Beat Exchange

You can use the Dot Display function to examine any pattern, whether programmed in real time or step write. This is a good way to learn what rhythms look like when displayed visually–you’ll find that even complex rhythms quantized at 1/32 look really simple on the Dot Display.

Once a pattern is programmed, you cannot re-program the quantize rate. However, the Beat Exchange function enables you to switch the quantize rate of an existing pattern between 1/12 and 1/24, or 1/16 and 1/32. This is done in the following manner: after selecting your pattern, press BEAT. The LCD will show “BEAT EXCHANGE ?“. Pressing the +1/YES key carries out the Beat Exchange function-the LCD will switch to “BEAT EXCHANGING!", then revert to the “SELECT PTNpp" display. Alternatively, pressing the -1/NO key will cancel the Beat Exchange function.

If you’re not sure what quantize rate is set on your selected pattern, simply press REAL TIME WRITE, and the LCD will show “REAL L=//,Q=1qq”; “qq” is the Quantize rate. If the Quantize rate is 12 (or 16) the Beat exchange will switch it to 24 (or 32), and vice versa.

If, by mistake, you have selected a preset pattern, pressing the BEAT key will call up the “PRESET PTN AREA!" display on the LCD, which will quickly revert to the “SELECT PTNpp" display, allowing you to select another pattern.

The Beat Exchange function is useful when programming patterns in the step write mode, as you can use a low quantize rate to enter the simpler rhythms, then use the BEAT EXCHANGE function to switch to a higher quantize rate and enter more complex rhythms. This is described in the STEP WRITE PATTERN PRO-

GRAMMING SECTION.

When programming in real time, you could use a low quantize rate to create an absolutely accurate basic rhythm part, then switch to a faster quantize rate for addition of a freer, more subtle rhythm part.

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