User Manual

REDRUM DRUM COMPUTER
(RECORD+REASON)
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D The sound sources can also be played by the main sequencer, or via MIDI.
You can combine the built-in pattern playback with playback from the main sequencer or via MIDI. For example,
this allows you to add variations or fills to a basic pattern.
It is also possible to disable the pattern sequencer totally, converting the device to a pure sound module. This is
done by deactivating the Enable Pattern Section switch.
Selecting patterns
The Redrum has 32 pattern memories, divided into four banks (A, B, C, D).
The Bank and Pattern buttons for the Redrum pattern sequencer.
D To select a pattern in the current bank, click on the desired Pattern button (1-8).
If you like, you can assign computer key commands and/or MIDI messages to pattern selection.
D To select a pattern in another bank, first click the desired Bank button (A, B, C, D) and then click the Pattern
button.
Nothing happens until you click the Pattern button.
D If you select a new pattern during playback, the change will take effect on the next downbeat (according to the
time signature set in the transport panel).
If you automate pattern changes in the main sequencer, you can make them happen at any position - see “Record-
ing pattern automation (Record+Reason)”.
D Note that you cannot load or save patterns - they are only stored as part of a song.
However, you can move patterns from one location to another (even between songs) by using the Cut, Copy and
Paste Pattern commands.
Pattern tutorial
If you are unfamiliar with step programming patterns, the basic principle is very intuitive and easy to learn. Proceed as
follows:
1. Load a Redrum patch, if one isn’t already loaded.
2. Make sure an empty pattern is selected.
If you like, use the Clear Pattern command on the Edit menu or device context menu to make sure.