BVR Instruments TS1 User manual

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Contents
THANKS. .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
HISTORY OF TS1. ................................................................................................................................................. 6
WHAT IS TS1? .................................................................................................................................................... 8
WHO IS THE TS1 INTENDED FOR? ............................................................................................................................ 8
DO WE NEED A COMPUTER? ................................................................................................................................... 9
WHAT IS MIDI? .................................................................................................................................................. 9
INSTALLING THE TS1. ........................................................................................................................................... 9
PREVIEW OF THE FRONT PANEL. ....................................................................................................................... 10
PRESENTATION OF THE FRONT PANEL. ..................................................................................................................... 11
The upper part. ......................................................................................................................................... 11
The central part. ....................................................................................................................................... 11
The lower part. ......................................................................................................................................... 11
PLAYING POSSIBILITIES OF THE TS1. .................................................................................................................. 12
THE TS1 ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY 6 PATTERNS SIMULTANEOUSLY. ..................................................................................... 12
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TS1 SEQUENCES. ............................................................................................................... 12
The rhythmic sequences ............................................................................................................................ 12
Note and chord sequences ........................................................................................................................ 12
THE BASICS OF TS1 ............................................................................................................................................ 13
PRESENTATION OF THE TS1 GRAPHIC SCREEN. ........................................................................................................... 13
Example of screen with TS1 in Seq1 Mode. ................................................................................................ 13
THE SCREEN AREAS OF THE TS1. ............................................................................................................................ 13
Zone 1 consisting of the first two lines. ...................................................................................................... 13
Zone 2 consisting of the left margin. .......................................................................................................... 14
Zone 3 consisting of the matrix table. ........................................................................................................ 14
MENU NAVIGATION ............................................................................................................................................ 15
PARAMETERS SELECTION IN MENUS ........................................................................................................................ 15
MODIFYING A PARAMETER ................................................................................................................................... 15
VALIDATION ACTION. .......................................................................................................................................... 15
EXIT MENU ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
FIRST STEPS WITH THE TS1 ................................................................................................................................ 16
START THE TS1 ................................................................................................................................................. 16
BROWSE THROUGH NOTE/CHORD OR STEPS SEQUENCES. ............................................................................................ 16
CHOOSING A OR B PART IN A SEQUENCE. ................................................................................................................. 17
To switch from A to B part. ........................................................................................................................ 17
CREATING A STEP, NOTE OR CHORD. ...................................................................................................................... 18
Creation in « pencil mode ». ...................................................................................................................... 18
Creation in full screen mode. ..................................................................................................................... 19
Creation with an external MIDI keyboard. ................................................................................................. 20
BACKUPS ON THE TS1 ........................................................................................................................................ 21
SAVING CURRENT SEQUENCE. ................................................................................................................................ 21
TS1 GLOBAL BACKUP. ......................................................................................................................................... 21
THE TRIGGER OR DRUMS SEQUENCES OF THE TS1 ............................................................................................ 22
THE PARTICULARITY OF THE TS1 IS TO DISPLAY ONE BAR ON THE SCREEN IN A MATRIX FORMAT. THIS ONE IS COMPOSED OF 4 LINES
OF 16 COLUMNS:............................................................................................................................................... 22
EACH COLUMN REPRESENTS A STEP AMONG THE 16 INCLUDED IN THE MEASURE................................................................ 22
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIGGER OR DRUMS TRACKS. ..................................................................................................... 22
Example of display of the 4 tracks in Trigger or Drums mode: .................................................................... 22
EDITING A TRIGGER OR DRUMS SEQUENCE. .............................................................................................................. 23
Switch to edit mode .................................................................................................................................. 23

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Insert a new Step : .................................................................................................................................... 23
Delete an existing Step : ............................................................................................................................ 23
INTRODUCING THE SIMPLIFIED NOTE DISPLAY OF THE TS1. .............................................................................. 24
DESCRIPTION OF THE MATRIX PARAMETER FOR NOTES. ................................................................................................ 24
Example of display of a note matrix........................................................................................................... 24
EDITING A NOTE SEQUENCE................................................................................................................................... 26
Switch to edit mode .................................................................................................................................. 26
Insert a Note ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Delete a Note ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Mute a note .............................................................................................................................................. 26
INTRODUCING THE SIMPLIFIED CHORD DISPLAY OF THE TS1............................................................................. 27
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARAMETER MATRIX. .............................................................................................................. 27
TS1 MODES ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
TRIGGER AND DRUMS MODES: .............................................................................................................................. 30
TRIGGER MODE: ................................................................................................................................................ 30
DRUMS MODE: ................................................................................................................................................. 30
SEQUENCE MODE 1,2,3, AND 4/CHORD: ................................................................................................................. 31
Special feature of Seq1 and Seq2 Modes: .................................................................................................. 31
Special feature of Seq3 and Seq4 Modes: .................................................................................................. 31
Seq4/Chord mode configured in Chord: ..................................................................................................... 31
SCENE MODE OVERVIEW. .................................................................................................................................. 32
SCENE MODE DESCRIPTION. .................................................................................................................................. 32
SELECT ONE OF THE 99 SCENES.............................................................................................................................. 34
SCENE MODE EDITING. ........................................................................................................................................ 34
SCENE MODE MENU. ........................................................................................................................................... 35
SONG MODE DESCRIPTION. .................................................................................................................................. 36
SELECTION OF ONE OF THE 49 SONGS. .................................................................................................................... 37
SONG MODE EDIT. ............................................................................................................................................. 37
SONG MODE MENU. ........................................................................................................................................... 37
OVERVIEW OF SETTINGS MODE. ....................................................................................................................... 38
NAVIGATING AND EDITING SETTINGS MODE PAGES. ................................................................................................... 38
Choosing the page to edit: ........................................................................................................................ 38
Choice of line to modify: ............................................................................................................................ 38
Parameter change: ................................................................................................................................... 38
SETTINGS PAGES ............................................................................................................................................... 39
GENERAL SETTINGS 1: PAGE 1: ........................................................................................................................ 39
GENERAL SETTINGS 2: PAGE 2: ........................................................................................................................ 40
EXT/CV SETTINGS: PAGE 3: .............................................................................................................................. 41
MIDI CHANNELS 1 PAGE 4: .............................................................................................................................. 42
MIDI SEQUENCES: PAGE 5. .............................................................................................................................. 42
MIDI TRIGGERS: PAGE 6. ................................................................................................................................. 43
MIDI DRUMS: PAGE 7. ..................................................................................................................................... 43
MIDI CONTROLS: PAGE 8. ................................................................................................................................ 44
MIDI TRIGGER IN: PAGE 9. ............................................................................................................................... 45
MIDI TRIGGER OUT: PAGE 10........................................................................................................................... 45
MIDI TRIGGER ON/OFF: PAGE 11. .................................................................................................................... 45
MIDI DRUM INPUT : PAGE 12. ......................................................................................................................... 46
MIDI DRUM OUTPUT: PAGE 13. ....................................................................................................................... 46
TRIGGER TIMMINGS: PAGE 14. ........................................................................................................................ 47
NOTES VELOCITIES: PAGE 15. .......................................................................................................................... 47
TR/DR VELOCITIES: PAGE 16. ........................................................................................................................... 48
SCALE SETTINGS : PAGE 17. ............................................................................................................................. 49

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COMPLETE LIST OF TS1 COMMANDS ................................................................................................................. 50
ACTIONS WITH THE MENU BUTTON ...................................................................................................................... 50
o Starting the TS1. .............................................................................................................................. 50
o Navigation in the TS1 menus. ........................................................................................................... 50
o Selection of part A/B to play............................................................................................................. 50
o Transposition of sequences. ............................................................................................................. 50
o Mute/un-mute the 4 tracks in the trigger or drums mode ................................................................. 50
ACTIONS WITH THE SHIFT BUTTON ........................................................................................................................ 50
o Navigating through the TS1 menu parameters. ................................................................................ 50
o Selecting a pattern with the sequencer stopped. .............................................................................. 50
o Selection of the next pattern to play during the play. ........................................................................ 50
o Reset Sequencer to the beginning of the pattern. ............................................................................. 50
o Mute note sequences or trigger tracks. ............................................................................................ 50
o Soloing a sequence of notes. ............................................................................................................ 50
o Saving data in the selected mode. .................................................................................................... 50
o Backup of all TS1 data. ..................................................................................................................... 50
ACTIONS WITH THE EDIT BUTTON ......................................................................................................................... 50
o Enable and disable edit mode........................................................................................................... 50
ACTIONS WITH START/STOP BOUTON .................................................................................................................. 50
o Start or stop the sequencer. ............................................................................................................. 50
ACTIONS WITH SELECT BOUTON........................................................................................................................... 50
o Selecting one of the four measures in a pattern. ............................................................................... 50
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS: ......................................................................................................................... 51
WITH THE MENU BOUTON. ................................................................................................................................. 51
1) Starting the TS1. .............................................................................................................................. 51
2) Navigation in the TS1 menus. ........................................................................................................... 52
3) Selection of part A/B to play............................................................................................................. 52
4) Transposition of sequences. ............................................................................................................. 53
5) Mute/un-mute the 4 tracks in the trigger or drums mode ................................................................. 53
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMANDS WITH THE SHIFT BUTTON. ....................................................................................... 54
1) Navigating through the TS1 menu parameters. ................................................................................ 54
2) Selecting a pattern with the sequencer stopped. .............................................................................. 55
3) Selection of the next pattern to play during the play. ........................................................................ 55
4) Reset Sequencer to the beginning of the pattern. ............................................................................. 56
5) Mute note sequences or trigger tracks. ............................................................................................ 57
6) Soloing a sequence of notes. ............................................................................................................ 58
7) Saving data in the selected mode. .................................................................................................... 58
8) Backup of all TS1 data. ..................................................................................................................... 59
COMMANDS WITH EDIT BOUTON .......................................................................................................................... 60
1) Enable and disable edit mode........................................................................................................... 60
COMMANDS WITH THE START/STOP BUTTON ........................................................................................................ 61
Start or stop the sequencer. ...................................................................................................................... 61
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIONS WITH SELECT BUTTON ........................................................................................................ 62
Selecting one of the four measures in a pattern. ........................................................................................ 62
Copy current measure to next measure. .................................................................................................... 63
TS1 PATTERN MENU .......................................................................................................................................... 64
DESCRIPTION OF THE PATTERN MENU: ..................................................................................................................... 64
Measurement progress bar. ...................................................................................................................... 67
Position bar of the measure to be played. .................................................................................................. 67
Progress circle. .......................................................................................................................................... 67
Song position bar while playing. ................................................................................................................ 67
MIDI activity icon ...................................................................................................................................... 67
THE TS1 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS ...................................................................................................... 68
THE GATE EXTSTART INPUT FORMERLY CALLED EXT1. ................................................................................................. 68
THE GATE TR5/CLK OUTPUT FORMERLY CALLED EXT2. ............................................................................................... 68

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GATES TRIGGER: TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4, TR5. ............................................................................................................. 69
2 CV/GATES SEQ1 AND SEQ2 ............................................................................................................................. 69
TWO 5-PIN DIN CONNECTORS .............................................................................................................................. 69
The MIDI IN connector .............................................................................................................................. 69
The MIDI OUT connector ........................................................................................................................... 69
TS1 MIDI DATA MANAGEMENT MENU: ................................................................................................................... 70
ANNEX 1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 71
MUTE TRIGGER DRUMS AND SEQUENCES TRACKS VIA MIDI. ........................................................................................ 71
ANNEX 2 ............................................................................................................................................................ 72
TS1 DEMO PATTERNS ......................................................................................................................................... 72
ANNEX 3 ............................................................................................................................................................ 73
SERVICE MODE ................................................................................................................................................. 73
Service Mode Overview. ............................................................................................................................ 73
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED .............................................................................................................. 74
LIMITATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 74
BUGS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 75
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 76
REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 77
THE TS1 COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS: ............................................................................................ 77
ETHICAL CHOICES: .............................................................................................................................................. 77
CLEANING THE TS1: ........................................................................................................................................... 77
PEOPLES' SECURITY: ............................................................................................................................................ 77
INSTALLING THE REPROGRAMMING SOFTWARE STVP. ................................................................................................. 78
CONNECTING THE REPROGRAMMING CONNECTOR. ..................................................................................................... 78
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TO UPDATE THE TS1. ............................................................................................................ 79

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Thanks.
Thank you for choosing Bvr-Instruments and its flagship product: the TS1
Trigger/Sequencer.
History of TS1.
Since its first design as a “TR" trigger module, the TS1 has continued to
evolve in order to offer more functionalities such as the sequencer part
with the aim of becoming a benchmark product for aiding musical creation.
Initially unveiled in the Trigger format at Syntfest 2017 with a compact 8
HP format, it will evolve over several years of development and expand to
become a 16 HP module offering the following possibilities:
• An improved trigger part to control 8 percussive instruments.
• A sequencer part with 4 monophonic parts, one of which can play
polyphony chords.
• A Song mode with sequence of scenes/sequences to play.
• Interfaces that evolve: from a simple trigger to the integration of
CV/Gates and via a MIDI In and Out interface equipped with
traditional connectors: 5-pin din.
Among these improvements, the original identity has remained with:
• The OLED graphic screen with a friendly user interface.
• A central selector which allows the choice of the mode of the TS1.
• A reduced number of control buttons to simplify user actions.
Since the official release of the TS1 in March 2022, many enthusiastic
users have helped and participated in the evolution of the TS1.
Aesthetic changes on the one hand with a new front end in a more
detailed ‘Black’ finish, and on the other hand an improvement in the
software now integrating more current features have made it possible to
add the following improvements:
• X-Factor to randomize triggers.
• Trigger dividers.
• Randomization on note degrees.
• Scale mode with 196 combinations.
• Pencil mode for quick creation of sequences…

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About this guide.
This guide is intended to familiarize you with the basic commands and the
operating principle of the TS1, find this manual in French and English on
our site: https://bvr-instruments.net/support.

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What is TS1?
The TS1 is a music sequencer for electronic musical instruments.
Note:A sequencer does not produce music but it drives your instruments
like musicians in a band.
And with the particularity of playing previously recorded sequences of
notes.
Who is the TS1 intended for?
The TS1 is intended for users who already own or wish to acquire
musical instruments such as:
• Synthesizers.
• Drum machine.
• Euro-rack modules equipped with trigger and CV/Gate inputs.
Whether you are a beginner, advanced or experienced in music:
• The TS1 has been designed to be easy to use thanks to its
friendly user interface and features for creating sequences with
randomization and pencil mode.
• The TS1 incorporates an innovation that allows the simplified
representation of notes by means of a parameter matrix.
Each note parameter is easily accessible and can be modified with
ease: No more need to know how to read a score.
• The TS1 is intended for: studios for musical creation and
“live performance”.

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Do we need a computer?
No, the TS1 is a sequencer that allows you to record and replay
musical sequences without a computer.
The TS1 has a graphical interface, creative editing possibilities, no
need for a computer to enter your scores.
Note: you can however record all your sequences played by the TS1 to a
computer equipped with a MIDI interface and MIDI recording software, by
connecting the TS1 to the MIDI interface of your computer.
What is MIDI?
MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a communication
protocol and file format dedicated to music.
This format is used for communication between sequencers and digitally
controlled musical instruments.
Installing the TS1.
The TS1 is a Eurorack module designed to be mounted in a box
compatible with this format and provided with its power supply.
• It is supplied with a power cord to be connected to the +12V/-12V
connector on your box.
• Its 16HP (80mm) wide size allows it to be easily inserted into your
equipment.
Note: The TS1 is equipped with a low-power processor, this feature
allows the TS1 to be inserted into a box without significantly increasing
its power consumption.

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Preview of the front panel.
[M] Menu button
[E] EDIT button
[S] Shift button
[T] Start/Stop button
[L] Select/Push button
[O] Mode selector
[1] Cv In Jack (ExtStart)
[2] CV out Jack (Tr5/Clk)
[3] Midi IN din
[4] Midi Out din
[5] Cv/Gate jack for Seq1
[6] Cv/Gate jack for Seq2
[7] Trigger jack 1-2-3-4
[D] OLED Graphic display
M
E
S
T
L
O
1
2
3
4
5
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Presentation of the front panel.
The upper part.
This area groups the ExtStart input and the Tr5/Clk output:
• Ext/Start (EXT1) is intended to start/stop, reset or advance the
steps of the sequencer with an external signal of the 0-5V.
• Tr5/Clk (EXT2) configurable as Clock output with multiple divisions
or output for a 5th trigger output associated with one of the 4
tracks of Drums mode.
The central part.
This region groups the user interface composed of:
• An OLED[D] graphic display screen.
• A control surface made up of:
o Push buttons: MENU[M], EDIT[E], SHIFT[S], START[T].
o A SELECT[L] data selector which allows navigation in the
menus, the selection of parameters and their modification.
o 8-position rotary switch for modes: MODE[O].
The lower part.
This area groups the Takes: and MIDI In/Out, Cv/Gate and Trigger.
• A MIDI interface equipped with IN and OUT sockets to receive
notes from an external keyboard via MIDI In and to be able to send
notes to MIDI instruments via MIDI Out.
• A Cv/Gate 1 and 2interfaces for controlling two instruments
equipped with Cv/Gate sockets in 1V/Octave format.
• A Tr1, Tr2, Tr3 and Tr4 trigger interface composed of 4 control
outputs for modules receiving 0-10V trigger signals.

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Playing possibilities of the TS1.
The TS1 allows you to play 6 patterns simultaneously.
The different types of TS1 sequences.
The rhythmic sequences
They are used in Drum and Trigger mode and are
composed of 4 tracks and 16 steps per measure.
A rhythmic sequence consists of up to 4 bars.
Only one is displayed on the TS1 screen at a time.
Note and chord sequences
They are used in Seq modes 1 to 4 and consist of 4 lines of parameters.
Each note has 4 parameters:
• Velocity,
• Degree,
• Length,
• Octave.
Note: Chord Sequences are similar to Note Sequences except Velocity is
replaced by Chord Type.

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The basics of TS1
Important: To get started with the TS1, it is essential to read this
documentation carefully in order to learn and understand the basic
commands.
Presentation of the TS1 graphic screen.
Example of screen with TS1 in Seq1 Mode.
The screen areas of the TS1.
The TS1 screen is divided into 4 main areas.
Zone 1 consisting of the first two lines.
- Line 1 displays the following:
o Information on the name of the mode used.
o Sequence number 1-99, A/B selection.
o The evolution circle of the measures played.
o Number of measures played, a cursor shows the active one.
o Sequence transpose status information.
- Line 2 displays the following:
o The name of the current sequence (8 characters).
o Transpose information from an external keyboard (if
Transpose Mode is enabled).
o Sequence Mutes status information.
SEQ1 4A 1 2 3 4 _ T _ _
L E A D _ L 0 1 T S - D _ _ _ M
E A A E G
1 1 1
2 2 2 2 2
Transposition states
sequences 1 to 4.
Mutes state of Sequence 1 to 4.
Set of measures to play with a cursor
on the active one.
Evolution circle of the played measures.
Sequence number 1-99,
Sequence A/B selection.
E
_
Name of
selected mode
Name of the chosen
sequence. (8 characters)
equence
Transposition info with external keyboard.
with “Rec Mode” = ‘T’ .
Display:
• TS for transpose one sequence.
• TA for transpose All sequences.
TS enabled in Seq 1-4 mode.
TA activated in Trigger or drum mode.
Velocity Line Icon ‘V’
Alternate display for the
following states:
Mute 'M', Solo 'S'.
Line Icons :
Degree ‘D’,
Length ’L’,
Octave ‘O’.
m
V
D
L
O
Status icons:
Edit E, Play ,
Stop , Play Song
Note with its 4 parameters:
Velocity, Degree, Length, Octave.
Icons: Rec Mode:
Transpose 'T' ,Record 'R' ,
Rec one note '1', No rec '_'

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Zone 2 consisting of the left margin.
- The left margin displays :
o Sequencer status icons.
o The markers of the elements of the data table
o The line cursor for pre-selection of:
§ Note parameters: V, D, L, O.
§ Step tracks: 1,2,3,4.
Zone 3 consisting of the matrix table.
- This contains 4 rows of 16 columns for:
o The notes with their parameters. (Modes seq1-4)
o Rhythm track steps. (Trigger/Drum Modes).
Note: Between line 2 and matrix table we have the step progress bar
which follows the note or step played during sequencer play.

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Menu navigation
Action / Result
Available for
MENU[M] (pressed) + SELECT[L] (rotation)
Select a page in menus
General
Menu,
Scene Menu,
Song Menu.
Parameters selection in menus
Action / Result
Available for
SHIFT[S] (pressed) + SELECT[L](rotation)
Select a parameter in a page
General
Menu,
Scene Menu,
Song Menu.
Modifying a parameter
Action / Result
Type of parameters
SELECT[L] (rotation)
Modify a parameter
Numerical value.
Boolean(Yes/No).
Alpha-numeric
character.
Validation action.
Action / Result
Action
SELECT[L] (Push)
Action performed
Copy,
Randomize,
Reverse, init.
Exit menu
Action / Result
Available for
EDIT [E] (Push)
Exit menu
General Menu,
Scene Menu,
Song Menu.

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First steps with the TS1
Start the TS1
Just after powering up, the presentation screen displays the logo and the
software version of the TS1.
• To exit this presentation page and start the sequencer, press the
MENU[M] button.
Browse through Note/Chord or Steps Sequences.
You can choose your sequence in order to play it or modify it
Note: Make sure you are out of Edit Mode (press EDIT[E] otherwise).
Choices of the sequence according to the chosen mode:
• Seq1 to Seq4: Note sequences.
• Seq4/Chords: Chord sequences. (with Seq4AsChord = On)
• Trigger/Drums: Step Sequences.
Action / Result
Available for
SHIFT[S] (pressed) + SELECT[L] (rotation)
Change of sequence
Modes
Seq 1-4/chord,
Trigger/Drums
To change the sequence, press SHIFT[S] then turn the SELECT[L]
selector to the right or to the left to browse through the sequences: 99 for
Notes and Steps, 49 for Chords.
Note1: The sequence number is displayed on the screen after the mode.
Note2: When the sequencer is launched, you can also change the
sequence, but only the “Next xx” number will be displayed. The sequence
will be loaded and played when the SHIFT[S] button is released.
Note3: The sequence selection procedure is also described in the
“Complete list of TS1 commands”.

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Choosing A or B part in a sequence.
In the TS1, each sequence has a A part and a B part, which makes it
possible to double the total number of sequences available to the user.
Action / Result
Available for
MENU[M] (pressed) + SELECT[L] (Push)
Change of A/B part
Modes
Seq 1-4/chord,
Trigger/Drums
To switch from A to B part.
Press MENU[M] (hold) then push the SELECT[L] knob.
Note: The letter "A" or "B" after the sequence number will change
depending on the selection.

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Creating a Step, Note or Chord.
The TS1 can create notes or chords in 3 different ways:
Creation in « pencil mode ».
The "Pencil Mode" allows with simple controls to simulate the feeling of
“drawing musical notes” on a digital score.
Five commands are available to perform these actions.
In edit mode and after positioning the cursor, you can:
• Create notes.
• Clear notes.
• Copy an existing note
• Move a note.
• Increase or decrease its degree and therefore transpose it.
Action
Realization
Shift [S] + Select[L]
to the Rigth
Creating a new note with root note of
current game, Octave = 3, length =1.
Copy of a note if cursor is on an
existing note.
Shift[S] + Select[L]
to the Left
Erasing notes
Menu[M] + select[L]
Left or Right
Moving a note (with erasing
overlapped notes).
Shift[S] + Menu[M] +
Select[L] Left or Right
Increase or decrease in the degree of
the note (transpose note) in
accordance with the user scale and
with management of the note octave.
Note: Pencil mode is activated whenever editing is activated with note
sequences 1 to 4 and with Chord/seq4.
Note1: Pencil mode is the same for Trigger and Drums modes except for
the degree change function not used.

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Creation in full screen mode.
Creating a note or step:
Edit the sequence by pressing EDIT[E].
• To create a Step: Trigger and Drum modes.
Place the cursor on the step or note parameter to modify.
By turning SELECT[L] to the left or right and using the
MENU[M] and SHIFT[S] keys to change lines.
Press SELECT[L] start editing, choose an Icon
in the list of proposed icons (2nd line, right part) with
SELECT[L] left/right then complete the choice by pressing
SELECT[L].
• To create a note: Seq1, Seq2, Seq3 and Seq4 modes.
Edit 1st line: Note Velocity.
Choose the initialization icon ‘I’: (Initialize new Note).
The 'I' icon allows you to create a note with the following values
o Velocity: 100%,
o Degree: Root note corresponding to the user scale,
o Length: 1 sixteenth note,
o Octave 3.
• To create a chord: seq4 mode with Seq4asChord = On.
Edit the 1st line: Chord type.
Choose initialization icon ‘I’: (Initialize new Agreement)
The ‘I’ icon allows you to create a chord with the following values:
o Mode: Major,
o Degree: Root note corresponding to the user scale,
o Length: 1 sixteenth note,
o Octave 4.
Note: The editing procedure for notes and chords being
Identical to the method previously explained for the steps, it
is not repeated on this page.

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Creation with an external MIDI keyboard.
With an external keyboard connected the MIDI In socket to enter notes
and chords (base note only).
In edit mode and with the midi menu on 1 (one note).
• One note allows to enter the note only on the cursor position
whatever the state of the started or stopped sequencer.
With the option in the settings: IncStepAuto on “On”: we will only have to
enter notes for the cursor to move to the next note position.
In edit mode and with the midi menu ‘R’ (Record notes).
• Record note allows you to enter notes when the sequencer is
launched, each note will then be recorded at the sequencer's
played position.
Note: The choice of MIDI menu options is made in the general menu
on page 3, or directly with the key combination SHIFT[S]
(keep pressed) + EDIT[E].