Chromatic transposition, Playback mode, Time division – Arturia BeatStep Pro MIDI/Analog Controller and Sequencer Kit with CV/Gate Cables (Black) User Manual
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3.3.6.3. Chromatic transposition
In addition to transposing the octave range of a sequence, there are two ways to transpose
a melodic sequence chromatically:
1. Hold the SEQUENCER 1 or SEQUENCER 2 button and press one of the pads with a
note name (C, C#, D, etc.)
2. Send a note to the BeatStep Pro on the
as specified in the
.
You can transpose a sequence whether the sequencer is running or not.
3.3.6.4. Playback mode
The first three buttons on the bottom row of pads are used with the SHIFT button to select
the Playback mode (i.e., the playback direction). Here’s what each option does, using a four-
step sequence as an example:
• Forward: plays sequence steps 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
• Reverse: plays sequence steps 4, 3, 2, 1 | 4, 3, 2, 1, etc.
• Alternate: plays through the sequence steps first in one direction, then the other.
The result: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 4, 3, 2, 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
The default setting is Forward.
3.3.6.5. Time division
Depending on the current setting, this parameter can be a quick way to double the playback
rate of your sequence or cut it in half. Triplet options are available, too.
To set the time division, press and hold the SHIFT button and then press the pad that
corresponds to the timing you want:
• Quarter notes (1/4)
• Eighth notes (1/8)
• Sixteenth notes (1/16)
• Thirty-second notes (1/32)
To switch any of those time divisions into their triplet values, hold SHIFT and then press the
Triplet pad.
The default setting is 1/16.
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