Step Sequencer – Editing Sequence Patterns
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Waldorf Q User’s Manual
Step Sequencer
A Step Sequencer is a classic module to play back a number of notes that are stored in sequence. It is
also used to send out modulation signals to control various parameters of the connected tone
generator like filter cutoff. It can be found in a number of vintage analog synthesizers, especially in
big modular systems, and as stand-alone units to connect to other synthesizers. The Step Sequencer in
the Q offers all the classic features while giving you new features like polyphonic steps, storing of
patterns and so on.
It seems a little anachronistic to build a very limited sequencer into a synthesizer where today’s music
productions mostly base on big arrangements made in powerful software sequencers. But exactly
these limitations force you to work with what is there and give you results you wouldn’t ever program
with software sequencers. So, don’t see the Q’s Step Sequencer as a replacement but an addition to
your music setup.
Cutof f
Velocity
Option
Bank B
Step 9-16
Bank C
Step 17-24
Bank D
Step 25-32
Bank A
Step 1-8
Pattern
Multi
Sound
Edit
Star t / Stop
Grab Control
Select
Sequencer
Multi
Pattern
Sound
Pause
Hold
7
8
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
0
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Sequencer Section Q Keyboard
Editing Sequence Patterns
It doesn’t matter if the step sequencer is stopped or running. All changes are immediate and you can
listen to them instantly.
Activating the Step Sequencer Controls
The step sequencer uses the number buttons and the envelope controls as input controls. This means
that you have to switch this section to control the step sequencer.
☞
To switch the number buttons and envelope controls to control the step sequencer:
•
Press
Grab Control
햸
until the LED is lit.
Step Selection
To perform changes on one or more steps, you need to select all the steps you want to change. This is
done as follows:
☞
To select one or more steps:
1.
Hold
Bank Select
and
Step 1-8
and/or
Step 9-16
...
Step 25-32
to select one or more
banks of 8 steps. If you select more than one bank, changes will be performed on all
selected banks.
2.
Press one or more number buttons
1
...
8
to select one or more steps. If you select a step
without having a bank selected, the current bank is locked. This is very important when
the sequencer is running.
As soon as you select at least one step, the step sequencer is armed to record notes.
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