Reference Guide

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Step Sequencer view
Options menu
The Options menu contains the following commands:
• Use fixed/default pattern velocity for step record. This option lets you specify whether step
recording should use the recorded velocity or a fixed velocity value for new notes. For information
about setting a fixed velocity, see “To specify the default velocity value for new notes” on page
1821.
• Preserve pattern for step sizes. This option lets you specify how existing notes are affected
when changing Steps per Beat value in the toolbar. When Preserve Pattern for Step Size is
enabled, the original pattern is preserved whenever possible as you add or remove beats. Doing
so ensures that notes retain their original position within each beat. When disabled, additional
steps will instead be appended at the end of each beat.
• Trigger note on click. Enable this option is you want to automatically audition a note when
clicking on a step.
• Set default velocity for steps. Lets you specify the default velocity value that is assigned to
new notes that are enabled in the Step Sequencer. The setting is global, which means it applies to
all step sequencer clips and projects. The default velocity value is 100.
See:
“Toolbar” on page 1806
“Rows” on page 1808
“Notes pane” on page 1811
“Controllers pane” on page 1812
Toolbar
Figure 499. Step sequencer toolbar
A. Pattern Length (beats per measure and steps per beat) B. Fit to Quarters C. Entry mode (monophonic or
polyphonic) D. Play E. Step Record F. Position indicator
The Step Sequencer toolbar consists of the following controls:
• Pattern Length. The pattern length is determined by the following settings:
• Beats per Measure. This setting specifies the number of beats per measure. The value
range is 1-64 and the default value is 4 beats. Changes are undoable.
• Steps per Beat. This setting specifies the number of steps per beat. The value range is 1-16
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