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Real-time record/replace – Arturia KeyStep 37 MIDI Keyboard Controller and Sequencer User Manual

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4.2.2. Real-time record/replace

KeyStep 37 also allows you to record or replace the notes in a sequence while the sequencer

is looping. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Real-time recording won't extend a sequence; you must record within the

framework of an existing sequence. So you may first want to create a sequence

of the desired length using step record mode.

• It can be helpful to have an external drum machine slaved to the KeyStep 37 via

MIDI or the Sync output. That will help you be sure where the downbeat is. For

more information about synchronization, see

Chapter 6 [p.61]

.

You can also create a sequence in the MIDI Control Center and send it to the KeyStep 37 over USB.

Learn about the MIDI Control Center in

Chapter 9 [p.74]

.

There are two methods you can use to record in real time.

Sequencer not running

(Stop mode): Hold Record and press Play. The Rec button

will light and the sequence will begin looping. The notes you play 'live' will be

quantized to the nearest step.

Sequencer running

: If the sequence is already looping, simply press the Rec

button and the same thing will happen: KeyStep 37 will begin recording and

replacing notes.

When Overdub is actived using Shift+overdub will be added to the existing notes. When OFF, newly

recorded notes will replace the notes that currently exist at that step.

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