Elektron-Users

To start off, I don't own a MonoMachine.
How do you create a drum pattern on it?
Do you have to use all six tracks for every single part of the drums?
(e.i. track 1=BassDrum, track 2=snare, track 3=Hi-Hat, etc..)

Guest wrote:
To start off, I don't own a MonoMachine.
How do you create a drum pattern on it?
Do you have to use all six tracks for every single part of the drums?
(e.i. track 1=BassDrum, track 2=snare, track 3=Hi-Hat, etc..)

The MnM is an advanced x0x sequencer. You can only have one note playing at a time on any given track. That being said, there is a lot you can do with parameter locks, synthesis parameters, and track effects.

I usually use 1 track for drums, and program them with a lot of detail. Perhaps there is a stutter on one hit, delay on the next, and panning on a few more. Sometimes I use 2 tracks for drums, but I've found lately that I can get more interesting results by using one of the other machines for an elektro-style arp as a hi hat line, for example.

There are several BeatBox examples here:
http://www.elektron-users.com/modules/wfdownloads/viewcat.php?cid=24

/Scott

So, have you ever done this?

I'm listening to the track I'm working on, using the function key and track keys to mute parts in and out. Then by mistake a finger lands on "clear" while I'm still holding function, wiping out all my patterns. ugh.

hit it again to undo!!!

milkmansnd wrote:
hit it again to undo!!!
yeah but before i do that i usually hit something else that makes undo unavailable :-?

i feel your pain Allerian...

I requested this before in the OS. I wanted to have an "are you sure yes/no" pop up. I know they want it as spontaneous and fluid with the MD (and MnM) as possible but it would be a nice feature for the "clear" function.

I agree...how often would you really want to clear the pattern in a live situation anyways!

this is yet another thing that would be nice to control in the global slots - a memory protect feature. On both machines!!!