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  • Page 1 user manual v.1.0.4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Jonas Kenton. Our primary mission is to make high-quality products that contribute to new workflows and a wide range of possibili- ties in composition and sound. T-1 is our first product, and we’re happy that you want to take part in our journey.  We welcome discussion and appreciate all kinds of feed- back and ideas for improving T-1.

  • Page 5: First Steps With T-1

    T-1 powers up straight away and is ready to use. Start by simply using the T-1 with your computer or connect it to your hardware instruments by using the MIDI and CV ports on the back panel. Use the included TRS to DIN adapter to connect to external MIDI devices with the classic 5-pin DIN port. ...

  • Page 6: Panel Layout And Rear Connections

    PANEL LAYOUT AND REAR CONNECTIONS panel layout [ VALUE ] buttons represent 16 tracks. In combination with [ PATTERN ] and [ BANK ], they represent patterns and banks.  The [ VALUE ] buttons also work as a display showing parameter values when a knob is pressed. SHAPE section offers a variety of knobs for shaping the composition. The first row of knobs lets you build multiple Euclidean cycles that play one after another.

  • Page 7: The User Interface

    The T-1 has a total of 18 endless push encoders and 23 multicolor push buttons that are used for operating the unit.  The multicolored light in the buttons will change with the state or purpose and help you to interact with the machine.

  • Page 8: Tracks

    Playing tracks are FLASHING and the muted tracks are indicated with DARK BLUE. Link to tutotrial video: www.torsoelectronics.com/t-1-tutorials/tracks-patterns-banks In combination with the [ MUTE ] button, The [ VALUE ] buttons will let you mute or unmute the 16 tracks in the pattern. [ MUTE ] + [ VALUE ] See “MUTE”...

  • Page 9: Patterns

    The T-1 can seamlessly switch between patterns. When pressing and holding the [ PATTERN ] button, the [ VALUE ] buttons represent 16 patterns. The selected (active) pattern is indicated with WHITE color. The playing pattern is FLASHING, and patterns containing tracks that have been edited are indicated with BLUE Link to tutotrial video: www.torsoelectronics.com/t-1-tutorials/tracks-patterns-banks...

  • Page 10: Banks

    After the PATTERN menu appears, press one of the [ VALUE ] buttons to select a pattern located in the chosen bank. If no pattern is selected T-1 will stay in the previous bank. [ BANK ] + [ VALUE ] + [ VALUE ]...

  • Page 11: Shape Section

    Steps adjust the number of steps in the Euclidean cycle.  Pulses adjust the number of pulses in the Euclidean cycle. Rotate adjusts the starting point of the Euclidean rhythm. Link to tutotrial video: www.torsoelectronics.com/t-1-tutorials/euclidean-rhythms steps Steps Adjusts the number of steps in the cycle.

  • Page 12: Rotate

    rotate Lets you shift the start point of the rhythm. [ CTRL ] + ( ROTATE ) division The note value of each step in the cycle. Ranges from 1/1 to 1/64.  The default is 1/16. When the knob is pressed, the [ VALUE ] buttons will represent different note divisions. The first row of [ VALUE ] buttons, in a DARK BLUE color, represents quadruplets: ...

  • Page 13: Automation (Cycles)

    (cycles) Every parameter on the T-1 can be automated and lets you create progressions and other musical variations. Up to 16 Euclidean cycles can have parameter automations and will play one after the other. Before any of the cycles have been edited, all cycles are identical.

  • Page 14: Note Repeater (Repeats, Time)

    Repeats controls the number of repeats inserted after each pulse. Offset applies velocity ramps to the repeats. Time adjusts the note value of the repeats. Pace adds acceleration or deceleration to the note value. Link to tutotrial video: www.torsoelectronics.com/t-1-tutorials/note-repeater repeats Adjusts the number of repeats applied after each pulse.

  • Page 15: Tonal Shaper (Voicing, Range)

    Range controls the amount of melodic modulation. The value of the parameter corresponds to the melodic range. Phrase lets you select different modulation shapes. Link to tutotrial video: www.torsoelectronics.com/t-1-tutorials/tonal-shaper voicing The voicing parameter changes the order of the inserted notes in the pitch menu. This happens in different ways according to the selected style.

  • Page 16: Range

    range This parameter makes it possible to add pitch variation to the notes within the chosen scale. The range knob lets you increase the amount of variation applied from one of the eight phrases [ CTRL ] + ( PHRASE ) The range knob is a bipolar function and can be turned both clockwise and counterclockwise.

  • Page 17: Groove Section

    The Groove section applies timing and velocity characteristics to the sequence. This is a fast way of applying musical groove and feel to your composition. You can modify the groove behavior by adjusting the parameters. Link to tutotrial video: www.torsoelectronics.com/t-1-tutorials/groove-section velocity Adjusts the velocity.

  • Page 18: Accent

    accent Adjusts the level of velocity characteristics applied to the rhythm. Turning the knob lets you increase the level of velocity variations applied from one of the 8 grooves [ CTRL ] + ( GROOVE )  Random affects the velocity of each note individualy. press ( RANDOM ) + turn ( ACCENT ) groove There are 8 different grooves with different timing and velocity characteristics.

  • Page 19: Tonal Section

    T-1 allows you to lock notes into musical scales and create melodies by modulating the pitch with the looping random sequences.  The ( SCALE ) knob lets you set a scale and key for each track in the pattern. By default the tonal section is set to chromatic “C” on each track in the pattern. T-1 features both preset- and user customizable scales.

  • Page 20: Scale

    scale The scale parameter lets you select between 8 different scales on the lower row of the [ VALUE ] buttons.  [ VALUE 9 ] Chromatic. [ VALUE 10 ] Major. [ VALUE 11 ] Minor.  [ VALUE 12 ] Pentatonic.
  • Page 21 Add random to every primary parameter on T-1. Everything from steps, pulses, and division to MIDI channel and Length.  You can gradually lower the chance of random events from happening to a point where the random events are looping into a sequence. ...
  • Page 22 The setup section offers setup related adjustments. Additional MIDI, CV, and WIFI settings are available with the T-1 config software. Make sure to visit: www.torsoelectronics.com/resources Link to tutotrial video: www.torsoelectronics.com/t-1-tutorials/setup-section length The Length parameter can reduce the length of the current track and create loops. The length of the loop can be set from 1/64th of a bar to infinite.
  • Page 23 channel Lets you select the MIDI channel for the active track. [ VALUE 1-16 ] corresponds to MIDI ch 1-16.  Random increases the change of notes being transmitted to a different ch. All notes will be affected individually. press ( RANDOM ) + turn ( MIDI CH ) output Feature currently not available.
  • Page 24 T-1 is designed to be a tool for improvising and performance.  The performance buttons can be used in combination with each other to make progressions and changes to the compositions in creative ways. The [ MUTE ] button makes it possible to mute and unmute multiple tracks simultaneously. [ TEMP ] makes it possible to make temporary and relative parameter changes to all tracks and return to their original stage.
  • Page 25 clear This section explains how to clear tracks, patterns, and parameters.  A flashing light on the [ VALUE ] buttons indicates that a track, pattern, or parameter has been cleared. clear track Press and hold [ CLEAR ] and press the desired [ VALUE ] buttons to reset the tracks to their default state. [ CLEAR ] + [ VALUE 1-16 ] clear pattern Press and hold [ CLEAR ] ...
  • Page 26 CONNECTIVITY AND CONFIG SOFTWARE The T-1 connects and controls a wide variety of new and old devices, making it a great addition to existing hardware & computer setups. Connect the T-1 to your DAW and soft synths via the USB port, or to your hardware via the MIDI and CV ports. ...
  • Page 27 The T-1 can connect to your WIFI and synchronize with your computer, smartphone, and other devices via Ableton Link. Note that the T-1 only supports 2.4 GHz WiFi networks. Networks using 5 GHz will not be discovered by the T-1.
  • Page 28 SUMMARY OF BUTTON COMBINATIONS secondary functions Press [ CTRL ] + [ BUTTONS ] Press [ CTRL ] + turn ( KNOBS ) mute track Press [ MUTE ] + [ VALUE ] buttons mute track instantly Press [ MUTE ] + [ CTRL ] + [ VALUE ] buttons value changes in parameter menu (value buttons) Press ( KNOB ) + [ VALUE ] buttons play pattern...
  • Page 29 channel output CREDITS AND CONTACT INFORMATION product design and development Mathias Bredholt Mathias Kirkegaard Lars Buchholtz Jonas Kenton contact contact@torsoelectronics.com...

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