Step Sequencer - Roland JX-03 User Manual

Step Sequencer

The Step Sequencer allows you to input notes in patterns of up to 16 steps and play them back as selectable loops.
You can change the length of each pattern, and address the way steps are taken. 16 patterns can be stored and
recalled.
To access the sequencer:
Press CHORUS and MANUAL keys simultaneously.
The Play / Stop button will blink
To exit the sequencer:
Press CHORUS and MANUAL keys simultaneously again.
The steps in each sequence use the 16 Preset keys. These are expressed as steps 1-16.
Inputting Steps:
1. Hold down a step button (1-16) where you'd like to add or change a note.
2. While holding down the step button, either play a note on your controller keyboard, or touch the C1 ribbon
controller and move your finger up and down until you have located the note you'd like to play.
3. Release the step button
4. Repeat this until you have added the notes to the steps you would like to add.
5. Press the PLAY / STOP button to listen to your pattern
6. If you have made a mistake, or don't like what you did simply hold the step and make your corrections
7. To delete a note simply turn the step off by pressing it.
8. If you love your pattern and want to keep it, don't forget to write the pattern to memory [Hold CHORUS, select the
destination 1-16 and hold the destination button down until it flashes.]
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