Step sequencer and rhythm settings
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This section explains settings related to the sequencer
and rhythm.
Changing the sequencer mode
① While pressing
, press
,
,
or
to select the sequencer mode (selected se-
quencer mode lights).
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• This mode can be changed even during playback.
• Four types of sequencer mode can be selected.
1.
NORMAL (NORM on display) :
• In this regular mode, steps are played back as
they were input.
2.
SLICE (SLIC on display) :
• This mode slices each step to the GATE length.
• Even tied notes will be played each step.
3.
RANDOM (RNDM on display) :
• Steps are played at random in this mode.
• All steps will be played.
• When switching to NORMAL mode, playback will
continue after the step that corresponds to the
number of steps the have already played in the
sequence.
4.
STUTTER (STTR on display) :
• The notes for step buttons that are being
pressed will be played in order in this mode.
• If no step buttons are being pressed, playback
will occur as in NORMAL mode.
• When all step buttons are released, playback will
continue after the step that corresponds to the
number of steps the have already played.
• Changing or reloading patterns will reset the se-
quencer mode to NORMAL.
Overwriting steps while recording
(overwrite mode)
① While pressing
, press
(lights red).
Changing the sequencer and arpeggiator
gate time
① Turn the
GATE/swing
knob.
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• The parameter is shown on the display.
• The adjustment range is 10–90.
• This can be set in a range of 10–90%.
• This setting applies even when the sequencer mode
is STUTTER.
Changing the sequencer swing
① While pressing
, turn the
GATE/swing
knob.
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• The parameter is shown on the display.
• The adjustment range is 0–75.
• This can be set in a range of 0–75%.
Changing the tempo
① Turn the
TEMPO
knob.
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• The tempo is shown on the display.
• The adjustment range is 40–250.
• The TEMPO LED blinks in time with the set tempo.
• When the tempo is shown on the display, the
VALUE
knob can be turned to change it 1 step a
time.
• When the tempo is shown on the display, while
pressing shift, the VALUE knob can be turned to
change it 0.1 step a time.
Changing keys (transposing)
① While pressing
, press
TRANSPOSE
.
② Turn the
VALUE
knob to change the key
(This raises/lowers the key of the pattern in semi-
tones.)
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• The amount of key change is shown on the display.
• The adjustment range is ± 12 (in semitones).
• This is saved in the pattern settings.
• If the key is changed during pattern playback, the
actual change of key will occur the next time the
pattern begins.
• If transposition causes a note become outside the
0–127 range, it will make no sound.