 Song-level features
4.6.1.1 Output Filter
The filter controls are always active. Choose between the High Pass and Low Pass filters
with the HPF button, set Resonance to the desired level, and sweep the filter frequency
with the Cutoff knob.
To toggle the filter on and off, press the Bypass button.
4.6.1.2 The Looper Strip
The Looper strip will generate smaller loops based on where you touch the strip and
when you do it.
The length of the loop is determined by the position of your finger on the strip. Changing
the location of your finger changes the size of the loop.
4.6.1.3 Pause or Restart
There’s a setting called Pause mode in the MIDI Control Center. It lets you decide if the
Play/Pause button will restart the song from the beginning or continue from the current
position when you resume playback.
See section 10.9.2.12 to learn more about these MIDI Control Center settings.
4.6.2 Pattern-level features
4.6.2.1 Tempo
Each pattern can be saved with its own tempo setting, and as a result it is possible for a
song to contain a different tempo every time a different pattern is used.
But there is a front panel parameter that allows you to override these individual tempo
values: Global BPM. To activate this feature is simple: just hold the Shift button and
press Step button 15.
After this, every song and pattern in the DrumBrute will play at the same tempo, which
you may then set to whichever value you like as described in section 5.1.1.
4.6.2.2 Swing/Randomness
These features are described in greater detail in chapter 5. WHen using them in Song
mode, keep in mind that any edits you make with the Swing and Randomness encoders