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2016/03/12 11:02:03 (permalink)

Step Sequencer - copy

Can I have multiple step sequence on a single MIDI Track?
 
Reason I wanted [Since there is no Chord Track]:
 
I made a small sequence pattern for a Muted Guitar for one chord of 1 bar - I assigned 3 note numbers for that chord.
I then copied the sequence multiple times.
I selected the second copied one
I tried to change the note numbers according to the chord for that bar.
Then third and fourth.
When I played back I found the chord being played all along.
I gone back to the step sequence and found all the sequences are having the same note numbers as fourth.
 
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What to do?
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    Anderton
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    Re: Step Sequencer - copy 2016/03/12 11:27:57 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Snehankur 2016/03/12 12:02:41
    Snehankur
    Can I have multiple step sequence on a single MIDI Track?

     
    Yes, here's one way although there are others.
     
    1. Place the Now time in the track where you want the step sequenced clip to start.
    2. Right-click View > Step Sequencer. The SS GUI opens up in the dock; as soon as you start creating your part, a clip appears in track view. 
    3. When you want to create another SS, go back to step 1.

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    Re: Step Sequencer - copy 2016/03/12 11:35:07 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Snehankur 2016/03/12 12:02:45
    I do not use the Step Sequencer. I believe SS clips are linked by default. After copying a clip make sure to unlink it. There is an option in the Track View Clips menu for this.
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    Re: Step Sequencer - copy 2016/03/12 11:41:42 (permalink)
    scook
    I believe SS clips are linked by default.



    That wasn't my experience when done as detailed above. Maybe I have some "don't link" preference set somewhere?

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    Re: Step Sequencer - copy 2016/03/12 11:49:15 (permalink)
    Yes, that is because a separate instance of SS was used instead of copying the clip as described in the OP. I should have made it clear, copied SS clips are linked by default.
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    Re: Step Sequencer - copy 2016/03/12 11:53:09 (permalink)
    I have got the "Unlink Step Sequencer Clip" under Right-Click on the clip. Now I can change individually.
     
    But I am not being able to have the swing - my project meter is 4/4. I tried the step sequencer with Beats=4, Steps=6.
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    Re: Step Sequencer - copy 2016/03/12 18:23:55 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Snehankur 2016/03/12 21:42:08
    Snehankur
    I have got the "Unlink Step Sequencer Clip" under Right-Click on the clip. Now I can change individually.
     
    But I am not being able to have the swing - my project meter is 4/4. I tried the step sequencer with Beats=4, Steps=6.




    If the clips are unlinked, you should be able to add swing to each one using the Swing control, see here:
    http://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Views.16.html#1539669
     
    I find using a combination of the 'Time +/-' and 'Swing' controls yield the best results when adding feel to sequenced parts.

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