ISLA Instruments S2400 - Time Signature; Pattern Length; Erase

ISLA Instruments S2400 User Manual
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Time Signature
The time signature specifies how many beats are contained in each measure, and which note
value is equivalent to a beat. For example, 4/4 time (also known as common time) has four
quarter notes per measure, and 3/4 time has three quarter notes per measure.
Time signatures are written with one number over another. The beats per measure is the top
number and the beat unit is the bottom number.
In written music, time signatures are sometimes used to indicate tempo. For example, 6/8 time
would be played faster than 3/4 time. In the S2400, the tempo is a separate setting, so both of
those time signatures equate to the same measure length, because 6 eighth notes and 3 quarter
notes take the same amount of time to play.
The time signature also affects the metronome because it is higher pitched on the first beat of
each measure. For example, in 4/4 time, with the metronome set to quarter notes, plays tick,
tock, tock, tock. Whereas in 3/4 time, it would play tick, tock, tock.
Pattern Length
Changing the pattern length will truncate or extend the current pattern. If extending a non-
empty pattern, an addition option will appear to duplicate the pattern events, which works the
same way as copying a pattern to itself.
Erase
The erase function can erase an entire pattern, or only a single track from the pattern. To erase
a pattern, enter the number with the number keys, arrow keys, or encoder, then press Enter.
Or press a pad to erase that track’s data from the current pattern. A confirmation will appear
and the erase can be canceled if the pad was pressed in error.
The erase key can be used two other ways.
Quick-Erase Track
Erase+Pad (hold Erase, then press a pad) erases the entire track from the current pattern
without having to go to the erase menu. In Multi Mode, Erase+Pad erases only pattern events
recorded with that multi pad. A brief erase confirmation message will flash on screen. Quick-
erase does not work while recording.
Live-Erase Events
While recording, holding Erase+Pad removes events from the pattern as the track is played in
the pattern. As events are erased, the sound will not be heard, but the pad will blink (if
Blinkenpads is turned on).