Using the Pattern Player

Cubase Elements Help

Product
Cubase Elements
Version
13.0
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en-US
Document type
Webhelp
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You can play back a MIDI pattern using the notes of the chords that are assigned to the chord pads.

Procedure

  1. On the chord pads toolbar, click Player Mode.
  2. In the Select Mode section, activate Pattern.
  3. In the Selected Mode Settings section, do one of the following:
    • Open the Preset pop-up menu, and select a pattern preset.

    • Click Import from MIDI Loop, and select a MIDI loop.

      Note

      The loop or part must have between 3 and 5 voices. The number of voices is indicated in the Voices column of the Filters list.

  4. In the Velocity from field, select a velocity source for the notes.
  5. Trigger the chord pads.

Result

The chord pads play back the pattern of the loop or part using the notes of the assigned chord.

Note

In Pattern mode, you can also step through the presets by moving the mouse pointer over the Preset Browser field on the chord pads zone toolbar and using the mouse wheel.