OXI Instruments OXI One MKII: Multitrack Mode as the Heart of Hybrid Sequencing

A core highlight is the ability to access up to 64 fully independent tracks by setting each sequencer to multitrack mode. This architectural choice is not just a numbers game—it’s about enabling granular control over every element in an arrangement, from note data to velocity, gate length, and logic conditions.

The video walks through two main editing approaches: direct step editing using encoders, and a column view that allows for focused manipulation of notes, velocity, gate, and repetition. Users can introduce groove, accent, and randomization, making the sequencer equally adept at tight, programmed patterns and more organic, evolving textures.

The demonstration shifts into creative territory by layering tracks for chord progressions and experimenting with track lengths. By decoupling tracks—assigning different step counts to each—users can generate polyrhythmic and evolving musical structures, which can be locked back in sync at any time for more traditional arrangements.

Adding melodic leads and basslines is straightforward, with the workflow emphasizing hands-on control: muting tracks, previewing notes, and using the random generator to inject new material. The randomization engine is shown as a fast way to generate high-register melodic content, with bias and density settings for nuanced results.

Performance tools are woven throughout, from muting and resyncing tracks to using the random generator for both subtle variation and dramatic changes. The ability to manage multiple instruments and voices from a single sequencer is presented as a key strength, supporting both studio composition and live improvisation.

The final segment ties the workflow together with practical examples, showing how the sequencer can be used to generate everything from basic rhythms to intricate melodic sequences and layered textures. The use of the performance page for muting, soloing, looping, and fill functions is demonstrated as a way to keep arrangements dynamic and engaging.

Throughout, the OXI One MKII is positioned as a sequencing hub suitable for diverse musical styles and production techniques. Whether in the studio or on stage, its multitrack capabilities are shown to support both structured songwriting and exploratory, generative approaches. The video concludes by emphasizing the instrument’s role as a creative catalyst, inviting users to push beyond conventional sequencing workflows.