Torso Electronics T-1 16-Track Algorithmic Desktop Sequencer - Manual (Page 19)

19 The T-1 Notebook : Reference & Guide
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Step 6. Creating a Bass Track
Although the Bass could be created in a melodic pattern, this example
keeps the bass line a simple element that helps drive the percussion.
▌ TRACK 4 - BASS
1. Select Track 4, Press the fourth value button [VB4]. The default mode is
track view, if this is not visible, press [BANK] to select the default ‘home’
track view. Value button 4 will be lit ORANGE
⬛ .
2. Ensure the track has 16 Steps. Press (STEPS) to view the value
buttons. All should be lit to indicate 16 steps. The lit steps indicate
number of steps selected. Turn (STEPS) to adjust the number.
3. Turn (PULSES) to view and set how many note events are applied.
Active step notes will be lit ORANGE ⬛ . Euclidean pulse placement
sets the pulses evenly. Turn until 3 pulses are applied to buttons [VB1],
[VB7], [VB12].
4. Ensure the MIDI Channel on T-1 for track 4 matches the bass or any
other melodic instrument, on the destination device. Press (CHANNEL)
to view the current track’s MIDI channel. The selected channel will be lit
WHITE
⬛ . Turn (CHANNEL) to change channel. Value button [VB4]
should be lit for MIDI channel 4.
5. Press [PLAY]. The play button will flash indicating playback is active.
The defined sounds on the connected audio module should be triggered
on the set pulse beats. T-1 will loop the 16 step playback. Track buttons
will flash when a pulse is triggered.
6. This is a more melodic rather than a beat driven track. It is possible to
adjust the note duration using the (SUSTAIN) control if desired.
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