Polyend Tracker+ - 9.2 Arrangement Overview

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9.2 Arrangement Overview
An entire song track consists of a number of variations that maintain the
listeners interest and dene its style and even its genre. Patterns are where
the variation in sound, tone, key etc are made and the song mode is where
variations in the structure are created. There is no xed model and
creativity comes from how songs are arranged as much as the instruments
and melody applied. The example is used for illustration purposes.
Example: A typical EDM song structure + Example Patterns
Song Mode
9
Start
Intro 1
Starts sparse, maybe kick, snare only. Other elements added ie
bass as intro progresses. Length allows initial DJ ‘Mix In’ time.
Main ‘verse’ with melody hints or vocal clues to
the full production. Leaves space and elements
to build up the anticipation or tension.
Breakdown pause and chance to reset on
energy. Thins some elements out to take a time
out breather until the tension starts to rebuild.
Bridge will give one
section for something
different.
Full on main track. All elements kick in and the
tension built up is released during this section.
First drop doesn't overdo things time wise.
Full on main track maybe octave change. All
elements kick in and the tension is released again.
Possibly repeated after a bridge for continuity.
Final full on section which can
optionally repeat.
Track breaks-down gradually to the end. Elements
are removed and a section to allow DJ transition to
‘Mix out’ is considered, possibly kick only.
Breakdown 1
Breakdown 2
Bridge
Outro 1
4 Bars per ‘block’
Tracker+ Slot Row
Outro 2
End
Build Up 1
Build Up 2
Drop 1
Drop 2
Drop 3
P1
16 Steps
P3
16 Steps
P3
16 Steps
P3
16 Steps
P16
16 Steps
P16
16 Steps
P8
16 Steps
P13
16 Steps
P13
16 Steps
P13
16 Steps
P2
16 Steps
P4
8
P4
8
P6
8
P11
8
P5
8
P5
8
P7
8
P12
8
P1
16 Steps
P3
16 Steps
P10
16 Steps
P15
16 Steps
P17
16 Steps
P1
16 Steps
P2
16 Steps
P9
16 Steps
P14
16 Steps
P14
16 Steps
P14
16 Steps
P2
16 Steps