Polyend Tracker Mini Manual page 36

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Sequencing Steps
5.1 Dedicated Step Parameter Buttons.
A step is a building block which triggers events such as playing a note or
beat or activating a MIDI action and is used for creating patterns. Steps are
programmed across pattern rows which represent each of the eight
available tracks in the pattern sequence.
A step is a combination of 4 main components each of which has a
dedicated selection button:-
Note. This sets the pitch of the step and is important for creating
melodies or beats based on sample mapped drum hits.
Instrument. This is a combination of a sample and the parameters and
settings assigned to it. Also for setting MIDI Channel.
FX1. The first effect slot where the modulation and audio effects can be
applied for the step.
FX2. The second effect slot where the modulation and audio effects can
be applied for the step.
Step Dedicated Parameter Buttons
Pattern page is selected by pressing [1] or from the [Menu] while the Note,
Instrument, FX1 and FX2 have dedicated buttons for editing the selected step.
Note Instr FX1
C5 40 - - - - P 25
Note Instrument Effect Type Effect Type
+ Octave Number or + Value + Value
MIDI
C5 40 ---- P 25
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FX 2
Parameters are colour coded in line with
the dedicated step function buttons
The step selection box will show solid
colour on the selected option part.
Example: Note is shown highlighted here.
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Sequencing Steps
5.2 Process of Creating a Step
Steps are sequenced in the Tracker Mini each of which contains a Note,
Instrument, and two FX slot options. It is good practice to structure these
into tracks of relevance. For example kick drum on track 1, especially at the
starting point.
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Pre-Requisite Select First Step
Pattern Format Set, Navigate to the first step to
Instrument Pool Populated create / edit. It may help to
develop individual tracks first
Note Instrument
Hold [Note] + [+] / [-] Hold [Instrument] + [+] / [-] Hold [FX2] + [+] / [-]
To select the step note To select Instrument To select the effect
The D-Pad Navigator Pad (Up), (Down), (Left), (Right) buttons also can be used.
Edit & Add
Repeat Cycle to add Use 'Fill' and 'Step
more steps manually. Jump' to assist with
populating multiple steps
Create More Steps /
Develop Other Tracks
Live Recording Mode
Use [Rec] + [Play]
Live Recording to capture real
time steps and parameters
using an external controller.
Play
E
Press [Play]
To play. Also Press [Rec] to
exit record mode.
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Recording Mode
Select [Rec] Recording Mode.
Step selection box red.
FX1 FX2
Hold [FX2] + [+] / [-]
To select the effect
Fill & Jump
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