OXI Instruments Arranger Mode: Architecting Live Performance with OXI One

The OXI One is introduced as more than just a sequencer—it’s positioned as a performance hub, and the Arranger mode is at the heart of this transformation. OXI Instruments frames Arranger as a tool for both meticulous planners and spontaneous performers, highlighting its dual nature: you can either automate your entire set or trigger sections on the fly. This flexibility is what sets the OXI One apart in the crowded field of MIDI/CV sequencers.

From the outset, the video emphasizes that Arranger mode is designed to keep musicians focused on their craft, not on menu-diving or manual pattern juggling. By handling transitions and pattern changes in the background, the Arranger allows users to stay in the moment, whether they’re building a full song structure or improvising live. This workflow-centric approach is typical of OXI Instruments, who consistently prioritize fast, hands-on control in their product design.

Arranger mode’s interface is laid out to mirror the familiar Load page, but with a twist: the bottom four blue rows represent the Arranger lanes, each mapped to one of OXI One’s sequencers. With 15 slots per lane and a dedicated master lane, users can construct complex progressions, assign patterns, and create mute states by leaving slots blank. The visual feedback—blue for inactive, gray for empty, and colored for active—makes it easy to track your arrangement at a glance.

The video walks through how to populate the Arranger: simply hold a pattern pad and assign it to a lane. Slot settings are accessed by holding a pad, revealing options for program/bank changes and repetitions. This enables intricate control over how and when patterns play, supporting both structured song building and more modular, performance-driven setups. The ability to save up to 10 songs per project underlines the OXI One’s commitment to both studio and stage workflows.

A key architectural feature of Arranger mode is the master lane, which governs overall song progression and transition timing. By assigning a master track, users can dictate when all sequencers advance, streamlining arrangement setup and ensuring tight transitions. Launch quantization is another crucial parameter, letting you define how many bars must pass before a pattern change occurs—represented visually as a progress bar on the screen.

The video demonstrates how these settings interact: when launch quantization is off, the pattern must complete its last step before advancing. With quantization set (1, 2, or 4 bars), transitions become predictable and musically synced. This system is designed to minimize manual intervention, freeing the performer to focus on expressive control elsewhere. The ability to copy, paste, shift, and color-code slots further enhances workflow efficiency, making the OXI One’s Arranger mode a robust tool for both pre-planned and reactive live sets.

A standout feature of the Arranger is its support for infinite repetitions and real-time program changes, which together enable a hybrid workflow balancing structure and spontaneity. By setting slots to infinite, users can loop combinations of patterns indefinitely, jumping between them as needed. This is particularly powerful in live contexts, where the ability to trigger new sections or variations on the fly can elevate a performance.

The video showcases how program changes can be assigned to slots, allowing for seamless patch switching on connected gear—demonstrated here with the syntax. This integration saves valuable time and reduces the risk of error during a set. The Arranger’s architecture thus empowers musicians to prepare complex transitions and variations in advance, while still leaving room for real-time decision-making. The reminder to save patterns before switching slots is a practical touch, highlighting the importance of workflow discipline in high-stakes performance environments.