Chapter 2 Basic Of Pattern Playback; Basic Functions Of Patterns; Playing Back Patterns - Roland Groovebox MC-307 Reference Manual

Chapter 2

Basic Functions of Patterns

A pattern consists of 1 to 32 measures of play that include
patches and rhythm sets of up to 8 parts.
The MC-307 is provided with 240 preset patterns. In addition
to these, an area for up to 200 user-created patterns is also
available.

Playing Back Patterns

The MC-307 is a sequencer that plays back patterns and adds
changes to the playback method. This type of sequencer is
referred to as a pattern sequencer.
* buttons can also be used while playback
is in progress.
Return to the previous measure.
Go to the beginning
of the song.
STOP PLAY
Stop the Sequencer.
Play Back.
Advance to the next measure.
REC
Use in recording.
Basic of Pattern Playback
Playing back patterns continuously
Selecting the next pattern while a pattern is being played
back, the new pattern is played back when playback of the
current one is completed.
This technique is used to keep playing back patterns in
sequence. The BPM (tempo) of the performance is
determined by the tempo of the first Pattern that is played
back.
Procedure
1. Press [PTN] button.
The pattern playback screen appears.
2. Press [PLAY] button to begin playback.
The pattern play screen appears.
3. Select the pattern using [VALUE] dial or [INC/DEC]
buttons.
After playback of the current pattern is completed, the
pattern selected in step 3 is played back.
* Immediately before playback of a pattern is completed, [PTN]
button blinking. At this term, the pattern cannot be changed;
the MC-307 is already prepared to proceed to the next pattern.
Range:
- P: 001 – P: 240
- P: 241 – P: 710(RPS Pattern)
- U: 001 – U: 200
You can press [PTN] button that appears in the screen
in "Step 2" of the procedure to switch to the screen that
also shows the name of the selected Pattern.
* Pressing [PTN] button when this screen is
displayed returns you to the screen in Step2.
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