Seq66 Basic Tutorial

Mutes Manager

 

The figure at right shows the Mutes tab. It is a bit small, so run qseq66 (Windows: qpseq66.exe) to see the window elements. This tab is quite complex, so we will not describe its operation in detail here. See the user's manual.

 
  • Mute group storage. Mute groups can be of the song, and can be stored in the .midi file. They are stored in a sequencer-specific (SeqSpec) section of the song, and so are not available to other sequencers. Mute groups can also be reused by storing them in a .mutes configuration file.
  • Number of mute groups. Currently, up to 32 mute groups can be defined. Mute groups are numbered from 0 to 31. This is about the maximum useful number, since most of the other keys on the computer keyboard have functions allocated to them.
  • Mute group features. Each mute group has a number, a hot-key, and a name. Currently the names are hardwired and simple: "Group 0", etc. In addition to a hot-key, a MIDI control can be assigned to mute groups in the .ctrl file.
  • Group grid. In the Mutes tab, the top grid shows the 32 places for the mute groups.
  • Group pattern grid. In the Mutes tab, the bottom grid shows the patterns that are enabled/disabled in the currently-selected mute group.

  • Tricky. The sets tab is a bit tricky to use, and probably needs some more testing. Report bugs!

Seq66 mutes tab

Mutes Tab

Have fun with your mute groups!