Sequentix P3 SEQUENCER, Operation Manual

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P3 Sequencer User Manual Page 10
Instant Gratification
Before looking at the operation of P3 in depth, let’s take a quick look at how to get a basic pattern
running and making some noise.
To save time explaining the configuration options, connect a MIDI device to P3 which will respond on
MIDI channel 1.
P3 ships with sample patterns in most memory locations, but bank 1 will be empty, and will be
selected at first power-on.
Track 1 will be assigned to MIDI channel 1.
Play Mode
P3 has three different modes of operation, each of which use the front panel controls in a different way.
The default mode at power-on is play mode .
Play mode allows the muting and un-muting of tracks , selection of parts , and access to various control
and configuration options.
These will all be described later.
On the Right Track
All we are concerned about right now is that track 1 is active .
In play mode , the first eight step keys, as shown below, are used primarily for muting and un-muting
tracks:
The LED above track 1 should be green, showing that the track is active .
If the LED is off, the track is muted – in which case, press TRACK key 1 and the LED will turn on.
The status of the other tracks doesn’t matter for now.