H Select Fill Patterns In Perform (Playback) Mode - ION iED004 Reference Manual

To select a new Pattern in Perform mode, enter the two-digit Pattern number. If an A Pattern is
currently playing, the new Pattern number will play the A variation. If a B Pattern is currently
playing, the new Pattern number will play the B variation.
You can also enter a two-digit Pattern number followed by A or B or PRESET/USER to call up
an A or B or Preset or User Pattern, regardless of the Pattern that is currently playing. Fills are
a special case that will be discussed next.
Notes
• If you change your mind or select the wrong Pattern, you can select a new Pattern number at any time before
the next Pattern begins.
• If you press STOP before the next Pattern begins playing, the IED04 will stop and remain on the currently
selected Pattern.
• Shortcut: To choose the next higher-numbered Pattern than the one in the display, press the INC button (if 49 is
the current Pattern, pressing INC calls up Pattern 00). To choose the next lower-numbered Pattern than the one
in the display, press the DEC button (if 00 is the current Pattern, pressing DEC calls up Pattern 49).
• If you select a new Pattern and press PLAY, it will immediately start playing the next Pattern.

3.1H Select Fill Patterns in Perform (Playback) Mode

Fill Patterns are the key to creating expressive drum parts. However, Fill is a sophisticated
feature that requires some explanation.
Remember that Fills are always the same length, and use the same Drum Set, as the
associated Main Pattern. This lets you "drop in" a Fill at any time. As soon as you press the
FILL button, the Fill takes over from the Main Pattern and starts playing until the end of the Fill.
Generally, Fills are transitional Patterns. Example: Suppose an 8-beat A Main Pattern is
playing and you press the FILL button on beat 4. The A Fill Pattern will play the last 4 beats
and then automatically transition into the B Main Pattern. Conversely, if B Main is playing and
you press Fill, after B Fill has played, the IED04 will transition to the A Main Pattern. You can
select the Fill at any time the Main Pattern is playing.
However, Fills do not have to be transitional Patterns. If you press the FILL button (or
footswitch) before the Fill has finished playing and hold it down until after the Fill has played
(i.e., past the downbeat of the next Pattern), the IED04 will return to the original Main Pattern.
Example: Suppose an 8-beat A Main Pattern is playing and you press the FILL button on beat
4 but hold it down past beat 8. The A Fill Pattern will play the last 4 beats, then the IED04 will
return to the A Main Pattern.
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