Hold/Next (Nxt) Mode; Loop Directions (Dir); Loop Decay (Midi Setting) - Red Panda TENSOR Owner's Manual

Hold/Next (NXT) mode

NXT mode uses dual buffers, recording into one buffer while playing back the last buffer. Each time
the LED blinks red, the buffers are swapped. You can think of it like playing rounds (row, row, row your
boat...) or use it like tap tempo.
The buffer is recorded in "real time" (as you play), while the previous buffer is played back based on the
control settings. The maximum loop length is reduced to 2.4 seconds, so that playback and recording
times can be completely independent. Some examples:
• Reverse delay with tap tempo. You can play one measure ahead of what you hear, and play it back in
reverse.
• Repeat with harmony and/or polyrhythms.
• Realtime time compression. Play your notes back at 3/2 speed or twice as fast.. The buffer will re-
peat to fill up the time.
If you switch from one of the other hold modes to NXT mode while playing a loop that is longer than 2.4
seconds, the loop length will be reduced by half.
If you switch from NXT mode to one of the other hold modes, the buffer that is currently playing will re-
peat. You can use this to loop fragments that you have already played.

Loop directions (DIR)

FWD—Loop plays forward.
ALT—Loop alternates between forward and reverse.
REV—Loop plays in reverse.
You can change the loop direction at any time. The SPEED knob and DIR switch are combined to deter-
mine the playback direction. For example, if SPEED and DIR are both reverse, the loop will play forward.

Loop decay (MIDI setting)

In overdub (OVR) mode, the previously recorded sound stays at the same level as you add new layers.
Using MIDI continuous controller messages, you can set it to attenuate the previous loop so that the old
sounds will gradually fade away. The fade out only happens while overdubbing (red LED), not while the
loop is playing.
Moderate settings will emphasize the most recent overdub passes and the loop will evolve as older
sounds fade away. You can create dense sheets of sound by using a short loop and jumping between
pitches.
At the maximum level, the previously recorded sound is completely muted. That allows you to splice in
(punch in) small fragments of sound instead of overdubbing. It works well with the HOLD footswitch in
momentary (M) mode.
See the "MIDI Continous Controller Messages" for information, or download the TouchOSC template
from our web site for your tablet or phone. This setting is stored when the power is turned off.
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