Instruments and Effects

Chapter 29 Ultrabeat 601
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 Pro.
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.
Using MIDI to Control the Sequencer
Pattern performance can be influenced by incoming MIDI notes. This allows you to
spontaneously interact with the step sequencer, making Ultrabeat an excellent live
performance instrument. The manner in which Ultrabeat reacts to MIDI control is
determined by the pattern, playback, and Voice Mute mode.
Pattern Mode
If activated, you can switch and start patterns via incoming MIDI note commands.
The Transport button turns blue to indicate that it is ready to receive incoming control
commands.
MIDI notes C–1 to B0 switch between patterns: C–1 selects pattern 1, C#–1 pattern 2
and so on up to pattern 24, selected when MIDI note B0 is received.