Thanks for that 
I’m posting here because this looks way more active than the Oxi forum. I’ve got a few questions about the Oxi One.
I’m coming from Numerology, then the Octatrack, then the Vector sequencer (all keepers) and a Hapax that may be just a bit too “MIDI” for me. I have a bunch of questions about this as a sequencer on which to improvise.
- Is there some kind of modulation matrix where you can mix LFOs to produce more complex shapes? There’s no mention of such a thing in the manual. Or is there a workaround?
- Is it possible to run gates independently of 1/v CV in a single sequencer or lane, or do I need to use multiple lanes for that?
Are the following actions possible while the sequencer is running?:
- Can I modulate (either by hand or by lane or LFO) the length of a sequence so that the length changes in real time? I see instructions to hit “init and end” and hitting first and last step–is that how people do it? Can I also change the rate of playback in realtime? (of my two sequencers, Vector does this, Octatrack does not)
- Can I mute or skip individual steps in a sequence in real time? I see a menu option for that but it looks like I’d have to scroll through ratchets to get there? Vector makes this easy.
- Can I modulate sequence direction in real time / force a reset in real time?
I had a read through the manual and watched a couple videos but the performances I saw didn’t show enough of the sequencer, and the tutorials I found were too basic or not concerned about these features. Maybe there are good videos I am missing?
Thank you.
Very good questions and definitely not easy to find answers.
Not mod matrix per se but yes.
There’re normal LFOs and pretty wonky LFOs (23 shapes in total), and you can modulate wave, rate and amount of each with said LFO, another LFO or any of the MOD lanes that mode has (each lane has 2 internal destinations with offset and amount + 1 external) so up to 20 internal modulation sources per sequencer.
Out of the usual suspects, ARP (type, oct and division), Euclid (pulses, rotation) and MI Grids drum engine (kd, sn and hh density, X, Y and chaos) are also internal modulable parameters.
CVs and Gates are completely independent and their configuration is something quite unique as it’s very smooth to the point of being performable. It’s also easy to create mults of the same output with an offset applied (pitch on semitones or modulation LFO / MOD lane).
Best option for this would be Multitrack mode, you can select which track each gate listens to. On other modes you select which voice triggers each gate (in case of more than 1 option) or all the voices triggering a single gate.
Not at the moment. INIT and END step changes are manual. There’s a good chance that both parameters could be open for internal modulation if it doesn’t break a lot of stuff. Come to the forum and make a feature suggestion.
What does affect length not manually is a % skip per track.
Skip is a per step parameter, independent of the % skip per track above. It’s very quick to set (just tried it): step-chord button active, hold desired steps and turn encoder 3 CCW, rinse and repeat per step. There’s no fine scrolling needed as skip is the minimum value of of Retrig param and is just 1 position from the default ‘no’.
There’s no mute per step, only per track or sequencer, depending on the mode.
I see both things different:
Sequence direction is not modulable, just the options offered.
There’s an auto reset after 1 to 64 bars per sequencer, or you can hit play to reset all sequencers (play can be either reset or pause, user selectable).
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Thank you so much for the reply. I’m heartened to know they are non-obvious questions. I have grown to have weird sequencer likes (maybe this is everyone on the internet and not just me). Basically I want the happy accidents of analog sequencers with the control of digital.
I’m a little confused. So you can’t automate this or LFO it. But when a sequence is running, can I move the start and end step so it gets longer or shorter, or changes location?
Again, since I don’t have on in front of me, let me just make sure I understand. Let’s say we’re in multitrack mode: I press on a step, then hit the right menu button, then turn a knob one click to the right to turn skip on and off?
Thanks again. That was a doozy of a reply!
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The start end points are performable, they can be used while the sequencer is running, and you can reset it to the main sequencer by pressing the sequencer and play buttons…
The procedure for the skip is simpler, while the step chord button is active (it’s a toggle) press the desired step and turn the third encoder one step CCW.
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I just want to add a detail to what @CarlosUnch said: The global trigger probability can be modulated by a mod lane. This means you can easily draw a custom “mask” to skip mute steps you desire. Or to spice things up, change the length/resolution of the mod lane to different values to get polyrhythmic results.
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Heyyyy, this is actually great! Thanks for the tip, never thought of that. Wow.
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On top of what @mkdsl said, you have a way to quickly create loops between steps (per sequencer) and then transpose/rotate will only affect those steps inside the loop.
Also on setting skip up, it works for any piano roll based sequencer mode, so mono, poly, chord and multitrack the same way.
This is great, thanks for sharing!
Just wanted to point out that (I think) David means ‘mute’ instead of ‘skip’, since global trig % keeps the step timing while skip shortens its length. This way you can actually mute steps individually, let’s say is a workaround but it works 
These things happen when you give extra flexibility here and there, MOD lanes are a great example of that!
Oh, retrigger parameter on negative values is indeed skip % of all steps, and can also be modulated via MOD lane, meaning you can fine tune skip per step with another method too (silly having skip per step but whatever )
Said MOD lanes mask, as David called it, are also very performable with random gen, toggle on/off, range offset and knob record.
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Thanks everyone. This is fantastic news and it looks like I can do everything I want with this sequencer while the sequence is running, which is the main thing that matters to me.
One last question. Is there any physical difference between units? (Eg, they fixed something after the first production run). In other words, am I better off waiting for the November drop of new ones or trying to trade for a used one? I have another unobtainium sequencer that might tempt someone.
Exactly, thanks for correcting that. I edited my post.
Getting ready to order, but I have one other question. Is the Pipe a mult, or does it bypass the CV outputs on the back? TIA.
The Pipe connector is a mult, it replicates the outputs from the back to the counterpart.
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Fantastic.
Now I’m wondering if I should go all in and get the split and if it can replace my iConnectivity MIO XM.
My main question is if it can pass through MPE data. I know it doesn’t record MPE, and I don’t care, but I’d like to be able to get MPE from my Linnstrument into my Super 6 and my iPad through the Oxi One. That would also let me use the Linnstrument to play in arpeggios and use modulation from mod wheel and aftertouch on, eg, mono synths.
–Jonathan
Just out of curiosity, has anyone here used both the Oxi and the Deluge? how do you think they compare purely in terms of sequencer? Are there any features where one has a clear advantage over the other?
I liked the piano roll on the deluge way better. somehow multitouch for lengthen and shortening notes worked way better for me on the deluge. also I somehow quickly loose overview, when I scroll on the grid.
But the buttons feel better on the Oxi, and it brings soooo many things (generative, random, probabilities) that the sequencing on deluge cannot provide.
So as long as I would only add long lasting notes all over the octaves, I might miss the deluge, but I don’t as the Oxi drastically changed, how I approach sequencing.
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Thanks!
And how do you think it compares in terms of writing full tracks, with different sections?
I think the arranger on the Deluge is more flexible, As you are able to freely place parts on the grid and even make some unique for minor changes. I cannot say much about the current state of the arranger view on the Oxi, as Manu is heavily working on Firmware 3.0 and added way more cool stuff and changed, than I have been able to check out, so I fan just talk about the 2.0 one and that is way more rudimentary. Its more like an advanced pattern-chain. For every of the 4 sequencers you have 16 slots. On each slot you can place one of the 16 patterns. Per pattern you can define a number of repetitions and insert empty slots. The four lanes can either run individually for their own, or follow a master track, so they all progress simultaneously. So you are limited to those 16 pattern-slots and you cannot make them unique as. Ou are able on the deluge for minor changes. And you are not able to zoom in. On the deluge you can zoom in everything, so you are able to adjust stuff on 128th or something like that. You are not able to do that on the Oxi.
i am quite sure, that its enough for most, but its not as flexible as the deluge that comes quite near to a DAW timeline.
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Id like to add, that the approaches are completely different. While I think, that the arranger on the deluge can only be matched by the Akai Force on any Groovebox, that I know, it lets you short on some other stuff. I really didn’t like modulation on the deluge, as everything is recorded but not really editable. On the Oxi you have independent modulation lanes, you are able to draw modulation on the grid similar to drawing it on a daw. And the generative features on the Oxi are where it shines. Not just with generating full sequences, either filly random, or in a way, where you can decide for a generated pattern to use it from there on. You are also able to modify a lot on a fixed sequence. you can tell it for example to let it raise the velocity by a small amount with a 10% chance, and change the octave of the note randomly by 15%. That’s just s few tuns on knobs and a up until than boring 303 bass line is now using accents and different octaves (where the 303 shines) randomly but stays on the given harmony and rhythm etc.
With the current development from 2.0 to 3.0 manu seems to be able to nearly double the possibilities of the sequencer and by doing so, listening to the users, discusses UI limitations or impacts with them to find a solution that fits the devices and pleases the users.
I really hope, that there will be a number of videos showing off the device after 3.0, because every tutorial or review out there is way outdated.
Oh, and to finish off my celebration of Oxi Instruments: The customer service is one of the best I ever met. not only is the support and help always there, if you have a problem, you have your device back fixed faster than it would be to order a new one… and all that while talking about a very very small company.
I cannot praise Manu and the community he is able for form around the device enough!
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Thanks a lot man, that was very useful!
Yeah, from what I understand the Oxi is much better for creative sequencing and generating ideas on the fly, while the Deluge is better for crafting songs in a more traditional and deliberate way.
I was hoping that they would mostly overlap in terms of functionality so I could sell the Deluge and get an Oxi, but I get now that they really shine on different areas so one cannot replace the other.
I’ll probably get an Oxi at some point, in the meantime I’ll wait for those 3.0 tutorials to get the full scope of the current functionalities. 
I had the Oxi for a few weeks. Really enjoyed it and with some of the 3.0 stuff, will most likely enjoy it again. I love the Hapax over the Deluge but there is something about having some kind of internal sounds that keeps me from buying things like the Hapax or Oxi over the Deluge or Polyend Play. I have other gear to sequence so it’s no problem there, but something in me just does not like having a music box that has no music in it…even though those are great sequencers. I like to just use one box sometimes so maybe that is it. The Oxi is truly unique and amazing though.
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