User Manual

MATRIX PATTERN SEQUENCER
(RECORD+REASON)
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Example usage
As mentioned previously, the Matrix is a very flexible device. Here follows a few examples of how you can use the
Matrix Pattern Sequencer.
Using the Matrix for modulation
You can effectively use the Matrix as a modulation source, much like an LFO. Just like the LFOs in Reason’s instru-
ment devices, the Matrix can generate modulation that is synchronized to tempo, which has many advantages. Pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Create a Synthesizer (e.g. a Subtractor or Malström).
2. Create a Matrix Pattern Sequencer, or if one already exists, set it to an empty pattern.
3. Flip the rack around and disconnect the Gate and Note CV outputs.
Gate/Note CV is not used in this example
4. Flip the rack around and connect the Curve CV output on the Matrix back panel to the “Amp Level” Modulation
input on the synthesizer.
This parameter is used for modulating the output level (volume) of the synthesizer. Volume modulation is often re-
ferred to as Tremolo. You can use a unipolar curve (see “About Unipolar and Bipolar Curves”) for this example.
5. Flip the rack back again, and switch the Matrix to display the Curve pattern window.
6. Draw a curve like the one shown in the illustration below.
If you use fewer or more steps than16 (as shown in the picture), just draw the curve so that it roughly matches the
shape in the picture.
7. Activate Click on the Transport Panel.
8. Select the track that is routed to the synthesizer, so that you can play it from your MIDI keyboard.
9. Activate Play on the transport panel, and hold a chord down on your keyboard.
You should now hear the volume being modulated by the Curve pattern.
10.While still in play mode, you can use the Resolution knob to change the modulation “rate” in relation to the
tempo.
For each clockwise resolution step the modulation speed is doubled and vice versa, but it will always stay in sync
with the tempo.