Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Interface

Ultrabeat’s user interface is divided into three main sections.

• Assignment section: Displays all drum sounds in a drum kit, allowing you to select, rename, and organize them. It also includes a small mixer, used to adjust the level and pan position of each sound. See Getting to Know Ultrabeat’s Assignment Section.
• Synthesizer section: Used to create and shape individual drum sounds. The parameters of the drum sound selected in the Assignment section are displayed in the Synthesizer section. See Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Synthesizer Section.
• Step sequencer: Used to create and control sequences and patterns. A sequence triggers a single drum sound, and can consist of up to 32 steps. A pattern contains the sequences for all 25 sounds. You can trigger and control sounds with the step sequencer—in place of, or in addition to—MIDI notes entering Ultrabeat (from your host application). See Working with the Ultrabeat Step Sequencer.