In contrast to other functions like pulse, sinewave or square, triggering or
gating patterns does not always refer to exactly one unit interval, or one
burst of the selected function.
In pattern mode, it is possible to select whether a trigger event will cause
the generation of the complete pattern, or just a single bit.
The behavior in gated mode is similar as it allows to either generate
complete pattern cycles, or ‘blocks’ as long as the gate signal is active, with
a started block being completed. Or to gate the pattern on a per bit basis,
with the bit being completed when the gate signal is getting inactive.
The meaning of the burst length is different for Bit and Block Pattern
Trigger Mode. If the Pattern Trigger Mode is set to Bit, the burst
length defines the number of bits that shall be generated for the
burst. In Block mode the burst length defines the number of complete
pattern repetitions that build up the burst.
Press the Trig or Gated key on the front panel to enable triggered or
gated mode and to switch to the trigger mode screen.
In the trigger mode screen press the Pattern Trig.Mode Softkey to
select between Bit and Block mode.