Reference Guide

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Matrix view
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A column is a vertical collection of cells, with one cell per row.
Above each column is a Column Trigger, which lets you simultaneously trigger all cells in a column.
Just like cells, the Column Trigger can be triggered with a mouse or via MIDI remote control. If you
trigger a column, all other cells in the Matrix will be turned off, since only one cell per row may be
triggered.
The Matrix view supports unlimited columns. A column is created automatically when at least one
cell in the column contains a pattern.
You can right-click a Column Trigger to access the following commands:
• Rename Column. Use this command to assign a custom name to a column header. By default,
a column does not display any name. For details, see “To rename a column header” on page
2034.
• Insert Column. Use this command to insert a new blank column. For details, see “To insert a
new empty column” on page 2034.
• Duplicate Column. Use this command to duplicate an entire column. For details, see “To
duplicate an existing column” on page 2034.
• MIDI Learn. Use this command to assign a MIDI event to a Column Trigger, which allows you to
trigger all cells in the column via MIDI remote control. The MIDI Learn command shows an
orange outline around the Column Trigger if it is already in MIDI Learn mode, and shows a small
MIDI icon if there is already a MIDI event assigned to the Column Trigger.
• Clear MIDI Learn. Use this command to remove any MIDI assignment from the Column Trigger.
The column will no longer be triggered via MIDI remote control.
See:
“To assign multiple patterns to subsequent rows” on page 2027
“To trigger all cells in a column simultaneously” on page 2031
“To trigger a cell or column via MIDI remote control” on page 2032
“To stop playing a column” on page 2033
Tip: If you frequently need to trigger multiple patterns simultaneously, arrange the patterns into
columns, then use the Column Triggers above the columns to trigger the patterns.