Seq66 Basic Tutorial Mutes Manager
The figure at right shows the Mutes tab. It is a bit small, so run `qseq66` (Windows: `qpseq66.exe`) to see the window elements. This tab is quite complex, so we will not describe its operation in detail here. See the user's manual.
Mute group storage. Mute groups can be of the song, and can be stored in the `.midi` file. They are stored in a sequencer-specific (SeqSpec) section of the song, and so are not available to other sequencers. Mute groups can also be reused by storing them in a `.mutes` configuration file. Number of mute groups. Currently, up to 32 mute groups can be defined. Mute groups are numbered from 0 to 31. This is about the maximum useful number, since most of the other keys on the computer keyboard have functions allocated to them. Mute group features. Each mute group has a number, a hot-key, and a name. Currently the names are hardwired and simple: "Group 0", etc. In addition to a hot-key, a MIDI control can be assigned to mute groups in the `.ctrl` file. Group grid. In the Mutes tab, the top grid shows the 32 places for the mute groups. Group pattern grid. In the Mutes tab, the bottom grid shows the patterns that are enabled/disabled in the currently-selected mute group. |
Tricky. The sets tab is a bit tricky to use, and probably needs some more testing. Report bugs!
Mutes Tab

Have fun with your mute groups!