Using the control sequencer for rhythmic loops

We like to MIDI-sync the control sequencer to our DAW, set it going and get all manner of bleeps and off-kilter rhythms! Using the mod matrix, set up three or four mod slots using Ctrl Seq as the source, then set random depths for each slot. Next, go back to the sequencer, set it to play 16 or 32 steps (or an uneven number for weirder rhythms), press hold (so it plays a continuous loop) and then randomly dial in levels for each step (some positive, some negative). Now start with mod slot 1 and set its destination to filter freq, with depth to fully positive, then set mod slot 2 to control filter resonance, with depth fully negative, and set filter cutoff and resonance to taste while experimenting with the VCA/VCF envelopes and curves! Finally, set it to modulate FX per-step, then try another mod slot to control noise level – don’t forget to add swing for bounce too!