Akai Professional MAX49 Guide D'utilisation page 16

SEQUENCER
MAX49 is equipped with a powerful internal sequencer. The Sequencer emulates vintage-style step sequencers with
which you can program the pitch (note) and velocity of each step (up to 32!). MAX49 allows you to store up to four
Sequences per Program and change from one Sequence to another with the press of a drum pad. The following
sections describe how to use the Sequencer.
CONFIGURING SEQUENCER SETTINGS
To configure the settings for (1) individual Sequences and
(2) the Sequencer in general, you will need to enter Edit
Mode for the Sequencer. To do this, please see the EDIT
MODE section of this manual and then refer to its
SEQUENCER sub-section.
This will allow you to set the following settings for
individual sequences (four per Program): number of steps in the Sequence, the Sequence's MIDI channel, its MIDI to
DIN setting, its ability to "Keyshift," the default musical key, and the musical scale. You will also be able to set the
Start/Stop setting for the Sequencer (for all four Sequences in that specific Program).
You should also address the Tempo and Time Division. To do this, please see the EDIT MODE section of this
manual and then refer to its TEMPO sub-section. You could also set the Tempo and Time Division with the following
shortcuts:
•
Tempo: Press [TAP TEMPO] several times at the desired tempo. This will only work if MAX49's MIDI clock
source is internal; if it is external, your DAW controls the tempo.
•
Time Division: Hold [TIME DIV] and press one of the S-SWITCHES to select the Time Division value printed
under the switch.
CREATING / PLAYING A SEQUENCE
How the Sequencer works:
•
Each TOUCH FADER and S-SWITCH represents a step of the loaded Sequence.
•
As the Sequence plays, the S-SWITCH corresponding to the currently playing step will be lit amber while other
S-SWITCHES are lit green. You will see the amber LED "move" through the steps as it plays.
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If your Sequence has more than 8 steps, those higher steps will be shown in the additional banks. For instance,
if a Sequence has 16 steps, Steps 1-8 will be shown in Bank 1-8, and Steps 9-16 will be shown in Bank 9-16.
Use the FADER/SWITCH BANK BUTTONS to switch to the other banks.
To create a Sequence:
1. Configure your desired Sequence settings (described in the previous section).
2. Set the notes and velocities for each step of your Sequence:
• With [SEQ SELECT] lit, press [EDIT] then press [SEQ NOTE]. In the LCD, you will see each step of the
Sequence represented with its step number, note, and velocity value ("Velo"). You can use the CURSOR
BUTTONS to navigate the "grid" format. Turn the VALUE DIAL to change the value.
• Shortcut to setting notes: When [SEQ NOTE] is lit, you can use the TOUCH FADERS to determine the
note for each step.
• Tie: To "tie" a step to the previous one (so the previous note will sound across both steps without a
break), increase that step's note to the highest possible value then increase the value further with the
VALUE DIAL. "TIE" will appear for that step in the LCD.
• Rest: To turn a step into a "rest" (no note will sound on that step), press that step's corresponding S-
SWITCH so it is unlit. "---" will appear for that step in the LCD.
To play a Sequence:
1. Load a Sequence to the Sequencer in one of two ways:
• The bottom 4 PADS have a Sequence number – SEQ 1-4 – printed above it on the left-hand side. Hold
[SEQ SELECT] and press the corresponding PAD so it illuminates.
• Press [PROGRAM], press the "down" CURSOR BUTTON so the Sequence field is flashing, turn the
VALUE DIAL to select the desired Sequence, then press the VALUE DIAL.
2. The Sequence is now loaded to the Sequencer. Ensure [SEQ SELECT] is lit (if not, press it).
3. Press [ON/OFF] to start playing the Sequence.
Note: In Edit Mode, you can set other controls to trigger Sequence playback (e.g., a footswitch or pressing a
key on the Keyboard). See the EDIT MODE section of this manual and then refer to its SEQUENCER sub-
section.
IMPORTANT: To store your new settings in the
Program, hold [SHIFT] and press [STORE].
Without storing your edited settings, your changes
will be lost if you load a new Program.
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