Sequencer Tab
The Sequencer tab is where you create and edit your light show sequences. Each row represents a model (or model group), and each column represents a time interval. Effects are placed in cells to define what each model does at each point in time.
The Sequencer tab is divided into several panels:
| Panel | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Model List | Left | Lists all models and groups in your layout |
| Timeline / Grid | Centre | The main editing area — drag effects onto cells |
| Effect Settings | Top right | Configure the selected effect |
| Color Panel | Right | Set effect colors and gradients |
| Layer Blending | Right | Control how multiple effect layers blend |
| Timing Marks | Top of grid | Audio waveform and beat/phrase markers |
- Go to File > Open Sequence (Ctrl+O) and select a .xsq file, or
- Go to File > New Sequence (Ctrl+N) to start from scratch.
A sequence must have an associated audio file or a defined duration.
- Click and drag on the grid to select a time range on a model row.
- Double-click an effect in the Effects panel (top), or drag it onto the grid.
- Adjust settings in the Effect Settings panel on the right.
- Press Space to play/pause preview.
Timing marks divide the timeline into musical sections (bars, beats, phrases). They are used to snap effects to the music.
- Auto-generate: Audio > Timing Marks > Generate Timing Marks
- Import: Audio > Import Timing Marks (from Audacity labels, etc.)
Each model row can have multiple effect layers stacked on top of each other. Use the Layer Blending panel to control how layers interact (Normal, Add, Subtract, etc.).
Right-click a model row to Add Layer or Delete Layer.
When you are ready to preview or export your sequence:
- Render All: Tools > Render All (or F5) — renders every model
- Render Selected: Right-click > Render Row — renders just the selected row
- Play: Press Space or click the Play button in the toolbar
- Save: Ctrl+S — saves the .xsq file
- Save As: File > Save Sequence As — save under a new name
Changes are not auto-saved. Save frequently.
- Effects-Panel — detailed effect settings reference
- Layer-Blending — blending mode descriptions
- Timing-Marks — working with beats and phrases
- Keyboard-Shortcuts — sequencer keyboard shortcuts
Last updated: 2026-06-30