Polyend Play+ - Sequencing Patterns

Play+ is a groovebox aimed at making and
performing songs and arrangements quickly.
The ‘Pick & Place’ principles of Play+
encourage a quick and easy selection of a
sample or synth and setting of parameters and
then placing these instruments into steps in a
pattern using sequencer mode. The workow
in creating patterns supports this aim with
quick and simple processes and tools which
automate music production and sound design
while still retaining user control and creativity.
Each project contains a maximum of 128
patterns each with 8 tracks for samples and 8
tracks for MIDI / Synths and a maximum of 64
steps per track. The process for the creation of
patterns and subsequently the performing of
songs is what makes Play+ different from other
grooveboxes. Steps are the building blocks
when creating patterns. Steps are populated
with samples, synths or MIDI notes across the
pattern to create arrangements of beats and
melodies. MIDI is covered in a later section.
Patterns can play in multiple ways. Steps are
played in series across the dened direction
while tracks play together in parallel. Think of a
Pattern as a bite size element of a full song.
Patterns can be combined and arranged
together for chaining into a full length track and
variations of patterns is possible to add even
more interest. This section will focus on patterns
used in audio sample tracks. The same basic
process also applies to the creation of Synth and
MIDI patterns. This section will provide overall
guidance on creating patterns as well as their
general structural elements. Patterns are the
foundation of working with Play+ and are
created in sequencer mode. All the basic
building blocks and the process needed to get
started in creating, editing and using a basic
pattern are covered in this section.
Sequencing Patterns
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