User Guide

Chapter 12: User Programmable Functions
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Playback Beat Mask Usual Setting = 0
Set the beat mask to a beat from 1-4, if you want the pattern to only be played on certain beat numbers. 1= Beat 1,
2= Beat 2, 3= Beat 3, 4= Beat 4.
Roman Numeral Mask Usual Setting = 0
If you have a pattern that should only be played on the I chord or the IV chord (of the key), you can use these
Roman Numeral Masks. This setting is rarely used.
Chord Type Usual Setting = Any Chord
This setting is very useful. This allows you to record patterns that will only work on certain types of chords. For
example, you can record a specific riff that will only work on a minor 7th chord. You then play the pattern on a
Cmin 7 (not a C7). There are chord types for most types of chords.
Interval - Next Chord Usual Setting = Any Interval
This setting allows you to restrict the pattern to be played only if the next chord is a certain interval away. For
example, you can record a bass pattern that is walking up a fourth and then assign an Interval of Up 4th so that the
pattern would only be played if you're going up a 4th.
Half Octave Range Usual Setting = Full Octave
This is a new setting in the StyleMaker. Usually a pattern will be picked on any of the 12 roots. You can select a
smaller range, either A to D, or Eb to Ab. In this case, the pattern would only be picked if the chord in the song is in
that range.
Play Pushed - how often % Usual Setting = 0 %
#ticks to push pattern Usual Setting = 0
Pushed patterns are patterns that are played before the chord begins. Jazz styles typically use pushed patterns for the
piano. Patterns are recorded in the normal way (non -pushed) and then you assign the % of time and amount (in
ticks, 120 ticks = 1 beat) to push the pattern. The pattern only plays pushed in the song (not in the StyleMaker).
Ok To Use Macro Notes (Bass) Usual Setting = No
Bass Macros are special notes that you record. When they are played back they are replaced by a function,
List of Bass Macro Notes
- Note number 72 (C): Pop Walking Note(s).
On playback, the note number 72 will be replaced by intelligent notes walking in a Pop/Country mode to the next chord.
Maximum 4 walking notes per pattern.
- Note number 76 (E): Note a semitone below Root of Next Chord.
- Note number 77 (F): Root Of Next Chord.
- Note number 78 (F#): Note a semitone ABOVE Root of Next Chord.
- Note number 79 (G): Best Fifth (a Fifth above or below the Root depending on how high the root is. Also stays on the root
if in a slash chord (C7 /E).
Remember to get Bass Macros Working you must:
- Hit the right note number (you may be out by an octave).
- Check the “OK To Use Macro Notes” box.
- Playback the pattern with the [CHORD] button. (The [PLAY] button gives you an “as played” playback with the strange
sounding high macro notes.)
Making Piano, Guitar, and Strings Patterns
Piano, Guitar and Strings are all considered together because they have all the same options available. They, like
the Bass patterns, are recorded live from a MIDI keyboard. If you can't play in real time, or if you don't have a
MIDI keyboard, you'll have to import these instruments from other styles (as we'll be doing with the Strings).
In this section we will refer to Piano patterns, but this information applies equally well to Guitar and Strings
patterns.
Moving to the Piano Pattern Screen
Move to the Piano area by mouse clicking on the [Piano] button.