Creating a Sequenced Synthesizer
Exploring the Snapshots/Show Hints
5.6.2 Number of Steps, Step Offset and Shuffle/Swing
▪ The stps knob can change the total number of steps—anywhere between 1 and 16. ▪ The offs knob shifts where the sequence starts from.
▪ SHFL adds swing to the playback. Try changing the number of steps to 6 and then shift the offset to 9.
5.6.3 GATE, VELOCITY and PITCH Knobs and On/Off Buttons
▪The top row of the knobs—labeled GATE—is used to program the length of each trig ger.
▪The knob at the end is the Master, and will affect the overall Gate lengths.
▪The next row—labeled VELO—programs the volume of each trigger. Again there is a Master volume.
▪The bottom row of knobs—labeled PITCH—is for Pitch.
▪The row of buttons controls Gate On and Off.
Fig. 5.14 Master knobs
Fig. 5.15 Gate On/Off buttons
5.7Exploring the Snapshots/Show Hints
Let’s explore this combination of Sequencer and Synth.
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Creating a Sequenced Synthesizer
Exploring the Snapshots/Show Hints
5.7.1Exploring Snapshots in Monoliner and ANALOG
Monoliner comes with only a few Snapshots but it is worth trying them out. The real fun with the Sequencer is changing the directions and numbers of steps and offsets in the snc&pos controls, as this can produce a wide range of variations. You can also randomize the settings by pressing the rnd! button. The ANALOG Synth has quite a few Snapshots, and it is very productive to change the Snapshots whilst a sequence is playing.
5.7.2Show/Hide Hints
Once again I suggest that you make sure your Hints are on by pressing the Hints button. You will find the Synth in particular has some good information notes which you will see by hover ing your mouse over the knobs and switches:
Fig. 5.16 Info for FM knob
After you have finished exploring, make sure you re-save your work!
Remember, you can use the Save Ensemble command from the global menu if you want to overwrite your previously saved version. Or you can use Save Ensemble As…command if you want to keep an old version, and save a different version with an amended name.
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