control sequencer playback. This makes it possible to tempo sync the sequencer (or
arpeggiator) to a recorded drum track or other audio source. Audio signals used to
drive the arpeggiator/sequencer should not exceed 5 volts peak-to-peak. See "Seq
Pedal Mode" on page 17 for more information about choosing the appropriate mode
for these behaviors.
Programming the Polyphonic Sequencer
For most sequences you'll probably want to use sounds with a relatively
sharp attack and short release.
To program a note sequence:
1. Press the
2. Perform the sequence on the keyboard. The display indicates the
note down, you can keep adding notes to the chord/step, and even use the
buttons to extend the keyboard range while doing it.
3. To add a rest as you play, press the sequencer's
4. To add a tie that extends the length of a note, play the note or chords,
5. To step back in the sequence, turn the sequencer's
6. When you're done, press
7. To save the sequence, save the program and they are saved together.
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An audio signal connected to the rear-panel
button.
record
current step, note, and velocity as you play.
When recording a chord as a step, as long as you continue to hold at least one
step, then continue playing. To add multiple rests, press the
once for each rest that you want to add.
then press the sequencer's
note the number of steps you want.
counterclockwise. This will allow you to step backward to the desired
step so that you can rerecord it.
(See "Saving a Program" on page 5.)
sequence
mode
button repeatedly to extend the
destination
to listen to your sequence.
play
jack can be used to
transpose
button for that
button
mode
knob
parameter
Sequencer
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