Alesis Performance Pad Reference Manual - Page 23

3.1G Select New Patterns While in Perform (Playback) Mode In Perform mode, you can select a new Pattern number (with the desired A or B designator) or switch from A to B Patterns within a Pattern number at any time. The newly-selected Pattern will play back as soon as the current Pattern plays through its entire length. The display shows the Pattern to be played next. To select a new Pattern in Perform mode, enter the twodigit Pattern number. If an A Pattern is currently playing, the new Pattern number will play the A variation. If a B Pattern is currently playing, the new Pattern number will play the B variation. 003 NEXT PATT24 B USER PLAYING PATTERN A PRESS PLAY TEMPO You can also enter a two-digit PERFORM Pattern number followed by A or B or PRESET/USER to call up an A or B or Preset or User Pattern, regardless of the Pattern that is currently playing. Fills are a special case that will be discussed next. Notes • If you change your mind or select the wrong Pattern, you can select a new Pattern number at any time before the next Pattern begins. • If you press STOP before the next Pattern begins playing, the Performance Pad will stop and remain on the currently selected Pattern. • Shortcut: To choose the next higher-numbered Pattern than the one in the display, press the INC button (if 49 is the current Pattern, pressing INC calls up Pattern 00). To choose the next lower-numbered Pattern than the one in the display, press the DEC button (if 00 is the current Pattern, pressing DEC calls up Pattern 49). • If you select a new Pattern and press PLAY, it will immediately start playing the next Pattern. 3.1H Select Fill Patterns in Perform (Playback) Mode Fill Patterns are the key to creating expressive drum parts. However, Fill is a sophisticated feature that requires some explanation. Remember that Fills are always the same length, and use the same Drum Set, as the associated Main Pattern. This lets you "drop in" a Fill at any time. As soon as you press the FILL button, the Fill takes over from the Main Pattern and starts playing until the end of the Fill. Generally, Fills are transitional Patterns. Example: Suppose an 8-beat A Main Pattern is playing and you press the FILL button on beat 4. The A Fill Pattern will play the last 4 beats and then automatically transition into the B Main Pattern. Conversely, if B Main is playing and you press Fill, after B Fill has played, the Performance Pad will transition to the A Main Pattern. You can select the Fill at any time the Main Pattern is playing. However, Fills do not have to be transitional Patterns. If you press the FILL button (or footswitch) before the Fill has finished playing and hold it down until after the Fill has 19