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Using Pattern Mode

Each Midi note (0-127) corresponds to an ABL pattern. Note on messages start playback
of the pattern, and note off message stops playback. Velocity information is not used in
this mode.

Pattern Sequencing

Pattern sequencing is done by using the draw/pen tool (or similar) in the host sequencer.
Simply draw in the keyboard grid how long each pattern should play.
Example:
Assume all patterns are 16 steps long. Since the notes are not overlapping, the sequencer
will retrigger and each pattern will play back steps 1-4.

Pattern Sequencing without retrigger

It is possible to cut off a pattern in the middle by using overlapping notes.
Example:
In this situation the C2 note is never released. Since C#, D and D# overlap this note the
sequencer will not retrigger and this will play back pattern C steps 1-4, C# steps 5-8, D
steps 9-12 and D# steps 13-16. This opens up possibilities to create new interesting
patterns from those in ABL's memory.
There are two things to keep in mind when using overlapping patterns:
A retrigger of the sequencer occurs when a note on event is received, and no
pattern is currently playing. If more than two patterns are overlapped then ABL
will return to the highest pattern when a note off message is received. A good rule
is to never use more than two overlapping patterns to avoid confusion.
When switching from a pattern with greater length to a shorter one (example
going from 16 step pattern to a 4 step) the internal sequencer will start on the
remaining step. Example: if ABL is on step 13 and switches to a 4 step pattern,
the first step played in the new pattern will be 2, since the remainder of 13/4 is 1
(the second step counting from zero).
Bass Line – User's Manual
Pattern sequencing
Pattern sequencing: Overlapping notes
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