Welcome to my new Korg Multi/Poly and Korg Modwave tutorial. In this tutorial, I am going to look at ratcheting sequencing as popularized by the Berlin School of electronic music, including Tangerine Dream.

Ratcheting sequencing is a technique used in music production, particularly with modular synthesizers, to add more complexity and interest to repetitive sequences. The technique involves retriggering individual steps in a sequence multiple times at a faster rate, creating a rolling or trilling effect.

The Multi/Poly’s (and Modwave’s) motion sequencer is ideal for this technique, especially using the shape lane to retrigger steps within a sequence.

In the video, I show how to create ratcheting sequences and how you can use the mod controls with probability to add control over the subdivisions.

I also then go on to show how you can layer multiple sounds to complete the Tangerine Dream sound on the Multi/Poly.

The performance I created during the video is available as a free download.

 Mastering Ratcheting Sequencing with Korg Multi/Poly - Berlin School Download  1 file(s) 5.18 KB   Download