Set the Pattern Length & Time Signature

If you’re starting with an empty pattern, move the cursor top the pattern length and time signature parameters and set as required.

Although the pattern length parameter can be set from 1 to 8 measures

for the Intro, Main A, Main B, and Ending sections, the Fill sections can only have a length of 1 measure.

Engage the Patch Mode

Press the [F4] function key (“Patch”) to engage the patch mode — i.e. the mode in which phrases are “patched” together to create patterns. The patch display for an empty pattern will appear as follows:

Enter the Required Phrase Numbers

With the cursor in the appropriate locations, use any data entry method to enter the required phrase numbers. You can enter different phrases at different measures of the same track. If no other data is entered, a phrase entered on the first measure of a track will repeat for the entire track. Phrases which are longer than one measure are indicated by a wavy line extending for the length of the phrase.

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