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Prophet-6 Operation Manual
Sequencer
To transpose a sequence:
1. Press
play
. The sequence begins playback.
2. Press and hold
record
and press a key on the keyboard. “Middle C”
is the reference point. Playing a note above middle C transposes the
sequence higher by that interval. Playing a note below middle C trans-
poses the sequence lower by that interval.
Sequencer Parameters
Here are the controls and parameters used when interacting with the sequencer.
Record:
On, Off—
This switch turns sequencer recording on and off.
Play:
On, Off—
This switch turns sequencer playback on and off.
BPM:
30…250—
Sets the tempo for the Sequencer and Arpeggiator in BPM
(beats per minute). The
tap
tempo
LED flashes at the BPM rate. When
lfo
sync
is turned on, the BPM rate affects the LFO frequency. When syncing to
an external MIDI clock source, the BPM setting has no effect.
Tap Tempo:
30…250—
Tap this button at least 4 times to quickly set the
tempo for the Sequencer and Arpeggiator. The LED flashes at the BPM
rate you set.
Value:
Sets the note value for each sequencer/arpeggiator step relative
to the BPM.
value
works with both internal and external clock sources.
The following table lists the values:
Name
Tempo
Timing Division
Half
BPM/2
Half note
Qtr
BPM
Quarter note
8th
BPM x 2
Eighth note
8th D
BPM x 2
Eighth note, dot
8th S
BPM x 2
Eighth note, swing timing
8th T
BPM x 3
Eighth note triplets
16th
BPM x 4
Sixteenth note
16th S
BPM x 4
Sixteenth note, full swing timing
16th T
BPM x 6
Sixteenth note triplets
32nd
BPM x 8
Thirty-second note
