KORG ESX-1 - Manual (Page 35)

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5. Pattern mode
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Playing patterns
What is a Pattern?
A “pattern” is a short segment of a performance that consists of
rhythm patterns created by drum parts (drum sounds) and phrase
patterns (melodic lines) created by keyboard parts.
The ESX-1 lets you create and store 256 patterns. Each pattern con-
sists of 16 parts. In addition to the sound of each part, a pattern
contains effect settings and phrases, and can also record knob move-
ments.
Playing a pattern
To start playback
1. Press the PATTERN key (the key will light).
2. Press the [ ] cursor key until the display indicates “(patter n name ).”
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to play the pattern (the key will light).
When the pattern ends, playback will return to the beginning of the
pattern and will continue to loop.
While the pattern plays, you can use the Keyboard function to play
along using the step keys, play drum sounds using the drum part keys,
or operate the knobs and keys to modify the sound.
By using the various functions of Pattern mode as part of your perfor-
mance technique, you can create a wide range of expressive variety.
To pause playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key (the key will blink).
To resume playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key once again (the key will light).
To stop playback
Press the STOP/CANCEL key.
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STOP/CANCEL
PLAY/PAUSE
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