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Sequencing Steps
Fill Utility Generic Page Parameter - Where.
The Fill utility will present options respective to the selected step parameter.
If for example an FX parameter is selected in a range, then the fill utility will
represent FX Fills. Some elements like 'Where?' and 'Fill Type' are generic.
Where?
Fill Notes
No Note Chromatic Constant
FX Minor From-To
No FX Major Random
Random Dorian
Each Lyd Major
Euclidean Lyd Minor
Where? Step Scale Fill Type Note
1 C2
The 'Where?' option determines where in the selected step range the fill steps and defined
parameters will be placed. This will fill new steps into the steps in the range which are
empty, already filled or both depending on the selected option.
Sub -
Option Description
Option
Will populate only steps in the selected range where a
Note -
note already exists, overwriting the original value.
Will populate only steps in the selected range where no
No Note -
note exists, ie blank note steps
Will populate only steps in the selected range where an
FX - FX parameter already exists, overwriting the original
value.
Will populate only steps in the selected range where no
No FX -
FX parameter exists, ie blank FX steps
Will populate steps in the selected range randomly for
Random -
both existing and blank steps. Density is a related option.
Density parameter controls, in percentage how much of
Random Density
the range is filled when the 'Random' option is selected.
Populates steps in the range with a defined step interval
Each -
which ranges from 1-32. Step is a related option.
Step parameter controls the intervals of evenly
Each Step
distributed step fills when the 'Each' option is selected
Generates rhythmic patterns within the range based on
Euclidean -
the population of 1-32 events. Event is a related option.
Events determine how the steps and intervals are
Euclidean Event
generated with respect to the selected step length.
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Euclidean Patterns
Euclidean patterns are a more creative fill function. While the other options
perform a population based on structure, Euclidean option aims to be more
creative in generating musical sequences. Euclidean patterns are
generated based on a mathematical model where the steps and intervals
determine a pattern melody. Tracker uses 'events' and the step length to
calculate the steps and intervals.
Consider the following formula as rough guide for Euclidean filled patterns.
Steps will be 'rounded' to the nearest step location to spread as 'evenly' as
possible within the event and length constraints.
Step Length / Euclidean Event Setting
Examples:
8 Steps in the Length,
Event = 4.
Track 4
1 D6 03 ---- V 10
--- --- ---- ----
2
3 D6 03 ---- V 10
--- --- ---- ----
4
D6 03 V 10
5 ----
--- --- ---- ----
6
D6 03 V 10
7 ----
8 --- --- ---- ----
4 Steps in the Length,
Event = 3.
Track 4
1 D6 03 ---- V 10
2 D6 03 ---- V 10
3 --- --- ---- ----
D6 03 V 10
4 ----
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8 Steps in the Length, 8 Steps in the Length,
Event = 5. Event = 7.
Track 4 Track 4
D6 03 ---- V 10 D6 03 ---- V 10
--- --- ---- ---- D6 03 ---- V 10
D6 03 ---- V 10 D6 03 ---- V 10
D6 03 ---- V 10
D6 03 ---- V 10
--- --- ---- ---- --- --- ---- ----
D6 03 ---- V 10
D6 03 ---- V 10
D6 03 V 10 D6 03 V 10
---- ----
D6 03 V 10
--- --- ---- ---- ----
5 Steps in the Length, 3 Steps in the Length,
Event = 2. Event = 2.
Track 4 Track 4
D6 03 ---- V 10 D6 03 ---- V 10
--- --- ---- ---- D6 03 V 10
----
D6 03 V 10
---- --- --- ---- ----
--- --- ---- ----
--- --- ---- ----
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