2012 (Macintosh)

Chapter 11: User Programmable Functions 164
Waltz
If you want to make a Waltz style, check the Waltz checkbox. Then the
StyleMaker will record and play patterns in 3/4 time. The “8 beat row” will
record “6 beat” (2 bar) patterns, the “4 beat” will record 3 beat (1bar) patterns.
The 2 beat and 1 beat still record 2 and 1 beat patterns. The new style is made
as a waltz, and will play with a 3/4 lead-in. There is no need to put a 3/4 time
signature change in bar 1.
You will also notice that any style will play better if set to 3/4 time. This
makes songs like “'Take Five” sound better, which are written as 3/4 + 2/4 bars.
Try out the swing_number9 demo of 5/4 time signature. So, if we haven't made
as Bossa Waltz for example, you can set a time signature of 3/4 in bar 1, and get
a Bossa Waltz.
Pattern Pushing
Patterns can be pushed individually or on instrument basis (random % of time).
Pushes can get a Velocity Boost, so that they are played louder than other
patterns. Usually a setting of 10 is a good boost to give pushes.
# ticks to push: Choose the number ticks for each push to use. 30=16th note,
40 ticks=triplet, 60 = half note.
In this example, the Bass part patterns will be pushed randomly 10% of the time,
in the A substyle, and 20% of time in the B substyle.
Since Rests can be “Shots,” that play a chord on beat 1, the style can define what
instrument to use for this, and at what velocity.
Similarly, each Push is accompanied by a drum stab, and the style can define
what instrument to use and at what velocity.
Set Patches…
The Set Patch and Volume for Style dialog box allows you to assign
instruments to a style including default instrument volumes. When the song is
played back using the style, these patch changes will be sent to your synthesizer