: Length (in steps) of the second step sequence.
: Length (in steps) of the note pattern.
Let us now discuss the most devilish, confusing thing about Ambika sequencer: sequencer memory
sharing. Ambika only has memory for 16-steps long patterns. Yet, the
up to 32. How is it possible? Simply by reusing steps from one pattern into the other!
For example, if you set the step sequence 1 length to 18, the last 2 steps of step sequence 1 and the
first 2 steps of step sequence 2 will store the same value. If you set the step sequence 1 and 2 length
to 32, the last 16 steps of step sequence 1 will be the first 2 steps of step sequence 2 and
reciprocally. When you set the notes sequence length to 18, the first 4 steps of step sequence 1 will
be scrambled with apparently random data from the note sequence.
So remember: as soon as one of sequence 1 or sequence 2 exceeds 16 steps they will scramble
each other ; and as soon as the note sequence exceeds 16 steps it will scramble the step sequences.
Whether you will prudently avoid using the scrambled sequence or take creative advantage of this
This page shows the note pattern and the step sequences 1 & 2.
| note |velocity |stepseq 1|stepseq 2
01|. C4 |. o100 |. 255 |. 0
The first column displays the step number. Use the encoder to scroll through the sequence.
The second column displays the note number, editable by the first knob of the upper and lower rows.
The third column displays the note velocity, editable by the second knob of the upper and lower rows.
Turn the knob completely counter-clockwise to mute a step, and completely clockwise to enter a note
at full velocity. Turn the knob to a middle position to enter a tie/slide.
The fourth and fifth columns display the value of the step sequence 1 and 2, editable by the third and
fourth knobs of the upper and lower rows.
What about the dots shown in some columns? They indicate the start of the sequence. For example,
if the note sequence is 16 steps long, but the step sequence 1 is only 5 steps long, you will see a dot
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