11.3

MATRIX PATTERN SEQUENCER751
Setting Pattern Resolution
Matrix always follows the tempo setting on the transport panel, but you can also make Matrix play in different tempo
“resolutions” in relation to the tempo setting.
Pattern Shuffle
Shuffle is a rhythmic feature, that gives the music a more or less pronounced swing feel. It works by delaying all six-
teenth notes that fall in between the eighth notes.
Example of straight sixteenth note pattern (viewed in the main sequencer).
The same sixteenth note pattern with shuffle applied.
You can activate or deactivate shuffle individually for each pattern in a pattern device. However, the amount of shuffle
is set globally with the Shuffle control in the I/O device.
Pattern Mute
If you deactivate the “Pattern” button above the Pattern select buttons, the pattern playback will be muted, starting at
the next downbeat (exactly as if you had selected an empty (silent) pattern). For example, this can be used for bring-
ing different pattern devices in and out of the mix during playback.
Pattern Functions
When a pattern device is selected, you will find some specific pattern functions on the Edit menu (and on the device
context menu).
Shift Pattern Left/Right
The Shift Pattern functions move the notes and corresponding gate values in a pattern one step to the left or right.
Shift Pattern Up/Down
! This function does not alter the Curve CV. This is because the values produced by the Curve CV do not neces-
sarily correspond to semitone note steps at all.
The Shift Pattern functions will transpose all the notes in a pattern one semitone up or down.
Randomize Pattern
The Randomize Pattern function create random patterns. These can often be great starting points and help you get
new ideas. Both Note, Gate and Curve CV values will be created.