BTDSys SeqStep

What is it?

SeqStep saves the Step setting in the Sequence Editor along with your file. It will save the step size when you save the song, and reload it when you next load the song. Also it allows you to program automatic changes of the step value and automatic scrolling of the Sequence Editor view. This is useful if you make a habit of working with strange time signatures or high TPB values.

Installation

Unzip into your Buzz\Gear\Generators\ folder. Add to index.txt if you want, or download an up-to-date index.txt if you're lazy.

Quick-start guide

• Add SeqStep to your song.
• Now when you save your song, the sequence editor step will be automatically saved.
• Add patterns as normal to program the auto step changing and scrolling features.
• For the auto scroll etc to actually have any effect, you need to switch on your computer keyboard's Scroll Lock. Normally you won't be able to edit your song while auto scrolling is active.

Version history

• v1.0: First public release.

Parameters

Note that both parameters have no effect whatsoever unless your keyboard's Scroll Lock is active.

• Sequence Editor Step - Changes the step value, this is useful for using several different time signatures in the same song. Note that the value you enter must be present in the sequence editor's step list for this to work. If the desired value is not present, you can use my Custom Seq Steps utility to add it.
• Scroll Here - Enter a 1 in this column, and when it is played the sequence editor will scroll so that it is at the top of the window. This is useful in conjunction with the Sequence Editor Step parameter, as you can ensure the sequence editor view does not get 'out of step' with the actual programmed sequence, rendering your patterns invisible.

En/disable Record

Have you ever accidentally clicked the Record button instead of Play, overwriting your carefully programmed patterns with parameter tweaks or peer control events? This menu item hides the Record button from the toolbar, completely removing the risk of accidentally activating it. You can still record by pressing F7, but there's less chance of that happening accidentally.

Thanks

Thanks to noolout, thOke, XionD, and everyone else I forgot as usual.

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