Rhythm Patterns
The Rhythm 55 offers the user around 20 preset rhythms. There is no way to adjust the preset patterns per se, or to program your own patterns. The only control available is a (uncalibrated) knob to adjust the tempo, and a push-button which doubles the tempo. However, it is possible to select more than one rhythm at once, and also to effectively "mute" drum sounds from a pattern using the balance knob (see above), thus providing more possibility for rhythmic variation than might initially seem feasible.
Main preset patterns:
- waltz
- slow rock
- ballad
- rock and roll
- beguine
- cha-cha
- mambo
- samba
- bossa nova
- rumba
Additional "variation" patterns:
- "2 beat":
- bass drum
- bass & snare drum
- foxtrot 1
- swing 1
- march
- parade
- "4 beat":
- bass drum
- bass & snare drum
- foxtrot 2
- swing 2
- swing 3
- tango
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