
Using Pattern Devices
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Clearing a Pattern
To clear (empty) a pattern, select it and use the Clear Pattern command on the
Edit menu or device context menu.
! Note that clearing a pattern doesn’t affect the pattern length, reso-
lution or shuffle settings!
Using Cut, Copy and Paste
By using the Cut, Copy and Paste Pattern commands on the Edit menu or de-
vice context menu, you can move or duplicate patterns between devices of the
same type. The following rules apply:
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Copy Pattern makes a copy of the currently selected pattern and
places the copy on the clipboard.
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Cut Pattern moves the currently selected pattern to the clipboard.
This is the same as first performing Copy Pattern and then Clear Pattern.
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Paste Pattern copies the pattern on the clipboard to the selected
pattern location in the selected device.
This overwrites the selected pattern with the one on the clipboard.
Transferring patterns between Reason songs
If you want to copy patterns between different Reason songs, you use copy and
paste:
1. Open both songs.
2. Select the pattern you want to copy.
3. Select Copy Pattern from the Edit menu or the device context menu.
You can also hold [Command] (Mac) or [Ctrl] (Windows) and press [C] to
copy.
4. Make the other song active.
This is done by clicking in the song window or by selecting the song from
the Windows menu.
5. Select the bank and pattern location to which you want to copy the
pattern.
Note that any pattern already stored in that location will be overwritten!
6. Select Paste Pattern from the Edit menu or the device context
menu.
You can also hold [Command] (Mac) or [Ctrl] (Windows) and press [V] to
copy.
✪ If you want to use the same patterns in several songs, you could ei-
ther create a “Pattern Supply” Reason song and copy patterns from
this, or program the patterns into your Default Song (see page 91).
Pattern Functions
When a pattern device is selected, you will find some specific pattern functions
on the Edit menu (and on the device context menu). Below the three basic types
of pattern functions are listed. However, the exact names and functionalities de-
pend on the device type - refer to the electronic documentation for details.
Shift
The Shift functions move the notes in a pattern one step to the left or right, or
transposes them one semitone up or down (depending on the device). This
function can be used for interesting rhythmic or melodic effects, or as a way to
rectify patterns for which the first step isn’t on the proper downbeat.
Randomize
The Randomize functions create random patterns. These can often be great
starting points and help you get new ideas.
Alter
The Alter functions modify existing patterns. Note that there must be something
in the pattern for the function to work on - using an Alter function on an empty
pattern will not do anything.
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