Polyend Tracker+ - 12. Performance Mode

Performance mode is a special Tracker+
feature which creates an environment aimed at
live and real-time performances. Ideal when
playing a live gig or improvising and showing
off skills of live remixing, performing and on-
the-y creativity. These variations and ‘on the
y’ changes bring fun and challenge in a live
performance environment and expand the
creativity in using Tracker+. Perform mode
can be accessed directly by the dedication
function button. The perform page has 12
effect slots. Think of the performance effects
as presets where a dened offset from the
default parameter value can be applied either
momentarily or as a xed change. Up to 21
effects are available for loading into the 12
available slots. The effect values are then
triggered by using the pad grid, where each
column of pads relates to each of the 12
effects, giving 4 value options represented by
pad rows per effect. These can be applied
when playing patterns or a complete song.
Muting can also be managed for tracks in
perform mode. Track patterns can be remixed
and combined with the performance effects and
also along with instrument adjustments which
can offer up a comprehensive base for live
performance. A dedicated ‘top row’ of values can
also be controlled externally using MIDI. This
MIDI option can also be used to control the effect
values and the track pattern selection. The
performance template by default is saved
globally. However this can be set in the ‘Cong’
menu to be saved on a per project basis.
Perform brings a different dimension to
Tracker+, taking the desktop ‘programming’ of
songs or patterns into a more live performance
and improvisation environment.
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