How can more than one sound be played at a time from the Supernova?

You need to use the Supernova in it's Performance mode. Programs can then be assigned to any of the 8 parts of a Performance. See the help pdf "a guide to using the Supernova II Multitimbrally with a sequencer" for full detailed instructions download pdf.

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