User Manual

MATRIX PATTERN SEQUENCER
(RECORD+REASON)
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• Curve CV is a separate pattern, programmed separately from the Note/Key and Gate CV.
Curve CV values (upper window).
This is useful for programming CV curves that control other parameters other than note pitch (although you could do
this too). This way you could control the note pitch and triggering from the Key and Gate outputs for a device, then
add a second independent pattern using the Curve CV output that could control filter cutoff for example.
It should be stressed that all three outputs can be used in any number of ways. For example, you could use the Gate
CV to trigger a drum in Redrum, or let the Curve CV control the feedback parameter of a delay, etc.
Programming patterns
Pattern basics
Matrix contains a built-in pattern sequencer. Unlike the main sequencer in Record, the Matrix sequencer repeatedly
plays back a pattern of a specified length. The typical example in the “real world” (as well as in Record) is a drum ma-
chine which plays drum patterns, usually one or two bars in length.
Having the same pattern repeat throughout a whole song may be fine in some cases, but most often you want some
variations. The solution is to create several different patterns and program pattern changes (automatic switching from
one pattern to another) at the desired positions in the song.
How the Matrix pattern sequencer integrates with the main Sequencer
The built-in pattern sequencer in the Matrix interacts with the main Record sequencer in the following ways:
• The tempo set on the transport panel is used for all playback.
If the Tempo track (see “Recording tempo automation”) is used, Matrix will follow this.
• If you start playback for the main sequencer (on the transport panel), the Matrix will automatically start as well
(provided the pattern sequencer hasn’t been disabled - see below).
• You can mute and solo Matrix tracks in the sequencer.
If the Matrix has a track in the sequencer and you mute this track, Matrix will automatically be muted as well. This
is indicated by a Mute indicator on the device panel. If there are several note lanes on the Matrix track, their re-
spective mute status will not be indicated on the device panel.
D You can also run Matrix separately (without starting the main sequencer) by clicking the Run button on the de-
vice panel.
This starts the built-in pattern sequencer in the device. To stop playback, click the Run button again or click the
Stop button on the Transport panel.
• If you are running Matrix separately and start playback of the main sequencer, the pattern device will automat-
ically restart in sync with the sequencer.