Each project contains a maximum of 255
patterns across 16 tracks, 8 instrument and 8
MIDI. Each pattern can hold up to 128 steps
per track. Patterns are at the heart of Tracker+
and are built in the pattern sequencer. The
sequencer is what makes Tracker+ different
from normal digital audio workstations. Steps
are the building blocks when creating patterns
and by assembling these into audio
arrangements it is possible to create beats and
melodies. Each step consists of a note,
instrument and two FX slots. These are
triggered as each row is activated when
playback is initiated. The can trigger audio
information, effect actions or MIDI messages.
Patterns are bite size elements of a full song
and can be created as individual modules built
using steps. Patterns are then combined and
arranged together in song mode for chaining
into a full length track. This section will focus
on patterns using in audio tracks (although
MIDI steps can be created together with audio).
This section will provide overall guidance on
creating basic patterns as well as their structural
elements generally. This is a foundation to
patterns and a deeper dive into steps and
sequencing comes next. 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. More advanced and in-
depth elements of the components of a step are
covered later as well as more advanced
sequencing functions.
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