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If a Pattern is shorter than the Section it is placed in, it is automatically repeated until the
end of the Section (the last repetition might be shortened). These repetitions are automati-
cally generated and cannot be edited. They reference the same Pattern placed at the be-
ginning of the Section. Repetitions of a Pattern are indicated by darker blocks in the Ar-
ranger, and a Truncated Pattern marker will appear on the right-hand side of the Section to
indicate that a section of the Pattern is hidden:
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If a Section has been manually shortened, only the visible part of the Pattern within the set
length will be audible.
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Scenes always start at the beginning of the Section.
14.3.6.1 Adjusting the Length of a Section Using the Software
Variable Section length allows you to lengthen or shorten a Scene on the Timeline of the Ar-
ranger without altering the referenced Patterns. This is particularly useful as it avoids the need
to create a new version of a Scene when you only want to extend or truncate a Scene to make
it fit an arrangement.
When the right end marker of a Section is extended beyond the length of a Scene, the refer-
enced Patterns are repeated. When the right end marker of a Section is dragged so it is shorter
than the referenced Scene, only the part visible part of the Patterns are audible.
To lengthen a Section:
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Click and drag the end marker of the Section to the right.
Working with the Arranger
Using Arranger View
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