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Reset: The process of restarting Play+ by loading a
random OS rmware. Also the term ‘reset’ is used
for recalling a previously saved pattern.
Reverb: An effect function which emulates the
behaviour of audio in a room or space. The echos
and reections form the sound character.
Sample: The basic audio element loaded into
Play+ and used as the primary sound source.
Samples are accessed via the SD Card but can be
loaded into the on board sample pool. Samples
can be used as the sound source.
Sample Pack: A concept in Play+ where samples
are organised and named in a format that allows
intelligent access of Play+ functions. Also a
standard set of samples can be provided in a
sample pack.
Sample Pool: The on board memory for storing and
managing samples in Play+. Samples must be
copied from the SD card to each project’s Sample
Pool to allow the sequencing.
Screen Buttons: 5 dynamic buttons which will
operate functions based on the mode. The function
is displayed on the screen and commonly includes
play / stop for the sequencer.
SD Card: A storage device that is used in Play+ for
holding data, samples, project etc. Play+ is
supplied with a 16GB Micro SD Card and USB
adapter.
Sequencer: The function that manages and
controls the assembly and operation of patterns.
Sequencer Mode: The main 16 x 8 Grid pads
which allow sequencing of a pattern
Solo: The ability to select an individual track to play
alone and effectively mutes other tracks.
Step: In Play+ a step is the building blocks for
creating melodies and beats. Each step contains a
sample as the sound source and is managed in the
displayed track rows. In MIDI Mode as step will
output Note, CC and/or PC messages.
Swing: The natural feel of a pattern and introduced
in Play+ by shifting some steps slightly early or
late.
Synth: An electronic instrument for creating
sounds. Play+ has 3 onboard congurable synths
that can be used as a sound source. Various synth
models are available.
Track: Play+ contains 8 Audio tracks and 8 MIDI /
Synth Tracks. Tracks operate together in parallel
and are used for structuring the sequencing of
steps. These can be congured to develop a
complete melody and beat.
Update: The process of installing the newest
rmware. This brings new features and xes bugs
associated with previous versions.
Variation: In Play+ a variation is an alternative
version of the track, which is stored and accessed
through 1 of 16 slots.
View Controller: This selects the 4 function pad
columns to act as a MIDI note input tool. Similar to
the layout of a piano keyboard.
Work Step: The creation of a generic set of
parameters and sample selection held in memory.
This is then the values and state of a step when
placed into the grid.