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Using the Step Sequencer

To open the Step Sequencer

1.

Do one of the following:

To edit an existing pattern. Select the Step Sequencer clip that you want to edit in the Step Sequencer.

To create a new pattern. Click the MIDI track in which you want to create the new pattern. The track then becomes the active track. Make sure that no MIDI clips are selected.

2.

Do one of the following:

Select Views > Step Sequencer.

Press ALT+4.

The Step Sequencer window appears.

Note 1: You can also open an existing pattern in the Step Sequencer by double-clicking an existing Step Sequencer clip.

Note 2: The Views > Step Sequencer command is disabled if multiple Step Sequencer clips are selected.

See:

Working with rows

Working with steps

Working with Controller events

Working with patterns

Working with Step Sequencer clips

Keyboard shortcuts

	Note 1: You can also open an existing pattern in the Step Sequencer by double-clicking an existing Step Sequencer clip.

	Note 2: The Views > Step Sequencer command is disabled if multiple Step Sequencer clips are selected.

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