Learn how to use the Timeline feature in Patterning 3 : Drum Machine to create complete songs!
This tutorial covers everything from basic timeline editing to advanced features like multiple timelines and pattern triggering modes. In this video, you'll learn:
- How to enable and use the Timeline
- Adding and arranging patterns in the timeline
- Editing techniques: duplicating, inserting, and extending blocks
- Using Fill patterns for variations
- Understanding Legato vs Reset triggering modes
- Working with polymeters and loop lengths
- Creating and switching between multiple timelines
- Timeline looping and quantization settings
Learn how to move beyond single patterns and create full song arrangements. Uses the built-in demo song for easy follow-along practice.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:16 Loading the Demo Song
- 00:33 Understanding Projects & Patterns
- 00:53 Timeline Overview & Song Mode
- 01:08 Enabling the Timeline
- 01:28 Viewing the Timeline Editor
- 01:45 Labeling Patterns
- 02:00 Building a Song from Scratch
- 02:33 Adding Pattern Blocks
- 03:19 Editing Tools Overview
- 03:36 Duplicate Functions
- 04:00 Changing Patterns in Blocks
- 04:21 Using Fill Patterns
- 04:55 Selection Trigger Modes
- 05:10 Legato vs Reset Behavior
- 06:22 Resetting Patterns Example
- 06:58 Timeline Looping
- 07:25 Multiple Timelines Feature
- 08:07 Timeline Snapping Options
- 08:27 Time Signatures & Meter
- 08:56 Creating New Timelines
- 09:49 Switching Between Timelines
- 10:20 Pattern Launch Quantization
- 10:52 Closing & Questions
