Sequencer

The sequencer allows you to setup sequences of notes, these sequences can be up to 32 steps long. To use the sequencer you need to put BLUE into sequencer mode, by going into the global screen and select play mode to Seq. The sequencer is monophonic, so if you press more than one key only the last one is played.

Each step in sequencer has several different properties; you can access these by clicking on Page 1 or 2.

Page 1

Step number / MuteClicking on a step number either mutes / unmutes it
ResetClicking by the step number sets reset on / off ( R ) . When reset is set to on then envelopes are reset on this step
TuneTuning of the step from -36 to +36 semi tones
VolVolume of the step as percentage of full volume
SlideClicking here turns on/off sliding between steps, the slide speed is controlled by Slide Amount controller

Page 2

Filter AFilter A frequency offset from -100% to 100%
Filter BFilter B frequency offset from -100% to 100%
FreeThis allows you to control other parameters using it in the modulation matrix as modulation source.

The sequencer overall settings:

Length

The length of the sequencer, from 1 to 32 notes long.

Speed

The speed of the sequencer, this is set in relation to the host tempo, for instance 2 x tempo or ¼ x tempo.

Slide Amount

The amount of sliding used when the slide control is turned on, 0" means no sliding is used.

Swing

Swing amount, this controls the difference in timing between consecutive notes, so giving a more human feel to the sequence.

Vol Smoothing

Volume smoothing between different steps, useful for getting rid of clicks etc.

Sequencer Syncing

This syncs the sequencer to the current host, so for better musical timing in a host sequencer set this function to on or automatically which is the best overall setting. You have so select it only once, because the setting is stored "overall".

Sequencer Load/Save/ Default /Keyboard Entry.

The right mouse button (or control-click on Mac) in the left part brings up a menu which gives you the option to load/save/set to default the sequencer settings or entry notes via the keyboard. When keyboard entry is turned on, played notes are entered into the sequencer

Bypass

This bypasses the sequencer and put BLUE in poly play mode. Turning bypass off returns it to the original sequencer play mode

Tip: for typical mono sequences set at the Global page "Voices" to 1.

Lock

This locks the current sequence, so when you change presets the sequence stays the same. There are 3 modes:

  • Off: locking is turned off
  • On: locking is turned on, the sequence stays the same when you change preset, but it can't be altered and the current preset is not permanently changed.
  • Set: the current preset's sequence is permanently changed to the locked sequence and locking is turned off.

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