Sequencer Overview; Primary Modes; Changing Primary Modes; Between Pattern Modes - Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Reference Manual

4 SEQUENCER OVERVIEW

4.1 PRIMARY MODES

The sequencer has (4) primary modes as indicated by the MODE
switch:
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4.1.1 CHANGING PRIMARY MODES

The primary mode can be changed in realtime while the sequencer is
running.

4.1.1.1 BETWEEN PATTERN MODES

When changing the primary mode between pattern write and pattern
play modes the current pattern or pattern chain continues to play
uninterrupted.

4.1.1.2 BETWEEN TRACK MODES

When changing the primary mode between track write and track play
modes the current track continues to play uninterrupted.
4.1.1.3 BETWEEN PATTERN & TRACK MODES
When changing the primary mode from a track mode to a pattern
mode, the selected pattern will begin in sync at the end of the current
track step.
When changing the primary mode from a pattern mode to a track
mode, the selected track will start in sync after the current pattern or
pattern chain.

4.2 WHAT IS A PATTERN?

Before continuing with details on pattern editing it is necessary to
understand the structure of a pattern. A pattern is a sequence of pitch
and time events, or steps.

4.2.1 THE PATTERN STEP

As is the case with traditional step sequencers, the PATTERN STEP is
the fundamental parameter of a pattern, representing a musical
event, such as a 1/16th note. Pattern steps relate directly to the (16)
lighted STEP BUTTONS on the control surface. These buttons are a
linear time representation of the pattern:
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PATTERN WRITE
PATTERN PLAY
TRACK WRITE
TRACK PLAY

4.2.2 PATTERN STEP ATTRIBUTES

Various pitch and time attributes can be entered for each step as
shown in the diagram below:
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attributes not found on the TB-303

4.2.3 PATTERN MODIFIERS

In addition to per STEP attributes there are top level pattern modifiers.
These are settings that are performed on the entire pattern as
opposed to the individual steps. These include parameters such as
the time signature and pattern length. These settings are saved with
each pattern.
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