The Pattern Sequencer

The integrated Pattern Sequencer is used to create drumpattern sequences. This sequences can be triggered in realtime via MIDI-Key or saved as a sample.

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The "Pattern" tab contains two subpages "Pattern" and "Settings". You can record/play up to 10 tracks. On the left side the tracks are listed. By default the tracks have a name assigned  ("BassDrum", "SnareDrum", ...). By double clicking an entry, the name may be changed.

The Pattern area

Within the pattern area there are controls to record or play pattern sequences. Virtual Sampler manages up to 8 Pattern-Banks ('A'..'F'), each containing 16 Pattern-Presets (1-16). Each Pattern-Preset can be as long as 512 steps. Assigning the tempo (in bpm) is done for each Pattern Preset separately.

On the pattern page there is a button for each step per pattern track. These buttons are used to enable/disable the sound for this step. To play a pattern, you must first assign Presets to one or more patterns (see "The Settings area" below).

Additionally the current position within the pattern and the count of pattern-voices used is displayed. By using the buttons in the bottomright corner you can scroll within the pattern steps.

The record button is used to store the pattern as a sample. Absolute timing accurate recording can only be done within the VST-version of VSampler for technical reason.

The Settings area

Within the settings area (Tab "Settings") you can change configuration settings for the selected pattern preset and the currently selected pattern track.

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The following options are availablel: