Torso Electronics T-1 16-Track Algorithmic Desktop Sequencer - Manual (Page 118)

118 The T-1 Notebook : Reference & Guide
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5.4 Scale & Root.
Scale
Melodic functions such as pitch and harmony operate within a defined
scale. T-1 has 8 available scales, including a user defined scale. To select
from the options use the (SCALE) knob. The option to select a root note is
available as a secondary option accessed with the [CTRL] button.
VB Scale Default ‘C’ Notes Description
9 Chromatic
C, C#, D, D#, E, F,
F#, G, G#, A, A#, B Classic western scale using all 12 notes / tones, with
intervals of a semi-tone.
10 Major C, D, E, F, G, A, B
Common western diatonic scale using 7 notes / tones.
White keys, no sharps or flats.
11 Minor C, D, D#, F, G, G#, A# Common western diatonic scale using 7 notes / tones.
12 Pentatonic C, D#, F, G, A# International scale using 5 notes / tones.
13 Hirajoshi C, D, D#, G, G#,
Japanese 5 note scale derived from shamisen 3-
stringed musical traditions. Classic Japanese sound.
14 Iwato C, C#, F, F#, A#,
Japanese 5 note scale from koto instrument traditions
and . derived from Hirajoshi mode.
15 Tetratonic C, E, G, B
Historic, less common 4 note scale. More often found
in Native American, Maori and Inuit cultures.
16
User
Scale C, C#, D, D#, E, F,
F#, G, G#, A, A#, B
Custom designed by the user.
C#
Scale View Mode.
The scale view visualises the available scale options. To access, Hold (SCALE) or
Double Press (SCALE) to lock the display.
BLUE ⬛
Available Scales
WHITE ⬛
Selected Scale
PINK ⬛
User Scale
Chro Maj Pent Iwat Min Hira Tetra User
Melodic Structures
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