User Guide

Chapter 11: User Programmable Functions 162
this case, the pattern would only be picked if the chord in the song is in that
range.
Interval - 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.
Play Pattern Pushed - how often % Usual Setting = 0 %
# ticks to push pattern (120 ppq) Usual Setting = 0
Pushed patterns are patterns that are played before the chord begins. Jazz styles
typically are 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. Pushed patterns only play pushed in the song,
not in the StyleMaker.
Use Macro Notes Usual Setting = No
Piano Macros are special notes that you record. When they are played back they
are replaced by a function, as listed below:
List of Piano Macro Notes (same as Guitar/String macro notes)
MIDI Note number 83 B Pop Chord Diatonic Below
MIDI Note number 84 C Pop Chord
MIDI Note number 85 C# Pop Chord Diatonic Above
MIDI Note number 88 E Jazz Chord Chromatic Below
MIDI Note number 89 F Jazz Chord
MIDI Note number 90 F# Jazz Chord Chromatic Above
Remember to get Macro Notes Working you must:
- Hit the right note number (you may be out by an octave).
- Check the “Use Macro Notes” box.
- Playback the Pattern by pressing the [CHORD] button. (Pressing the [PLAY]
button gives you an “as played” playback with the strange sounding high macro
notes.)
Transpose Root Pattern Usual Setting = No
This is a rarely used setting. It only is relevant when voice leading is set to
smooth (see below). It determines where the center of the pattern is considered
to be. If checked, the center of the pattern will be moved to the song's key.
Embellish Pattern Usual Setting = No
If checked, the pattern will be embellished. This is useful in Jazz styles.
Transpose Down Limit Usual Setting = 6
This setting is quite useful. It controls the range that the pattern will be played
over. For example, if the transpose down range is set to = 2 the pattern