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Range & Phrase


Range sets how much pitch variation is applied to the selected Track. Hold [CTRL] to access Phrase, which selects the melodic pattern used for that variation. Together, they let you create movement and evolving melodies within the chosen Scale.


Knob Behavior

ActionDescription
TurnAdjust the amount of pitch variation applied by the selected Phrase.
[CTRL] + TurnSelect a Phrase.

Value Button Behavior

ActionDescription
PushSet the Range amount directly using the [VALUE] buttons. Use [VB8] and [VB16] to adjust the Phrase length.
[CTRL] + PushSelect a Phrase directly using the [VALUE] buttons.
[CLEAR] + PushReset the selected parameter to its default setting and clear randomization.

How Random modulation applies to Range:

  • Clockwise: +/- range amount differently for each note in the chord
  • Counterclockwise: +/- range amount equally for each notes in the chord
  • Unit: Random Rate

See the Random Behavior Reference.

Phrase Length

The Phrase length defaults to 4 bars.

  • Press [VB8] to make the Phrase shorter.
  • Press [VB16] to make the Phrase longer.
  • Available lengths are shown below:
Length
1 bar2 bars4 bars (default)8 bars16 bars32 bars64 bars

Applying Range to a Track

  1. Select a Track.
  2. Turn (RANGE) to adjust how much pitch variation is applied.
  3. Hold [CTRL] and turn (RANGE) to select a Phrase.
  4. Optionally press a [VALUE] button to set the Range amount directly.
  5. Use [VB8] and [VB16] to shorten or lengthen the Phrase.
  6. Hold [CTRL] and press a [VALUE] button to select a Phrase directly.
  7. Press [CLEAR] + [VALUE] to reset the selected parameter to its default setting and clear randomization.

Phrase Reference

PhraseValue ButtonShape
Cadence 1[VB1]
Cadence 2[VB2]
Cadence 3[VB3]
Cadence 4[VB4]
Saw[VB9]
Triangle[VB10]
Sine[VB11]
Pulse[VB12]
CV input[VB16]