Wanting to explore random, probability and trigger playback options...

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First, a shout-out to both @Hawkeye and @latigid on for already answering a couple of questions over on the Elektronauts forum.

With that out of the way, I’m wanting to check out the available SEQ4+ functions related to randomness and probability. I’ve looked at the random generator, but as far as I can tell (which is saying much, at this point, I’ll admit!) it only randomizes once after effecting it (i.e. pressing GP2-3).

Is there a way to have the generator randomize automatically each time a sequence is plays through?

Also, is there a way to set “trig conditions” in a manner similar to that of Elektron sequencers (e.g. trig 4 plays every 3rd time the sequence plays through x number of times)?

I’ve been trying to figure my way around by referencing both the user guide and the manual, but despite my best efforts, I’m not quite getting it.

Thanks in advance!

P.S. It looks like most posts here are build-related and not so much about how to use the unit. Is this because others are finding it relatively simple to navigate and/or is there another forum better suited for questions such as mine?

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Hi, welcome to the midiphy forum!

I would fully encourage people to ask questions and explore the possibilities of the SEQ v4+. We’re happy to help when we can!

For randomness:
Randomizer: fills the track with random values, which are seeded only once per press.
Euclid generator: rhythmic/evolving gate patterns
FX Humanizer: note/velocity/length variation (with degrees of difference from the original)
Track Direction: random direction, step or both
Parameter layer probability (configure in Event > Layer): the likelihood of this step playing
Trigger layer random gate: as it sounds!
Trigger layer random value: I think this is what you want!

You can have a mixture of random and “normal” by choosing the steps where random events occur.

For trig conditions, yes, you can use the Nth1 or Nth2 conditionals (configure in Event > Layer). This means each (or after) N bars, something happens, be it play, mute, accent, roll, FX on/off.

Hope it can help! Have fun with your sequencer!

Best,
Andy

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Many thanks Andy. I appreciate the reply and look forward to checking out the pages/parameters you’ve recommended.