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Re: [xl7] Changing patterns "on the fly"

2010-12-27 by Matt

U can use triggers to change patterns.  Look in controllers under triggers. This is what you're looking for I believe.

On Dec 26, 2010 4:29 PM, "Bruno" <brunorc@...> wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> AFAIK it's not possible to change patterns in live performance - using
> any other way than adjusting the "NextPat" on the display.
>
> I ask because I really liked RM1x UI - every "pattern" was actually
> composed of up to 16 "sections", which were selectable using the white
> "keys" of the two-octave pad-keyboard. What was also nice was the
> ability to set the "pattern change" resolution to 1/16 (instead of 1
> measure) and create interesting effects by "playing on patterns".
> Unfortunately, RM1x had great UI and crappy sounds. I'm not afraid of
> XL7 sounds, but is the UI usable for live messing? I would like to be
> able to program some more or less distinct patterns and switch from
> one to another without scrolling too much (preferably by pressing the
> pad keys). Is it possible? As far as I understand something like this
> can be achieved using Beats, but then I cannot use my own riffs, only
> the ones stored in ROM(s).
>
> Thanks for any info,
> Bruno

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