OXI Instruments OXI One: Deep-Diving Chord Mode for Next-Level Sequencing

Diving into the step parameter menus, the video demonstrates how double-tapping the Step Chord button opens up a suite of advanced options for each step in a sequence. Strum introduces time separation between chord notes, mimicking guitar-like articulation and allowing for both ascending and descending effects. This is not just a cosmetic tweak; it fundamentally changes the feel of a progression, especially when paired with tied steps or extended sequences.

Trigger probability and logic conditions are also highlighted, enabling steps to play with controlled randomness—think one out of two times, or more complex logic. Retrig adds the ability to fire a note multiple times within a step, up to seven retriggers, injecting rhythmic complexity. The offset parameter allows for micro-timing adjustments, shifting notes forward or backward within the step grid for added groove or swing.

Throughout, OXI’s interface design is on display: step parameters are accessible via clear button combos and encoder tweaks, minimizing menu-diving. The tutorial emphasizes how these features can be layered to create sequences that are both precise and alive, with the OXI One’s architecture supporting a wide range of creative workflows.

The tutorial zooms in on how strum, trigger probability, and retrig settings can transform static chord progressions into evolving, dynamic sequences. Strum is shown as a way to break up block chords, introducing movement and a more organic feel. The directionality—ascending or descending—adds further nuance, and the effect is immediately audible in the demoed progression.

Trigger probability and retrig are presented as tools for injecting unpredictability and rhythmic interest. By setting steps to trigger only some of the time, or retriggering notes within a step, users can generate patterns that feel less mechanical and more musical. The video makes it clear that these features are not buried in submenus but are quickly accessible, supporting fast iteration and experimentation.

Arpeggiators are a centerpiece of the OXI One’s performance toolkit, and the video methodically demonstrates their use in both keyboard and sequencer views. In keyboard view, enabling the arp is as simple as pressing play and toggling the ARP button, with further controls for octave range, gate length, rate, and accent. The hold function frees up your hands for more complex live manipulations, and the visual feedback on the grid keeps things transparent.

Switching to sequencer view, the arpeggiator takes its input from the programmed chord steps, allowing for even more intricate rhythmic patterns. The Euclidean generator parameters—pulse, repeat, and length—are showcased as powerful ways to shape the arp’s groove and density. The distinction between keyboard and sequencer arp modes is well-explained, with the video highlighting how each can serve different compositional and performance needs.