Global Functions
User Rhythms
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double-time, for example, Þrst change the Beat Value to half its
original value (likely to 1/8 from 1/4), then re-edit each step to
restore the original length and duration.
Entering the Rhythm Editor
To enter the Rhythm Editor from Play mode, press the Global
button, then press Edit (<). Press Select (<) several times to scroll
through the list of objects. When ÒEDIT RhythmsÓ appears on the
top line of the display, press Edit (>), then press the Select and
Edit buttons again to begin editing the desired rhythm.
The ExpressionMate will brießy display:
Global = Toggle
Length/Duration
This is a reminder that the Global button toggles between editing
a stepÕs length or duration.
The Þrst window is:
Beat Value 1/4
PREV NEXT
You can adjust this with +/ - or the spin knob. The cursor buttons
will take you though the other windows.
The Beat Value only affects how your rhythms are displayed, it
makes no change in how your rhythm will sound. The Default is
1/4, meaning a value of 1.00 is equal to one quarter note. If the
Beat value was set to 1Clk then 1.00 would be equal to one clock
pulse.
The next window is:
# of Steps 4
PREV NEXT
This is where you enter the # of steps for your rhythm; you can
have up to 16.
The next window is:
Stp 1 Net = 1.00
L=1.00 D=0.75
Stp tells you what step of the rhythm you are editing.
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