Polyend Play User manual

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The Play Notebook : Reference & Guide
Polyend
Play
Manual
An Ofcial Reference for The Polyend Play

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Polyend Play Manual Rev 1
Overview 5
Architecture 21
Projects & Tracks 29
Parameter Summary 51
Samples 69
Sequencing Patterns 83
Arrangements & Variations 123
Perform Mode 141
Effects 147
MIDI 161
System 189
Index 199
Contents
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Overview
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Polyend Play is a sample based groovebox that
goes beyond the features of a traditional
groovebox, focussing heavily on workow and
user experience. Play brings endless
possibilities for creating beats and musical
arrangements within a self contained and
compact unit all presented in an inspiring,
simple and fun way. Play is not a sampler nor a
synthesizer but uses techniques from both to
create a sandbox environment for musical
production, creative experimentation and live
performance. Over 30 sample packs are
provided to get started but equally you can add
your own using the supplied Micro SD Card.
The ability to develop full song arrangements or
to perform live improvisation are equally
accommodated. The freedom to mix, play and
sequence tracks and work both with audio
samples and control external polyphonic MIDI
devices balances the ‘in the box’ thinking with
‘out of the box’ integration. Play is ideal as the
central element in an integrated studio setup
using the 8 Polyphonic MIDI tracks alongside the
8 onboard audio tracks. User experience is at the
heart of Play’s music production workow and
follows some simple processes that enable
almost instantaneous productions and all
together form a powerful creative workstation.
Three steps get things started and form the
foundation of the workow; Pick & Place a
sample and use it to sequence into a pattern,
Select & Adjust parameters using the 15
dedicated touch capacitive rotary control knobs,
Perform with 35 play modes, chance and random
plus a multitude of non-destructive on the y
features. A set of on board effects including
delay, reverb and saturation spice up the entire
mix. Play has an expansive range of features.
The objective is to create and perform by
coupling less traditional techniques alongside
familiar processes to capture musical ideas and
perform full song arrangements.

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Your Notes Can be written here Here
NOTES
1.1 How to Use This Notebook
This book combines a formal reference alongside your own notes and
comments, collectively bringing together a comprehensive guide to Play.
Sections are laid out to cover the full workow with walkthroughs, step by
step guides and tips. Some pages carry a wide margin and some are
intentionally blank enabling you to make your own notes.
Control conventions.
(Knob)
Rounded parentheses represent the15 touch capacitive knobs. Selected
functions can be controlled or changed depending on the context. The
knobs will be labelled by its primary or secondary function name. Also the
multi-function screen navigation knob is included, labelled as (Screen).
[Function]
Square parentheses contain functions that are selectable by a physically
dedicated button - either as a primary or secondary, shift accessible
function. Examples are [Copy] and [Fill].
[Function] + [Option]
Functions which require multiple button selections simultaneously are
shown with a + symbol between each required button. An example is the
[Shift] + [Paste] command. The secondary function label is named.
[Pad]
Each of the 160 pad buttons will be simply represented by [Pad]. These
functions will depend on the mode and function selected within Play.
[Dynamic Screen Key]
The 5 dynamic screen buttons located underneath and to the left of the
display screen will be identied using italic text. The actual function that
each button serves will change depending on the current context. The
function it serves will be labelled on the screen alongside each physical
button on the device.
‘Text’
Any screen menu options and text is indicated with quote marks.
Did you know?
In Dictionary terms the
word ‘Play’ is described as
taking part in an
enjoyable pastime or to
perform?

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1.2 Hardware Overview
Out MIDI Out MIDI In Micro SD USB Power
On / Off
Switch
Reset
Switch
USB Power Input
USB-C to USB-A Cable Supplied
3.5mm Stereo audio output also serves as headphone out.
3.5mm MIDI
Input & Output Micro SD Card Slot.
Pins face down.
16GB Micro SD Card Supplied
3.5mm Male Stereo TRS Jack
to 2 x 6.3mm TR Mono Female
adapter supplied.
Micro SD Card to USB-A
adapter supplied.
Supply is 5V, 1A so can use the
supplied mains to USB unit or a
battery power bank.
3.5mm Jack to 5 Pin MIDI
adapter (type B) supplied
282 mm
207 mm
35 mm
Fill
Delete
Reverb Send
Delay Send
Note
Microtune
Master Volume
Limiter
Save
Reset
Overdrive
Bit Depth
Volume
Panning
Tempo
Swing
View
Master FX
Repeat Type
Repeat Grid
Filter Cutoff
Resonance
Track Length
Play Mode
Patterns
Audio/MIDI
Chance
Action
Sample
Folder
Copy
Paste
Randomize
Randomize Type
Sample Start
Sample End
ShiftMove
Micromove
Mute
16
Solo
32
Variation
48
Sample Attack
Sample Decay
Select
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LCD Display
Hi Resolution Display.
Screen Buttons
5 Dynamic [Screen buttons]. Dependant on the
function displayed for each button.
Multi-Functional Screen Knob
Clickable encoder.
Function Pads
8 x 4 Silicone Pads. Multifunction columns used for
Mute, Solo, Variation, Select and chromatic mode.
Track Sequencer Pads
8 x 16 Silicone Pads. Track step columns used for
sequencing, performing and arranging.
Master Volume & Limiter
Control of primary master volume dB level and the
secondary limiter threshold option.
Note & Microtune
Note pitch adjustments relative to a C4 note sample and
micro tuning -100 to +100 cents
Randomize & Randomize Type
Percentage randomization and type determines
which step parameters are affected.
Sample Attack & Decay
Sample start attack, fade-in time and the end of
sample fade-out time
Move & Micromove
Move a step placement on the grid left or right
and in smaller adjustments with micro move.
Patterns & Audio/MIDI Button
Pattern selection mode. Toggle between MIDI and
Audio tracks
Copy & Paste Button
Copy and Paste various functions.
Shift Button
Hold shift plus another knob or button to access it’s
secondary function.
Reverb & Delay Sends
Reverb and Send levels to adjust the
effect intensity.
Chance & Action
Determines if / when an action
occurs. Special action after a step.
Tempo & Swing
Adjusts global or track BPM Tempo
and swing value.
Sample Volume & Panning
Sample volume level deviation from
0dB original sample. Pan Left/Right.
Sample Start & End
Trims the start and the end point of
the sample.
Overdrive & Bit Depth
Overdrive grit and amplication or
reduces bit resolution.
Sample & Folder
Sample selection from current sample pool. Select or
change sample folder.
Track Length & Play Mode
Track length in steps between 1-64. Selects one
of 35 play modes
Filter Cutoff & Resonance
Adjusts the DJ style lter cutoff or resonance
Repeat Type & Grid
Selects the step repeat type from the list of options.
Step repeat density is selected with grid.
Fill & Delete Button
Fill utility for generating and populating sequences.
Delete option for various functions.
Save & Reset Button
Save current state of pattern and also recall using shift to
restore the saved state.
View & Master FX Button
Changes the function pads to a chromatic input
controller. Access audio processors using shift.
The 8 x 20 gird pads are not velocity sensitive.
Fill
Delete
Reverb Send
Delay Send
Note
Microtune
Master Volume
Limiter
Save
Reset
Overdrive
Bit Depth
Volume
Panning
Tempo
Swing
View
Master FX
Repeat Type
Repeat Grid
Filter Cutoff
Resonance
Track Length
Play Mode
Patterns
Audio/MIDI
Chance
Action
Sample
Folder
Copy
Paste
Randomize
Randomize Type
Sample Start
Sample End
ShiftMove
Micromove
Mute
16
Solo
32
Variation
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Sample Attack
Sample Decay
Select
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NOTES 1.3 Start Up
Play is a low power user and can therefore be powered from the supplied
mains USB adapter or from a rechargeable battery power bank. When
restarting Play the previously open project will be be re-opened
▌ POWERING ON / OFF PLAY
1. Connect the supplied USB-C Mains cable between Play and the
supplied USB plug. Also Play can operate with a portable USB power
bank*. Play requires a 5V, 1A rated supply.
2. Ensure the SD Card is installed correctly for Play to operate.
3. Quickly press the small power button located on the rear left (looking
from the top). Play will start up and the previous project reopened.
4. To power off, press and hold the small power button located on the rear
left (looking from the top) until the timer bar ends. Play will power off.
Supply is 5V, 1A from the supplied mains to USB adapter.
Alternatively use a battery power bank.
Start up instantaneous current is approx 1.2A with normal state around 0.5A
* It is recommended by Polyend to use a standard power bank without smart
features. Intelligent / smart power banks or PC / Mac power may have features
that interfere with the continuous supply required by Play. USC - C to USB - B
cable supplied. USB - C to USB - C is usable on later Play models.
Micro SD USB Power

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1.4 Display Layout.
Each page will display the parameter information and control options for the
selected function. While generally this is based on the context and mode of
operation, there are some common features and navigation principles that
apply across all (or most) of the generic pages of Play.
The top part of the screen will display the value setting of the primary
parameter selected. The parameter knobs are touch sensitive and selected
by tapping the knob. The primary parameter is labelled in the large font
under the knob. The lower, smaller font labelled parameter refers to the
secondary parameter for the knob, accessed by double tapping the knob,
the value of which is displayed in the lower part of the display.
The two left side dynamic buttons also can be used to select between the
two upper and lower parameters. The left buttons can be used to perform
the same ‘select’ action as pressing the (Screen) knob. Otherwise the
buttons activate the function labelled on the screen.
Sample
Chord 8
LoFi Keys
LoFi Drone Pattern 5
Folder
Live Rec Play Perform
Live Rec Stop Perform
Primary parameter
and value setting
Parameter bar, value
displayed within the range.
Secondary parameter
and value.
Project Name
Currently loaded project Pattern. Currently active pattern
Sample
Folder
Sample
Folder
Physical screen buttons represent the command displayed on the
screen directly above or to the right. The Play / Stop tab will show
the playback progress bar when playing.
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NOTES 1.5 User Interface Conventions.
Adjusting parameters and setting steps follows a dened process. Simply
tapping a pad will select / deselect. Parameter adjustments uses the knobs
which are touch capacitive meaning the parameter is automatically selected
when touched by hand. Behaviour can be changed in the global settings.
Notes on using the control interface
• The 15 Parameter knobs are touch sensitive and the primary parameter
is automatically selected when touched.
• Double tap any of the 15 knobs to switch between the primary and the
secondary parameter. The selected parameter is emphasised on the
display and the parameter deselected will display greyed out. This
behaviour can be changed in the settings menu.
• The upper and lower left side screen buttons can select between the
primary and the secondary value.
• Turn a (Knob) to change its value.
• Press [Shift] + Turn (Knob) on some parameters to change the value
with a faster resolution of adjustment. This will increase the speed of
adjustment when changing values across its range. This precise
behaviour is dependant on the parameter selected.
• The (Screen) knob is not touch sensitive. The rotation has detent
control and is push clickable. Press (Screen) to select and to navigate
the global settings menu.
• The (Screen) knob will change any selected parameter value in the
same way as the parameter knob. It will also navigate within the global
settings menus.
Parameters.
Primary: Tap Knob
Secondary: Double Tap Knob
Double Tap Knob to toggle
between the primary and
secondary parameter.
Primary Parameter
Secondary Parameter
Buttons switch between
upper and lower
parameter. Double tap
to reset parameter.
15 Touch Selectable Knobs
Screen Knob.
Will adjust the parameter
selected and in focus on the
display. Knob is not touch
sensitive but can be pressed
to open the settings menu.
Master Volume
Limiter
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1.6 QWERTY Keyboard.
Some pages will require text editing for naming items i.e. projects. The
same functionality applies whenever the Alpha numeric pop-up editor is
used. The screen will display the QWERTY keys and the text to edit, while
part of the 8 x 16 pad grid will act as the keyboard’s keys. The dynamic
screen buttons are used to Conrm, Caps Lock, Back or Auto Name.
The screen will display the keys which are represented by the grid pads.
The ‘f’ and ‘j’ keys are highlighted to give a reference between the pads
and the screen characters. Current character is lit orange. Text can be
typed in to enter.
The following Play buttons also operate in the naming editor when the
naming screen is presented:-
• The characters can also be selected by turning (Screen).
• Press (Screen) to add the highlighted character at the current cursor
position.
• Press [Fill] to backspace delete the character before the cursor
• Move character cursor left / right within in the text name to edit by
holding [Shift] + Turn (Screen)
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NOTES 1.7 Basic Playback.
General pattern playback us activated using the orange [Play] button. The
tracks and patterns to play are determined by what is currently selected
and active. Playback duration is indicated in a bar on the dynamic Play/
Stop Button. Note that there are more advanced play options covered later
in this book. The master volume controls the overall output of the Play
device. Care should be taken when playing songs and especially if listening
with headphones. It is advised to rstly set the master volume to a desired
low level at the outset.
▌ PLAYING AND STOPPING PLAYBACK
1. Ensure a project with patterns is loaded.
2. Press [Play] to play the currently active pattern. The Play button is
coloured orange and located as a dynamic screen button centrally
placed under the display.
3. Press [Stop] to stop playback and reset the playhead to the start. The
Stop button is the same physical button as [Play] coloured orange and
located as a dynamic screen button centrally placed under the display.
• Pressing [Play] again restarts from the pattern beginning.
• Pressing [Shift] + [Play] will play a chained pattern series.
4. If a long sample tail is audible after the sequencer is stopped, the audio
can be curtailed by tapping (Master Volume).
▌ ADJUSTING THE MASTER VOLUME.
1. Touch (Master Volume) to select and display the parameter.
2. Turn (Master Volume), ideally while Play is playing to hear the level
changes applied. Alternatively Turn (Screen) knob while Master Volume
is displayed and selected as active to edit.
3. The volume level, as displayed on the primary slot on the screen, and
can be adjusted between -51.5dB to +12dB in 0.5dB iterations. The
level bar below the numeric setting also indicates the level position
within the range.
Master Volume
-15 dB
-11 dB
LoFi Drone Pattern 5
Limiter (Nice And Low)
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1.8 Basic Workow Commands.
A number of commands operate generically and apply in more than one
situation. Quick copy/paste and Undo/Redo are just some examples.
▌ QUICK COPYING & PASTING
1. Quick copy and paste is a workow process used to copy steps, step
pages, variations and patterns.
2. Keep Holding Source [Pad] for the active step to copy to clipboard until
it ashes blue twice, then Press Destination [Pad] to copy into.
3. If the source is still held other multiple destinations can be pasted into.
▌ UNDO / REDO
1. Some activities can be backtracked and undone or reset and redone.
The Undo / Redo function can apply these in various scenarios. This is
useful to correct mistakes or allow things to be tried and restored. Play
has 16 undo / redo layers.
2. Hold [Shift], if the undo / redo options are available they will be visible
on the screen dynamic buttons. They may be greyed out if no undo/
redo option is currently available.
Sample
Chord 8
LoFi Keys
LoFi Drone Pattern 5
Folder
Undo Play Chain Redo
The Undo / Redo options are available when holding [Shift]. These
may be dimmed grey if no undo / redo is available

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▌ RESETING PARAMETER DEFAULTS
1. Tap a knob to select a parameter to reset in view. The parameter will be
shown in the display screen.
2. Quickly, double tap the left screen button for the parameter to reset.
The value will return to its default level. The upper and lower screen
buttons represent the upper and lower parameter.
▌ SAVE / RESET THE CURRENT PATTERN STATE
1. Press [Save] to save the current session state.
2. Press [Shift] + [Save] to reset and restore the session state.
▌ STEP & TURN PARAMETER PREVIEW
1. To preview a parameter while turning the knob, the sequencer should
be stopped. Turn (Knob) for the parameter to adjust and preview. Knob
preview behaviour can be changed in the main menu settings.
2. To preview a note step. Press and Hold (Screen) knob + hold [Pad] for
the step with a note to preview.

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1.9 Example Workow.
The workow adopted with Play will of course develop to t your personal approach. To get started a
typical journey is described below which covers the audio tracks but similar process for MIDI.
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Create & Save New Project
Set Project Tempo
Load Samples from SD Card
Sample Select
Edit Sample
Edit Parameters
Place into Steps
Add Steps and Develop Pattern
Add Master Effects
Mix the Tracks
Congure Performance Options
Render Audio Out
Housekeeping
Save Project
Chain Patterns into a Song
The SD Card must be installed to start a new
project and use Play. Projects are stored on the
SD Card. Create a new project
Project (Tempo) 10-400 BPM. Tracks can be set
individually later in the process if desired.
The prerequisite starting point is
to create a project and populate
the sample pool. Global settings
are usually setup once, typically
at the start of the rst new
project.
Select a sample and adjust
parameters as a ‘work step’ ready
to be placed in the sequencer
steps. Step placement can be
made manually or tracks lled
automatically with note steps
Edit and adjust parameters.
Steps are assembled to create
beats and melodies in a
number of patterns
Patterns arranged into a song.
Master effects can be added
and adjusted for the main
output of all 8 tracks.
Performance settings can be
applied, ideal for a live set.
The project can be saved (is in
fact auto saved) and audio
rendered if required by bouncing
to audio stems.
Project
Pick & Place
Select & Adjust
Pattern
Chain
Master
Perform
Output
Populate the sample pool with sample packs or
user samples. WAV samples from the SD will
automatically convert to the audio engine format.
Select a sample located in the audio pool using
the (Sample) function.
Option to edit the sample, i.e. start, end, level etc
if required. This can be the work step or edit
existing steps.
Adjust and set the parameters for the work step
ready to place into a pattern. Can be adjusted
later on a step by step basis.
Place the work step into pattern steps. The work
step sample and settings can continuously be
placed into the pattern steps or automatically
populated with intelligent [Fill] options.
An empty pattern can be populated with steps to
create a sequence. A step contains a Note and
associated parameters including the sample.
Master effects can be included at the main output
stage. Also some effects like reverb and delay
can be added at a step level
Mix and balance the 8 tracks using the sample
volume level, panning etc
Perform mode allows conguration and live
performances with dened control over specic
elements. Adds variety and improvised creativity.
Render out audio stems to mix and master further
in DAWs or to share with others maybe to create
remixes. Export is in the main menu - le options.
Although projects are auto-saved, it is always
good practice to manually save a nished
production. Maybe rename with ‘Save As’.
Yeah yeah…. The boring bit. But it will help as
projects develop to keep things tidy. Maybe delete
old projects or backup the SD Card.
Patterns can be chained in sequence to create a
song. This is a sequential arrangement of
patterns which are played in a dened order.
ACTION COMMENTSPROCESS

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1.10 Quick Reference Commands
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Function Action Play Buttons Description
General Master Volume Turn (Master Volume) Adjusts the master output level
General General Navigation Turn (Screen) Generally navigate, scroll menu selections and options
General Main Menu Press (Screen) Select the main menu options. Display’s prior selected menu.
General Tempo Turn (Tempo) Adjust the global tempo. Will use an external tempo if another
device is connected for MIDI clock.
General Redo / Undo Hold [Shift] + [Screen] When shift is held, the undo / redo is presented, if available,
on the lower screen buttons.
General Cut off tail Tap (Master Volume) Curtail playback of any audio tail immediately. Tap when
sequencer is stopped.
General Save Current State Press [Save] Save the current state of the session.
General Reset Current State Press [Shift] + [Save] Restore / reset the saved state of the session.
General Alphanumeric Char Turn (Screen) or Press [Pad] In the Alphanumeric QWERTY editor ie naming. Selects the
character. Also press pad for character to select.
General Select Character Press (Screen) In the Alphanumeric QWERTY editor ie naming. Adds the
selected character.
General Delete Character Press [Fill] In the Alphanumeric QWERTY editor ie naming. Backspace
delete through characters.
General Move Char Cursor Hold [Shift] + Turn (Screen) In the Alphanumeric QWERTY editor ie naming. Moves
character entry cursor.
Project Open/Create Project Press (Screen) Select the main menu options. File menu enables the
opening, saving, creating of projects.
Parameter Select Parameter Tap (Knob) for parameter Select the parameter for view and editing.
Parameter Change Parameter Turn (Knob) for parameter Edits the parameter in view. Also turn (Screen).
Parameter Change Parameter Hold [Shift] +Turn (Knob) Edits the parameter in view with a higher increment.
Parameter Select Parameter Double Tap (Knob) for parameter Select between secondary and primary parameter for view
and editing.
Parameter Reset Parameter Hold [Pad] + Double Tap [Screen] With the parameter selected and in view, hold the pad and
quickly double tap the respective left side screen button.
Sequence Play Pattern Press [Play] Screen Play button will play and loop the current pattern
Sequence Play Pattern Chain Hold [Shift] + Press [Play] Screen Play button will play and loop the chain of patterns
Sequence Stop Playback Press [Stop] Screen Play button while playing, will stop playback
Sequence Sequencer Mode [Patterns] Selects between sequencer and pattern modes. Sequencer
mode enables creation and editing of steps to a pattern.
Sequence Create Step Tap [Pad] Adds a step to a pattern with work step settings. Operates in
sequencer mode.
Sequence Remove Step Tap [Pad] on existing step Removes a step from a pattern. Sequencer mode.
Sequence Edit Step Hold [Pad] on existing step Adjust parameter while holding step. Sequencer mode.

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1.10 Quick Reference Commands
Function Action Play Buttons Description
Sequence Copy Step Hold [Pad] on existing step Hold until step ashes to copy to clipboard. Sequencer mode.
Sequence Quick Copy/Paste Hold [Pad] A + [Pad] B Copies Step A and pastes to Step(s) B. Sequencer mode.
Sequence Select Step Range Hold [Shift] + [Pad] A then [Pad] B Selects a range of steps across tracks using a selection rectangle where pads refer to diagonally opposite corners.
Keep shift and rst pad held. Set in Sequencer mode.
Sequence Select Multiple Steps Hold [Shift] + [Pad] A , [Pad] B etc Selects multiple steps with individual selections. Keep shift
held then select pads. Set in Sequencer mode.
Sequence Live Recording Press Live Rec [Screen] Button Selects live recording mode. Notes played by MIDI, View Keyboard and parameter changes are recorded. Play the
sequence to start recording to the pattern.
Sequence View Mode Press [View] Switches the last four column from function mode to view mode. Notes can then be played in like a virtual MIDI
controller. Mode can be set in congurations.
Sequence Piano Roll Hold [View] Presents the pads as a piano roll.
Sequence Transpose View Press [Pad] Col 17, 18, 19, 20. In view mode, the top row of function pads can transpose the
view keyboard octave range.
Sequence Fill Steps Press [Fill] - Type/Density - [Fill] The Fill command will populate a set of selected steps or
tracks based on the type and density parameters.
Track Select Track Press Select [Pad] - Column 20 Each select pad will select the track, represented across the
pad grid rows. Tracks selected will also select steps.
Track Mute Track Press Mute [Pad] - Column 17 Each Mute pad will silence one of the 8 tracks. Tracks are
presented as pad rows.
Track Solo Track Press Solo [Pad] - Column 18 Each Solo pad will solo one of the 8 tracks. Tracks are
presented as pad rows.
Track Track Variation Press Variation [Pad] - Column 19 Each Variation pad will view the track variations represented
across the pad grid rows. Variations can be selected.
Track Track Length Turn (Track Length) Adjusts the number of steps in the selected tracks between
1-64 steps.
Track View Step Pages Hold [Shift] Views the available step pages on the function pad buttons.
First row 1-16, second 17-32 etc, labelled under pads.
Track Select Step Pages Hold [Shift] + Function [Pad] Pads on each row represents available step pages for each track. The page can be selected which displays the selected
steps on the 8 x 20 grid pad layout.
Track Quick Length Edit Hold [Shift] + Function [Pad] Pads on each row represents available step pages for each
track. Selecting the page will automatically extend the steps.
Track Copy Step Page Hold [Shift] + [Pad] A then [Pad] B Hold the function pad for the page to copy. While still holding
shift & pad, press the pad for the page to copy into.
Track Copy Tracks Press [Copy] Select tracks to copy then press copy. Pasting into a selected
audio or MIDI track will paste with the same track order.
Track Export Tracks Press (Screen) Select the main menu and the le submenu. Several export
options are available.
Pattern Pattern Mode Press [Patterns] Selects between sequencer and pattern modes. Pattern
mode enables management and chaining of all patterns.
Pattern Select Pattern Press [Pad] The 8 x 20 grid pads represent pattern slots. Patterns for
editing in sequencer view can be selected here.
Pattern Quick Copy/Paste Hold [Pad] A + [Pad] B Copies Pattern A and Pastes to Pattern Slot (s) B. Pattern
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1.10 Quick Reference Commands
Function Action Play Buttons Description
Pattern Chain Pattern Assemble Patterns in Order Assemble a series of patterns in a sequential order in pattern
mode. Set an empty pattern slot at the end to trigger loop.
Pattern Delete Pattern Hold [Pad]s + [Shift] + [Delete] Deletes one or more patterns when in Pattern mode.
Pattern Cue Pattern Press [Pad] When a chain is playing in pattern view, pressing a pad cues
it ready to play next, after completion of current pattern.
Pattern Play Pattern Press [Shift] + [Pad] When a chain is playing in pattern view, pressing pattern /
shift + pad will play immediately.
Perform Perform Mode Tap Perform [Screen] button Selects Perform mode ready for on the y punch in effects.
Perform Latch Perform Effect Tap [Pad] 8 x 20 Tap to latch / unlatch the effect. The 8 x 20 Grid pads represent the punch in effects. Tracks must be selected rst
to apply the effect.
Perform Punch In Effect Hold [Pad] 8 x 20 Hold to apply an effect only while holding the pad. The 8 x 20 Grid pads represent the punch in effects. Tracks must be
selected rst to apply the effect.
MIDI MIDI Mode Press [Audio / MIDI] Switches between Audio track mode and MIDI track mode.
MIDI mode will display the function pads in violet.
MIDI MIDI Conguration Press (Screen) The MIDI conguration is contained in the MIDI section of the
main menu.
MIDI MIDI Channel & Port Turn (Sample) The Sample knob option will operate to set channel and port
in MIDI Mode.
MIDI Pitch Bend Double Tap & Turn (Microtune) The Note knob option will operate as a pitch bend function
using the secondary Microtune parameter.

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