Alesis micron Reference Manual

 

Unlike many synths, the Micron does not have fixed “banks” of 
programs, patterns, and so on, each with a predetermined number 
of storage locations. Instead, you may freely create and delete 
patterns at any time, just as you would on a computer. 
 
“Store a copy?” is how you create a new pattern.  This option 
creates a brand new copy of the current pattern, differing only in 
name.  Now, when you make changes and hit the [store] button, 
you will be storing to this new copy. 
 
Whenever you want to start a new pattern from scratch, you will 
have to find an existing pattern to base it off of, and then store a 
copy.  Don’t forget to store a copy, or you might accidentally 
overwrite the original pattern. 

Be sure to press the [store] button after you’re satisfied with your 
changes.  Otherwise, your changes will be lost when the Micron is 
turned off. 
 
However, keep in mind that you don’t lose any changes when you 
switch to other modes, so feel free to browse through programs or 
setups without storing your pattern.  Additionally, if you play a 
setup that uses the current pattern, you’ll hear your edited version, 
even without storing.  This is a great way of checking how your 
edits sound in the context of a setup, without having to commit to 
them. 
 
You can even play other patterns without losing your edits.  Just 
hit the [patterns] button and turn the control knob.  You can 
always come back to your edited pattern, just as you left it.  The 
Micron doesn’t discard your edits until you start editing a different 
pattern.  If you intentionally want to discard your edits and revert 
to the version you last stored, you can use the “Revert -> Stored?” 
option.  See page 32. 
 

You can exit pattern editing at any time.  Simply press any of the 
buttons encircling the control knob, including the [patterns] 
button a second time.