Alesis Performance Pad Reference Manual

44, 40 8.3 UNDERSTANDING RHYTHMIC NOTATION Measures A piece of music is divided into smaller units called measures (also called bars), and each measure is divided into beats. In the Performance Pad, each beat is further sub-divided into 96 sub-beats. Rhythmic Values for Notes Wit…

16, 12 2.3 PAGE 3: ENABLE CLICK (METRONOME) AND SET RHYTHM (CLICK SELECT) The display shows CLICK SELECT; the Click window shows the click's rhythmic value. CLICK PAGE SELECT SETUP RECORD CLICK Enter the click value with the INC/DEC or number buttons (1 = quarter note, 2 …

43, Alesis Performance Pad 39 8.2 STRATEGIES FOR ASSEMBLING PATTERNS AND SONGS Ideally, you should be able to translate your inspirations into tangible form with a minimum amount of effort. The following tips and techniques help speed up the process of creating Patterns and Songs. 8.2A Create Fi…

23, 19 3.1G Select New Patterns While in Perform (Playback) Mode In Perform mode, you can select a new Pattern number (with the desired A or B designator) or switch from A to B Patterns within a Pattern number at any time. The newly-selected Pattern will play back as soon as the current…

18, 14 2.6 PAGE 6: ADD/REMOVE BEATS FROM PATTERN BEGINNING (‘START) This option either adds beats to, or subtracts beats from, the beginning of the Pattern. The Pattern length can be set prior to, or after, recording. Shortening a Pattern's start point erases any d…

8, 4 1.2F Physical Layout The Performance Pad includes seven main types of controls, along with a group of connectors (located on the back panel). The control groups (see diagram) are: • Pads. Striking each pad triggers a voice. • Function buttons. These six buttons …