A pattern contains all events, stored in sequences, for all 25 sounds. You can select one of 24 patterns and can set parameters that globally affect all sounds in the kit.
Pattern pop-up menu: Click to choose one of the 24 patterns.
Length field and bar: Adjust the length of the grid (and therefore the pattern) by dragging in the field or the bar beneath the swing buttons.
Resolution pop-up menu: Choose the resolution of the pattern. Resolution defines the metric unit of a measure that is represented by the individual steps. For example, the 1/8 setting means that each step of the grid represents an eighth note. Given a pattern length of 32 steps, the pattern would run for 4 measures (the 32 setting applies to the entire grid and, therefore, all sounds).
Note: The interplay between Length and Resolution values enables you to create different time signatures. For example, a Length value of 14 and a Resolution of 1/16 results in 7/8 time; a Length of 12 and a Resolution of 1/16 results in 3/4 time; and a Length of 20 and a Resolution of 1/16 results in 5/4 time.
Accent button and slider: Allows individual steps to be strongly emphasized, or accentuated. See Set Ultrabeat step sequencer accents.
Swing Enable button: Turn on to play the grid of the currently selected sound in accordance with the Swing knob setting. See Use the Ultrabeat swing function.
You can reorganize the 24 patterns in the Pattern pop-up menu, using Copy and Paste commands.
Choose the pattern that you want to copy from the Pattern pop-up menu.
Control-click (or right-click) the Pattern pop-up menu, and choose Copy from the shortcut menu.
Choose the target pattern from the Pattern pop-up menu.
Control-click the Pattern pop-up menu, and choose Paste from the shortcut menu.
You can also use a key command to copy patterns.
Choose the pattern that you want to copy in the Pattern pop-up menu.
Press Option, open the Pattern pop-up menu, and choose another Ultrabeat pattern.
The pattern in the target position is replaced with this one.
Note: All existing sequencer data in the target pattern is replaced. If you change your mind during the process, choose the source pattern number.
Choose the pattern that you want to clear in the Pattern menu.
Control-click (or right-click) the Pattern pop-up menu, and choose Clear from the shortcut menu.