Pattern Format - Polyend Tracker Mini Manual

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Polyend Tracker Mini Manual

Pattern Format

Each project contains a maximum of 255
patterns across 8 tracks. Each pattern can
hold up to 128 steps per track. Patterns are at
the heart of Tracker Mini and are built in the
pattern sequencer. The sequencer is what
makes Tracker Mini different from normal
digital audio workstations. Steps are the
building blocks when creating patterns and by
assembling these into audio arrangements it is
possible to create beats and melodies. Each
step consists of a note, instrument and two FX
slots. These are triggered as each row is
activated when playback is initiated. This can
trigger audio information, effect actions or MIDI
messages. Patterns are bite size elements of
a full song and can be created as individual
modules built using steps. Patterns are then
combined and arranged together in song mode
for chaining into a full length track. This section
will focus on patterns using in audio tracks
(although MIDI steps can be created together
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with audio). This section will provide overall
guidance on creating basic patterns as well as
their structural elements generally. This is a
foundation to patterns and a deeper dive into
steps and sequencing comes next. All the basic
building blocks and the process needed to get
started in creating, editing and using a basic
pattern are covered in this section. More
advanced and in-depth elements of
components of a step are covered later as well
as more advanced sequencing functions.
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