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Matrix view

Columns

Figure 497. Matrix view columns

A. Column 1 trigger B. Column 1 C. Column 2 trigger D. Column 2

A column is a vertical collection of cells, with one cell per row.

Above each column is a Column Trigger, which lets you simultaneously trigger all cells in a column.

Just like cells, the Column Trigger can be triggered with a mouse or via MIDI remote control. If you

trigger a column, all other cells in the Matrix will be turned off, since only one cell per row may be

triggered.

The Matrix view supports unlimited columns. A column is created automatically when at least one

cell in the column contains a pattern.

You can right-click a Column Trigger to access the following commands:

• Rename Column. Use this command to assign a custom name to a column header. By default,

a column does not display any name. For details, see “To rename a column header” on page

1791.

• Insert Column. Use this command to insert a new blank column. For details, see “To insert a

new empty column” on page 1791.

• Duplicate Column. Use this command to duplicate an entire column. For details, see “To

duplicate an existing column” on page 1791.

• MIDI Learn. Use this command to assign a MIDI event to a Column Trigger, which allows you to

trigger all cells in the column via MIDI remote control. The MIDI Learn command shows a check

mark if the Column Trigger is already in MIDI Learn mode, and shows an asterisk (*) if there is

already a MIDI event assigned to the Column Trigger.

• Clear MIDI Learn. Use this command to remove any MIDI assignment from the Column

Trigger. The column will no longer be triggered via MIDI remote control.

Tip:

If you frequently need to trigger multiple patterns simultaneously, arrange the patterns into

columns, then use the Column Triggers above the columns to trigger the patterns.

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