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Sequencing Steps
5.3 Recording Mode.
Steps are created by recording into the Pattern grid. There are two methods
of recording steps, firstly by manually programming steps at desired
intervals per track, some automated features will help in the workflow. Also
real time live recording is possible using an external controller.
The selected step is navigated using the D-Pad navigation. An active step
will have at least one of the four; note, instrument, FX1, FX2 elements
shown. The currently selected step will have a green bounding box.
The selected step to edit in recording mode will be shown with a red
bounding selection box.
Solid green box shows which parameter is selected using the dedicated
parameter selection buttons. Cant be edited in normal mode.
C5 40 ---- P 25
Off Green selection box: Normal playback mode.
Rec Press [Rec] to select recording mode, which allows editing of steps.
Pressing again reverts to normal play mode.
C5 40 ---- P 25
On
Red selection box: Recording mode, step editor.
Solid red box shows which parameter is selected using dedicated parameter
selection buttons and is therefore editable.
Quick Tap Dedicated Parameter Button to select specific parameter
▌ TOGGLING RECORDING MODE ON/OFF
1. The default mode is for Tracker Mini to play patterns and the currently
selected step indicated by the green bounding box.
2. Press [Rec] to toggle between playback and recording mode. Recording
mode is required to create, edit and configure steps in a pattern. The
bounding box is indicated red when in recording mode.
3. The [+] and [-] buttons are essential edit functions in recording mode for
placing 'work steps'. Any selected parameter, highlighted with a solid
colour, can be changed in recording mode using [+] & [-] Buttons. The
D-Pad navigation buttons will move the cursor within the pattern.
4. Hold the dedicated parameter button, Note, Instrument, FX1 or FX2 will
temporary select for choosing an option or quick tap to lock selection.
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5.4 Manual Recording Steps.
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Steps can be added manually in Pattern Mode by navigating to a location
and using one of several step entry button options. Pre-requisite is that the
project instrument list is pre-populated with sample / instrument options.
▌ QUICK START TO MANUALLY ENTER AND EDIT STEPS
1. Press [1] to select the Pattern Mode page.
2. Select the target step to edit. Use the D-Pad navigator (Up), (Down) to
scroll top to bottom i.e. step row 1. Press (Left), (Right) to select a track.
The step should be highlighted with the green bounding box.
3. Press [Rec] to switch to recording mode. Recording mode is red.
4. Press [Preview] - 5
5. For Note Steps use the most appropriate option to fit your workflow.
Ensure the note element is selected, tap [Note] to select.
• To set the default note, Hold [Note] + [+] / [-] or the D-Pad Navigator
buttons. The Note matrix will appear for the note to be selected.
• Press centre D-Pad Navigator (Enter) button. The default note will
be placed in the current step and the cursor will jump to the next
'Step Jump' interval. Holding (Enter) will repeat step placement.
• Press any [+] button to place a defined 'C5' note into an empty step.
The cursor position will remain on the current step. On existing
notes, the outer [+] / [-] buttons will change in octave increments
and inner [+] / [-] buttons will change the note in semitone intervals.
• Press the outer [-] button on an empty step to place a defined 'OFF'
Command into the note step.
• Press the inner [-] button on an empty step to place a defined 'FAD'
Command into the step note. Press again to cycle to place 'CUT'
and again to select 'OFF'.
6. Hold [Instrument] + [+] / [-] to select from the instrument list. Also with
instrument already selected, [+] / [-] can be used to change the
instrument. Tap [Instrument] instead of holding to lock the mode.
7. Hold [FX1] + [+] / [-] to select the FX from the effect list. Also with [FX1]
already selected, [+] / [-] will change the effect. Same process is applied
for [FX2]. Tap [FX1] or [FX2] instead of holding to lock the mode.
Sequencing Steps
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Screen Button to listen to the step audio.
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