User Guide

Chapter 11: User Programmable Functions 159
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.