Seq66 Basic Tutorial: Main Window
Description: Seq66 Basic Tutorial
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Seq66 Basic Tutorial Main Window
The figure below is an annotated version of the main window. It is a bit small, so run `qseq66` (`qpseq66.exe` in Windows) to see the window elements.
Menu. Provides some expected functions, including opening, saving, import/export, recent files, help.... Main Top bar. Provides status and time information, and allows for changing the MIDI bus and time signature of the whole song. Tabs. Tabs give compact access to various views of Seq66. Patterns Panel (Live Grid). Shows a single set of patterns ("tracks", "loops", "sequences"). Patterns can be muted/unmuted by clicking on them. Patterns can also be opened for editing via a right-click menu. Keystrokes ("hot-keys") can also activate or edit a pattern. Grid Mode. Selects what a click or hot-key does to a pattern. "Loop" toggles the track. "Record" mode toggles recording. There are other modes, too. Main Bottom. The first row at the bottom allows for naming and changing the active set. The second bottom row has standard play/record buttons, plus a Song/Live toggle button and a beats-per-minute indicator. |
The "Live" Grid

This window is packed with functionality. Be sure to try clicking or right clicking on the grid and the various buttons. Hover the mouse cursor over an interface item; often a tool-tip will appear.