Functions For Performance; Sequencer Mode; Pattern; Iv. Functions For Performance Sequencer Mode - Roland Aoutique TR-09 User Manual

IV. FUNCTIONS FOR PERFORMANCE

SEQUENCER MODE

The difference between a drum module and a Rhythm Composer is the ability to program patterns, beats if you will,
and play them and select between them for accompaniment with your string trio, or basement funk band. The
sequencer in the TR-09 is the modern equivalent of what's commonly referred to as the XOX style sequencer. Roland
refined and perfected this 16 step process and have implemented it into some of the most legendary machines (like
the TR-909, TR-808, TR-707, TR-727, TR-606 and more.) If you've ever programmed a TB-303 then welcome to the
world of programming before the XOX style sequencer was perfected. Counting out note on, and rests, and trying to
remember what number you were on and never really knowing what you're doing until you're done and play it back.
While this made for some magical accidents, it was as much a drag to try to specifically approximate something you
had in your mind as it was to re create something fantastic that happened purely by accident. So it's lovely thing to be
able to see what we're doing, and have the ability to endlessly loop things until we get where we're going.

PATTERN

A pattern is one 16 step grid which is programmed and set to loop.
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