Use As; Add - Alesis MICRON Reference Manual

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Setups

2. Use as

Suppose you come across a rhythm that would fit perfectly in your
setup, but the snare drum doesn't sound right. You could edit the
rhythm, but that would affect all other setups using that rhythm.
Instead, what you'd like to do is just swap out that particular drum
within this particular setup.
To do this, choose a program to replace the errant snare, and add
it to the setup as a part. As long as the program is in the "drum"
category and there is no pattern assigned, a hidden option will
appear after the pattern parameter: "use as".
Normally, this parameter is set to "use as instrument," indicating
that the part is functioning like any other part. But if you change
the parameter to "use as drum A in beat", all rhythms will
substitute the part's program for their drum A. You can "use as"
any drum from A to J. Once you figure out which drum that snare
is, you can replace it with any program of your choosing.
"Use as" doesn't just affect a drum's program -- the drum's level,
pan, and FX mix follow the part's settings as well. So, if you
actually like the snare's program but think it's a bit too loud, "use
as" can help you turn down the level. Or, if you want most of the
rhythm dry, but want to give that snare some extra effects
processing, "use as" will allow you to adjust its FX mix
individually.

3. Add?

After turning the control knob past all of the current parts, you
will be able to add a part. At the add screen, push the control knob
to add a new, empty part.
Note that adding parts using the add feature always adds them after
the last part. To insert a part in between other parts, use the split
or layer functions from within the part editing screens.
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