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Shift Right by 1 Beat: Shifts all steps in the sequence one beat to the right. The precise
number of steps that equals a beat depends on the current grid resolution. For example,
at a resolution of 1/16, a beat equals four steps; at a resolution of 1/8, a beat equals
two steps, and so on.
Shift Right by 1/2 Beat: Shifts all steps in the sequence one-half beat to the left. The
precise number of steps that equals one half of a beat depends on the current grid
resolution. For example, at a resolution of 1/16, a beat equals four steps, so half of one
beat is two steps; at a resolution of 1/8, a beat equals two steps, so one half of one
beat is one step, and so on.
Create and Replace Commands
Create & Replace Randomly: Erases, then randomly creates new, steps in the sequence;
in other words, a brand new sequence is created. The number of events that are created
depends on the grid resolution.
Create & Replace Few: Similar to Create & Replace Randomly, but only a handful of new
steps are created. The number of steps that are created depends on the grid resolution.
Create & Replace Some: As above, but more new steps are created. The number of steps
created depends on the grid resolution.
Create & Replace Many: As above, but a large number of new steps are created, effectively
filling the pattern.
For example, start with an empty sequence of 32 steps at 1/16 resolution. Using Create
& Replace Few creates 4 new steps; using Create & Replace Some creates 8 new steps;
and using Create & Replace Many creates 16 new steps.
Setting Step Lengths and Velocities in Ultrabeat’s Velocity/Gate Row
This row enables you to set the length (gate time) and velocity of the notes entered in
the Trigger row. Both parameters are displayed as a single graphical bar. The bars height
represents note velocity, and its width indicates the note length (gate time).
To change the length and velocity values for each step
µ
Drag vertically on the blue bar to change the velocity.
µ
Drag horizontally on the blue bar to change the note length (gate time).
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