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Section 4:Editing sequences

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4.4 The STEP EDIT key

The STEP EDIT function allows the contents of the active track to be

edited in precise detail. When the STEP EDIT key is pressed, any notes or

events which exist in the active track at the current sequence position are

displayed on the screen as a series of data fields, which may then be edited.

Also, any notes played at this time are recorded into the active track at the

current sequence position.

STEP EDIT can also be thought of as "note edit" mode. We use the term

"step edit" because "step mode" in sequencers traditionally refers to the

ability to record or edit sequences while stopped, which is what this

function does.

4.4.1 The STEP EDIT screen

To enter step edit mode, press the STEP EDIT key. The following screen

will appear, displaying any notes or events which exist in the active track at

the current sequence position:

A description of the fields and soft keys follows:

• The event display area (lines 2 through 6 of the LCD screen): This area of

the screen displays up to five events, one per line, existing in the active track

at the location within the sequence displayed in the NOW field. These

events are most commonly notes (either drum or keyboard notes, depending

on whether the active track is a drums or non-drums track), but may also be

one of a number of special midi control events. The format of each of the

various event types is described in detail later in this section.

• The NOW field: The field shows the current position within the

sequence exactly as in the PLAY/RECORD screen. As in the

PLAY/RECORD screen, this value is changed by using the “<<”, "<”,

“>”, “>>”,

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