Polyend Tracker - 5.3 Recording Mode.; 5.4 Manual Recording Steps.

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Sequencing Steps
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5.3 Recording Mode.
Steps are created by recording into the Pattern grid. There are two methods
of recording steps, rstly by manually programming steps at desired
intervals per track, some automated features will help in the workow. Also
real time live recording is possible using the 4 x 12 grid pads.
The selected step is navigated using the arrow keys and jog wheel. An
active step will have at least one of the four; note, instrument, FX1, FX2
elements shown. The currently selected step will have a green bounding
box displayed.
The selected step to edit in recording mode will be shown with a red
bounding selection box. Note that navigation functions will become edit
functions when in recording mode.
▌ TOGGLING RECORDING MODE ON/OFF
1. The default mode is for Tracker to play patterns and the currently
selected step indicated by the green bounding box.
2. Press [Rec] to toggle between playback and recording mode.
Recording mode is required to create, edit and congure steps in a
pattern. The bounding box is indicated red in recording mode.
3. (Jog) wheel navigation function will become an edit function in recording
mode. Any selected parameter - solid colour, can be changed in
recording mode with the jog wheel.
4. Hold the dedicated parameter button: Note, Instrument, FX1 or FX2 to
temporary select for choosing an option or quick tap to lock selection.
C5 40
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Press [Rec] to select recording mode, which allows editing of steps.
Pressing again reverts to normal play mode.
Green selection box: Normal playback mode.
Solid green box shows which parameter is selected using the dedicated
parameter selection buttons. Cant be edited in normal mode.
Red selection box: Recording mode, step editor.
Solid red box shows which parameter is selected using dedicated parameter
selection buttons and is therefore editable.
Quick Tap Dedicated Parameter Button to select specic parameter
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5.4 Manual Recording Steps.
Steps can be added manually in Pattern Mode by navigating to a location
and using the dedicated step parameter buttons. Pre-requisite is that the
project instrument list is pre-populated with sample / instrument options.
▌ MANUALLY ENTERING AND EDITING A STEP
1. Press [Pattern] to select the Pattern Mode page.
2. Select the target step to edit. Use [Up], [Down] or Turn (Jog) to scroll
top to bottom. Press [Left], [Right] to select a track. Example Row 1 of
Track 1. The step should be highlighted with the green bounding box.
3. Press [Rec] to switch to recording mode.
4. Press [Preview] - 5
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Screen Button to listen to the step audio.
5. The Jog function will now change the selected parameter when in
recording mode as opposed to purely navigation in normal play mode.
6. The step editing intervals will depend on the ‘Step Jump’ setting. Step
Jump set to 0 will keep the current step active after adding, Set to 1 will
move to the next row to allow faster population of a series of steps.
7. Hold the dedicated parameter keys + Pad / Jog / Arrows to set each of
the step parameters. Tap the dedicated Parameter Button to lock its
selection and avoid the necessity of keeping hold of the button:-
• Note: Hold [Note] + [PAD] to set a note for the step.
With the note already selected, Turn (Jog) to change it’s value.
Hold & release [Note] will set an empty step to default note i.e. C0.
• Instrument: Hold [Instrument] + [PAD] to set from the instrument list.
Also with instrument already selected, Turn (Jog) to change it.
Hold & release [Instrument] will set the step to the prior selection.
• FX1: Hold [FX1] + [PAD] to set the FX from the effect list.
Also with [FX1] already selected, Turn (Jog) to change it’s value.
Hold & release [FX1] alone will set an empty step to the same effect
type as previously selected but with a randomly applied value.
• FX1: Hold [FX2] + [PAD] to set the FX from the effect list.
Also with [FX2] already selected, Turn (Jog) to change it’s value.
Hold & release [FX2] alone will set an empty step to the same effect
type as previously selected but with a randomly applied value.
8. Pressing a [PAD] will now record a steps, parameter and value.