Pattern Play Mode; Pattern Play Mode; The Concept Of "Pattern; Types Of Patterns - Yamaha DTX Owner's Manual

Pattern Play Mode

In this mode, there are 660 preset patterns (110 styles x 6 sections) and 100 user patterns to choose from.
Change the tempo or chord, adjust the volume of each part, switch sections--a variety of patterns are
available for any kind of performance you like. You can practice rhythm by playing the pads to a pattern.
You can also mute parts that are not necessary. This mode can be applied in thousands of ways.

The Concept of "pattern"

Track Structure
Each pattern consists of 3 tracks: chord, bass, and rhythm.

Types of Patterns

Your DTX contains 660 preset patterns (110 styles x 6 sections) and 100 user patterns.

Style

Style refers to the music category of the pattern. There are 110 different styles and 6 sections for each style.
Select a section for a style to make a preset pattern.
Section
6 sections are available for each style. A section is a music component combined to create a music piece.
The preset patterns have the following six sections programmed:
MAIN A ........ This is the default section. It can be used for the basic verse and chorus structure of a pattern.
MAIN B ........ This is the alternative section. It can be used to bridge patterns.
The following 2 transmission sections play immediately when selected:
FILL AB ........ Used to make the transition between the verse/chorus section and the bridge section. This section continues to MAIN B.
FILL BA ........ Used to make the transition back to the verse/chorus section. This section continues to MAIN A.
INTRO .......... Used for the introduction of the pattern. This section continues to MAIN A.
ENDING ....... Ends the pattern play when completed.
A Drum kits are programmed to change in a present pattern. To keep the drum kits from changing automatically. Set the parameter "RecvCh10
PC" on the 17th display page in Utility mode (P.118) to "off".
Chord
Bass
Rhythm
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