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Yamaha SEQTRAK User Manual

Yamaha SEQTRAK
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SEQTRAK User Guide
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MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO
SEQTRAK User Guide
Information
The SEQTRAK functions described in this User Guide are for Ver. 1.1.
All illustrations and screenshots (screenshots of the iOS app) included in this User Guide
are for the purpose of explanation. The actual specifications might differ.
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Table of Contents

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Yamaha SEQTRAK Specifications

General IconGeneral
SamplingYes
Effects TypesReverb, Delay, Distortion
ConnectivityMIDI, USB, Audio In/Out, Headphones
StorageInternal
PowerUSB
Patterns128 patterns
Songs16

Summary

What is SEQTRAK?

About the Manuals

Lists the manuals available for the product and their purpose.

Notation

Explains the terms and symbols used throughout the guide.

SEQTRAK Configuration

Drum section

Explains the drum section for producing rhythm parts using track knobs and drum keys.

Synth section

Details the synth section for producing melody parts using track knobs and synth keys.

Sound Design & FX section

Covers changing sound, adjusting parameters, and manipulating effects.

Projects, Tracks, and Patterns

Projects

Defines a project as a unit of song data, detailing capacity and contents.

Tracks

Describes a track as a component of a project for assigning a single sound.

Patterns

Explains patterns as phrases played in a loop, switchable per track.

About the SEQTRAK App

Obtaining the SEQTRAK app

Provides instructions on how to get the iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, and Mac versions.

Connecting to the SEQTRAK app

Guides users on establishing a connection between the SEQTRAK unit and the app.

Panel Sections and Main Functions

Left side

Details the functions of the [VOL+/-], [DELETE], [MUTE], and [SOLO] buttons on the left panel.

Top Left (Drum section, Synth section)

Covers controls like [ALL] knob, Track knobs, Drum keys, Record key, Synth keys, [BAR LENGTH] button.

Top Right (Sound Design & FX section)

Covers controls like Index, Global Meter, UNDO/REDO, Sound Design knobs, and FX controls.

Right side

Introduces controls located on the right side of the unit.

Charging and Power Supply

Charging

Explains the process of charging the SEQTRAK using a USB power adapter or mobile battery.

USB power adapter / USB mobile battery requirements

Lists the required voltage and current specifications for USB power sources.

Charge status (when the power is on)

Describes how to check battery status and charging indicators while the unit is on.

Charge status (when the power is off)

Explains how to check charging status when the unit is powered off.

Power Supply

Turning the power on/off

Details the procedure for powering the SEQTRAK on and off.

Forced termination

Explains how to force power off in case of abnormal operation.

Setting Auto Power Off

Describes the auto power off function and how to enable/disable it.

Projects

Switching Projects

Guides users on how to switch between the available projects.

Saving a Project

Explains that projects are saved automatically when the unit is turned off or switched.

Backing Up and Restoring a Project

Describes how to save and recall projects using the SEQTRAK app.

Deleting a Project

Provides steps to delete a project from the SEQTRAK unit.

Setting the Tempo of a Project

Changing the playback tempo of a project

Explains how to change the project tempo using BPM +/- buttons.

Applying a swing feeling to a project

Guides on how to apply a swing feel to the project's rhythm.

Turning the metronome on/off

Explains how to activate or deactivate the metronome.

Temporarily Saving a Project [Ver. 1.1]

Tracks and Patterns

Switching Patterns

Details methods for switching between patterns using Track knobs or Drum keys.

Using a Track knob to switch patterns

Explains how to switch patterns instantly or with reserved switching.

Using a Drum key to switch patterns

Describes switching patterns using Drum keys for reserved switching.

Changing Launch Quantize

Explains how to adjust the Launch Quantize steps for pattern switching.

Changing the Length of a Pattern

Drum tracks

Explains changing drum pattern length using PAGE button and Drum Track knob.

Synth tracks (SYNTH 1, SYNTH 2, DX), SAMPLER track

Covers changing synth/sampler pattern length with BAR LENGTH button.

Changing the Number of Patterns (3 Patterns ⇔ 6 Patterns)

Deleting a Pattern

Copying and Pasting Patterns [Ver. 1.1]

Changing the Sound of a Track

Selecting a sound category (category jump)

Explains using category jump to quickly select sounds by category.

Muting and Soloing a Track

Mute

Details the procedure to mute a selected track.

Solo

Explains how to solo a track, muting all others.

Copying and Pasting Track Steps [Ver. 1.1]

Drum Tracks

Entering Steps

Explains how to turn individual steps on or off for drum tracks.

Switching Pages

Details how to switch between pages of steps displayed on the Drum keys.

Fine-tuning the Rhythmic Timing of a Step (Micro Timing)

Setting the Consecutive Number of Times a Step is Triggered (Substep)

Real-time Input

Changing the Probability of Triggering a Step [Ver. 1.1]

Synth Tracks (SYNTH 1, SYNTH 2, DX)

Real-time Input

Explains real-time input for synth tracks using synth keys.

Turning Quantize On/Off

Changing the Octave

Changing the Scale

Changing the Key

Playing Chords

Editing Chords

Switching to Keyboard Input Mode

Entering Steps [Ver. 1.1]

SAMPLER Track

Real-Time Input

Explains real-time input for the SAMPLER track.

Sampling (Built-In Microphone/AUDIO IN and USB Audio Input)

Details how to sample sounds using microphone or audio input.

Changing the Sampling Source

Resampling

Canceling Sampling

Setting the Count-In to Start Sampling

Switching to Monitoring Mode

Turning Auto-Normalize On/Off

Deleting Patterns for Each Sample [Ver. 1.1]

Entering Steps [Ver. 1.1]

Sound Design

Adjusting Sound Parameters

Explains how to select tracks and use knobs to adjust sound parameters.

Switching between the sound parameter operation pages

Details how to switch between different parameter pages and advanced settings.

Drum track sound parameter adjustment items

Lists the adjustable sound parameters for Drum tracks.

Synth track (SYNTH 1 and SYNTH 2) sound parameter adjustment items

Lists the adjustable sound parameters for Synth 1 and Synth 2 tracks.

Synth track (DX) sound parameter adjustment items

Lists the adjustable sound parameters for the DX synth track.

SAMPLER track sound parameter adjustment items

Lists the adjustable sound parameters for the Sampler track.

Setting Sound and Effect Parameters for Each Step (Parameter Lock)

Deleting a Parameter Lock

Recording the Movement of Sound and Effect Parameters in Steps (Motion Recording)

Deleting a Motion

Details how to delete recorded motion data.

Undoing/Redoing Sound and Effect Parameters

Saving a Sound

Deleting a Sound

Importing a Sound

Effects

Configuration of Effects

Explains track effects, send effects, and master effects.

Track effects

Details the types and order of track effects (Single, LP-HP Filter, EQ).

Send effects

Explains shared send effects like Delay and Reverb and their parameters.

Master effects

Details master effects like High Pass, Repeater, Compressor, and EQ.

Changing and Adjusting Effects

Switching the effect to be controlled

Explains using the MASTER/SINGLE switch for effect control.

Changing the type of effect

Details how to change the effect type using the FX knob.

Adjusting effect parameters

Explains adjusting parameters using touch sliders and FX Page button.

Effect parameters when MASTER is selected

Lists effect parameters for MASTER mode across different pages.

Effect parameters when SINGLE is selected

Lists effect parameters for SINGLE mode across different pages.

Minimizing the Level of Effect Parameters (CLEAR FX)

Mixer Mode

Switching to Mixer Mode

Details how to switch to Mixer Mode from other modes.

Adjusting Sound Parameters

Explains selecting and adjusting parameters like PAN, VOLUME, REVERB SEND.

Changing and Adjusting Send Effects (REVERB, DELAY)

Covers changing and adjusting Reverb and Delay send effects.

Send effect (REVERB, DELAY) parameters

Song Mode

Switching to Song Mode

Details how to switch to Song Mode.

Switching to scene mode [Ver. 1.1]

Explains switching to scene mode from Song mode.

Playing/Stopping a Scene

Covers playing and stopping scenes in Song and scene modes.

Changing the scene to be played back

Explains how to select and change the scene for playback.

Repeating a scene (Loop Playback)

Repeating an entire song (Loop Playback)

Adding Scenes

Deleting a Scene

Editing a Scene

Changing the combination of patterns in a scene

Explains how to change the pattern combination for a selected scene.

Changing the length of a scene

Details how to adjust the length of a scene in Song mode.

SEQTRAK App

GUI Functions [GUI EDITOR]

Explains using the GUI Editor for advanced sound and effect settings.

Content Management Function [PROJECT/SOUND MANAGER]

Details managing projects, sounds, and creating new projects via the app.

Visualizer Function [VISUALIZER]

Covers creating 3D objects and visual effects that respond to performance.

Dynamic Tutorial Function [DYNAMIC TUTORIAL]

Explains using the tutorial function for better understanding of operations.

Connections

Connecting to the SEQTRAK App

Explains wired and wireless connection methods to the SEQTRAK app.

Wired connection

Details the process of connecting SEQTRAK to devices via USB-C cable.

Wireless connection (Bluetooth)

Explains how to establish a Bluetooth connection with the SEQTRAK app.

Wireless connection (Wi-Fi)

Details making a Wi-Fi connection for app functions.

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Using a USB-C to USB-C cable

Details connecting to MIDI devices using a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Using a MIDI conversion cable

Explains using a MIDI conversion cable for MIDI device connection.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a computer (Windows)

Details connecting SEQTRAK to a Windows computer.

Connecting to a computer (Mac)

Details connecting SEQTRAK to a Mac computer.

Settings

Restoring the Factory Defaults (Factory Reset)

Explains how to restore the unit to its factory default settings.

Changing the Sensitivity Settings of the Track Knobs

Details how to adjust track knob sensitivity via the app.

Configuring MIDI Settings

Covers MIDI settings like clock and output filters.

Firmware Updates

Using a USB Flash Drive

Details updating firmware using a USB flash drive.

Formatting a USB flash drive

Explains how to format a USB flash drive for firmware updates.

Updating the firmware

Guides on performing the firmware update from a USB drive.

Using the SEQTRAK App (for a Wired Connection)

Explains updating firmware via a wired connection using the SEQTRAK app.

Using the SEQTRAK App (for a Wireless Connection)

Details updating firmware via a wireless connection using the SEQTRAK app.

Documentation

Product Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications of the SEQTRAK unit.

MIDI Channels

Lists MIDI channels and their corresponding track names.

MIDI Control Change Parameters

Details MIDI Control Change parameters for sound design.

Effect parameters

Lists CC numbers, channels, and ranges for effect parameters.

Mute/Solo

Details CC parameters for Mute and Solo functions.

MASTER EFFECT Presets

FILTER

Lists Filter presets with their parameters.

REVERB

Lists Reverb presets with their parameters.

DELAY

Lists Delay presets with their parameters.

COMPRESSOR

Lists Compressor presets with their parameters.

DISTORTION

Lists Distortion presets with their parameters.

MODULATION

Lists Modulation presets with their parameters.

DUCKER

Lists Ducker presets with their parameters.

SINGLE EFFECT Presets

FILTER

Lists Filter presets with their parameters.

REVERB

Lists Reverb presets with their parameters.

DELAY

Lists Delay presets with their parameters.

COMPRESSOR

Lists Compressor presets with their parameters.

DISTORTION

Lists Distortion presets with their parameters.

MODULATION

Lists Modulation presets with their parameters.

DUCKER

Lists Ducker presets with their parameters.

SEND EFFECT Presets

REVERB

Lists Reverb send effect presets with their parameters.

DELAY

Lists Delay send effect presets with their parameters.

Description of Sound Parameters

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