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Section 4:Editing sequences
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4.4 The STEP EDIT key
The STEP EDIT function allows the contents of the active track to be
edited in precise detail. When the STEP EDIT key is pressed, any notes or
events which exist in the active track at the current sequence position are
displayed on the screen as a series of data fields, which may then be edited.
Also, any notes played at this time are recorded into the active track at the
current sequence position.
STEP EDIT can also be thought of as "note edit" mode. We use the term
"step edit" because "step mode" in sequencers traditionally refers to the
ability to record or edit sequences while stopped, which is what this
function does.
4.4.1 The STEP EDIT screen
To enter step edit mode, press the STEP EDIT key. The following screen
will appear, displaying any notes or events which exist in the active track at
the current sequence position:
A description of the fields and soft keys follows:
• The event display area (lines 2 through 6 of the LCD screen): This area of
the screen displays up to five events, one per line, existing in the active track
at the location within the sequence displayed in the NOW field. These
events are most commonly notes (either drum or keyboard notes, depending
on whether the active track is a drums or non-drums track), but may also be
one of a number of special midi control events. The format of each of the
various event types is described in detail later in this section.
• The NOW field: The field shows the current position within the
sequence exactly as in the PLAY/RECORD screen. As in the
PLAY/RECORD screen, this value is changed by using the “<<”, "<”,
“>”, “>>”, and