Polyend Play - Using the Fill Tool

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Sequencing Patterns
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6.12 Using the Fill Tool
Step sequencing and live recording provide manual functions for
programming pattern sequences. The Fill Tool automates the population of
steps in a track in an intelligent way. Fill is not just a workow tool but offers
creative and inspiring musical options for building arrangements and songs.
How does the Fill Tool work?
The Fill Tool is a sophisticated sequence editing utility which generates
creative patterns. Samples congured in Play Sample Pack formats can be
intelligently evaluated within the ll function. Note steps and sequences are
created automatically when triggered by the Fill Tool and are based on:-
• Track and pattern areas selected.
• Parameter values and settings.
• Sample and Sample Pack congurations and structure.
• Whether MIDI or Audio mode is active.
• The type of ll algorithm applied.
What is the relationship with Sample Packs?
The sample pack format used is designed to integrate into Play and
especially to be used by the Fill tool. This allows Fill to populate tracks with
appropriate sounds. For example, Beat Fill algorithm will identify Kick,
Snare and Hi-Hat samples based on the sample pack format and naming
convention used. This is why sample packs and their incumbent samples
must follow the dened format and named with the relevant characters.
• Character strings must follow the dened convention i.e. words kick,
snare, hat included.
• The sample pack must be loaded to the sample pool.
• The upper most folder in the sample pool will be used by Fill if there
are two folders with the same character string names. If an error
stating ‘Cannot nd..’ ie Kick, check that there isn't a duplicate
empty folder higher in the sample pool, e.g. two kick folders.
• The SD Card folders must follow the structure as dened for the
specic OS release e.g. for version 1.4 the Melody Fill was added.
• Sample packs can only operate with one sub folder level.