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different order. This lengthy process is significantly simplified by the Drum &
Bass machine. You just have to design your own new play sequence.
You set up the new sequence in the top ("steps") row. The blue cells indicate
the individual sections ("notes") for the subdivision of the loop.
A left mouse click on one of the blue cells allows you to select one of six
possible symbols. Each symbol represents a different note or other way of
playing the note. Every time you click on one of the blue cells, the next symbol
is chosen.
Rely on your own intuition and creativity when programming your beats. It is
not absolutely necessary to know the exact meaning of each individual symbol
in order to create cool and authentic beats.
Summary symbol description:
1: Play drum loop from beginning
2: Play drum loop from the second note
3: Play drum loop from the third note
4: Play drum loop from the fourth note
Backward symbol: Play backwards from this point
Stop symbol: Stops play
The right mouse button allows you to delete the step cells individually. The
"Clear" button on the right deletes all step cells; the drum loop is played in its
original sequence. The "Random rhythm" button generates a random
sequence. You can then alter the rhythm as you wish.
By clicking on the blue field in the bottom part of the rhythm section you open
a pop-up menu where you can select the drum loop sound. If you select a
different drum loop, it will be loaded and played as programmed by you.
In the "Flame" row you can set the note to be played twice quickly in
succession instead of only once, allowing you to program rolls and fill-ins.
The "Velocity" row allows you to set intensity values between 0 and 16 with the
mouse (left mouse click increases value, right mouse click decreases value).
Use the three buttons under the "Velocity" row to determine how these values
will affect the sound of your loop. If you select "Volume", the velocity value