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3.Select the function that you want to control with your remote device by clicking on 
it in the user interface.
The button turns red and the assignment browser opens to indicate that you can 
now assign a remote control to this function.
4.Move a control on your external device to map the physical control to the program 
function.
The selected function is now assigned to the control on the remote device. This is 
indicated by the corresponding program...

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The Assignment Browser
The assignment browser consists of the following elements:
- The “Sticky Browser” button in the top left corner of the assignment browser 
indicates if the browser is fixed (closed padlock symbol) or closes automatically 
after a few seconds (open padlock symbol). Click the button to change its status.
- The “Show Remote Item Info” button can be used to show a graphical 
representation of a rotary control next to each remote item. By...

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•To do so, click the “Set Remote Focus” button on the corresponding page.
Assigning Controllers Using Key Commands
You can also assign controllers to Sequel functions using key commands. Proceed as 
follows:
1.Press [F] to enter Edit Remote Control Assignment mode.
The main user interface is dimmed, so that you can clearly see which elements can 
be assigned to remote controls (indicated by frames).
2.Use the arrow keys to step through the assignable...

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Advanced FeaturesQuick Controls
Quick Controls
Quick controls are parameter assignments for effect or instrument plug-ins that are 
shown on the Track Inspector Page of the Multi Zone.
For each effect or instrument plug-in, eight quick control slots are available. These 
give you instant access to the plug-in parameters. Sequel features a default 
assignment for the main parameters. 
To change the assignment, proceed as follows:
1.Activate the “Quick Control Learn Mode” button.
The plug-in window...

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Advanced FeaturesQuick Controls
You can also change the parameter assignments from within the plug-in’s control 
panel. Proceed as follows:
1.Click the “Open/Close Plug-in Window” button.
The plug-in panel for your effect or instrument opens.
2.Right-click the parameter that you want to assign to a quick control slot, and select 
an option from the “Add x to Quick Controls Slot” submenu, where x is the name of 
the parameter.
The plug-in parameter is assigned to the selected quick control slot.
Quick...

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Key Commands
Introduction
This chapter contains a list of the available key commands in Sequel, structured 
according to the different edit categories in the program.
The Available Key Commands
File Commands
The File category contains the following key commands:
Project Commands
The Project category contains the following key commands:
OptionKey command
Help (Operation Manual)[F1]
Quit[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Q]
OptionKey command
New Project[Ctrl]/[Command]-[N]
Open Project[Ctrl]/[Command]-[O]
Save...

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Key CommandsThe Available Key Commands
Edit Commands
The Edit category contains the following key commands:
Navigate Commands
The Navigate category contains the following key commands:
OptionKey command
Undo[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Z]
Redo[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Shift]-[Z]
Cut[Ctrl]/[Command]-[X]
Copy[Ctrl]/[Command]-[C]
Paste[Ctrl]/[Command]-[V]
Delete[Delete] or [Backspace] 
Duplicate[Ctrl]/[Command]-[D]
Split at Cursor[Ctrl]/[Command]-[T]
Bounce Selection [Ctrl]/[Command]-[B]
Select All[Ctrl]/[Command]-[A]...

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Virtual Keyboard Commands
When the virtual keyboard is active, the usual key commands are blocked. The only 
exceptions are: [*] (“multiply” on the numeric keypad) for recording, [Space] for 
start/stop, and [Home]/[Command]-[Home] to jump to the project start.
For the virtual keyboard, the following key commands are available:
Zoom Commands
The Zoom category contains the following key commands:
Transport Commands
The Transport category contains the following...

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Effects and Instruments Reference 
Introduction
This chapter describes the effects and instruments included with Sequel. How to use 
effects is described in the section 
“The Track Inspector Page” on page 82.
Effects Parameters
Delay Effects
PingPongDelay
PingPongDelay creates a bouncing effect. It bounces the signal between left and right.
SyncNote allows you to sync the bouncing effect to the tempo. Feedback determines 
how long the delay lasts. Using the Spatial parameter you can increase the...

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VST Amp Rack
VST Amp Rack is a powerful guitar amp simulator. The sound-related parameters (Bass, 
Middle, Treble, and Presence) have a significant impact on the overall character and 
sound of the amp. Gain cuts or boosts the signal, Bass adds low end to the signal, 
Middle boosts the middle frequencies of the signal, and Treble adds high end to the 
signal. Presence boosts or dampens the higher frequencies, and Master controls the 
volume of the...