Lesson 13 Advanced Pattern Editing - Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot Operation Manual

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Lesson 13
Advanced Pattern Editing
This section describes additional pattern editing functions that weren't covered in earlier lessons. Be sure
to read Lesson 7-8 before trying these features. The following are available in Pattern Write Mode.
Unlike the live performance capabilities from , these functions actually modify the patterns.
Transpose (Normal Mode / Pitch Mode) operation
Press [FUNCTION] + [DOWN] or [FUNCTION] + [UP] while the pattern is not playing to transpose all notes
down or up by half a step. While playing the effect functions momentarily until released. This is good for
shifting octaves lives on the beat during live performances. It is important to understand the difference of
the transpose function when the sequencer in in Normal Mode and playing in Pitch Mode.
Shift Left/Right (Normal Mode) operation
Press [FUNCTION] + [WRITE/NEXT] to shift the entire pattern to the right (in time).
Press [FUNCTION] + [BACK] to shift the entire pattern to the left (in time).
The pattern shift commands would modify a simple 8-step pattern ("Original Pattern") as shown below:
Tip!
Shifting a pattern can dramatically change its character. The effect is much clearer when the Bass
Bot is synchronized to an external rhythm device like a Drum Drone TT-606 for timing reference.
Insert and Delete Steps
Insert a new pattern step immediately before the currently selected step by pressing [TIME] + [INS D#].
The inserted step will be a rest step. The pattern length will increase by one and none of the existing steps
will be deleted. Delete the current step in the pattern by pressing [TIME] + [DEL C#]. The [INS D#] & [DEL
C#] keys are labeled at the bottom in the selector section between 1 and 2.
Pattern Time Mode: Alternative Step Length Entry
An alternative method to reviewing and changing a steps time is in normal mode. However, it is important
to note that in this mode the sound is not played nor is the position indicated as it is in pitch mode.
To change the time for notes in a pattern in normal mode press [Time]. Then press [Next] to position to the
first note's length. You can then move forward or backward through the pattern using [Next] or [Back] keys.
Press [FUNCTION] to return back to normal mode.
Mutate
Mutation of a pattern is an excellent tool you can use to produce exciting new variations for more complex
patterns and tracks that are less repetitive. Or you can make completely new patterns by repeating the
mutate command until a desirable pattern evolves. To fully exploit this feature, consider that slight
modification to the pattern (in pitch mode) can completely change the 'genetic structure'.