Transpose; Transpose Mode - Tascam SX-1 Reference Manual

Part VII–MIDI Sequencing
The number of ticks added or subtracted to
Offset
the start time of selected notes is the
parameter to add a set number of ticks to notes for a
delay effect, or subtract a set number of ticks to cause
notes to play earlier in time (for example, "ahead of

Transpose

The SX-1 sequencer supports non-destructive trans-
pose. This parameter can be applied to tracks individ-
ually.
Opens the Transpose menu

Transpose Mode

from which you can select the following scales:
Interval When selected, transposition is based upon
steps and octaves.
Diatonic When selected, notes get transposed to a
specific key and scale as specified in the
field (see below). Using this setting will cause
Scale
notes to be moved to the nearest note in your chosen
scale.
Key and Scale For
Key and Scale
transposed from a specific key/scale to a new key/
scale. Use the setting (described here) to
From Key
make the sequencer treat the selected notes as being
in a specific key. Then use the
the sequencer transpose to a new key from the
scale. In short, the
Key Key and Scale
notes to be shifted up or down to a new key before
the actual transpose scale is applied.
Resolve Mode If set to
Upward
shifted upwards to the next nearest key/scale note. If
set to , notes are always shifted lower. If set
Downward
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Offset
offset value
To Key/To
, the track can be
settings to make
To Key
From
setting allows
, notes are always
the beat"). This field will accept ±960 ticks (in 4/4
time, this equals one quarter note (crochet)).
The figure below shows the result of attacks quan-
tized and a small offset applied:
to , then the note will be shifted to the nearest
Nearest
scale note regardless of proximity. If set to
the sequencer will randomly shift notes up or down
to the nearest scale notes.
Steps In this field, enter the number of chromatic
steps (semitones) by which you want the track trans-
posed. This is used before any keys and scales are
applied and can be active for any Transpose Mode.
Octaves In this field, enter the number of octaves
you want the track transposed. This is used before
any keys and scales are applied and can be active for
any Transpose Mode.
From Key This parameter specifies the track's cur-
rent key. It is only available when Transpose Mode is
set to .
Key and Scale
From Scale This parameter specifies the track's cur-
rent scale. It is only available when Transpose Mode
is set to .
Key and Scale
To Key This parameter specifies the track's target
key. It is only available when Transpose Mode is set
to or .
Diatonic Key and Scale
To Scale This parameter specifies the track's target
scale. It is only available when Transpose Mode is
set to or
Diatonic Key and Scale
,
Random
.