Naming & Renaming Patterns

Naming patterns can be very helpful in keeping track of what each pattern is doing. You may name or rename your patterns by pressing Ctrl-Backspace, and typing a new name in the text area. When you create a new pattern you will be automatically confronted with the pattern properties where you can enter the name of the new pattern. Correct naming is especially useful when you view many patterns at once in the sequence view. Please consider the following thoughts and possibilities regarding naming your patterns. Chords and Single Note Patterns Many times patterns are used simply to play a single chord or note of a synth, pad, sample, etc. Naming the a pattern after the specific chord being used makes it extermly easy to sequence multiple patterns in the seqeuncer. If you do this with all of your machines you will be able to see which patterns musically "fit" across all of the columns. Triggers (Utility Patterns) Sometimes its nice to create a simple pattern which does nothing but alter a set of parameters. This could be considered a trigger, or utility pattern. Creating patterns which turn delays on and off, or adjust gains to various levels can be very useful when sequencing large precise pieces of music. Effect Sweeping Patterns Nearly the same as a trigger, but much longer - Effect sweeping patterns are useful when sliding in volumes, or dramatically changing the resonance and cutoff of a synth over a long period of time. These help re-producing various long variations of synth parameters and are extremely useful for creating progressive synth pads. Name these "sweep down" or "slide up", for example The naming of your patterns does not need to follow any specific rules, just make sure you are consistant in your naming scheme, as it will help identify individual patterns among the masses as your songs grow.