Pattern Functions Menu



Shift Left

Moves all steps of the current pattern on all lanes to the left.

Shift Right

Moves all steps of the current pattern on all lanes to the right.

Reverse

Reverses the pattern, so that it plays backwards.

Copy Pattern

Copies the pattern to the clipboard. Copied patterns can be pasted into another pattern subbank and even directly into the project.

Paste Pattern

Allows you to paste a complete pattern, for example, into another pattern subbank, or into another instance of the Beat Designer. This is useful if you want to create variations based on existing patterns.

Clear Pattern

Resets the current pattern.

Insert Pattern at Cursor

Creates a MIDI part for the current pattern and inserts it in the Project window, at the position of the project cursor.

Insert Subbank at Cursor

Creates a MIDI part for each used pattern in the subbank and inserts the parts one after the other, starting at the project cursor.

Insert Pattern at Left Locator

Creates a MIDI part for the current pattern and inserts it in the Project window, at the left locator.

Insert Subbank at Left Locator

Creates a MIDI part for each used pattern in the subbank and inserts the parts one after the other, starting at the left locator.

Fill Loop with Pattern

Creates a MIDI part for the current pattern and inserts it in the Project window as often as needed to fill the current loop area.

Note

In the Key Commands dialog, you can set up key commands for the Insert options and the Fill Loop command. How to set up and use key commands is described in the “Operation Manual”.