Arpeggio Sequencer: So frustrating

OP-1
#1

Most DAWs let you control the direction the series of notes in a particular chord are played. Up, down, random or as fingered.

On the OP-1 I have to perfectly input my notes (let’s say C D# G for a Cm chord) in the way I want the Arpeggio sequencer to play them. This is great, but if I wanted to simply play the notes in a chord in a UP pattern what I really want to do is just play all notes simultaneously and expect the OP-1 to play them in the UP direction via a simple setting.

Here’s the problem, try to do a simple 3 chord progression (like Cm A# F) with 1/8th or 1/16th notes. Make sure that your notes are struck in a ascending pattern (Up the chord triad). What ends up happening is you get a bunch of unnecessary notes played and it sounds sloppy.

A simple firmware fix could make this so much better. Or am I missing something?

#2

Afaict, the op1 arp isn’t like most other arps… I’m not very experienced, but yeah, although I find it useful, It’s also quite cumbersome for the type of use you describe.

#3

Really good idea, seems easy for the software to understand the order of keys so hopefully next os update will have it.
Maybe a workaround for now could be dropping the notes in order into the Endless sequencer and choosing up, down or random with the red knob? Definitely slower though.

#4

That suits my need, I don’t know what I m doing so I find it easy (and faster than endless) for creating happy accidents but I understand your frustration.
Have you try finger mode ? I never really used it but it can suit your need.
An idea : prepare your arpeggio there and use the master tuning to change the tone