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Seq · Manual p. 16–18

Sequencer accent groove

Program a 16-step pattern with accents and slides — the Boutique party trick.

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Why it works

The internal sequencer is how most SH-101s were used live — one hand on transpose, one on cutoff.

Accent often drives VCA or filter amount per step on Roland sequencers.

On the SH-01A

  1. Choose a bass patch with strong ENV → VCF.

    Manual p. 13–14

  2. Enter sequencer mode, program 16 steps.

    Manual p. 16

  3. Add ACCENT on off-beats; use SLIDE between tied notes.

    Manual p. 17

  4. Transpose live while the pattern runs.

    Manual p. 18

A looping line that feels human because accents and slides vary the energy.