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This mode allows you to control the Zynthian's step sequencer (and also the pattern editor). You can activate it by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SEND</code>, or in '''Mixpad''' mode pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a sequence pad. In this mode, the pad matrix is divided in two parts: first four rows (from top to bottom) are '''the steps''' of current pattern. The last row is used to assign notes or '''instruments''' for easy access (called ''NotePads'' in this document). In this mode, you can:

This mode allows you to control the Zynthian's step sequencer (and also the pattern editor). You can activate it by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SEND</code>, or in '''Mixpad''' mode pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a sequence pad. In this mode, the pad matrix is divided in two parts: first four rows (from top to bottom) are '''the steps''' of current pattern. The last row is used to assign notes or '''instruments''' for easy access (called ''NotePads'' in this document). In this mode, you can:

* '''Assign an instrument''' to a NotePad, by pressing the PAD and then any key of the key bed (black and white keys). The note will be ''stored'' in that pad, with the velocity you used. It will be lit and the brightness is proportional to the velocity. If you press again the NotePad, it will play the note.

* '''Assign an instrument''' to a NotePad, by pressing the pad and then any key of the key bed (black and white keys). The note will be ''stored'' in that pad, with the velocity you used. It will be lit with a brightness proportional to the velocity. If you press again the NotePad, it will play the note.

* '''Select active instrument''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a <code>NOTE PAD</code>. It will start pulsating in the color of the page.  

* '''Select the active instrument''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a <code>NOTE PAD</code>. It will start pulsating in the color of the instrument's page.  

* '''Change current instruments page''', pressing <code>LEFT</code> and <code>RIGHT</code> arrows. There are 4 pages, each with its own color (1: blue, 2: green, 3: yellow, 4: purple). Upon selecting a new page, one of the first four track buttons will be lit for a second, indicating the active page.

* '''Change current instruments page''', pressing <code>LEFT</code> and <code>RIGHT</code> arrows. There are 4 pages, each with its own color (1: blue, 2: green, 3: yellow, 4: purple). Upon selecting a new page, one of the first four track buttons will be lit for a second, indicating the active page.