The Sequencer; Basic Pattern Operations; Selecting A Pattern; Pattern Control - Elektron Analog Four Full Reference Manual

THE SEQUENCER

THE SEQUENCER
The sequencer of the Analog Four stores information in patterns. A pattern controls the playback of the synth,
FX and CV tracks and various aspects of these tracks. Each of the 8 banks, ranging from A to H, can host 16
patterns, meaning 128 patterns are available. All adjustments made to the patterns are automatically saved.
Changes made to the active pattern can however be reverted. Read more in "PATTERN MENU" on page 21. A
pattern contains:
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Note trigs for the four synth tracks.
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Trigs for the FX pattern.
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Trigs for the CV pattern.
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Trigless locks for all tracks.
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Parameter locks.
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Trig mutes.
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Accent trigs.
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Note and parameter slide trigs.
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Swing trigs.
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ARP and NOTE menu parameter settings.
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Information about which kit is linked to the pattern.
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Length and time signature for the tracks.
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The memory used for storing patterns is powered by a battery inside the unit. It will hold data at
least 6 years before needing replacement. If the battery needs replacement, a "BATTERY LOW"
message will appear in the display. Contact Elektron support or your nearest repair center.

BASIC PATTERN OPERATIONS

The Analog Four can seamlessly switch between patterns. This, plus the ability to chain patterns, are handy fea-
tures when for example making live improvisations.

SELECTING A PATTERN

Press the [BANK GROUP] key to choose the bank group from which a pattern will be selected. If for example
bank group A-D is chosen, patterns in banks A, B, C and D can be selected. Next, press a [BANK] key followed
by a [TRIG] key to select a pattern within the selected bank. To select for example pattern B05, select bank
group A-D using the [BANK GROUP] key. Then press and hold [BANK B/F] and press [TRIG 5].
Patterns containing data are indicated by half-bright red <TRIG> LEDs. The currently active pattern is indicated
by a full-bright red <TRIG> LED.
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Pattern selection can be made using only one hand. After a [BANK] key has been pressed, a win-
dow will appear for a short while, stating "CHOOSE PTN". If a [TRIG] key is pressed while this win-
dow is visible, a pattern will be selected.
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Patterns can be changed while the sequencer is running.

PATTERN CONTROL

Pressing [PLAY] will start the playback of a pattern. Pressing [STOP] will stop the playback of all tracks. The
sound will be cut off, but effects like the Saturator Delay will continue to be audible until the delay repeats have
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