basics

alphaThese guides are in early development and may contain inaccuracies.

Make Your First Beat

let's make a riddim from scratch:

  1. load a project with sounds

    • hold [main] + pad 1-5
  2. explore the sounds

    • press group A, hit the pads
    • this is where your drums/percussion live
  3. start recording

    • press [main] to enter main mode
    • tap [rec] - it blinks, waiting
    • tap [play] for a 4-beat count-in
    • (or press [rec]+[play] together to start immediately)
  4. punch in your drums

    • hit pads in time with the beat
    • press [play] to stop everything
    • or press [rec] to stop recording but keep playing
  5. add bass

    • switch to group B
    • try the built-in synth with [keys] mode for authentic dub bass
  6. layer melodics on group C (horns, keys, skanks)

  7. save your work

    • press [shift] + [main] to commit
    • add the dub siren for that authentic touch

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