Step Sequencing Notes/Chords

[lyovino]

Reading through the threads I became aware that there is little to no mention about the newly added step sequencer feature which made me start thinking, is it me and are there that many people using it or not? I must be using it incorrectly because I am not finding this to be all that productive. Inputting notes without note length or velocity sensitivity and then having to go back and edit every single thing you do is much more time-consuming than just recording the clip. Perhaps someone could shed some light on this for me, I would love to benefit from this feature but I am having a hard time seeing the benefits… I am totally open for enlightenment. Thanks.

[tedlogan]

I use it often. Yes, it can be quicker to just record it in by playing in real time, which I often do as well.

The benefit, to me, in using the note sequencer is in its ability to allow you to experiment with passages. Examples:

Trying out various rhythms by just using say, the root note, inputting/deleting steps
Exploring different scales and randomly inputting steps to come up with loops you otherwise would never have thought of making
Using it as a very hands on arpeggiator
Experimenting with lengthening short notes to become longer, or very long, overlapping others in either mono- or polyphonic instrument modes, listening to what happens when certain patches' steps overlap, and seeing how it can completely change the sound and feel of the loop
Step sequencing automation! Love this a lot. For example. let's say I've got a bassy synth loop, staccato short notes mostly. By just at random selecting a few steps, and automating the cutoff,or res, or whatever, can give a loop much more depth and be of more interest to the listener.

I'm sure other people can give more examples of the note sequencer's usefulness. All of the above can be done with just a mouse and keyboard. But that just fucking sucks.

[lyovino]

Thank you for all of your input. I do understand what you're saying but isn't it true that after inputting each step you have to go back and edit it on push .. if you want the note for instance to be longer etc. I guess I will have to experiment in depth. I wish there were some good videos on it to help me get a clearer picture of what's going on here. Thanks again…

[tedlogan]

Yup, you have to go back and then edit the notes in depth, on Push. But as I stated above, this can have interesting outcomes as opposed to playing a melody/rhythm/arpeggio etc in real time.

[Tomavatars]

Wrong. Just keep pressing the pad of the note you want to edit, then you'll have access to nudge/length/velocity and automation per notes.

This step sequencer is based on classic synth steps sequencers, I think it is very well done, the automation per notes is absolutely fantastic.
The only thing I miss is the possibility to edit CC concerning the automation per notes.

Does anyone knows a way to do it ?

[panten]

Don't forget that the Step Sequencer also acts as a way to delete or shift bum/loose notes that you've played in real-time.

[tedlogan]

Wrong. Just keep pressing the pad of the note you want to edit, then you'll have access to nudge/length/velocity and automation per notes.

I meant exactly what you said. You enter the steps as you please, and either keep holding them down to lengthen/nudge etc, or go back afterwards, still on Push, and edit individual steps. I also briefly refer to this in my first response to this thread.

Anyway, I love the step sequencer, veru useful to me, fun. and nowadays essential to my workflow.

[lyovino]

From what I'm reading here it's clear that I am not seeing the bigger picture of the Step Sequencer. I guess it's a senior moment thingy. Anyone know of a decent video to help this old brain out.

[willyraccoons]

There should be a way to monitor the notes you can input. Otherwise you are "blind" and can't taste the notes of the scale making it honestly useless
For instance select + note could play the note without activating that step.