Reverse Drum Hits on the Roland MC505

Just as a DJ has the ability to spin a record backwards, you can use the KEY SHIFT function in the Part Mixer to simulate reverse drum hits when applied to the Rhythm Part. Use the following procedure to simulate the effect of backwards grooves:
0. Select Pattern P:143 HipHop West 1, and press PLAY.
1. Press MIXER SELECT to light the KEY SHIFT indicator, then press TEMPO/MIXER.
2. Quickly move the PART MIXER slider for PART R all the way up for a reversed drum effect.
3. Move the PART MIXER slider for PART R to the middle position to turn the reverse effect off.

Fig. 5
Part Mixer with Mute buttons and Mixer Select button

Note: This technique will require practice to be used convincingly, and only applies to the Rhythm Part. Moving the sliders for Parts 1-7 will simply change the pitch.

Tip: Because slider movements can be recorded into a pattern, you can record the reverse drums within any RPS or User patterns. Try using this technique in conjunction with the D-Beam assigned to TURNTABLE for maximum authenticity.

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