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Using Ultrabeat’s Pattern Parameters
A pattern contains all events, stored in sequences, for all 25 sounds. At the bottom edge
of the Ultrabeat window you can select from one of 24 patterns, and set parameters that
globally affect all sounds in the kit.
Length bar
Pattern menu Length field
Swing Enable button
Accent slider
Accent on/off button
Resolution menu
Pattern menu: Allows you to choose one of the 24 patterns.
Length field and bar: Defines the length of the pattern. You can adjust the length of
the grid by dragging the value in the Length parameter field or the bar beneath the
swing buttons.
Resolution menu: Determines the resolution of the pattern. It defines the metric unit
of a measure that is represented by the individual steps. For example, the 1/8 setting
means that each step of the grid represents an eighth note. Given a pattern length of
32 steps, the pattern would run for 4 measures (the 32 setting applies to the entire grid
and, therefore, equally to all sounds).
Note: The interplay between the Length and Resolution values allows the creation of
different kinds of time signatures. For example, the values Length = 14 and
Resolution = 1/16 results in 7/8 time; Length = 12 and Resolution = 1/16 results in 3/4
time; and Length = 20 and Resolution = 1/16 results in 5/4 time.
Accent button and slider: Allows individual steps to be strongly emphasized, or
accentuated. See Using Accents in Ultrabeat.
Swing Enable button: When enabled, the grid of the currently selected sound is played
in accordance with the Swing knob setting. See Using Ultrabeat’s Swing Function.
Copying and Reorganizing Ultrabeat Patterns
You can reorganize the 24 patterns in the Pattern menu, using Copy and Paste commands.
To copy a pattern using a shortcut menu
1 Choose the desired pattern from the Pattern menu.
2 Control-click (or right-click) the Pattern menu, then choose Copy from the shortcut menu.
3 Choose the target pattern from the Pattern menu.
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