Buffre Loop Start CV
Buffre features a Gate CV trigger output that can be used to trigger other devices that
receive Gate inputs such as the Redrum Drum Computer or Kong Drum Designer. This
allows you to layer rhythmic elements in time with looping audio. The following example
project illustrates how to set up this configuration to use Buffre as a repeating drum
trigger. For this example, the Buffre is only used as a Gate CV generator; audio will not
be processed through the device.
1. In an empty song session, create a Kong Drum Designer.
2. Click on the Kong Patch Browser, and load the patch “Kong Kit.Kong” from the Factory Sound
Bank / Kong Patches directory.
3. Hold down the Shic Key to bypass autorouJng and add a Buffre Beat Repeater from the
Create Menu \ CreaJve Effects sub menu.
4. Hit TAB to view the rear of the rack.
5. Connect Buffre’s ModulaJon Output “Loop Start” socket to Kong Drum 3 Gate In socket.
6. Hit TAB to return to the front rack panel.
7. On Reason’s Sequencer, verify that the focus is set to the track “Buffre 1”, and start playing
keys in the range of D1 to F3. You will see the posiJon locator scroll and will hear a hi hat
being triggered at the beginning of each loop cycle.
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As you trigger the Kong Hi Hat from Buffre, try playing legato notes. You will noJce that the
divisions tend to become less accurate. Releasing a Key before pressing another key renders
more accurate divisions. This also applies to beat repeat triggers.
