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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 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). With this mode, you can:

* '''Open the pattern editor''' in Zynthian UI with the current pattern, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>DOWN</code>. Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>UP</code> to go back.

* '''Open the pattern editor''' in Zynthian's UI with the current pattern, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>DOWN</code>. Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>UP</code> to go back.

* '''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.

* '''Assign an instrument''' to a NotePad, by pressing the pad + 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 the active instrument''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a <code>NOTE PAD</code>. It will start pulsating in the color of the instrument's page.  

* '''Remove a NotePad assignment''', pressing <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> + the NotePad. Only the assignment is removed, the steps for that note are kept.

 

* '''Select the active instrument''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a NotePad. 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.

* '''Toggle a step''' in the current pattern, pressing a pad in the upper four rows. If the step is on, it will be lit in red (again, the brightness is proportional to the note velocity). Note that for this to work, you will need to first select an active NotePad.

* '''Toggle a step''' in the current pattern, pressing a pad in the upper four rows. If the step is on, it will be lit in red (again, the brightness is proportional to the note velocity). Note that for this to work, you will need to first select an active NotePad.

* '''Extend a step duration''', by pressing the step, holding it for 0.5 seconds, and then pressing another step (it must be greater in sequence). The source step will increase its duration to fill the space between the two pressed steps (included). The extended duration will be lit in orange. If you press the last pad in orange, it will toggle between full and half step.

* '''Extend a step duration''', by pressing an active step, holding it for 0.5 seconds, and then pressing another step (it must be greater in sequence). The source step will increase its duration to fill the space between the two pressed steps (included). The extended duration will be lit in orange. If you press the last pad in orange (while still holding the starting step), it will toggle between full and half step.

* '''Play current sequence''' pressing the <code>PLAY</code> button. You will see the playhead (in white) moving along the steps. Pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>PLAY</code> will start stage-play, which will update the pattern as it moves along the current track (press any pad to stop stage-play). Press <code>PLAY</code> again to stop playing.

* '''Play current sequence''' pressing the <code>PLAY</code> button. You will see the playhead (in white) moving along the steps. Pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>PLAY</code> will start stage-play, which will update the pattern as it moves along the current track (press any pad to stop stage-play). Press <code>PLAY</code> again to stop playing.

* '''Panic stop''' all sounds, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code>. Sound will stop immediately.  

* '''Panic stop''' all sounds, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code>. Any sound will stop immediately.  

* '''Adjust the tempo''' rotating the knob <code>K1</code>. The TEMPO screen will be shown briefly in the UI. Press <code>SHIFT</code> while rotating for a finer adjustment (0.1 BPM).  

* '''Adjust the tempo''' rotating the knob <code>K1</code>. The TEMPO screen will be shown briefly in the UI. Press <code>SHIFT</code> while rotating for a finer adjustment (0.1 BPM).  

* You can also change these properties using '''control levels'''. With a control level, you will use the columns of the pad matrix to see and change the level of certain property of a step or NotePad. These are the key bindings:

* You can also change these properties using '''control levels'''. With a control level, you will use the columns of the pad matrix to see and change the level of certain property of a step or NotePad. These are the key bindings:

** Press <code>VOLUME</code> + a step/NotePad to activate the control level for '''velocity''' adjustment. <code>VOLUME</code> track button will be solid lit in red. Press <code>VOLUME</code> again to exit control level mode.

** Press <code>VOLUME</code> + a step/NotePad to activate the control level for '''velocity''' adjustment. <code>VOLUME</code>'s track button will be solid lit in red. Press <code>VOLUME</code> again to exit control level mode.

** Press <code>SEND</code> + a step/NotePad for '''stutter count''' adjustment. <code>SEND</code> track button will be solid lit in red.

** Press <code>SEND</code> + a step/NotePad for '''stutter count''' adjustment. <code>SEND</code>'s track button will be solid lit in red.

** In stutter count control level, press again <code>SEND</code> to switch to '''stutter duration''' adjustment. <code>SEND</code> track button will blink in red. Press <code>SEND</code> again to exit control level mode.

** In stutter count control level, press again <code>SEND</code> to switch to '''stutter duration''' adjustment. <code>SEND</code>'s track button will blink in red. Press <code>SEND</code> again to exit control level mode.

** If, instead of pressing a pad, you press <code>VOLUME</code> or <code>SEND</code> + one of the 5 soft keys, it will open the control level for each step or NotePad in that row. Now, just pressing another soft key will switch to the related row.

** If, instead of pressing a pad, you press <code>VOLUME</code> or <code>SEND</code> + one of the 5 soft keys to the right, it will '''open the control level for each step or NotePad''' in that row. Now, just pressing another soft key will switch to the related row.

** You can switch between different control levels by pressing the function that is not currently active (otherwise, it will exit that control level).

** You can switch between different control levels by pressing the function that is not currently active (otherwise, it will exit that control level).

** Press a pad in any active column to '''change''' the related step/NotePad value. Press top lit pad to switch between full and half value (the brightness will also change). The following table shows the relation between rows and values of each function (rows are from bottom to top, values are for Full/Half):

** Press a pad in any active column to '''change''' the related step/NotePad value. Press top lit pad to switch between full and half value (the brightness will also change). The following table shows the relation between rows and values of each function (rows are from bottom to top, values are for Full/Half):

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* Quick '''change pattern''' in current track, by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>LEFT</code>/<code>RIGHT</code>. If next pattern (to the right) does not exists, it will be created (up to 8 patterns). The bottom row of the pad matrix will show current pattern (in red), and also where there exists a pattern (bright white) or not (dim white).  

* Quick '''change pattern''' in current track, by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>LEFT</code>/<code>RIGHT</code>. If next pattern (to the right) does not exist, it will be created (up to 8 patterns). The bottom row of the pad matrix will show current pattern (in red), and also where there exists a pattern (bright white) or not (dim white).  

* '''Roll current pattern to a side''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code> + <code>LEFT</code> or <code>RIGHT</code>. This will copy current pattern to the pattern on the left or right.  

* '''Roll current pattern to a side''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code> + <code>LEFT</code> or <code>RIGHT</code>. This will copy current pattern to the pattern on the left or right.  

* You can also '''enter the arranger sub-mode''', to handle the patterns of current track, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code>. This mode will also open the arranger in the Zynthian UI. In this sub-mode, you can:

* You can also '''enter the arranger sub-mode''', to handle the patterns of current track, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code>. This mode will also open the arranger in Zynthian's UI. In this sub-mode, you can:

** '''Change''' current pattern, just pressing a pad where there is a pattern (bright white). The selected pattern will be shown in red. You can also move to the left or right using that track buttons.

** '''Change''' current pattern, just pressing a pad where there is a pattern (bright white). The selected pattern will be shown in red. You can also move to the left or right using the track buttons.

** '''Clear''' a pattern, pressing <code>MUTE</code> + pattern pad. It will remove all notes on that pattern. The pad will blink briefly in red.

** '''Clear''' a pattern, pressing <code>MUTE</code> + pattern pad. It will remove all notes on that pattern. The pad will blink briefly in red.

** '''Remove''' a pattern, pressing <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> + pattern pad. The pattern will be removed, and all patterns to the right will slide to fill the gap.

** '''Remove''' a pattern, pressing <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> + pattern pad. The pattern will be removed, and all patterns to the right will slide to fill the gap.

** '''Roll''' current pattern to one side, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code> + <code>LEFT</code> or <code>RIGHT</code>.

** '''Roll''' current pattern to one side, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code> + <code>LEFT</code> or <code>RIGHT</code>.

** '''Copy''' a pattern to another pattern, pressing source pattern pad + destination pattern pad. The destination will blink briefly in green.

** '''Copy''' a pattern to another pattern, pressing source pattern pad + destination pattern pad. The destination will blink briefly in green.

** To exit this sub-mode, press <code>SELECT</code>. The Zynthian UI will also go to the previous screen.

** To exit this sub-mode, press <code>SELECT</code>. Zynthian's UI will also go to the previous screen.

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