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Poly-rhythm controls: Number of Steps, Step Offset, Part Direction and Tempo
The number of steps for the entire pattern and/or for each individual part can be dynamically changed
from 16 (the default) to 1 step using the [Steps] number box. The entire pattern and/or each individual
part can also be shifted using the [Offset] number box, which moves the starting step of an offset (with 0
being the normal starting position).
The entire pattern Step Number is defined by the [Steps] number box, while the entire pattern Step Offset is defined
by the [Offset] number box. For each part the [Per Part Steps] and [Per Part Shift] are available on the “p/s” column
(p=part, s=shift) with dedicated number boxes.
You can modify the playback direction of each part. To do this use the two little arrows as depicted in the picture
below. By default the playback direction moves rightwards and can be changed anytime to move backwards.
You can also change the tempo of playback for a part (independently from the others) using the [-/N/+] controls for
(just above the little arrows for playback direction). The [-] slows down the tempo for the part (from 16 to 8t, from 8
to 4t and so on). The [+] increases the part tempo (from 16 to 16t, from 16t to 32 and so on). The [N] button always
returns the part tempo to the actual global tempo.
Tip: The use of these parameters allows you to create complex poly-rythmic sequences.
The Solo / Mute Mixer
The final output of the PatDrummer can also be manipulated using Solo and Mute buttons, positioned at the right
side of the device. These buttons are the equivalent of a small MIDI Mixer's Solo and Mute buttons, affecting
the MIDI output, not the audio output (as the PatDrummer produces MIDI, not audio).
The Mute Buttons show the name of the part they control, and are in light gray when not muted (parts outputs
MIDI) and dark gray when muted (part MIDI output is muted). These buttons are toggles, and affect only the part in
question (you can mute each part independently of the others).
The Solo Buttons are located just left of the Mute buttons and show only an “S”. When not active they are light
gray. When active they become shiny blue. These buttons act like switches and (may) affect other parts: when a part
is solo-ed the part in question will be the only one allowed to output MIDI and all other parts will be automatically
muted.
Tip: When improvising the use of solo and mute buttons are useful for short-term emphasis on given parts. Note:
When you press the [Instant Random Pattern button], the solo and mute settings are reset to defaults.