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Sequencing Steps
Fill Utility Window
The window layout is similar for the step range and parameters selected.
However the content and features for fill will change depending on the
context of the selection and the options chosen. A typical Fill window is
shown below with a summary of common features. The Fill utility is mainly
controlled using the dynamic screen buttons under the Tracker Mini screen.
To access Fill:-
Press [Fill] - Screen Button, when in [Rec] Mode of the pattern page [1].
Dynamic area of 5 features containing the criteria specifically required for 1) Parameter
selected, 2) Step range selected and 3) Options chosen in 'Where' & 'Fill Type'.
Example Illustration shows a range of notes selected with the 'note' and 'constant' selections.
Fill Notes
Note Chromatic Constant
No Note Minor From-To
FX Major Random
No FX Dorian
Random Lyd Major
Each Lyd Minor
Where? Scale Fill Type Note
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Where?
Option of where to apply the fill
within the selected step range.
Example: Note would apply a note
fill to all steps containing a note.
Fill Type
Option of how to apply the parameter
within the selected step range.
Example: Constant would apply a
constant note value C2 into the range.
Ensure a range of steps is selected and the step parameter also selected before opening
the Fill utility. This range and parameter will be what determines the fill application.
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Cancel Fill
Cancel
Exit without
applying.
Fill
Activates the fill command.
Applies defined criteria into the
selected range.
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Example of using a basic Fill
As a quick start introduction to creating fills and example to populate an
empty range with notes followed by filling the FX1 for the series of notes
with a pan variation effect. This will play a percussion segment,
▌ CREATING A NOTE FILL
1. Press [1] to select the Pattern Mode page.
2. Press [Instrument] and select a percussive sound. The '606-ClosedHat'
sample, numbered instrument '6', has been loaded into the project
instrument list and will be used for this example.
3. Press [Rec] to switch to recording mode. The step bounding box will
turn red and allow editing of steps.
4. Select a range of empty steps: Hold [Shift] + (Up), (Down), (Left) or
(Right). For this example select 8 step rows on a single track. The
option for selecting multiple rows and tracks is possible.
5. Ensure the notes step parameter is selected in the pattern range
selected: Press [Note], which will be highlighted solid red.
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6. Press [Fill], 4 Screen button. This will open the Fill utility pop-up
window.
7. Press [Where?], 1
the options. Also, with the 'Where?' section highlighted, (Up), (Down) or
[+] / [-] will scroll through and select options.
Fill Notes
Note
No Note
FX
No FX
Random
Each
Where?
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st Screen button. Repeat presses will cycle through
Chromatic Constant
Minor From-To
Major Random
Dorian
Lyd Major
Lyd Minor
Scale Fill Type Note Cancel Fill
C5
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