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ARTURIA – DrumBrute – USER’S MANUAL 31
5 PATTERN MODE
5.1 Pattern Creation
5.1.1 Set the tempo
The Rate/Fine encoder controls the Tempo value, which is stored per pattern. It’s also
possible to override the per-pattern settings with a Global tempo by holding the Shift
button and pressing Step button 15. This parameter is called Global BPM, and it is also
available in the MIDI Control Center (see section 10.9.2.4).
5.1.1.1 Fine-tuning the Tempo
If you want to change the tempo in increments smaller than 1 bpm (to 100.33 bpm, for
example), hold the Shift button and turn the Rate/Fine encoder clockwise. Once you’ve
reached the desired value between .00 and .99, release the Shift button.
To reset the fine-tune value to zeroes, turn the Rate/Fine encoder without holding the
Shift button.
5.1.1.2 Tap tempo
You can set the tempo of your Song using the Tap Tempo button. All you have to do is
tap the button at the desired rate and the tempo will change to match your rhythm.
You can set the number of taps it takes to set the Tempo using the MIDI Control Center.
5.1.2 Time Division
Depending on the current setting, this parameter can be a quick way to double the
playback rate of your pattern or cut it in half. Triplet options are available, too.
To set the time division, press and hold the Shift button and then press the Step button
that corresponds to the timing you want:
• Eighth notes (1/8)
• Eighth note triplets (1/8T)
• Sixteenth notes (1/16)
• Sixteenth note triplets (1/16T)
• Thirty-second notes (1/32)
The default setting is 1/16.
5.1.3 Recording a Pattern
To record a pattern, hold the Record button and press the Play button. If the pattern is
already playing, use the Record button to drop in and out of Record mode.
Tap tempo will not function when the DrumBrute is set to one of the external
sync sources.