Setting the note loudness and length (velocity/gate time)

Here’s how to set the loudness or strength of the notes (from the scale on the keys) you play, as well as the length of each note.

  1. Select the pattern to edit (Selecting a pattern).
  2. Press the [SEQ] button to make its indicator light up.
  3. Sequencer mode turns on, and the current tempo is shown.
  4. Hold down the [1]–[16] buttons and press the [VALUE] knob to select the step to edit.
  5. The step number to be edited is shown.
  6. Press the [VALUE] knob.
  7. The current velocity is shown.
  8. Example indications

    Explanation

    U. 1

    Velocity 1

    U.127

    Velocity 127

  9. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the velocity, and press the [VALUE] knob.
  10. The current gate time is shown.
  11. Example indications

    Explanation

    G. 0

    Gate time 0

    G.100

    Gate time 100

    G.tie

    Tie

  12. Use the [VALUE] knob to select the gate time, and press the [VALUE] knob.
  13. The display returns to the step number that is being edited. Press the [VALUE] knob to cycle through the display.
  14. To exit the settings, press the [MENU] button.
  15. The display returns to the current tempo.