Elektron Machinedrum - Manual (Page 62)

SONG MODE
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SONG ROW OFFSETS AND LENGTHS
The OF LEN column can be used to override the default start offset and length settings for
the pattern assigned to that row.
The default start of a pattern is always zero. This means it will start to play from the begin-
ning. The default length is set from scale setup (see section “SCALE SETUP”, on page 38).
The song row offset and length functions can be used to build complex rhythm structures. It
can also be used for exchanging certain parts of a pattern for certain song rows in order to
add, for example, a fill at the end of a pattern.
SONG TRANSPORT
It is possible to start playback from any row position in a song. To do this, move the editing
focus to the row you wish to start the playback from and press the [ENTER/YES] button. If
not in play mode, you will see the two filled arrows indicating the replay position move to
the current row.
If the song is currently playing when you select another row, you will first get two hollow
arrows on each side of the current row. The hollow arrows indicate which row will play next
once the current row reaches its end.
SONG LOOP
Song loops are a useful tool when creating a song. By using this command you can limit
the number of rows and make the structure of the song clearer. They can also be used for
setting up pattern loops in order to extend the Machinedrum’s limit of maximum 64 steps
per pattern.
To create a loop, turn the SOUND SELECTION wheel in the PAT column to right before the
A01-pattern, after the END indicator. When a loop is selected the second edit column con-
trols which row to loop from. Use the SOUND SELECTION wheel or [BANK A-H] together
with a [TRIG] button to change what row to loop to. The third column selects how many
times the loop should be executed. Use the SOUND SELECTION wheel to select how
many times the loop shall be executed. The loop count can also be set to infinity.