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* The '''"Sequencer"''' mode, which handles the Zynthian Step Sequencer.
* The '''"Sequencer"''' mode, which handles the Zynthian Step Sequencer.
===The Mixpad mode===
[[File:akai_apc_key25_mk2.png|800px|right]]
[[File:akai_apc_key25_mk2.png|800px|right]]
** Pulsing: Syncing to play/stop.
** Pulsing: Syncing to play/stop.
==== Playback and Record Controls ====
* '''Toggle audio playback''' with <code>PLAY/PAUSE</code> button. If Zynthian's ALT mode is active, it will '''toggle MIDI playback'''.
* '''Toggle audio playback''' with <code>PLAY/PAUSE</code> button. If Zynthian's ALT mode is active, it will '''toggle MIDI playback'''.
* Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> for a ''''panic' stop''', which stops all sequences, audio and midi playback.
* Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> for a ''''panic' stop''', which stops all sequences, audio and midi playback.
==== Changing Controller Banks and Zynthian Scenes ====
* Change controller's bank. There are '''two banks''' (1 and 2), which are used to handle up to 16 chains (with the eight track buttons/knobs). Bank 1 is for chains 1 to 8 and bank 2 manage chains 9 to 16. To show current selected bank, press and hold <code>SHIFT</code>. One of the track buttons <code>LEFT arrow</code> or <code>RIGHT arrow</code> will light up in red, <code>LEFT arrow</code> is bank 1 and <code>RIGHT arrow</code> is bank 2. You can press one of these buttons while holding <code>SHIFT</code> to change the bank.
* Change controller's bank. There are '''two banks''' (1 and 2), which are used to handle up to 16 chains (with the eight track buttons/knobs). Bank 1 is for chains 1 to 8 and bank 2 manage chains 9 to 16. To show current selected bank, press and hold <code>SHIFT</code>. One of the track buttons <code>LEFT arrow</code> or <code>RIGHT arrow</code> will light up in red, <code>LEFT arrow</code> is bank 1 and <code>RIGHT arrow</code> is bank 2. You can press one of these buttons while holding <code>SHIFT</code> to change the bank.
* '''Change current scene''' using the track buttons. You need first to select that function by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>REC ARM</code> button. This function is affected by bank selection, so you can change up to 16 scenes. When selecting a new scene, the ZynPad will be shown.
* '''Change current scene''' using the track buttons. You need first to select that function by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>REC ARM</code> button. This function is affected by bank selection, so you can change up to 16 scenes. When selecting a new scene, the ZynPad will be shown.
==== Modify Chain Settings (mutes, solo etc.) ====
* Use track buttons to '''perform a function''' on chains. The function is chosen by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + one of <code>SELECT</code>, <code>MUTE</code> or <code>SOLO</code> soft key buttons. Press and hold <code>SHIFT</code> to see current selected function on soft key buttons (in green). Functions are:
* Use track buttons to '''perform a function''' on chains. The function is chosen by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + one of <code>SELECT</code>, <code>MUTE</code> or <code>SOLO</code> soft key buttons. Press and hold <code>SHIFT</code> to see current selected function on soft key buttons (in green). Functions are:
* Use <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>KNOB k1</code> to change volume or balance for main chain (what changes is selected by the current KNOB CTRL function).
* Use <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>KNOB k1</code> to change volume or balance for main chain (what changes is selected by the current KNOB CTRL function).
==== Accessing the Step-Sequencer ====
* Open the '''StepSeq mode''' for a given sequence, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a pad button (more info about this mode in the following section).
* Open the '''StepSeq mode''' for a given sequence, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a pad button (more info about this mode in the following section).
* '''Open the ZynPad''' pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>DOWN arrow</code>.
* '''Open the ZynPad''' pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>DOWN arrow</code>.
==== Sequence Manager Sub-Mode ====
* Open the '''sequence manager''' (also known as the ''Seqman'' sub-mode), pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>CLIP STOP</code>. If this mode is active, the LED of the <code>CLIP STOP</code> button will blink in green, and one of <code>VOLUME</code>, <code>PAN</code> or <code>SEND</code> buttons will also be solid in red, each one related to a specific function:
* Open the '''sequence manager''' (also known as the ''Seqman'' sub-mode), pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>CLIP STOP</code>. If this mode is active, the LED of the <code>CLIP STOP</code> button will blink in green, and one of <code>VOLUME</code>, <code>PAN</code> or <code>SEND</code> buttons will also be solid in red, each one related to a specific function:
** <code>SEND</code>: this is CLEAR mode. It will remove all patterns of the sequence when its pad is pressed (leaving only a single empty pattern).
** <code>SEND</code>: this is CLEAR mode. It will remove all patterns of the sequence when its pad is pressed (leaving only a single empty pattern).
** Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code> to exit this sub-mode.
** Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>SELECT</code> to exit this sub-mode.
===The Device mode===
[[File:Akai-apc-key-25-mk2-ui-legend.png|800px|right]]
[[File:Akai-apc-key-25-mk2-ui-legend.png|800px|right]]
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===The Step Sequencer mode===
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* '''Adjust sequence's chain level''' rotating the knob <code>K2</code>. Also, the Mixer screen will be shown briefly in the UI while adjusting. Press <code>SHIFT</code> while rotating for a finer control.
* '''Adjust sequence's chain level''' rotating the knob <code>K2</code>. Also, the Mixer screen will be shown briefly in the UI while adjusting. Press <code>SHIFT</code> while rotating for a finer control.
==== Adjust Notepad Parameters ====
* Change the '''velocity, duration, stutter count or stutter duration''' of a step or NotePad, pressing the corresponding pad and rotating one of the following knobs:
* Change the '''velocity, duration, stutter count or stutter duration''' of a step or NotePad, pressing the corresponding pad and rotating one of the following knobs:
** <code>K3</code>: stutter count
** <code>K3</code>: stutter count
** <code>K4</code>: stutter duration
** <code>K4</code>: stutter duration
==== Control Levels - Adjust Parameters With Pads ====
* 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:
| 5 || 127 / 114 || 20 / 15 || 40 / 30
| 5 || 127 / 114 || 20 / 15 || 40 / 30
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==== Quick Change and Copy Pattern ====
* 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).
* 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.
====Pattern Manager Mode====
* You can also '''enter the arranger sub-mode''' (also called ''PatMan'', for pattern manager), 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:
* You can also '''enter the arranger sub-mode''' (also called ''PatMan'', for pattern manager), 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 the 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.