First Steps with OXI One MKII / EP. 5: Poly Mode

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"In Episode 5 we explore Poly Mode, one of the most versatile sequencer modes on the OXI One MKII.
Poly Mode opens the door to rich harmonic writing, evolving patterns, and expressive multi-note sequencing. From simple intervals to dense chordal textures and complex permutations, this mode lets you go far beyond traditional step sequencing while staying immediate and musical.
In this tutorial, I walk through how Poly Mode works in practice — how to add and edit multiple notes per step, shape harmonies, and use Poly creatively in real musical contexts. You’ll also see how it compares to Mono and Chord modes, and when each approach makes the most sense in a workflow.
Whether you want subtle harmonic movement or bold, layered sequences, Poly Mode gives you the freedom to design patterns that grow with your ideas."

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Why choosing Poly, Mono or Chord mode
01:02 Converting Mono and Chord sequences to Poly
01:40 How Poly works
02:07 Ties and inverted ties
03:13 Track settings
03:40 Velocity, gate and logic conditions
04:40 Repetitions
05:22 Accumulator
06:50 Arpeggiator modes
07:48 Copy and paste
08:22 Transposing the sequence
08:55 Custom chords
09:29 Pick and place
09:55 Performing with chords
11:31 Tip on separating harmony and rhythm
12:30 Harmonizing to Poly