Changing key of a sequence on Volca Keys or Bass

pfontaine2 · Post by **pfontaine2** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:20 pm

Is there a way to set up a sequence on the Volca Keys or Bass to make it change key by pressing a new root note? I know I could copy a sequence to a new slot and modify the notes but was looking for another, more "on the fly" way of doing this.

Thanks,
Pierre

analoguekid · Post by **analoguekid** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:48 pm

I think because its a sequence and not an arpeggio you wont be able to do it without using some sort of external trick, that being either an external sequencer or a simple pitch shifter pedal used by guitarist and the like

Butterfingersbeck · Post by **Butterfingersbeck** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 4:23 pm

I wanted to do something like that when I recorded this cover of "Popcorn". I wanted arpeggios following the song's chord structure. I ended up doing what you suggested - recording a sequence for each of the six chords used in the song - Am, Em, C, D F and G - and then "playing" them in real time using the memory buttons to change chords. But there is no way to do it just by changing the root note.
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pfontaine2 · Post by **pfontaine2** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 4:45 pm

Awesome cover to Popcorn. Really nicely done!

Damocles · Post by **Damocles** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:13 pm

Perhaps a bit off topic.... when in Poly Ring mode while running a pattern it sounds like the key is changing when adjusting the sustain. With the keys it's all about tweaking the sweet spot. but, I find this useful for variation.