Alesis Performance Pad Reference Manual - Page 21

CHAPTER 3: PLAYING BACK/RECORDING PATTERNS 3.1 PLAYBACK/RECORD BASICS The PATTERN/SONG button chooses between Pattern and Song modes. For all of the following Pattern operations, Pattern mode must be selected, as confirmed by the display. ROCK 1 PATTERN A PRESS PLAY TEMPO PERFORM 3.1A The Dual-Purpose Fill Button In addition to calling up Fill Patterns as described in the Introduction, the FILL button can also be used while recording to create a series of notes at the desired quantization rate, as described in section 3.1K. 3.1B Perform/Compose Modes The Performance Pad doesn't have a record button. Instead, press PLAY to start the Pattern, then select either Perform or Compose mode (as selected by the PERFORM/COMPOSE button). To record, choose Compose mode (as shown in the display). This also activates the click. To listen, choose Perform (this de-activates the click). You can drop in and out of these two modes as you record. While the Performance Pad is in either mode, you can change Pattern quantization, swing, click rhythm and volume, pad velocity response, name, drumset, drumset parameters, and MIDI parameters. You can therefore keep the groove going at all times, even while you make adjustments prior to recording another part. BEAT 001 QUANTIZE SWING OFF CLICK RECORDING COMPOSE PATTERN A USER TEMPO NOTE: Compose mode cannot be selected when using Preset Patterns, since they cannot be altered. If you wish to alter one of the Preset Patterns, copy it to an empty User Pattern first. (see section 3.3A) 17