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5.3.5. Working with Patterns
5.3.5.1. Using the Main Encoders
When in Seq mode, the five main encoders can be used to edit the parameters of the current
track.
Gate
The Gate parameter is used to adjust the length (ON time) of a note. Possible values are
from 0.06 step (very short) to 64 steps (very long). These values can be set independently
for each step in a Pattern. By default, the Gate time is set to 0.5 step for each note.
Velocity
If a step in the Pattern is too loud or soft, you can edit its velocity using the Velocity
encoder. Just select the step in question by pressing the appropriate step button, then turn
the Velocity encoder to change its value to a new value in the range 0-127.
The default velocity is 100.
Time Shift
The Time Shift encoder can be used to shift the timing of steps backward or forward in
relation to the beat grid. This can help add a more 'human' feel to your patterns. The range
is -49 to +50, where 50 is half of the Time Division value.
Randomness
The Randomness encoder can be used to randomly mute note events in your sequence. In
other words, it can be used to create automatic variety in the sequence. Per step, you can
set the probability that it will play in the sequence. If you set different values for each step,
every repeat will be unique.
!: There's another simple way to create variety in your patterns, especially if they are 32 steps or
longer. It's called the Step Skip feature: hold down a step button and then press the sequence page
buttons (16, 32, 48 and/or 64) in which you do not want the KeyStep Pro to play this step. For example, if
you have four identical patterns in the four pages, hold down steps 8 and 16 then press 32 and 64. The
8th and 16th steps will not play in those pages. This works in all note sequences and drum patterns.
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