Dirtywave M8 - Relative and Absolute FX Commands; Sequencer FX Commands

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Dirtywave M8 Operation Manual
Relative and Absolute FX Commands
Relative commands relate to the current value of an instrument parameter. For example,
if your instrument parameter is “10”, and you use an FX command value of “10”, that
parameter’s value becomes “20”. If you use the same FX command with a value of “10”
again, that parameter’s value will now be “30”.
Relative commands stay relative until a note is triggered either with a RET command or
with an instrument number present in the “I” column. At which point all parameters are
reset to the instrument’s assigned values.
Relative FX commands between “01” to “7F” will add to the value, while values between
“FF” to “80” will subtract. Ex: If the instrument parameter has a value of “10”, and an FX
command for that parameter is set to “FF”, the parameter will now be “09”.
The point of relative values is to be able to nely adjust the current value a given pa-
rameter is currently set to, whatever that may be. It allows for smoother, less step-wise
results.
If the FX command is absolute, then assigning a value of “10” will set that parameter
value to “10” no matter its value in instrument settings.
Sequencer FX Commands
ARP XY (Arpeggio)
Produces a rapid 3 note arpeggio. The currently playing note is the base note with X
representing the rst note interval in semitones, and Y as the second. Ex: “ARP37“ on
note C-4 plays C-4, D#4 (+3), and G-4 (+7).
CHA XY (Chance)
In a phrase: Individually set the probability to the left (X) or right (Y) side of the com-
mand. The value range is from 0 (never) to F (always). Ex: “CHA1F” will give the note a
~10% chance of triggering, and all other FX commands 100%.
In a table: Set the probability for everything to the left that “CHA” is on from 00 (never)
to FF (always).
DEL XX (Delay)
Delays the entire row the command is on by a given number of ticks (XX). “DEL” in table
has no eect.