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673Logic Pro User Guide
Use Step Sequencer
Logic Pro Step Sequencer overview
Step Sequencer is inspired by classic hardware step sequencers that have rows of
configurable switches or knobs used to generate repeating musical patterns. In Step
Sequencer, you create patterns by editing multifunctional steps in the step grid. Each row
controls either a sound (which can be a drum kit piece, a note on an instrument, or a range
of notes) or an automation parameter (letting you create automation changes over time in
the pattern). Each step represents a definable length of musical time–by default, steps are
of equal length, but you can change the length for individual rows or steps. You can adjust
a wide range of parameters for individual steps, including velocity, pitch, gate time, and
more; and edit pattern and row settings including pattern length, row loop start and end
points, playback position, and rotation.
Step Sequencer appears in the Editors working area below the Tracks area. The Step
Sequencer interface includes the following:
Step grid: The main working area where you turn steps on and off, and graphically edit
step settings using edit modes. See Edit Step Sequencer steps.
Step Sequencer menu bar: Contains menus with various editing and view functions,
buttons to show the Pattern Browser and the Step Sequencer inspector, a MIDI Out
button, an Edit Mode selector, a Preview button, and Zoom controls.
Pattern Browser: Access preset patterns and templates to use in your projects, and save
custom patterns and templates. See Load and save patterns.