User Manual

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Sequencer
Sequential
Sequencer
The original Sequencers in modular synthesizers were used as a modula-
tion source. They produced a series of control voltage events at timed
intervals that could be used to change the value of a synth parameter
in discrete steps. Sequences could be routed to oscillator frequency to
produce a series of pitched notes, to lter frequency to produce stepped
ltering effects, and so on.
The Pro 3 Sequencer is like its analog precursors but more powerful. The
Pro 3 Sequencer has 16 tracks and 4 linkable 16-step phrases (A,B,C,D)
for creating repeating patterns of notes, or 3-note chords in paraphonic
mode.
You can create sequences of variable length and add rests, ties, per-step
ratcheting, and adjust duration, and velocity. Each Sequencer track can
be routed to a different modulation destination using the mod matrix, and
each step in a sequence can be set to a different value to modulate that
destination.
All factory programs have a sequence associated with them. Recall a
program and press the Sequencer’s play button to hear its associated
sequence.
Normal, Gated, and Trigger Modes
The Sequencer has three modes of operation that control how sequence
playback is started: Normal, Gated, and Trigger.
Normal — In normal mode, sequence playback starts when you press
the play button.
Gated — In gated mode, sequence playback starts and continues as long
as you hold down a key on the keyboard.
Trigger — In trigger mode, sequence playback is initiated by a specic
type of trigger: