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Chapter 24 Ultrabeat 393
Copying and Reorganizing Patterns
You can reorganize the 24 patterns of a sound in the Pattern menu, using a copy and
paste operation.
To copy a pattern using a shortcut menu:
1 Choose the desired pattern in the Pattern menu.
2 Control-click (or right-click) the Pattern menu, then choose Copy in the shortcut menu.
3 Choose the target pattern in the Pattern menu.
4 Control-click the Pattern menu, then choose Paste in the shortcut menu.
You can also use a key command short cut to copy patterns.
To copy a pattern using the key command short cut:
1 Select the desired pattern in the Pattern menu.
2 Press Option, open the Pattern menu and select another Ultrabeat pattern. This
replaces the pattern in the target position.
All sequencer data that exists in the new pattern number is replaced. If you change
your mind during the process, select the source pattern number.
To clear a pattern:
1 Select the desired pattern in the Pattern menu.
2 Control-click (or right-click) the Pattern menu, then choose Clear in the shortcut menu.
Exporting Patterns as MIDI Regions
Patterns programmed in Ultrabeat’s internal step sequencer can be exported as MIDI
regions into the Arrange area of Logic Express.
To export an Ultrabeat pattern to the Arrange area:
1 Select the desired pattern in Ultrabeat’s Pattern menu.
2 Click-hold the area to the left of the pattern menu.
3 Drag the pattern at the desired position on the respective Ultrabeat track.
A region is created, containing all MIDI events, including Swing and Accent parameter
settings. Accents are interpreted as polyphonic pressure events.
Note: To avoid double triggering while playing back the exported MIDI region, you
may want to turn off Ultrabeat’s internal sequencer.
Note: Any step automation created in Step mode is also exported as part of the MIDI region.