How do step components work?

Step components are the OP-XY's unique per-step modulation system:

What are step components?

Each step can have modulation data attached
Components modify how that step sounds
Think of them as per-step parameter automation
This is what makes OP-XY sequences so expressive

Types of step components:

Pitch — Detune/transpose individual steps
Velocity — Volume per step
Length — Note duration
Probability — Chance a step plays
Retrig — Note repeat/stutter
Slide — Glide between notes

Adding step components: 1. Select a step that has a note 2. Press the component button 3. Choose which component to edit 4. Turn encoder to set value 5. Component is attached to that step

Viewing components:

Steps with components show indicators
Different colors/symbols for component types
Toggle views to see different parameters

Creative uses:

Probability: Add randomness to hi-hats
Retrig: Create fills and stutters
Pitch: Make bassline slides
Velocity: Add dynamics and groove

Tips:

Components are per-step, not global
Copy steps to copy their components
Layer components for complex modulation
Use components instead of more tracks

Power move: Add probability to every other hi-hat step (50%) for humanized grooves that never get boring.

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