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= Arranger =

= Arranger =

Each pad triggers a sequence which may contain one or more patterns. By default each sequence contains a single pattern but it is possible to create more complex arrangements by adding more patterns to the sequence. The Arranger is a view that allows the manipulation of sequences used by pads. To access the Arranger, from within ZynSeq short press LAYER encoder or tap the top left of the screen. This shows a context menu. The SELECT encoder may be used to highlight entries within this menu and short press SELECT will select that entry. Alternatively the touchscreen may be used to select an entry by touching the selection. If the menu extends beyond the bottom of the screen it may be scrolled by highlighting lower entries with the LAYER encoder or press and drag with the touchscreen. (Note: When touch and dragging on touchscreen the menu option will be selected when touch is released.) The first entries in context menu are common to all ZynSeq views. Select entry, "Arranger".

[[File:zynseq_arranger.png|right|300px]]

[[File:zynseq_padeditor.png|right|300px]]

Each pad triggers a sequence which may contain one or more patterns. By default each sequence contains a single pattern but it is possible to create more complex arrangements by adding more patterns to the sequence. The Arranger is a view that allows the manipulation of sequences used by pads. The Arranger is accessed from the context menu.

The view should change to show a different type of grid. Each horizontal row represents a sequence assigned to a pad. On the left the pad's name and some other info is shown on a coloured cell. To the right is where patterns are added and removed. This is called the Patterns Grid. Each sequence may have as many or few patterns as desired. It may be common to use just one pattern for each sequence but more complex combinations are possible.

The view should change to show a different type of grid. Each horizontal row represents a sequence assigned to a pad. On the left the pad's name and some other info is shown on a coloured cell. To the right is where patterns are added and removed. This is called the ''Patterns Grid''. Each sequence may have as many or few patterns as desired. It may be common to use just one pattern for each sequence but more complex combinations are possible.

Navigation around the patterns grid is performed by rotating the BACK encoder to move up and down (select different pads) and the SELECT encoder to move left and right (select time). The currently highlighted cell is shown by a coloured outline called the cursor. By default there are 4 empty sequences configured. (Empty means no patterns have been added.) Let's add a pattern.

When the Arranger is first opened the first pattern (or time slot) of the sequence for the previously highlighted pad will be highlighted.

Use the SELECT and BACK encoders to move the cursor to the top left corner. This represents the starting time for the first sequence. Note that this sequence is called "A1" and has a purple background. This will be explained later but we will start to see its relevance soon. Short press SELECT encoder will add a pattern at the cursor position.

Navigation around the patterns grid is performed by rotating the BACK encoder to move up and down (select different pads) and the SELECT encoder to move left and right (select time). The currently highlighted cell is shown by a coloured outline called the cursor.

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Short press the SELECT encoder or short tap on touchscreen will add or remove a pattern at the position of the cursor. This may take a little practice to place it where you want but you can press, drag and release to position it more accurately.

A black bar should appear which represents the pattern. It will have a number which identifies which pattern has been added. If using a touchscreen you can tap the pattern grid to add a pattern. This may take a little practice to place it where you want but you can press, drag and release to position it more accurately. Great! We now have a pattern added to the sequence for pad A1. This won't yet be of much use but let's see how that looks in ZynPad. Short press LAYER encoder or touch top left of touchscreen to show the context menu and select ZynPad.

The pattern to be added is indicated by a number in the bottom left of the screen. This can be adjusted with the LAYER encoder or by clicking on the number / selecting "Pattern" from the context menu to show the parameter editor.

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Each pattern is represented as a black block with its pattern number in white text. Bold press SELECT or press and hold touchscreen to open the Pattern Editor for the selected pattern. BACK will return to the Arranger.

Note that triggering a pad in ZynPad starts a sequence which consists of patterns which in turn consists of the notes of your melody. This hierarchical relationship may be slightly more complex than a typical step sequencer offers many benefits. Just remember that a pad triggers a sequence. A sequence contains patterns. A pattern contains MIDI events, e.g. notes.

Note that triggering a pad in ZynPad starts a sequence which consists of patterns which in turn consists of the notes of your melody. This hierarchical relationship may be slightly more complex than a typical step sequencer offers many benefits. Just remember that a pad triggers a sequence. A sequence contains patterns. A pattern contains MIDI events, e.g. notes.

== Zooming ==

== Zooming ==