Specifications

USING PATTERN DEVICES
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Selecting Patterns
Each pattern device has 32 pattern memories, divided into four banks
(A, B, C, D).
The Bank and Pattern buttons for the Matrix pattern sequencer.
D To select a pattern in the current bank, click on the desired Pattern
button (1-8).
If you like, you can assign computer key commands and/or MIDI messages
to pattern selection. See the Operation Manual pdf.
D To select a pattern in another bank, first click the desired Bank but-
ton (A, B, C, D) and then click the Pattern button.
Nothing happens until you click the Pattern button.
The pattern change takes effect on the next downbeat according to the time sig-
nature set in the transport panel.
The Pattern Enable switch
The Pattern Enable switch in the Redrum and the Matrix.
Next to the Bank and Pattern buttons you will find an additional switch, which is
normally activated. If you click this to turn it off, the pattern playback will be dis-
abled, starting at the next downbeat - exactly as if you had selected an empty (si-
lent) pattern. For example, this can be used for bringing different pattern devices
in and out of the mix during playback.
Programming a Pattern
The actual programming procedure differs for the different devices (see the Op-
eration Manual pdf for descriptions of the Redrum and Matrix, respectively).
However, some basic principles are common for all pattern devices:
Steps
Patterns consist of a number of discrete steps. For each step, you can enter a
note, a CV value or various properties, depending on the device. When you run
the pattern, each step will be played back in turn and will play a sound or send
out the information programmed for this step. If you have ever used a drum ma-
chine, this will be obvious to you.
Pattern Length
For each pattern, you can specify a length, i.e. how many steps it should contain.
The maximum pattern length is different for different devices.
The pattern length selector for the Redrum (left) and the Matrix (right).
Pattern Resolution
The pattern resolution determines the length (note value) of the steps. When the
pattern resolution is set to 1/16, each pattern step will be a sixteenth note, when
set to 1/8, each step will be an eighth note, etc.
The Resolution control on the Matrix. As with the pattern length value, you can program
different resolution settings for different patterns.
If you change the resolution of an existing pattern, the audible effect will be a
change of pattern playback speed. This may seem strange at first, but if you
think about it, it’s logical: