Electron Machinedrum SPS-1 User Manual

Outlines the percussion synthesizer, effect system, and sequencer components.

Details the layout and functions of the Machinedrum's front panel controls.

Identifies and describes all rear panel input and output connections.

Step-by-step guide for connecting the Machinedrum to other equipment.

Guidelines for maintaining the unit for optimal performance and longevity.

Basic guide to loading kits and manipulating drum sounds.

Instructions on applying and adjusting track-specific effects.

How to choose, load, and play patterns within the sequencer.

Guide to inputting notes and trigs using the grid recording method.

How to record patterns in real-time by playing the trig keys.

Method for locking parameter values to specific steps in a pattern.

Explains the structure and content of Machinedrum kits.

Steps to load a previously saved kit.

Process for saving user-created kits and assigning names.

Guide to assigning machines and settings to tracks within a kit.

Details on adjusting synthesis parameters using data entry knobs.

Details on the multi-functional tap delay with tempo sync.

Description of the HiQ reverb tailored for percussion with gating.

Final frequency shaping tool with EQ and Q-control.

Details on the dynamics processor for percussive sound compression.

Explains the differences between Classic and Extended sequencer modes.

Information on setting and adjusting the pattern tempo.

Guide to editing and selecting patterns within the sequencer.

Method for adjusting parameters across tracks simultaneously.

Adjusting pattern length and step resolution.

Methods for creating drum patterns, including grid and live recording.

How to mute individual tracks during playback for live variations.

Applying rhythmic shuffle or "swing" to patterns or individual tracks.

Lock parameters for specific notes in GRID or LIVE RECORDING modes.

Steps to load a saved song sequence from memory.

How to start, pause, and stop song playback.

Moving between steps and patterns within a song.

Guide to building songs by assigning patterns and settings.

Steps to save a created song sequence.

Configuration for handling MIDI and SYSEX data.

Setting the MIDI base channel for communication.

Setting up MIDI control for playback and triggers.

Dumping patterns, songs, kits, or global settings via SysEx.