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MIDI Effects
StepDesigner
If a bar is set to its maximum value, the corresponding note is the full length of the
step.
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To make notes longer, you can tie two notes together. This is done by inserting two
notes and clicking in the Tie column for the second note.
If 2 notes are tied, the second note is not triggered – the previous note is lengthened
instead. Also, the second note gets the same pitch as the first note. You can add more
notes and tie them in the same way, creating longer notes.
Other Pattern Functions
Shift Octave up/down
Shift the entire pattern up or down in octave steps.
Shift Steps left/right
Move the pattern one step to the left or right.
Reverse
Reverses the pattern, so that it plays backwards.
Copy/Paste
Allow you to copy the current pattern and paste it in another pattern location (in
the same StepDesigner instance or another).
Reset
Clears the pattern, removing all notes and resetting controller values.
Randomize
Generates a completely random pattern.
Swing
Offsets every second step, creating a swing or shuffle feel. The value is a
percentage – the higher you set this, the farther to the right every even step is
moved.
Presets
Allows you to load/save presets for the effect.
NOTE
A stored preset contains all 200 patterns in the StepDesigner.
Automating Pattern Changes
You can create up to 200 different patterns in each StepDesigner instance.
Typically, you want the pattern selection to change during the project. You can accomplish
this by automating the pattern selector, either in realtime by activating Write automation and
switching patterns during playback or by drawing on the automation track for StepDesigner’s
MIDI track.
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