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Reverse, Bounce and Random Direction Sequences
1. With the sequence running, press and release the MODE knob until only the DIR
LED is lit. The mode LEDs are located directly under the MODE knob.
2. All of the displayed parameters in the Direction mode are displayed with letters:
F = Forward, r = Reverse, b = Bounce, R = Random on the digit display located
directly below the three mode LEDs.
3. Turn the MODE knob until you see the lower case r, for Reverse mode. Now you
should see the sequence counting backwards from Step 8 to Step 1 and then
jumping back to Step 8 again to repeat the sequence.
4. Now turn the MODE knob clockwise one click, you should see a lower case b, for
Bounce mode. In Bounce mode, the sequence counts up sequentially from Step
1 and then down sequentially from Step 8.
5. Again turn the MODE knob clockwise one click, you should see the upper case R,
for Random mode. In Random mode, each sequence step is chosen at random
between Step 1 and the setting for Sequence Length. Sometimes the 8-Step will
randomly choose the same step two or three times in a row, this is normal.
Changing Sequence Length
The Sequence Length parameter sets the maximum step for the sequence. Forward and
Bounce Sequences always start with Step 1 and run up to the step specified by Sequence
Length. Reverse sequences start with the maximum step and countdown to Step 1.
Sequence Length can be set to any integer between 1 and 8.
1. With the sequence running, press and release the MODE knob until only the SL
LED is lit. You will see a number between 1 and 8 on the digit display.
2. Try turning the MODE knob until the number 4 is displayed. You will see the
sequence travelling between Step 1 and Step 4.
3. Go ahead and try any other number you like for the maximum step setting.
Adjusting the Glide Parameter
Glide determines the time it takes to change from one step’s slider position to the next
step’s slider position. A Glide setting of 0 yields the fastest change between steps. A setting
of 9 is the slowest Glide setting.
1. Ensure that you hear the 8-Step sequencing an external device. You will only
notice the change in the Glide parameter if you hear the sequencer acting on
another device.
2. Press and release the MODE knob until only the GL LED is lit.
3. You should see a number between 0 and 9 displayed on the digit. Turn the
MODE knob clockwise to increase this number, counter-clockwise decreases the
number.
4. As you change the GL setting you should hear the speed of the sequence change
from one step to the next.