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Sequencer
The Sequencer is Audiocube’s timing hub.
It creates a dedicated timeline for every Sampler and Ticker you load, allowing you to loop, quantise, and automate each device with frame-accurate control.
Key Features
Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
Quantised Triggers | Snap start times to beats, bars, or custom subdivisions. |
Per-Device Lanes | Every Sampler or Ticker owns its own timeline lane. |
Looping | Define loop length in steps or bars; the Sequencer cycles automatically. |
Automation Capture | Record spatial movement in real time, tied to the loop. |
Global Transport | One Play/Stop button (or shortcut) runs the entire scene in sync. |
Sequencer Controls
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Spacebar will toggle playback on and off.
Control | Function |
|---|---|
Automate | Enable/disable playback of recorded spatial automation. |
Record | Capture spatial automation—press Play after arming to record movements. |
Play | Start loop playback. |
Stop | Halt playback and silence all devices. |
BPM | Set global tempo (beats per minute). |
Sequence Length | Define number of steps/bars per loop. |
Subdivision | Draw visual grid lines; hold Ctrl while dragging a trigger to snap to them. |
Bars/Beats / Current Time / Atomic | Read-only timing displays for reference. |
Setting Trigger Times
Click anywhere on a device’s lane to drop a trigger.
Hold Ctrl while clicking to snap the trigger to the current subdivision grid.
Drag a trigger left/right to fine-tune its start point.
Recording Spatial Automation
Arm Record.
Press Play.
Grab any device and move it in the scene—the path is recorded frame-by-frame (the device’s tail turns red).
Release the device; it now plays back the recorded movement on every loop.
Grab and move again to overwrite the existing path.
Disengage Record to prevent further changes.
Quick-Start Tutorial
Add devices Create a few Samplers and/or Tickers (ensure a Ticker’s Sequenced switch is on).
Set tempo & length Adjust BPM and Sequence Length to taste.
Position triggers Click in each lane; Ctrl-click to grid-snap. Change Subdivision if you need finer resolution.
Play Press Play (or P) to hear the loop.
Automate movement Enable Record, move devices, then release. Their motion now repeats in perfect sync.
Tips & Best Practices
Keep Automate off while arranging to avoid unexpected motion.
Use high subdivisions (e.g., 1/16 or 1/32) for intricate rhythmic patterns.
Short loops (1–2 bars) are great for testing ideas; extend later for longer phrases.
Spatial automation is tempo-independent—record at any speed, then change BPM freely.
The Sequencer is the backbone of Audiocube’s performance workflow—master it, and complex, evolving soundscapes become effortless.