Performing with the step sequencer Step sequencer settings in Combination mode
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To add a sense of swing to the steps
1. On the P-STEP SEQ> BASIC page, adjust the Step/Bt
parameter.
A swing effect will be added at the following locations.
(see below)
2. On the P-STEP SEQ> MOD page, adjust the Swing
setting.
Specifying the zone
You can use up to 64 steps in a loop pattern. The loop pattern
consists of four zones, A–D, each zone containing 16 steps
that correspond to the 16 buttons.
The number of steps in the pattern is specified by the Lgth
(Length) setting on the P-STEP SEQ> BASIC page.
1. Access the P-STEP SEQ> BASIC page.
2. Use the Lgth (Length) setting to specify the number of
steps.
The pattern will play as a loop for the specified number
of steps.
The tempo and Reso (Resolution) settings determine the
speed.
Use the BANK button to switch between zones for the
specified Lgth. For example if Lgth is 32, two zones will
be available; pressing the BANK button will switch
between zones A and B.
Step sequencer settings in
Combination mode
In
Combination mode, timbre 16 is used by
the step
sequencer. It will be used if the COMBI> PROG page STEP
parameter is selected. If the STEP parameter is not selected,
timbre 16 can be used as a conventional timbre.
Step sequencer settings in
Sequencer mode
In Sequencer mode, track 16 is used by the step sequencer. It
will be used if the SEQ> PROG page STEP parameter is
selected. If the STEP parameter is not selected, timbre 16
can be used as a conventional track.
Note: If you press the RUN button during
the recording pre-
count, the step sequencer will start in synchronization with
the beginning of song recording.
Resolution = , Swing = +16
Step 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Swing
Resolution = , Swing = +16
Resolution = , Swing = +16
When
Step/Bt = X1
+16
+16
+16
+16
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
+16
+16
+16
+16
Step 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Swing
When
Step/Bt = X2
+16
+16
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
+16
+16
Step 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Swing
When
Step/Bt = X4
+16
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
+16
Step sequencer
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Using the step sequencer with
Favorites
When using the Favorites function, the settings of each
registered program or combination can make the step
sequencer play.
You’ll be able to turn steps on/off, but the settings
cannot be saved. Nor can you enter the various STEP
SEQ pages. You’ll need to use
Program mode or
Combination mode to edit the step sequencer settings.
Playing and stopping the step sequencer
1. Select a favorite program or combination. (see
page 49)
2. Press the RUN button to start playback (the button
will be lit).
Press the button once again to stop (the button will be
unlit).
The drum loop pattern that’s saved together with the
program or combination sound will play.
Note: The on/off state of the RUN button is not saved when
you write the program.
Entering a pattern
1. Press the STEP SEQ button to make the button blink.
Buttons 1–16 will turn each of the step sequencer’s steps
on/off.
2. Use the BANK button and buttons 1–16 to enter steps.
Each time you press a button, it will turn on (lit) or off
(unlit); if it is on, sound will be produced.
3. To enter other tones, hold down the SETUP button
and press buttons 1–12 to switch tones. Then press
buttons 1–16 to turn them on/off.
4. To add accents, hold down the SETUP button and
press button 13 to select it; then use the BANK button
and buttons 1–16 to turn the accent on/off for each
step.
Synchronizing the
step sequencer
The step sequencer will play in synchronization with the
internal/external MIDI clock.
Synchronization with the arpeggiator
The step sequencer will synchronize to the timing of the
currently playing arpeggiator.
Note: If you want to synchronize
the arpeggiator playback to
the step sequencer that’s currently running, turn Key Sync
(P-ARP> SETUP, C-ARP> A, B, S-ARP> A, B) off.
Synchronization with the Drum Track
In Sequencer mode, the step sequencer will synchronize to
the Drum Track pattern that's currently playing.
Note: If you want to synchronize the Drum Track pattern
playback to the step sequencer that’s currently running,
select the Sync check box (in each mode, DRUM TRACK>
PATTERN page Drum Track setting).
Synchronization between the step sequencer
and the sequencer in Sequencer mode
When playing or recording a song
• The step sequencer will synchronize to the song in units
of one beat.
Synchronization with song start
• If the step sequencer is on (i.e., the RUN button is on)
and running, it will reset to the beginning of the pattern
when it receives a song start message.
Synchronization with the playback of an
external sequencer
If “ (Tempo)” is EXT (i.e., if the G-MIDI> BASIC page
MIDI Clock parameter is set to Ext-MIDI or Ext-USB) in
Program, Combination, or Sequencer modes, the step
sequencer will synchronize to MIDI timing clock and start
messages from an external MIDI sequencer etc. connected
via a MIDI cable.
Note: The step sequencer will also synchronize in the same
way if MIDI Clock is set to Auto and MIDI timing clock
messages are being received from a connected MIDI device.
Synchronization with external MIDI timing clock
The step sequencer will synchronize to “ (Tempo)” based on
the external MIDI timing clock.
Synchronization with the MIDI realtime command Start
message
If the step sequencer is on and running, it will be reset to the
beginning of the pattern when it receives the Start command.
