That may sound like some fancy terminology, but it's basically the same as the Morphing Through Harmonics example with one difference - the Width knob is set to zero. Instead of smoothly interpolating between adjacent harmonics, Harmonia instantly snaps from one harmonic to the next as the Center control is moved or modulated. This allows the creation of sequencer-like note patterns.

We like to say "sequencer-like," because it's not exactly like using a traditional analog step-sequencer in that the playback rate of harmonics (notes) changes depending the Center Mod depth setting. It makes sense if you think about it because an LFO at a given speed is going to modulate between two adjacent harmonics far more slowly than if it were modulating across all eight, for example.

More Faux-Sequencer Tips

  • At the risk of pointing out the obvious, the above sequencer-like tricks inspired us to include the harmonics tuning Semitone mode. The Harmonics Presets include a number of semitone scales, which are a great head start, or melodies can be created from scratch by dialing the red tuning knobs as with any step sequencer.

  • If you missed this in the Oscillator 1 & 2 section, dialing a harmonics tuning knob fully counterclockwise disables sound altogether for that harmonic. This is useful for rests/silent steps in our faux sequences (notice in the image above how harmonic #8's display is blank).

  • If you don't want the sequence to transpose when playing different keyboard notes, disable the Keyb Track button at the top. The Octave and Detune controls can be used to tune the sequence to the desired key/range.