Elektron Machinedrum - Manual (Page 43)

THE PATTERN SEQUENCER
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THE PATTERN SEQUENCER
The sequencer is a central part of the Machinedrum. It is designed to be an inspirational
tool for pattern based rhythms.
The sequencer is designed both for live and studio use. The patterns can either be trigged
individually from the user interface, trigged by MIDI commands or they can be linked
together to form a song.
The sequencer has two main modes of operation, called PATTERN mode and SONG
mode. We will start by taking a look at the PATTERN mode and move on to the SONG
mode, but first we will take a look at a very central concept of the Machinedrum.
CLASSIC VS EXTENDED
The sequencer is tied to parameter control and kit selection in different ways, depending on
the editing mode currently selected.
The key [CLASSIC/EXTENDED] switches between the CLASSIC and the EXTENDED
mode, and the adjacent LED indicates which mode is currently active.
CLASSIC EDITING
In CLASSIC mode, the Machinedrum will behave much like a traditional drum machine. In
this mode, patterns simply keep trig information and have no associated kits or parameter
locks. Changing patterns will not recall any kit.
EXTENDED EDITING
In EXTENDED mode, each pattern is associated with a certain kit, which will be recalled
when the pattern is played. This way, you know playing a certain pattern always gives the
same result. In this mode, patterns also keep parameter lock data. See section “PARAME-
TER LOCKS”, on page 47 for more information about parameter locks. Working with
parameter locks in EXTENDED mode is the key to many unique Machinedrum possibilities.
• In EXTENDED mode, be careful to save any changes you have made to your kit
that you want to keep. Changing a pattern might change kit and then you will lose
the old kit settings.
• In EXTENDED mode, if two patterns use the same kit, the kit will not be reloaded
when changing pattern.