Hi, could someone give a step by step guide to using the sequence mode please?
I’m new to the pyramid and seem to be able to use the sequence mode as per the manual but it almost seems like I’m fluking my way through it.
In particular I seem to struggle going from one sequence where I have 5 tracks playing to be able to set the next sequence to play only one pattern.
Much thanks in advance.
For your particular example, start off in Track mode. Ensure you have Sequence 01 running. If you haven’t created any Sequences yet you already will have (you’ll see ‘SE 01’ on the left side of the display, just under half way down). If you are already running another Sequence, press and hold the (blue) Sequence button and press pad 1 (presuming you are in the first bank - if you aren’t press ‘<‘ before pressing the pad).
Releasing the pad and Seq mode button should ‘return’ you to Track mode (you didn’t leave it, really). Now unmute the 5 tracks you want Seq 01 to play. You should ensure that ‘record mute states’ is enabled - you want the ‘Record button’ (red circle) lit up.
Remaining in Track mode press and hold the Seq mode button and press pad 2. Essentially you are enabling a new snap shot of mute states (and potentially patterns) to be ‘recorded’ into Seq 02. But this only takes effect when you make a change to the mute states of the tracks (or their patterns). If you now mute all but the one track you want Seq 02 to play (and the ‘record’ button is still lit) you should be there. If you now go to Seq mode you can change Sequences using the pads. You can also press and hold the Seq mode button and then press the relevant pad to select a Sequence from any mode.
You should remember though, if you alter the mute states (or patterns) when in Track mode with the ‘record’ button lit you will be editing the currently selected Sequence.
So from Track mode you set up a new Sequence number, then change (and ‘record’) the mute states or patterns to create a new Sequence. Choosing an existing Seq number in Track mode allows you to play, and edit the mute states (and pattern selection) of that Sequence. The ‘record’ button dictates whether any of those edits are ‘recorded’/ ‘saved’ or not. With it unlit you can perform mutes, etc, but still revert to the Sequence’s original state when it’s next selected.
I hope that helps, and that I haven’t got anything wrong.
Thanks for taking the time to reply mate, really appreciate it. From a quick read I don’t think I have the record button on.
Sometimes you just need someone to spell it out clearly so cheers. It’s a full on bit of kit and trying to get your head around several different aspects at once can be a bit too much.
Cheers again
Yep, that simple. Thanks again bud.
I’m glad to have helped.
It’s surprisingly easy to overlook that record button’s state when in Track mode. If you’re just muting/unmuting tracks before you’ve even tried using Sequence mode it’s state seems fairly irrelevant. And because it makes sense to get familiar with Track mode before we explore Sequence mode it’s possible that we may have got accustomed to ignoring the record button’s status before we really get started on creating ‘sequences’.
Yes, it’s easy to overlook so much. Only had it a few weeks and really only just starting to use sequences. Awesome bit of kit and mostly very intuitive.
Thanks again
It sounds like you are making good progress. I think I agree. It is mostly pretty intuitive. It can take a while to settle on ways to work with it that suit you (workflows). But I suppose that depends on what you want it to do and perhaps what you were used to before. It seems like it suits some and others not at all.
It’s still the best fit for my needs. It’s amazing for its size, I think.