Creating longer sequences than 64?

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#21

I just wanted one more thought the idea of slowing the sequencer down to get longer slower patterns.

You can create the illusion that the sequencer is running at full speed by using the arpeggiator as a kind of sub sequencer for faster melodic patterns. The arpeggiator sequence can then be transposed up and down using the main sequencer. If you use the lock to scale feature this can sound really cool and make sequences that are rhythmically fast while using the slower sequencer speed.

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#22

Hmmm. I know about the using the arp trick, but don’t know what you mean about the transpose. Is there a vid of it?

Another way of using the arp is to lower the speed so the arp sequence runs for 128 notes. You can then put a 1:2 conditional trig on the first note of a 64 note pattern, and have a sequence that runs for 128 notes. The limitation is the steps of the arp though, so it’s a possible but not a perfect solution for evolving pads for example.