Recording With The Step Sequencer - Akai FORCE User Manual

Recording with the Step Sequencer

When sequencing drums, you can use Force's built-in Step Sequencer to quickly enter note events by using the clip
launch pads as "step buttons," simulating the experience of a traditional step-sequencer-style drum machine.
When using the Step Sequencer, you can assign the clip launch pads to three different modes:
Drum: In this mode, the top four rows of pads represent each
step in the clip. The bottom four rows of pads are split into two
4x4 quadrants: the left quadrant is used for selecting and
triggering drum sounds, while the right quadrant is used to select
the velocity of the note events. This mode is most useful for
recording drum parts with the step sequencer.
Melodic: In this mode, the top four rows of pads represent each
step in the clip. The bottom four rows of pads are notes in the set
scale, which can be adjusted by holding Shift and pressing Step
Seq. This mode is most useful for recording melodic parts such as
a bassline with the step sequencer.
Lanes: In this mode, each column of clip launch pads represents
a step in the clip. The eight rows represent eight different pads.
You can set the base pad by holding Shift and pressing Step
Seq.
To cycle between these modes, press the Step Seq button. You can also press and hold the Step Seq button while in
any Step Sequence mode to quickly select another mode.
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