Transpose / muting subsets
When listening to the pre-programmed setups you probably noticed the variations, which can be
called up with [NUMBER 1-8]. These variations are subsets for the actual setups. For all of the eight
subsets you can:
1.)
Decide which of the four sequences are played or not when selecting the subsets.
2.)
At which pitch the 4 sequences can be played. Every sequence has an individual transpose
value.
The programming of these subsets is very simple: You always edit the variation that was last
selected with [NUMBER 1-8]. With [SEQUENCE-SELECT] + [SEL 1-4] you activate or deactivate
the desired sequence. Afterwards, go into the sequence menu and select menu page 3. There you
can adjust the pitch for the sequences 1-4. If you would like to create another subset select it with
[NUMBER 1-8] and start from the beginning. These subsets will be automatically stored inside of
the setups. (See chapter ,,The write menu")
Remote control of the transpose / muting subsets
The subsets can also be called up from MIDI notes. The lowest eight keys of the transpose range
are used to switch between the 8 subsets. For this you have to go to the sequencer menu on menu
page 12 and set "SubsChg" to "ON":
Edit P1 Sequence
<12l SubsChg: ON
Suggestions for the operation of the sequencers
The analog sequencer still thrives due to a unique capability - that one can intervene at any time
on the sequence while being in live operation or in studio sessions. One should leave the
possibility open to make changes during it's operation. You should fill the muted steps with suitable
pitches and parameter adjustments. During live operation you can add on, step by step, single
tones of a sequence. The same goes for steps, that would never be played because of the adjusted
CYCLE-LENGTH. One can start by presenting two single notes, then increase the CYCLE-LENGTH
step by step. For newcomers in the area of analog sequencing, we recommend the live album
"ENCORE" by Tangerine Dream. There you can hear the techniques and other manipulations of
analog sequencers. This album will also take you back to a world of electronic music of the
pre-Techno era year 1975.
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The morphing sequencers of the POLYMORPH
Tip
See page 48
