Roland MC-09 - Manual (Page 14)

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Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer
—Playing and creating patterns
What is a pattern?
On the MC-09, a “pattern” is a phrase of one or two measures together with
a sound to play that phrase. You can use the [
](PLAY) button to play
back a phrase, or use the keyboard pads to play manually.
Depending on how a pattern is played or the sound it uses, the patterns of
the MC-09 are organized into three groups: LEAD, BASS, and RHYTHM.
Each group contains preset patterns. You can also store original patterns
that you create on a user memory (user patterns) or a memory card (p. 30).
LEAD : Patterns suitable for playing melodies
BASS : Patterns suitable for playing bass
RHYTHM : Patterns suitable for playing drums or percussion
A sound used by a pattern in the LEAD or BASS group is called a Tone ,
while the sounds used by a pattern in the RHYTHM group are called a
Rhythm set . A rhythm set contains numerous Rhythm Tones , such as
snare drum, hi-hat, and bass drum.
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For details on patterns,
refer to“Sound List” (p. 76).
P01
P60
Tone
Phrase
BASS
P01
100
Rhythm set
Phrase
RHYTHM
LEAD
P01
P40
Tone
Phrase
Preset Patterns Your Own Patterns
User Memory
(User Patterns)
U01
Memory Card
C01