November 25, 2025

Make Complete Songs in Patterning 3

Learn how to use the Timeline feature in Patterning 3 : Drum Machine to create complete songs! 

  • 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