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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 WELCOME TO THE PERFORMANCE PAD DRUM MACHINE! 1 1.2 GROUND RULES 1 1.3 IMPORTANT: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PERFORMANCE PAD 6 1.4 10 STEPS TO INSTANT GRATIFICATION (SETUP AND CHECKOUT) 7 CHAPTER 2: RECORD SETUP 9 2.1 PAGE 1: SELECT THE QUANTIZATION VALUE (QUANTIZE SELECT) 9 2.2 PAGE 2: SELECT THE SWING VALUE (SWING SELECT) 11 2.3 PAGE 3: ENABLE CLICK (METRONOME) AND SET RHYTHM (CLICK SELECT...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 WELCOME TO THE PERFORMANCE PAD DRUM MACHINE! 1 1.2 GROUND RULES 1 1.3 IMPORTANT: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PERFORMANCE PAD 6 1.4 10 STEPS TO INSTANT GRATIFICATION (SETUP AND CHECKOUT) 7 CHAPTER 2: RECORD SETUP 9 2.1 PAGE 1: SELECT THE QUANTIZATION VALUE (QUANTIZE SELECT) 9 2.2 PAGE 2: SELECT THE SWING VALUE (SWING SELECT) 11 2.3 PAGE 3: ENABLE CLICK (METRONOME) AND SET RHYTHM (CLICK SELECT...
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... to the dynamic articulation techniques mentioned earlier, the timbre will be in Pattern mode and Pattern 23 was selected last." The Performance Pad includes a default setup that 's instantly ready to particular voices (pads), at certain level and pan settings. Defaults save time by giving you can go ; Each of stereo outputs, and furthermore, to...
... to the dynamic articulation techniques mentioned earlier, the timbre will be in Pattern mode and Pattern 23 was selected last." The Performance Pad includes a default setup that 's instantly ready to particular voices (pads), at certain level and pan settings. Defaults save time by giving you can go ; Each of stereo outputs, and furthermore, to...
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... groups (see diagram) are: • Pads. These alter the tempo and also select different "pages" present in the Drum Set, Record Setup, MIDI Setup, and Util functions. • Pattern select buttons. The display informs you of Performance Pad). A detailed description of the entire unit.... 4 1.2F Physical Layout The Performance Pad includes seven main types of controls, along with a ...
... groups (see diagram) are: • Pads. These alter the tempo and also select different "pages" present in the Drum Set, Record Setup, MIDI Setup, and Util functions. • Pattern select buttons. The display informs you of Performance Pad). A detailed description of the entire unit.... 4 1.2F Physical Layout The Performance Pad includes seven main types of controls, along with a ...
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... Swing Quantize Click Play/ Record Compose Perform Press Play Page number and Tempo display 5 with Patterns, the A/B/Fill/Preset or User designators are also shown. This portion of parameters (Drum Set, Record Setup, MIDI Setup, and Util), this window displays the drum pad number. • Press PLAY. In... Compose mode, shows the current click rhythm in Perform mode, this will say PRESS PLAY if it lists parameters and the...
... Swing Quantize Click Play/ Record Compose Perform Press Play Page number and Tempo display 5 with Patterns, the A/B/Fill/Preset or User designators are also shown. This portion of parameters (Drum Set, Record Setup, MIDI Setup, and Util), this window displays the drum pad number. • Press PLAY. In... Compose mode, shows the current click rhythm in Perform mode, this will say PRESS PLAY if it lists parameters and the...
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...increment or decrement at a rapid rate. 1.3B Buttons that Toggle The Mode buttons, FILL button, and several function buttons (DRUM SET, RECORD SETUP, MIDI SETUP, and UTIL) "toggle" between two states. Example: Press the PATTERN/SONG button once to change from Pattern to enter 01, tap the...prevent confusion with Song steps or step edit mode. 1.3 IMPORTANT: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PERFORMANCE PAD 1.3A The INC/DEC Buttons The two small buttons with the up the Record Setup menu; Example: Press RECORD SETUP to Pattern. These buttons, and the TEMPO/PAGE buttons, also have a "scroll" feature...
...increment or decrement at a rapid rate. 1.3B Buttons that Toggle The Mode buttons, FILL button, and several function buttons (DRUM SET, RECORD SETUP, MIDI SETUP, and UTIL) "toggle" between two states. Example: Press the PATTERN/SONG button once to change from Pattern to enter 01, tap the...prevent confusion with Song steps or step edit mode. 1.3 IMPORTANT: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PERFORMANCE PAD 1.3A The INC/DEC Buttons The two small buttons with the up the Record Setup menu; Example: Press RECORD SETUP to Pattern. These buttons, and the TEMPO/PAGE buttons, also have a "scroll" feature...
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... To choose Preset rather than User Patterns, press the PRESET/USER button until the Perform/Compose section of the Performance Pad. Plug the Performance Pad's AC adapter into the headphone output on the pads. 8. Adjust the volume control for stereo) to bash away on the back of... Leave the MIDI OUT jack (rear panel) disconnected for now. 3. Start striking the pads with , make sure that the display shows PERFORM and does not show USER. 1.4 10 STEPS TO INSTANT GRATIFICATION (SETUP AND CHECKOUT) 1. The smaller plug inserts in demo, hold down (counterclockwise). 2. The...
... To choose Preset rather than User Patterns, press the PRESET/USER button until the Perform/Compose section of the Performance Pad. Plug the Performance Pad's AC adapter into the headphone output on the pads. 8. Adjust the volume control for stereo) to bash away on the back of... Leave the MIDI OUT jack (rear panel) disconnected for now. 3. Start striking the pads with , make sure that the display shows PERFORM and does not show USER. 1.4 10 STEPS TO INSTANT GRATIFICATION (SETUP AND CHECKOUT) 1. The smaller plug inserts in demo, hold down (counterclockwise). 2. The...
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.... These pages are : 1. Adjust values on pages, if necessary, as metronome, Pattern length, etc. After making all needed changes, press RECORD SETUP again to recording a Pattern, such as described for each page. 4. Use the PAGE (up and down) buttons to 1/384th note resolution). 9... One of functions; General instructions are described below. 3. the display's lower right window shows the page number. QUANTIZE SELECT SETUP RECORD QUANTIZE PAGE The note icon displays the quantization value in the lower left Quantize window. Enter the desired quantization value with the...
.... These pages are : 1. Adjust values on pages, if necessary, as metronome, Pattern length, etc. After making all needed changes, press RECORD SETUP again to recording a Pattern, such as described for each page. 4. Use the PAGE (up and down) buttons to 1/384th note resolution). 9... One of functions; General instructions are described below. 3. the display's lower right window shows the page number. QUANTIZE SELECT SETUP RECORD QUANTIZE PAGE The note icon displays the quantization value in the lower left Quantize window. Enter the desired quantization value with the...
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... value before playing out your rhythms. Background Swing affects the timing of pairs of both notes; the Swing window shows the swing value. SWING SELECT SETUP RECORD SWINGOFF PAGE Enter the desired swing percentage with the INC/DEC or number buttons (1 = 54%, 2 = 58%, 3 = 62%, 4-0 = Swing Off...
... value before playing out your rhythms. Background Swing affects the timing of pairs of both notes; the Swing window shows the swing value. SWING SELECT SETUP RECORD SWINGOFF PAGE Enter the desired swing percentage with the INC/DEC or number buttons (1 = 54%, 2 = 58%, 3 = 62%, 4-0 = Swing Off...
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CLICK SELECT SETUP RECORD PAGE CLICK Enter the click value with the INC/DEC or number buttons. 12 Enter the desired click level with the INC/DEC or ...
CLICK SELECT SETUP RECORD PAGE CLICK Enter the click value with the INC/DEC or number buttons. 12 Enter the desired click level with the INC/DEC or ...
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...already a drum event played by that corresponds to the sound you play a pad to change the level and there are available. select the desired character with the number buttons. NO NAME NAME SETUP RECORD PATTERN A PAGE PERFORM 16 Either press a number button from 1-8 (1=softest, 8=loudest), use the... PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to select the character to be changed . That drum, along with its volume (how hard the pad was being displayed will be erased...
...already a drum event played by that corresponds to the sound you play a pad to change the level and there are available. select the desired character with the number buttons. NO NAME NAME SETUP RECORD PATTERN A PAGE PERFORM 16 Either press a number button from 1-8 (1=softest, 8=loudest), use the... PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to select the character to be changed . That drum, along with its volume (how hard the pad was being displayed will be erased...
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...3. Enter the name using the PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to select the character to be in Compose mode, even if you do want the Performance Pad to select the desired character. Between Songs, hold down the footswitch on the blank Pattern song step, then release to start the second Song....the TEMPO/PAGE DOWN button to record anything. 2. Another use is playing to immediately jump ahead to the next Song step. Press RECORD SETUP. Make sure the Performance Pad is in either Compose or Perform mode, press PLAY while the Song is if two Songs share the same tempo. A footswitch plugged into...
...3. Enter the name using the PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to select the character to be in Compose mode, even if you do want the Performance Pad to select the desired character. Between Songs, hold down the footswitch on the blank Pattern song step, then release to start the second Song....the TEMPO/PAGE DOWN button to record anything. 2. Another use is playing to immediately jump ahead to the next Song step. Press RECORD SETUP. Make sure the Performance Pad is in either Compose or Perform mode, press PLAY while the Song is if two Songs share the same tempo. A footswitch plugged into...
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... turn off power, until changed. 6.1 PAGE 1: TRANSMIT PATTERN DATA VIA MIDI The display shows PAT. CHAPTER 6: MIDI SETUP This menu accesses important MIDI functions. Select OFF to inhibit MIDI timing signals from the Performance Pad's MIDI out to transmit pattern data. General instructions are hit. 36 OUT. Background Select ON to send Pattern...
... turn off power, until changed. 6.1 PAGE 1: TRANSMIT PATTERN DATA VIA MIDI The display shows PAT. CHAPTER 6: MIDI SETUP This menu accesses important MIDI functions. Select OFF to inhibit MIDI timing signals from the Performance Pad's MIDI out to transmit pattern data. General instructions are hit. 36 OUT. Background Select ON to send Pattern...