MC 303 Creating Beat patterns
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Posted on Nov 29, 2006 02:52 pm
polocorp
Member Since: Nov 29, 2006
Hi,
I ve just set my hands on 303. I used it briefly 5 years ago, but am confused now because i used KORG grooveboxes since.
I have a basic question and haven't been able to find an answer in the ohhh so weird manual of the 303.
Here is my problem
I seem to be stuck in keyboard mode and cannot switch to step by step beat creation mode
How can I create beats, step by step... by inputting the samples playback "timing" on the 16 keys (just like Rebirth or KORG grooveboxes)? Another way to put this is how can I create beats in non-live mode? And how do I assign my 8 beat samples in the first place?
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cheers
Paul
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 29, 2006 07:27 pm You need to turn on the Sequencer/Arranger mode. This will allow you to step write in your notes and play them back. And yes, Roland manuals leave a lot to be desired.
Nov 29, 2006 07:34 pm thanks a lot that makes perfect sense... but how do I activate this mode ? I can't see S/A mode switch although I sure have been lookin for the little booger.
many thanks
Paul
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 29, 2006 11:13 pm If I get a little time I'll try and take a peak at the manual online and see if I can find it. If it is like some of the older Roland gear it is probably buried in there deep.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Dec 02, 2006 06:43 pm I'm still trying to find the manual online that will download or is in PDF from. One thing to try is swtiching from song to pattern mode. If I remember correctly some of the Roland gear it was simply that. I know in ReBirth that is how you switch from the play to step write mode. An ReBirth is just software versions of the TB series which is the older version of what you have.
Dec 06, 2006 02:33 pm Hi Noize2u
thanks for all your help. I ended up finding, the trick is to hit record twice to switch to step by step mode.
thanks agian for your time and help
cheers
P
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Dec 07, 2006 09:23 pm Nice one the, glad ya got it sorted.