Presets; Playing A Preset; Playing A Preset With An External Midi Unit; Editing A Preset - Elektron Cycles User Manual

8. PRESETS

A preset is a collection of track parameter settings that can be saved and recalled.
Each of the tracks contains one preset. A preset that is imported from the +Drive to a pattern becomes part
of the active pattern. Any changes made to a preset in a pattern will therefore not affect the stored preset.
It only affects the preset in the active pattern.

8.1 PLAYING A PRESET

Press the [T1–T6] pads to play the presets of the six tracks of the active pattern. The [T1–T6] pads briefly
lights up when pressed. You can also press the [TRIG] keys to play the preset chromatically. For more infor-
mation, please see "7.6 CHROMATIC MODE" on page 20.

8.1.1 PLAYING A PRESET WITH AN EXTERNAL MIDI UNIT

The presets can also be played using an external MIDI device connected to Model:Cycles. The MIDI
channels for of each of the synth tracks can be assigned in the MIDI menu, covered in the section "12.3.2
IN CHAN" on page 43. You can also use an external MIDI unit to play the preset chromatically.

8.2 EDITING A PRESET

You edit a preset by adjusting the track parameters.
1. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select the track which preset you wish to edit. Any changes made to a
preset are stored as part of the active pattern.
2. Turn a TRACK PARAMETER knob to affect its corresponding parameter.
To change, for example, the presets tune, turn the knob labeled PITCH to change the parameter value,
and listen to how the sound changes. For more information, please see "10.3 TRACK PARAMETERS"
on page 37.
If you want to save a preset with all its current parameter settings, use the PRESET SAVE menu. For more
information, please see "8.4.3 PRESET SAVE MENU" on page 22.

8.3 COPYING A PRESET

The complete preset, with all its parameter settings, can be copied to another track.
1. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select the track which preset you wish to copy.
2. Press [TRACK] + [RECORD] to copy the preset.
3. Press [TRACK] + [T1–6] to select the track to which you want to paste the preset.
4. Press [TRACK] + [STOP] to paste the preset to the selected track.

8.4 THE PRESET MENU

In this menu you can see and navigate all the folders and presets in your Model:Cycles. Here you can
perform a number of actions on the presets and folder Press [FUNC] + [MACHINES] to open the PRESET
menu.
Use the LEVEL/DATA knob to navigate the folder structure in the PRESET menu. Press [BACK]
gate up one level in the folder hierarchy if needed.

8.4.1 PRESET FILE MENU

In this menu you can perform a number of actions on the preset files in the +Drive. Use the LEVEL/DATA
knob to navigate the folder structure to the preset you wish to interact with, and then, press and hold
LEVEL/DATA for a second to open the PRESET FILE menu.
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