Torso Electronics T-1 Quick Reference Manual

Torso T-1
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The Parameter Values are represented on the value button
illuminated colour when a value or parameter is selected.
Shape
Steps
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Euclidean pattern generator - number of steps. Number
of steps determine length of a cycle.
Cycles
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Sets the parameter automation per cycle. A cycle
contains a setting for each of T-1 parameters.
Repeats / Offset
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Number of note repeats added after each pulse.
Secondary function applies velocity ramp for repeats.
Voicing / Style
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Adjusts the pitch order of inserted notes, similar to an
arpeggiator. Secondary option for the voicing style.
Groove
Velocity / Probability
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Base velocity of notes. Secondary function adjusts the
note filter based on a chance.
Accent / Groove
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Adds amount of velocity variation to notes. Secondary
option selects the velocity groove character.
Tonal
Pitch / Harmony
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Chooses pitches in a keyboard style application and
transposition of notes. Secondary function for harmonic
transposition.
Setup
Length / Quantize
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Adjusts the step length of the active track, set to infinite
by default. Secondary function for quantization of
current pattern with respect to transport.
Channel / Output
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MIDI Channel between 1-16. Secondary function sets
the routing of transmitted notes to other tracks
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Used to build and layer rhythmic patterns, create movement and adjust voicing.
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Pulses / Rotate
Euclidean pattern generator - number of note pulses.
Secondary function rotates all notes. Notes can also
be placed manually to the step sequencer.
Division
Clock divider for the time interval value of each step
of the pattern.
Time / Pace
Adjusts time interval of the note repeats. Secondary
function adjusts repeat acceleration / deceleration in a
'bouncing ball' style effect.
Range / Phrase
Modulates pitch of notes using the LFO or cadence
shapes. Secondary function selects modulation shape.
Applies timing and rhythmic feel
Sustain
Note length adjustment.
Timing / Delay
Microtiming operates like a classical swing function.
Asymmetrical stretch across the beat grid. Secondary
function introduces a +/- track 'delay' offset.
Scale / Root
Scale of the track. Secondary function sets the root
note.
General MIDI and track configuration
Tempo
Project tempo from 24bpm - 280bpm, default
120bpm.
Random / Rate
Randomization by turning other parameter knobs when
Random held. Turn Random for amount. Secondary
option for length and division of modulation curve.
Overview
Bank
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Banks are used to organise patterns and are
the highest level of order in the T-1 structure.
T-1 has a total of 16 Banks which operate like
folders, each bank storing up to 16 patterns.
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Patterns & Tracks
Patterns control sequencing and contain a set
of steps. Tracks control the musical part and
the final output. Tracks can be set to control
note information, MIDI CC - Control Change
messages and FX for incoming MIDI. Patterns
can be changed or chained in series to create
a full song arrangement. Each Pattern hosts
16 tracks.
Steps
Steps are assembled into a pattern to trigger a
note or event in the sequence.
Cycles
Cycles is the name given to a feature that
groups combinations of parameter settings that
are applied on each loop of the track sequence.
This allows each Euclidean cycle to have a
unique set of automated parameter values
applied when each cycle of the sequence is
active. Each track holds 16 cycles.
User Interface
Knobs - 18 Rotary / Press Knobs
Every knob holds a function for shaping the
composition of the active track. When a knob
is pressed down, the 16 [VALUE] buttons show
the value of the current knob, which is
changed by either turning the knob itself or
pressing the buttons. Every knob can be
double-tapped for hold and the BANK button
can be used to exit to the default view.
Indicates turning a rotary knob
Press / Hold a rotary knob
Double Tap a rotary knob
Buttons - 16 x Value Pad Buttons
The 16 buttons named [VBx] have multiple
purposes. By default, The Value buttons
represent 16 tracks [VB1] - [VB16] and in this
view, the buttons are for selecting the active
track. The active track(s) is lit in ORANGE and
Pitch and scales
indicates that editing on the knobs is available.
The 16 tracks can also represent Patterns,
Banks, or Mute stages if you press and hold
either [PATTERN], [BANK] or [MUTE] button.
Indicates a [VALUE] Button
Buttons - 7 x General Pad Buttons
The seven buttons in the lower right are used
for editing, transport functions, and performing
on-the-fly variations suitable for live
performances. Holding [CTRL] Button gives
access to the secondary functions labeled on
the front panel.
General function pad