Rests and ties can give a sequence more varied rhythm. For example, a 32-step sequence with rests and ties played at double speed can be more varied than 16 filled steps at normal speed.
Patterns A and B share the effects of their modulation tracks when you switch between them. Suppose A changes oscillator type on steps one and four. If you switch to B after step four, B starts with the oscillator type last set by A; switching before step four leaves B with the type set on step one.
Note/Info To make more patterns that use the same sound, copy a preset and record new patterns in the copy. Switching presets gives access to the patterns and modulation tracks in each.
Note/Info The following ideas can also be used with the arpeggiator. The Matrix can both route and mix signals when shaping sequences and arpeggios.
The sequencer controls oscillator pitch directly. Route the LFO to pitch through the Matrix as well, and the two signals add together. A slow rectangular LFO makes the sequence jump between pitch levels. Change the Matrix amount to control the size and direction of the shift.
Variation: Also route the LFO to filter cutoff. With enough modulation to close the filter, some parts of the sequence fall silent. Try different LFO waveforms and amounts to change the rhythm of those gaps.
A random LFO waveform can transpose a running sequence at unpredictable times. Change LFO speed to change when transpositions occur; increase the Matrix amount for wider jumps or use a negative amount to invert the modulation.
Hoketus keeps one pitch while changing timbre, articulation, and rhythm. On the MicroFreak, use modulation tracks to change parameters while the sequence repeats that pitch.
Create a 16-step sequence with the same pitch at every step. Add rests and ties for rhythm, then press Record while playback is stopped. Turn a control to capture its position, use Rate/Swing to move to the next step, and repeat. Up to four controls can change across the pattern.
Variation: To imitate a monochord, use one or two modulation tracks to introduce nearby pitches around the repeated central pitch.