Arturia BeatStep Pro MIDI/Analog Controller and Sequencer Kit with CV/Gate Cables (Black) - Manual (Page 44)

4.2. Pattern Creation
For this section we’ll assume you have your BeatStep Pro in Drum mode. If you aren’t sure,
press the DRUM button.
4.2.1. Recording a Pattern
To record a pattern, press the Record button and then press the Play button to start the
pattern. If the pattern is already playing, just press the Record button. When both are lit and
the unit is running, it is in Record mode. If it isn’t running, check the Sync settings (see the
Synchronization [p.74] chapter).
Now play one or more pads. Whatever you play will be captured as a part of the pattern.
You can toggle individual events on and off with the Step buttons.
You can also record using an external MIDI/USB source, but the only steps that will be
recorded are ones that correspond to the current drum note mapping. For more information
see the Drum Map [p.124] section of the MIDI Control Center [p.84] chapter.
4.2.1.1. About quantize recording
There’s an important concept to know about recording in real time using the pads or
incoming MIDI: the notes will be quantized according to the time division you have selected.
So for example, if 1/16 is the time division setting then the recorded notes will quantize
forward or backward to the nearest sixteenth note. And as the pattern loops you can replace
certain notes by playing new ones within the timing range of those notes.
4.2.2. Selecting a Drum
To select a Drum instrument for individual track editing, simply tap a pad. When the pad is
lit solid that means the Drum has been selected.
To select a Drum instrument without hearing it, hold the DRUM button and press a pad.
At this point the Step buttons will display the events that exist in the pattern for this Drum.
You can use the KNOBS button and the encoders to edit particular events if you like. Use the
Step buttons to toggle events on and off as needed.
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