Seq66 Basic Tutorial

Pattern Editor

 

The figure below shows the Pattern Editor window. It is a bit small, so run qseq66 (qpseq66.exe in Windows) to see the window elements. It is also available in the Editor tab of the main window via the right-click command Edit pattern in tab.

 
  • Main top bars. These bars allow setting the pattern title, time signature, length, chord-generation, output buss and channel, snap, note length, time zoom, and much more.
  • Time line. Provides for vertical zoom and the time markers "L", "R" (for sub-looping), and "END". The L/R markers can be moved; a starting position can be set.
  • Keys pane. Piano keys at left show the current note, the scale; a click to previews notes. Right-click cycles through the note-name style.
  • Piano roll. Shows the notes in a track and a progress bar while playing. Notes can be recorded from a MIDI controller or be painted via the mouse. Copy/paste and note modification are supported.
  • Left buttons. These support painting note, transposition setting, note-mapping, drum mode, chord-generation, and changing the events shown in the data pane.
  • Event pane. This pane shows only the exact timing of selected events (e.g. Note On vs. Note Off). Movement and deletion are supported for non-note events.
  • Data pane. The data pane shows the selected event plus their magnitude. By dragging the mouse, the height of each event can be modified.

  • Bottom bar. The bottom bar allows selecting events to show/edit, provides low-frequency oscillator (LFO) adjustments, a loop-repetition count, buttons for arming, MIDI Thru, recording, style of recording, and note velocity.

Seq66 pattern editor

Pattern Editor

This editor is jam-packed with functionality. Be sure to try clicking or right clicking on the grid and the various buttons. Hover the mouse cursor over an interface item; often a tool-tip will appear.