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[Rick Nhodes]

Hi folks. I have some step sequencer patterns in various programs that work beautifully as a solo sound, until I try to use them in sequencer mode Recording. The tempo of the patterns match whatever tempo I’m using in my song, but when I record, the start of the pattern does not align with the start of the sequence. In other words, the down beat or first step of the pattern seems to be fixed and not reset by the metronome. Is there a way to force reset the step sequence to the start button? Thanks for any advice.

[Mike Conway]

I haven't tried this with the step sequencer and sequencer, but try inserting a TEMPO CHANGE at the beginning of the first measure. For instance, set the song's tempo to something like 119 BPM, then insert a change of 120 BPM. This might line it up.

[Rick Nhodes]

Thanks, that was an idea I had not tried. Unfortunately it didn’t seem to make a difference. I just wonder if there is an AMS setting in the common step sequencer that would perhaps retrigger the pattern at the start of a the internal clock in sequencer mode. I can’t imagine there is nothing to sync things up with other engines and functions of the Kronos. Otherwise the step sequencer is virtually useless feature in terms of playing alongside anything but itself.

If not I may have to retire this thing. I bought it for live performance with a band that plays to backing tracks and a common metronome. If I can’t get a simple pattern to sync with everything else, I am back to my fussy but ultimately more reliable Ableton/Massive setup, which handles syncing tempos and startpoints effortlessly.

[GregC]