ION iDM02 Manual page 25

"Loop" a Pattern Indefinitely
In Song Perform mode, pressing and holding FILL until the end of a song step will cause
that step to repeat.
Examples: Use this feature if a soloist decides to take another few bars. Another use is if
two Songs share the same tempo. Follow the first Song with a blank Pattern, then
append the second Song.
Start from the Middle of a Song
You need not start a Song from the beginning each time; in Compose mode, a Song can
start at any Song step.
1. Make sure the iDM02 is in Compose mode, even if you don't plan to record
anything.
2. Use the INC/DEC buttons to select the Song step at which you want the iDM02 to
start playing.
3. Press PLAY. The iDM02 will start playing at the downbeat of the selected Song
step.
4. If you don't want to extend the Song length, go into Perform mode before reaching
the end of the Song. If you do want to extend the Song length, remain in Compose
mode.
Name a Song (NAME)
1. The iDM02 can be in either Compose or Perform mode.
2. Press RECORD SETUP. The name will show on the top line.
3. Enter the name using the PAGE UP/DOWN buttons to select the character to be
changed, and the INC/DEC buttons to select the desired character. Lower case and
upper case letters, numbers, punctuation, and various special-purpose characters
are available. You can also enter numbers with the number buttons.
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