Alesis micron User Manual

 

 
 

 

 
 A pattern can be set to one of two types:  “arpeggio” or 
“sequence”. 
 
Arpeggios and sequences both respond to a keypress by playing a 
series of notes over a programmed rhythmic pattern.  The 
difference lies in which notes they play. 
 
An arpeggio loops over whatever notes you are holding down on 
the keyboard.  If you hold down a chord, the Micron will generate 
a melody by playing each note of your chord individually. 
 
A sequence, on the other hand, already has a melody line built in.  
So, all you have to do is hold down a single key, and the Micron 
will play back that melody relative to that key.  Pressing another 
key will transpose the sequence. 
 
A pattern can easily be switched from an arpeggio to a sequence, 
and vice-versa.  The underlying rhythmic pattern is kept the same -
- all that changes is whether the pattern plays the notes you hold 
down or the notes it was recorded with. 
 
If the distinction is unclear, choose your favorite pattern, toggle its 
“type” parameter between “arpeggio” and “sequence” (see page 
24), and try playing it both ways.