001: The Serpent
Drum’n’Bass BassSplits 110 bpm
Two distinct drum modules, triggered via
the lower 2 octaves, give “The Serpent”
a unique beat that sits somewhere
between techno and drum’n’bass. (Note: To isolate the drums,
use Realtime Knob 4B – see if you can hear the “rattle” of the
serpent’s tail.) The lower octaves also trigger a driving bass as
well as a gated sine wave pad.
The upper three octaves of the keyboard will sound a dreamy
StereoRez Sweep (E030) lead synth. While sounding the synth,
try changing its modulation using Realtime Knob 3B. You can
also increase the Random Filter on the final mix by using
Realtime Knob 1B.
For a break, try Scene 2 or one of the many Joystick positions,
which are particularly useful in this combi.
KARMA Modules
A: bass C: psycho kit
B: d’n’b kit D: synth
KARMA Knobs & Switches
KB 1 bass rhythm randomize
KB 2 bass duration
KB 3 synth rhythm randomize
KB 4 both kits percussion level
KB 5 both kits kick/snare level
KB 6 both kits hihats/cymbal level
KB 7 psycho kit rhythm randomize
KB 8 d’n’b kit repeat repetitions
SW 1 both kits bend envelope on/off
SW 2 synth note voicing – off for regular notes, on
for additional +1 octave notes
Realtime Knobs(B), Switches & Joystick
Knob 1: Volume – fade mix to drums only
Knob 2: Knob Mod.2 – increase overdrive level on OD-HG
Phaser (IFX1) for bass; left to fade bass completely
Knob 3: MIDI CC#16 – alternate modulation on main synth
Knob 4: Knob Mod.1 – increase w/d mix of Stereo Random
Filter (MFX1)
SW 1: SW 1 Mod. – alternate modulation on main synth
SW 2: JS+Y Lock
JS +Y: “Serpent Break” – mute synth module; alternate drum
beat
JS –Y: trigger all modules
JS –X: “Sweeping Break” – mute bass & d’n’b kit; transpose
psycho kit for sweeping effects
JS +X: “Staccato Break” – mute psycho kit; transpo