Specifications

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CHAPTER 3: PLAYING BACK/RECORDING PATTERNS
3.1 PLAYBACK/RECORD BASICS
The PATTERN/SONG button chooses between Pattern and Song modes. For all of the
following Pattern operations, Pattern mode must be selected, as confirmed by the display.
PATTERN
A
PRESS PLAY
TEMPO
PERFORM
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3.1A The Dual-Purpose Fill Button
In addition to calling up Fill Patterns as described in the Introduction, the FILL button can also
be used while recording to create a series of notes at the desired quantization rate, as
described in section 3.1K.
3.1B Perform/Compose Modes
The IED04 doesn't have a record button. Instead, press PLAY to start the Pattern, then select
either Perform or Compose mode (as selected by the PERFORM/COMPOSE button).
To record, choose Compose mode (as shown in the display). This also activates the click.
PATTERN
USER
A
TEMPO
RECORDING
COMPOSE
QUANTIZE SWINGOFF
CLICK
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To listen, choose Perform (this de-activates the click). You can drop in and out of these two
modes as you record. While the IED04 is in either mode, you can change Pattern quantization,
swing, click rhythm and volume, pad velocity response, name, drumset, drumset parameters,