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Program a beat with the step sequencer

Build a pattern step by step, then drop it into your project as a MIDI part.

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Step by step

  1. 01

    Select an instrument or MIDI track and choose MIDI → Step Sequencer.

  2. 02

    Click Pattern to add a pattern and give it a name.

  3. 03

    Choose the Resolution and Length, and set Swing.

  4. 04

    Add lanes with Lane pitch, then click steps to turn them on.

  5. 05

    Select a step to set its Vel, Gate, Prob and Offset.

  6. 06

    Click Insert part to place a MIDI part that plays the pattern at the playhead.

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