Elektron Machinedrum - Manual

QUICKSTART GUIDE: MACHINEDRUM
PLAYING A PATTERN
The Machinedrum can contain up to 128 patterns. Each pattern consists of 16
tracks and each track contains a machine. Machines either generate sounds,
play back samples or perform special functions.
1. Make sure EXTENDED MODE is active and press the [CLASSIC/EXTENDED]
key ( o) if it isn’t. Also make sure that the MASTER VOLUME KNOB (a) is turned up.
2. Check so BANK GROUP A-D (c) is selected. The BANK GROUP currently
selected is indicated by the two led:s above the [SLIDE] key. If BANK GROUP
A-D is not selected, press the [BANK GROUP] key (l).
3. Choose pattern a01 by holding the [PATTERN SELECTION] key marked a
( k) and pressing the first [TRIG] key (j). Pattern a02 is selected by pressing
[PATTERN SELECTION] key and [TRIG] key 2.
4. Press [PLAY] (f) to listen to the beat.
 Patterns can be changed while the sequencer is playing.
 Open the MUTE MENU by pressing and holding the [FUNCTION]
key and pressing the [MUTE] key (k). Mute individual tracks by pressing
the [TRIG] keys corresponding to the tracks you want to mute. Press the
[TRIG] keys again to make the tracks audible. Exit the MUTE MENU by
pressing
[EXIT/NO] (i).
PROGRAMMING A PATTERN
The Machinedrum sequencer is very quick to operate. Is is possible to input notes
both on a 64-step grid and in real time. Here the
GRID RECORDING mode will be
explained.
1. The RECORD LED (d) indicates whether GRID RECORDING mode is active or
not. A lit RECORD LED means the mode is active. If the mode is not active,
activate it by pressing the [REC] key (e).
2. Select the first track by turning the SOUND SELECTION WHEEL (n). The
SOUND SELECTION LED’S (b) show which track is currently selected.
3. Lit TRIG LED’S (h) indicate note trigs. Enter a note trig by pressing the [TRIG]
keys. If the track is longer than 64 steps of length, select the step range that should
be edited by pressing the
[SCALE SETUP] (g) key.
4. Press [PLAY]. When the running sequencer led hits the note trigs, the machine
assigned to track 1 will be trigged and thus generate sound.
 Notes can be entered and removed while the sequencer is playing.
This quick start will guide you through some of the basic operations to allow you to start
using the Machinedrum right away. Please visit www.elektron.se for Machinedrum tutorial videos.
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