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There are two different ways to view and edit sequencer data: Step and Multi edit mode.
Click either button to choose the mode.
Step edit mode: In Step edit mode, you can view and edit the sequence one parameter at a
time, with step values displayed as vertical bars. Drag vertically to edit step levels. Option-
click to reset a step to zero.
In Multi edit mode, you can edit common step parameters for multiple steps.
Alchemy Arpeggiator Step edit mode parameters
• Edit Mode buttons: Use the Step or Multi button above the to choose the sequencer
view and edit mode.
• Target pop-up menu: Choose the parameter to view and edit.
• Velocity: These values set the velocities of notes generated by the arpeggiator,
assuming the Note Vel knob is not set to 100%. Set a step value to zero to create a
rest. No note is played on that step.
• Tune: These values determine tuning offsets for each step in semitones.
• Pan: These values set the pan position of individual notes: drag up to pan the note
left, or down to pan right.
• Swing: These values determine timing offsets that make individual steps play
early or late. The Swing sequence and the Swing knob can be used at the same
time, allowing you to add a basic shuffle feel with the Swing knob, then fine-tune
individual notes with the Swing sequence.
• Length: These values set the note length for each step. Steps with zero length do
not play. The Length knob globally scales the durations of all steps, but you can
refine these lengths with the Length sequence. Try setting even-numbered steps
shorter than odd-numbered steps, for a funky, groovy feel.
• Arp Mod 1-2: Use these general purpose sequences to modulate any of the main
synthesizer parameters: ArpMod 1-2 is available as a modulation source. See
MainStage Alchemy note property modulators.