Torso Electronics T-1 - 1.5 First Steps

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The T-1 Notebook : Reference & Guide
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The T-1 Notebook : Reference & Guide
1.5 First Steps
At this point its good to get hands on and to get creative. While this section
wont go deep into any feature, it will help establish a starting point and build
condence by following a basic workow in using the core T-1 Functions.
Some things should be initially considered prior to setting up T-1. These may
need some thought initially but in future will be a simple and embedded part
of your own set up. The actual outcome will also depend on the synths and
sounds used as the destination.
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Example Workow.
The workow adopted with T-1 Sequencer will of course develop to t your personal approach. To
get started a typical journey is described below.
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Connect External Gear
MIDI Channel / CV Cong
Set the Tempo
Select Bank / Pattern
Foundation of Tracks
Rhythmic Pattern Structure
Rhythmic Variation
Melodic Structure
Randomisation
Cycles
Build more tracks
Assemble and Arrange
Save
Develop Progressions
Connect an external sound device. This could be
a synth or instrument, modular gear or DAW.
Set the MIDI ‘Channel’ or congure the CV outs.
Tempo between 24-280 BPM. Tempo is saved
with the bank.
Typical setups would be desktop
hardware via MIDI DIN. PC /
MAC Digital Audio Workstation
via MIDI USB. A modular and
Eurorack system connected by
CV - Control Voltage & gate.
Establish track structures, step
lengths, divisions and the role
for the track i.e. Kick, Synth,
Bass, Pad. This is the basic
foundations which operate
rhythmically.
Build musical passages based
on pitch and tonal
components. Develop
progressions and create
interest through variations
Organic and unpredictability
introduced across almost all
parameters
Cycles are the starting point of
a longer full song and
arrangement. Build more
tracks and patterns and
develop the complete
production
MIDI - CV
Shape - Track Structures
Tonal - Melodic Elements
Randomisation
Arrangements
Select a bank and pattern in which to develop the
musical structure.
Establish tracks and their role for instruments i.e.
Track 1 for Kick Drum, Track 5 for Synth etc
Create a structure of steps and pulses. Lay the
foundation of the pattern.
Enhance a pattern with note lengths, velocity,
groove and timing behaviour. Bring variation and
movement into the arrangement
Add melodic pitch and tonal harmonic elements
in the production where needed.
Unpredictability and musical variations are
introduced with randomisation.
Copy, create or develop more musical passages
within cycles. Build more interesting progressions
and the building block of a full track.
Develop other tracks to contribute to the full
arrangement and song. Build additional patterns.
Develop the component parts, patterns / tracks
and cycles into the full track. Use copy and paste
to help develop sections.
Although auto-save may sort this
Further tonal shaping, cadences and voicing
elements. Create complex melodic variations and
component parts of an arrangement.
ACTION COMMENTSPROCESS
Getting Started
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Getting Started
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