Roland SP-404MKII - Creating a New Pattern (TR-REC)

Combining Samples to Create a Pattern (PATTERN SEQUENCER)
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Creating a New Pattern (TR-REC)
Here’s how to create a pattern by setting the sample playback timing at the position you like on the steps.
This method of recording is suitable for creating drum patterns.
1. Press the [PATTERN SELECT] button.
2. Press the [REC] button.
Empty pads in which no patterns have been recorded blink red.
The metronome sounds when the “Metronome:PTN” parameter is “ON” (the SYSTEM parameter “CLICK(P.124)”).
Press pad [9] while holding down the [SHIFT] button to turn the metronome sound on/off.
3. Press pads [1]–[16] that are blinking red to select the record destination pattern.
The unit enters pattern record standby mode, and the RECORD SETTING screen appears.
4. Press the [REMAIN] button.
The pattern recording method switches to “TR-REC”.
5. Set the parameters for the pattern.
Controller
Parameter
Value
Explanation
[CTRL 1] knob
BPM
40–200
Sets the pattern’s tempo.
[CTRL 2] knob
LENGTH
1–64
(measures)
Sets the length of the pattern.
[CTRL 3] knob
SHFL RATE
-50–+50
You can set how much to slide the timing of the upbeats (the
strength of the shuffle feel). A setting of “0” results in no shuffle.
Settings in the range of +10–16 generally give a pleasant shuffle
feel.
[SHIFT] button +
[CTRL 2] knob
TIME
SIGN
1/4–7/4
Specifies the time signature.
[SHIFT] button +
[CTRL 3] knob
METRO
VOL
0–5
Sets the volume of the metronome.
[REMAIN] button
REC MODE
Selects how the pattern sequencer records.
Real-Time
Records in real time.
The [REMAIN] button lights up at this time.
TR-REC
Records using TR-REC.
The [REMAIN] button blinks at this time.
6. Press the [REC] button.
TR-REC pattern recording begins.
7. Press pads [1]–[16] while holding down the [SUB PAD] button to select the sample.
8. Set the parameters for the sample to input.