The Drum Player (D-PLAY) is an audio generator device that provides the audio samples and knobs for basic drum audio. This device sits in the middle of the Patchwork chain that results in audio. You can select and customize the drum sounds you hear for each note input, then connect to a Speaker device to hear the result.
Device Options
| Option | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
1. Enabled Switch | On, Off | When Disabled, no audio data is generated. |
2. Expand Buttons | Closed, Open | Expand the device to reveal more customization options. |
3. Audio Out Cable | N/A | The Audio Out cable needs to be connected to a teal Audio In port. |
4. Volume | N/A | Sets the volume of the device's audio output. |
5. Preset Link Sample | On, Off | When a slot is linked to presets, the sample changes when the Kit Select carousel cycles to another preset. When a slot is not linked to presets, the sample will not change when the Kit Select carousel changes presets. |
6. Sample Volume | 0.0 - 2.00, default 1.00 | Controls the volume for the drum sample. |
7. Sample Tune | -1.0 - 1.0, default 0.0 | Controls the frequency for the drum sample. |
8. Sample Shape | -1.0 - 1.0, default 0.0 | A combination of fade-in and fade-out controls. The overall effect of the knob is to make the sample shorter or longer by adjusting its attack and release time. |
9. Selected Sample | 0 - 4 | The wave pattern for the selected drum sound. |
10. Kit Select | Order Up, Hip Surgeon, We Here, Going In, The Block, For Good, Neon Wave, Rock Voodoo, Break Up, Funk E, Rude Cat | Cycles through available drum kit sample sets. |
11. Note In Port | N/A | The Note In port only accepts a yellow Note Out cable. |
Other Device Options
In addition to using the Patchwork Tool to modify the settings on the Drum Player, you can also use the device options to modify them. To do so, equip the Phone tool. Walk up to the device and press E to open the Customize panel.
| Option | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
Volume | 0.8, Pick or enter a number | Sets the volume of the device's audio output. |
Kit | Order Up, Hip Surgeon, We Here, Going In, The Block, For Good, Neon Wave, Rock Voodoo, Break Up, Funk E, Rude Cat | Cycles through available drum kit sample sets. |
Volume Sample 1 | 1.0, Pick or enter a number from 0.0 - 2.0 | Sets the volume for drum sample 1. |
Tone Sample 1 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Sets the frequency for drum sample 1. |
Shape Sample 1 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Adjusts the attack and release time for drum sample 1. |
Preset Link Slot 1 | On, Off | When a slot is linked to presets, drum sample 1 changes when the Kit Select carousel cycles to another preset. When a slot is not linked to presets, drum sample 1 will not change when the Kit Select carousel changes presets. |
Volume Sample 2 | 1.0, Pick or enter a number from 0.0 - 2.0 | Sets the volume for drum sample 2. |
Tone Sample 2 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Sets the frequency for drum sample 2. |
Shape Sample 2 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Adjusts the attack and release time for drum sample 2. |
Preset Link Slot 2 | On, Off | When a slot is linked to presets, drum sample 2 changes when the Kit Select carousel cycles to another preset. When a slot is not linked to presets, drum sample 2 will not change when the Kit Select carousel changes presets. |
Volume Sample 3 | 1.0, Pick or enter a number from 0.0 - 2.0 | Sets the volume for drum sample 3. |
Tone Sample 3 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Sets the frequency for drum sample 3. |
Shape Sample 3 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Adjusts the attack and release time for drum sample 3. |
Preset Link Slot 3 | On, Off | When a slot is linked to presets, drum sample 3 changes when the Kit Select carousel cycles to another preset. When a slot is not linked to presets, drum sample 3 will not change when the Kit Select carousel changes presets. |
Volume Sample 4 | 1.0, Pick or enter a number from 0.0 - 2.0 | Sets the volume for drum sample 4. |
Tone Sample 4 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Sets the frequency for drum sample 4. |
Shape Sample 4 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Adjusts the attack and release time for drum sample 4. |
Preset Link Slot 4 | On, Off | When a slot is linked to presets, drum sample 4 changes when the Kit Select carousel cycles to another preset. When a slot is not linked to presets, drum sample 4 will not change when the Kit Select carousel changes presets. |
Volume Sample 5 | 1.0, Pick or enter a number from 0.0 - 2.0 | Sets the volume for drum sample 5. |
Tone Sample 5 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Sets the frequency for drum sample 5. |
Shape Sample 5 | 0.0, Pick or enter a number from -1.0 - 1.0 | Adjusts the attack and release time for drum sample 5. |
Preset Link Slot 5 | On, Off | When a slot is linked to presets, drum sample 5 changes when the Kit Select carousel cycles to another preset. When a slot is not linked to presets, drum sample 5 will not change when the Kit Select carousel changes presets. |
Allow Cable Access | On, Off | This option can only be modified in the Customize panel. Determines if cable connections to the device can be modified. |
Enable on Phase | None, Always, Pre-Game Only, Gameplay Only | This option can only be modified in the Customize panel. Determines the game phases during which the device will be enabled. Pre-Game Only includes all phases that occur before the game starts. |
Drum Beat Samples
Drum beat samples are selected from the Sample Library, and can be changed and modified when you specify the Sample Shape, Sample Tune, and Sample Volume. Adjusting different knobs can modify the drum sound so much it makes a totally new sound!
The drum beat samples represent different parts of a drum set, such as the bass or kick drum, the snare drum, and so on. When you have a drum kit selected in the Kit Carousel, and the Preset Link button is on, the selected drum beat sample will be set to the Kit's default sound for the Drum Note icon. By turning off the Preset Link for one or more of the columns, you could choose a kick drum from one drum set, a snare from a second drum set, and so on.
The controls above each selected drum beat sample allow you to adjust its Shape, Tune, and Volume.
Direct Event Binding System
Direct event binding allows devices to communicate directly, which makes your workflow more intuitive, and gives you more freedom to focus on your design ideas.
Below are the functions and events for this device:
Functions
A function listens for an event on a device then performs an action.
For any function, click the option, then Select Device to access and select from the Device dropdown menu.
Once you've selected a device, click Select Event and select the event that triggers this function.
If more than one device or event triggers a function, press the Add button to add a line and repeat these steps.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
Enable When Receiving From | The device is enabled when an event occurs. |
Disable When Receiving From | The device is disabled when an event occurs. |
Events
Direct event binding uses events as transmitters. An event tells another device to perform a function.
For any event option, click the option, then Select Device to access and select from the Device dropdown menu.
Once you've selected a device, click Select Function to bind the event to a function for that device.
If more than one function is triggered by the event, press the Add button and repeat.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
On Enabled Send Event To | When this device is enabled, an event is sent to the selected device. |
On Disabled Send Event To | When this device is disabled, an event is sent to the selected device. |
VFX Preview
The VFX preview for the Drum Player shows:
The drum beat depends on which of the 5 possible drum notes are playing
The Sample Volume setting for each drum sample
Patch Ideas
Patch the Drum Sequencer into the Drum Player to create a sequence for the drum samples.
Drum Sequencer
Use the Drum Sequencer device to make your own drum pattern, or choose from a number of presets.
Patch the Drum Player into the Distortion Effect to add distortion to the drum sample.
Distortion Effect
Use this audio-shaping tool that results in sounds typical of genres like electronic, rock, and metal.