The patch matrix on the SYNTRX II can be used as a piano roll sequencer that
allows you to create up to 16 step sequences with notes within a 3 octave range.
The output control voltage of the sequencer is automatically routed to all three
Oscillators.
To activate the sequencer push and hold the SHIFT button and push the
GATE/SEQ button. The piano roll sequencer will replace the patch matrix.
The first 12 rows of the matrix represent SEMINTONES, where the bottom note on
the 12th row is C, while the columns represent the sequencer steps. Use the X/Y
encoders to navigate the matrix and push one of encoders to enter a note. The first
push will initiate a note in the lower octave and the relevant LED will be 1/3
dimmed. The second push of the encoder will initiate the note in a middle octave
and the relevant LED will be 2/3 dimmed. The third push of the encoder will initiate
the note in the higher octave and the relevant LED will be fully illuminated.
Row 13 on the matrix shows the number of steps in the sequence. In order to set
the LAST STEP of the sequencer, push and hold the SHIFT button and rotate the X
encoder. The default setting is 16 steps.
In order to SET THE BPM of the sequencer, push and hold the SHIFT button and
rotate the Y encoder. The matrix will indicate a BPM.
In order to set a PLAY DIRECTION of the sequencer push and hold the < PATCH
button and rotate the X encoder. The matrix will indicate play directions: forward
(FWD), backward (BWD), ping-pong (PP) and random (RND).
You can select a CLOCK SOURCE of the sequencer by pushing and holding the
< PATCH button and rotating the Y encoder. Clock sources are: internal clock (INT),
MIDI clock (MID) and manual step advance (MAN). In this mode you can use
PATCH > and < PATCH buttons to navigate through the steps in a sequence.
START and STOP the sequencer by pushing the PATCH > button. Reset the
sequencer by pushing and holding SHIFT button and pushing PATCH > button.
When the sequencer is stopped, you may want to reset the current note to 0V on
the 1V/oct input of the Oscillators. To do so, push and hold the SHIFT button and
push the RECALL button.
The sequence is saved with the current patch on the matrix mixer. If you want the
sequencer to start running when the patch is changed, leave it running before
saving the patch. If you wish to start it manually, stop the sequencer before saving
the patch.
In order to EXIT the sequencer screen - push and hold the SHIFT button and push
the GATE/SEQ button.
THE SEQUENCER
SIGNAL INPUTS
CONTROL INPUTS
Ch1 Output
Scope
Ch2 Output
Envelope Signal
Filter
Deca
y
Oscilla
tor Shape
S&H Input
Filter Frequency
Output
ch. level
Ringmod A
Ef
fects
1
2
Oscilla
tor
frequency
1
2
3
SOURCES
TREA
TMENTS
Oscillator 3
+S&H
Noise
Input 1
Env. Follower
Input 2
Env. signal
Filter
Trapezoid
Ring mod
Effects
Joystick
Oscillator 2
Oscillator 1
RECALL SAVE
SHIFT
PATCH
An example above shows a twelve step sequence with Forward
play direction and the first note is D and second note is F.
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