Specifications

MATRIX PATTERN SEQUENCER
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Programming Patterns
! Pattern programming basics is covered in “Programming Pattern
Devices”.
Tutorial
The programming procedure of the Matrix is to input note and gate values into
the upper and lower fields of the pattern window respectively. You can input val-
ues by clicking or dragging in the pattern window. Proceed as follows:
1. Create a Subtractor synth.
You don’t have to use the Subtractor device to use the Matrix, in fact you
don’t have to use an instrument device at all, but for this basic tutorial we will
use a “standard” setup.
2. With the Subtractor selected, create a Matrix Pattern Sequencer.
The Matrix Note and Gate CV outputs will now be auto-routed to Subtrac-
tors Sequencer Control Gate and CV inputs, as you can see if you flip the
rack around.
3. Make sure that the switch to the left of the pattern window is set to
“Keys” position.
As you can see, there is a horizontal row of red rectangles at the bottom of
the upper field in the pattern window. These rectangles represent note pitch,
for each step in a pattern. At the moment they are all set to the same note
pitch.
4. Click inside the upper grid section of the Matrix pattern window.
An orientation line is displayed in the grid to make it easier for you to find the
desired note, and the red rectangles are placed according to where you
click. You can drag to input continuous note values.
5. Click in the lower area of the pattern window.
Vertical strips of varying heights can be created. These represent Gate ve-
locity values. The higher the strip, the higher the velocity value. You can drag
to input continuous gate values.
6. Press the Play button on the Matrix.
The pattern you “programmed” in the previous steps is now repeated. At the
top of the pattern window, a red rectangle indicates every step of the pat-
tern.