User Manual

REDRUM DRUM COMPUTER
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Programming patterns
Pattern basics
Redrum contains a built-in pattern sequencer. Unlike the main sequencer in Reason, the Redrum sequencer repeat-
edly plays back a pattern of a specified length. The typical analogy in the “real world” is a drum machine which plays
drum patterns, usually one or two bars in length.
Having the same pattern repeat throughout a whole song may be fine in some cases, but most often you want some
variations. The solution is to create several different patterns and program pattern changes (automatic switching from
one pattern to another) at the desired positions in the song.
How the Redrum pattern sequencer integrates with the main sequencer
The built-in pattern sequencer in the Redrum interacts with the main Reason sequencer in the following ways:
D The tempo set on the transport panel is used for all playback.
If the Tempo track (see “Recording tempo automation”) is used, Redrum will follow this.
D If you start playback for the main sequencer (on the transport panel), the Redrum will automatically start as
well (provided the pattern sequencer hasn’t been disabled - see below).
D You can mute and solo Redrum tracks in the sequencer.
If the Redrum has a track in the sequencer and you mute this track, Redrum will automatically be muted as well.
This is indicated by a Mute indicator on the device panel. If there are several note lanes on the Redrum track, their
respective mute status will not be indicated on the device panel.
This Redrum device is muted.
D You can also run Redrum separately (without starting the main sequencer) by clicking the Run button on the
device panel.
This starts the built-in pattern sequencer in the device. To stop playback, click the Run button again or click the
Stop button on the Transport panel.
The Run button on the Redrum.
D If you are running Redrum separately and start playback of the main sequencer, the pattern device will auto-
matically restart in sync with the sequencer.