Quasimidi POLYMORPH - The Morphing Sequencers of the POLYMORPH; Basics: Analog Sequencer; The Sequencers Edit Menu; Groove Factor: Menu

The morphing sequencers of the POLYMORPH
Basics: Analog sequencer
A compositional aid of the modern electronic music appeared a short while after the invention of
the first voltage controlled synthesizer module; the Analog sequencer. At first this piece of
equipment was primarily used for the automation of voltage control. Most of the musicians thought
that a sequencer was unnecessary. First off, with the analog sequencer you could only put 8 to 16
note extensive tone series in, and this was tediously complicated. At the time tapes were faster,
uncomplicated and "stored" more notes.
Only a few musicians introduced the analog sequencer as a new creative element in the music
scene. The accompanying sequences of the US production of "Popcorn" was the turning point of
further development, because of "Popcorn's" commercial success. At once, others found the
potential of the new expressions with these typical basic sequences. Later came the most spread
prejudice against keyboardists in circulation:
"Anyone can play the synthesizer. One doesn't have to know anything."
You were familiarized with the basic possibilities of the POLYMORPH sequencer in section
"sequencer section" in chapter "The function of the controls and buttons". Now we are coming to
the extensive possibilities that you find in the sequencer edit menu.
The sequencers edit menu
If you find yourself in another edit menu, push [EXIT] twice. Push [EDIT] to get in the edit menu.
By using [PAGE<>] select page 1. The display shows:
Select Edit l1>
[Sequence] [Osc]
Groove factor: menu page 1
Push [F1] to reach the sequence menu. With [PAGE<>] select the first menu page:
Edit Sequence
|1> Groove: 0%
This parameter increases the degree of the shuffle/ swing effect for all four morph sequencers. The
sequencers no longer have such a mechanical quality, but have a selectable Groove factor.
Resolution: menu page 2
On the second menu page you can select which note duration each step of the sequencer equals
too. The value ranges from a whole note (brieve) to a 32nd note (demisemiquaver). The "P" with a
number from 1-4 shows you on the next menu pages, which part and which sequence is being
edited.
Edit Part1 Sequence
<2> Resoltn: 1/16
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