50 Sequencer
Dave Smith Instruments
Clock Parameters
BPM: 30…250—Sets the tempo for the sequencer and arpeggiator in BPM
(beats per minute). The
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sync is turned on, the BPM rate affects the LFO frequency. When syncing to
an external MIDI clock source, the BPM setting has no effect.
Tap Tempo: 30…250—Tap this button at least 4 times to quickly set the
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rate you set.
Divide: Sets the note value for each sequencer/arpeggiator step relative
to the BPM. ĉĎěĎĉĊ works with both internal and external clock sources.
The following table lists the values:
Name Tempo Timing Division
Half BPM/2 Half note
Qtr BPM Quarter note
8th BPM x 2 Eighth note
8th Half BPM x 2 Eighth note, half swing timing
8th Swing BPM x 2 Eighth note, full swing timing
8th Trip BPM x 3 Eighth note triplets
16th BPM x 4 Sixteenth note
16th Half BPM x 4 Sixteenth note, half swing timing
16th Swing BPM x 4 Sixteenth note, full swing timing
16th Trip BPM x 6 Sixteenth note triplets
32nd BPM x 8 Thirty-second note
32nd Trip BPM x 12 Thirty-second triplets
64th BPM x 16 Sixty-fourth note