Torso Electronics T-1 16-Track Algorithmic Desktop Sequencer - Manual (Page 79)

The T-1 can be used to create some interesting
and creative elements and the foundation has
been laid with rhythmic patterns. T-1 is
designed to encourage and drive new ways of
working
with song production and live
performances. This alone is a great start to the
process but rhythms can be developed even
further by introducing more variations and
additional musical elements into the pattern
creation process. Parameters such as note
length and velocity can be adjusted and edited
and used to bring more variety into the
sequence. The rhythmic patterns may be a little
rigid but accents and small timing adjustments
can add a more human feel. The note repeat
features
have a series of extremely
comprehensive options to help create complex
and intricate patterns. Bring probability into the
equation and the organic side of T-1 starts to
open up wider. Even at a rhythmic level the
foundation of a pattern can be created and a
expansive range of variation options can be
added to create interest and movement. The
building of full songs is an iterative process and
revisiting the creation of the fundamental pattern
and its associated variations will continue
through the process. Even without melodic
elements, intricate and complex patterns can be
created both manually and generatively. The
pattern will evolve further when adding melodic
components and variations and demonstrate the
true organic power of T-1. For now however it’s
good to stay focussed on understanding the
rhythmic foundations and the building blocks to
creating variations. These rhythmic processes
build in-depth knowledge in these areas before
moving on further to more advanced topics.
Rhythmic Variation
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