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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 control turning blue. The name at the 
bottom of the assignment browser now indicates which remote item is assigned to 
the selected function.
5.To assign another remote controller, click the next program function.
6.Click the “Remote Object List” button in the lower right corner of the assignment 
browser.
All remote controls that have been assigned are now shown.
7.Click the “Edit Remote Control Assignment” button in the Pilot Zone to switch 
back to normal mode.
Congratulations! You can now use your remote device to control the assigned Sequel 
functions.
ÖIf you assign the Multi Zone pages first, you can use the controls on your remote 
device to switch between the different pages. 
						

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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 clicking these icons, 
you let the program know that the corresponding physical control is an endless 
rotary encoder.
- The “Reset Remote Assignment” button allows you to remove a controller 
assignment from a specific control.
- The name field lets you change the default name for the assigned remote control 
(at the bottom of the list). This allows you to keep an overview of the assigned 
controls. 
Setting the Remote Focus
The “Set Remote Focus” function allows you to use the same hardware controls for 
remote-controlling the quick controls on different panels or pages. To set the remote 
focus to a panel, proceed as follows:
1.Assign the same MIDI controller to all quick controls.
2.Click the upper or lower edge of the panel that you want to remote-control.
The panel now has the remote focus, indicated by a color change.
3.Remote-control the quick controls on this panel.
4.Click the upper or lower edge of a different panel to remote-control another effect 
or instrument.
You can also set the remote focus to the Output Effects section and the following 
pages in the Multi Zone: Track Inspector Page, Beat Page, Mixer Page, and 
Performance Page.
Sticky 
Browser 
Reset 
Remote 
Assignment
Remote Object 
List button Name of the Sequel 
function
Name of the assigned remote 
controlAssigned remote 
controllersShow Remote 
Item Info 
						

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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 functions.
The selected control element turns red and the assignment browser opens to 
indicate that you can assign a remote control to this function.
3.Move a control on your external device to map it to the program function.
•Use the arrow keys on your computer keyboard to step through the available 
parameters.
•Press [Enter] on the numeric keypad to make selections, activate functions, or to 
confirm your settings.
•Press [Esc] to exit a list or browser window or deactivate Edit Remote Control 
Assignment mode.
The “Set Remote Focus” 
button
This panel has the remote focus 
						

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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 opens.
2.In the quick control panel, select a quick control slot.
You can press [Tab] or use the cursor keys to step through the quick control slots.
3.In the plug-in window, click a parameter.
The parameter is assigned to the quick control and the quick control slot is 
renamed accordingly.
4.Repeat these steps for all other quick controls that you want to change.
5.Deactivate the “Quick Control Learn Mode” button.
The new assignment is used from now on.
Quick control 
slots
Quick 
controls
Quick Control 
Learn ModeGet Default Quick 
Controls from Plug-in
Open/Close 
Plug-in Window
ÖIf you select a quick control slot in learn mode and press [Delete] or [Backspace], the 
slot is emptied. This is helpful, for example, if you want to use less than eight quick 
controls. 
						

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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 control assignments are saved globally.
•To retrieve the default assignments, click the “Get Default QCs from Plug-in” 
button.
•To rename a quick control, double-click the name in the quick control slot, enter a 
new name, and press [Return].
You can also automate the quick control parameter settings. For details on automation, 
see 
“Adding Automation” on page 44.
ÖQuick controls become really powerful when you assign them to remote-control 
devices. Quick control assignments only need to be set up once for insert effects, 
send effects, output effects, and instruments. 
						

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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 Project[Ctrl]/[Command]-[S]
Save As[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Shift]-[S]
Manage Projects[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Shift]-[M]
Toggle Automation Mode[A]
Show/Hide Track Inspector 
Page[1]
Show/Hide Editor[2]
Show/Hide Track Picture Page[3]
Show/Hide Mixer[4]
Show/Hide Performance Page[5]
Show/Hide Settings Page[6]
Show/Hide Filter Section[7]
Show/Hide MediaBay[8]
Show/Hide Output Effects[9]
Show/Hide Virtual Keyboard[K]
Show/Hide Tuner[T] 
						

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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]
Select None[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Shift]-[A] 
Add Track[Ctrl]/[Command]-[+]
Remove Selected Tracks[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Delete] or [Backspace]
Record Ready[R]
Snap to Grid[J]
Quantize[Q]
Edit Remote Control 
Assignment[F]
OptionKey command
Left[Left Arrow]
Right[Right Arrow]
Up[Up Arrow]
Down[Down Arrow]
Add Left[Shift]-[Left Arrow]
Add Right[Shift]-[Right Arrow]
Add Up[Shift]-[Up Arrow]
Add Down[Shift]-[Down Arrow]
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Key CommandsThe Available Key Commands
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 key commands:
OptionKey command
One Octave Down[Left Arrow]
One Octave Up [Right Arrow]
Change Virtual Keyboard 
Display Type[Tab]
OptionKey command
Zoom In[H]
Zoom Out [G]
Zoom Last[Shift]-[H]
Zoom Full[Shift]-[G]
Zoom to Parts[Shift]-[P]
OptionKey command
Locate to Selection[L]
To Cycle Start[Home] (PC)/[Command]-[Home] 
(Mac)/[.]
 (Notebooks)
Start[Enter] (numeric keypad)
Stop[0] (numeric keypad)
Start / Stop[Space]
Record[*] (“multiply” on the numeric keypad) or [Ins] 
Rewind[-] (“subtract” on the numeric keypad)
Forward[+] (“add” on the numeric keypad)
Return to Zero[.] or [,] on the numeric keypad
Cycle[/] (“divide” on the numeric keypad)
Set Cycle to Selection[P]
Locate next Marker[Shift]-[N]
Locate Previous Marker[Shift]-[B] 
						

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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 distance 
between the bounces. This sounds great on solos. The Mix parameter determines 
how much original signal you hear versus the affected signal.
StereoDelay
StereoDelay is great for giving your tracks a sense of space. It includes two delays. One 
for the left channel and one for the right channel. SyncNote allows you to sync the delay 
effect to the tempo. Feedback determines how long the delay lasts. The Mix parameter 
determines how much original signal you hear versus the affected signal.
Distortion Effects
AmpSimulator
The AmpSimulator allows you to make it sound like your tracks were recorded through 
an electric guitar or bass amplifier.
Drive gives a boost to the signal and simulates an overdrive pedal. Bass adds low end 
to the signal. Mid boosts the middle frequencies of the signal. Treble adds high end to 
the signal. Volume allows you to give that extra boost to the signal without adding any 
distortion.
•There are a number of AmpSimulator presets available. Try out the different presets 
to find an amp sound.
Distortion
Distortion is great for adding crunch to your tracks. This effect is easy to use with only 
two parameters, but it is extremely effective. Boost cranks up the distortion amount. 
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Effects and Instruments ReferenceEffects Parameters
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 output signal.
•There are a number of presets with guitar-amp-specific effect chains available. Try 
out the different presets to find the perfect guitar sound.
Dynamics Effects
Compressor
Compressor reduces the dynamic range of the audio, making softer sounds louder or 
louder sounds softer, or both. Threshold determines how much compression is added 
to the signal. When the signal goes above the threshold level, the Compressor reduces 
the signal; the further to the right you drag, the more compression you get. 
Gate
Gate allows you to create a “gate” which lets only audio through if it meets the specified 
volume requirement. Threshold sets the volume level that the signal has to reach in order 
to be heard. Release controls how quickly the gate closes after it has been opened.
Maximizer
Maximizers are commonly used in the mastering stage to raise the overall level of the 
mix. Optimize raises the level of your tracks without clipping the output. Turning this 
up all the way creates a brick-wall effect that is often used on drum tracks in electronic 
music.
Master EQ
This is an easy-to-use 3-band parametric equalizer. The Low, Mid, and High parameters 
allow you to cut or boost the corresponding frequency band. The buttons below the 
knobs let you disable the frequency bands.
Filter Effects
DualFilter
This effect filters out certain frequencies while allowing others to pass through. Pos 
changes the position, that is, the focus frequency of the filter. With higher values, only 
high frequencies are heard, with lower values, only low frequencies are heard. Reso 
adds a ringing effect to the filtered sound.
Morph Filter
This effect lets you mix lowpass and highpass filter effects. Frequency changes the 
cutoff frequency of the filter. Resonance adds a ringing effect to the filtered sound. The 
Morph slider lets you mix the filter output between lowpass (0) and highpass (100).