Steinberg Sequel 3 Operation Manual

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The Pilot ZoneThe Edit Menu
Duplicate
This option allows you to create copies of an event that are aligned directly behind the 
selected event in the Arrange Zone.
Split at Cursor
This option allows you to split the selected event at the cursor. If no event is selected, 
all events that are intersected by the project cursor are split.
Bounce Selection
This option allows you to combine various selected audio events or instrument parts 
into one audio event or instrument part. For example, this is...

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The Pilot ZoneThe Edit Remote Control Assignment Button
The Edit Remote Control Assignment Button
You can remote-control certain Sequel functions using external controllers. For this, 
you need a mixer or keyboard controller with USB or MIDI connection and the ability 
to send MIDI messages.
If you activate the “Edit Remote Control Assignment” button, the main user interface is 
dimmed. The elements that can be assigned to remote controls are indicated by green 
frames. Click the button again to...

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The Pilot ZoneMusical Keyboard Input Activity
Musical Keyboard Input Activity
This indicator becomes visible when any input activity of connected USB/MIDI 
keyboards, including controller activity, is detected.
The Transport Controls
The transport controls are similar to those you would find on a VCR or DVD player.
The Play Button
The Play button allows you to listen to your project.
•To start playback, click the Play button.
•To stop playback, click the Play button again.
The Record Button
The Record...

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The Pilot ZoneThe Metronome
The Metronome
Activate the Metronome On/Off button to add a click sound to playback and/or 
recording. The metronome follows the project tempo and time signature. For more 
information on the metronome and its settings, see 
“Activating the Metronome Click” 
on page 21.
The Performance Mode Button
By clicking the Performance Mode button, you enter a mode that allows you to create 
performances. For more information on the Performance mode, see 
“Performances” 
on page 97....

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The Pilot ZoneThe Pilot Zone Display
Using Tap Tempo
The Tap Tempo function allows you to specify a tempo by tapping.
1.Click the Learn button in the upper left corner of the tempo display to activate the 
Learn mode.
The button turns red to indicate that you can tap the tempo.
2.If you want to tap the tempo of some recorded material with unknown tempo, 
activate playback.
3.Tap the tempo on the space bar of the computer keyboard or on a connected MIDI 
keyboard.
4.When you stop tapping, the program...

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The Pilot ZoneThe Virtual Keyboard
The Project Root Key (KEY)
This shows the project root key. 
To change the root key, you have the following possibilities:
•Click on the value and select a key from the pop-up menu.
•Select a loop in your project that has the key that you want to use and drag it onto 
the key field.
This works only if the key information was saved with the original file.
The Virtual Keyboard
The virtual keyboard allows you to play and record MIDI notes using your computer 
keyboard...

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The Pilot ZoneThe Virtual Keyboard
4.Use the “Note Velocity Level” fader to the right of the virtual keyboard to adjust the 
volume. 
5.Use the “Octave Offset” icons to the left and the right of the virtual keyboard to 
offset the octave range of the keyboard. 
ÖYou can also use the virtual keyboard to preview instrument presets in the MediaBay. 

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The Arrange Zone
Overview
The Arrange Zone displays the parts and events of the project along the timeline. In 
the Arrange Zone you can record, edit, and arrange your project. On the left, the track 
list is shown, and on the right you can display the MediaBay or the Output Effects 
section.
•To resize the Arrange Zone, move the mouse pointer over the bar at the bottom of 
the Arrange Zone until it turns to a double arrow, click and drag up or down. To 
reset the Arrange Zone to its default size,...

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The Arrange ZoneOverview
The Track List Buttons
Toggle Automation Mode
Clicking this button toggles between the automation modes. You can show, edit, and 
hide the automation for your project. For more information about automation, see 
“Adding Automation” on page 44.
Show Performance Track
Clicking this button shows/hides the performance track. For more information, see the 
chapter 
“Live Pads and Chain Play Mode” on page 49.
Show Transpose Track
Clicking this button shows/hides the transpose track....

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The Arrange ZoneOverview
Draw Tool
Clicking this button activates the Draw tool that allows you to draw elements in the 
Arrange Zone. For further information, see 
“The Draw Tool” on page 32.
Unmute All Tracks
Clicking this button unmutes all tracks in your project.
Reset All Solo States
Clicking this button deactivates all Solo buttons in your project.
Reduce/Increase Track Size
The buttons for resizing tracks allow you to reduce or increase the track height. The 
greater the size, the more controls...