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12.3 Sequencer:
The sequencer of the XILS 4 is extremely useful, and can create endless sound design ideas. It is well
worth the learning curve, as it will help unleash the full potential of this synthesizer.
12.3.1 Front sequencer controls:
The XILS 4 sequencer is inspired by the original EMS 256 sequencer, which was, in its time, a very
revolutionary machine. It has three layers, each having two tracks.
This means that each of the layers can send trig information, and can record two independent values.
The sequencer has six output tracks, organised into
three independent layers of two linked banks. The
section of the sequencer panel shows the six tracks,
and how the three layers are used.
The external ring of the corresponding double-knob
(with the small triangle) shows each current output
value. You can set the current output value of a
sequencer step, by clicking on the corresponding
double-knob’s external ring.
The internal part of each double-knob sets the range
of the corresponding output bank, and thereafter
the amount of modulation. Used as pitch modulator,
this inner ring should be set to 12 o’clock to provide
a normal scaled pitch modulation.
Switching ON the RECORD button, allows you to
enter sequence with your Midi keyboard instead
using the Sequencer edit panel.
In this mode, when you hit a note, the pitch will be
memorised in the steps of the first bank of the
corresponding layer, and the velocity into the steps
of the second bank. The current layer on which the
keyboard acts, is set with the three-position LAYER
knob.
A series of MIDI controllable buttons controls the sequencer, and a double-knob controls the sequencer’s
clock rate.
To help with your creative workflow, independent sequencer presets can be saved and recalled.
This preset management is found under the Sequencer 256 label: