Polyend Tracker Mini Essentials User manual

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The Tracker Notebook : Reference & Guide
Polyend
Tracker Mini
Essentials
A Collection of Essential References
for The Polyend Tracker Mini

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Polyend Tracker Mini is a handheld version of
Polyend’s desktop Tracker. This is a modern
hardware implementation of a classic software
music application which emerged in the late
80’s as music making tools mainly on gaming
machines and later on personal computers. A
Tracker is a utility that assembles a linear
series of notes that typically triggers samples
and associated parameters. Unlike standard
digital audio workstations (DAW’s), Trackers
generally run top to bottom when playing
tracks. Trackers usually had a niche community
of followers and never reached the same height
of popularity as other DAW’s. Polyend Tracker
Mini reignites the interest and presents the
composition features of a Tracker into a
portable and immediate format. Don't be fooled
by this quirky programming style of music
making which may appear unusual, but does
provide a very powerful and creative approach
to production. Polyend Tracker Mini presents
this vintage application in a modern and stylish
handheld box with 8 sequenced tracks and a
variety of effects, MIDI and Audio In / Out and
multiple workow environments. With a small
form factor and rechargeable battery, Tracker
Mini is an ideal portable ‘all in one’ workstation.
The feature set is wide with some interestingly
creative functions. Tracker Mini isn't a particularly
difcult instrument to use but the unusual and
less familiar core concept and workow may
mean that getting started is a little confusing and
the learning curve is drawn out. This may be a
different twist on music production but hey, that’s
what makes it fun. This guide aims to help with
the speed up of learning and also to get the very
best from the device. As always the Synthdawg
notebook style allows for your notes to be added
and to make the guidebook personal for you. The
Tracker Mini journey is unusual, yet fun and at
the same time a powerful music making unit
giving some rewarding results. Enjoy.
Overview
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Hardware Overview
On / Off ButtonUSB Power Charge Input
USB-C to USB-A Cable Supplied
Line In Line Out MIDI In MIDI Out
Stereo audio output also
serves as headphone out.
Micro SD Card Slot.
Pins facing to the front panel.
16GB Micro SD Card & Adapter Supplied
3.5mm Male Stereo TRS Jack
to 2 x 6.3mm TR Mono Female.
Adapter supplied.
3.5mm Jack to 5 Pin MIDI.
Adapter (Type B) supplied
130 mm
170 mm
20 mm
Master Volume
+
-
+
-
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NOTES Start Up
Tracker Mini is powered from the an internal rechargeable battery which is
charged using the supplied USB cable and charger. When restarting
Tracker Mini the previously open project will be be re-opened.
▌ POWERING ON / OFF TRACKER MINI
1. To recharge Tracker Mini, connect the supplied USB-C Mains cable
between Tracker Mini and the supplied USB plug to charge the unit.
Once charged Tracker Mini will operate without the USB power supply
being connected.
2. Ensure the SD Card is installed correctly for Tracker Mini to operate.
Pins should face up towards the front panel.
3. To power up, hold the small power on/off button located on the top right
(looking from the front) for 1 second. Start up will open the previously
opened project.
4. To power off, press and hold the small power button located on the top
right (looking from the top) until the timer bar ends. Tracker Mini will
then power off.
5. To check battery power charge when the unit is off, press quickly the
power button. The battery indicator will display for a short period to
indicate the charging state. The battery state is also displayed if the
power cable is connected while powered off.
The charging supply is 5V, 2A from the supplied mains to USB adapter.
Hold the On/Off Button to Power Up
Hold the On/Off Button to Power Down
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Tracker Mini Audio Structure
Track 1
Bit-crusher
Limiter
Overdrive
Space
Filter
Bass Boost
EQ
Saturation
Delay Reverb
Reverb
Send & Return
Delay
Send & Return Mix & Pan
MIDI Engine &
Parameters
Instrument
Instrument
Instrument
FX
FX
FX
Sample
+
Wavetable Granular
Out Right
MIDI Out
Line in
MIDI In
Mic In
Out Left
Step
Mix
Note Instrument FX1 FX2
Step
Step
Track 8
Track 8
1
128
Project
Firmware Instruments Mod TrackerLog
Micro SD Card
Tracker Mini
Games Manual Projects Samples
Project
Project
Pattern
Song
Master
Instrument Audio Engine
FX Applications
Sampler
A correctly formatted SD Card must be installed to
operate Tracker Mini. Card default folders shown.
Loaded Project
Maximum 255 Patterns per Project
Maximum 48 Instrument slots are available per Project
A variety of effects are selectable from the list of 29 FX.
E.g. G
E.g. T
E.g. m
….. 8 Tracks / Voices per Project …..
….. Max 128 Steps per Track …..
.…. .….
100 Projects are visible and accessible from within Tracker Mini.
More than 100 could be stored on the SD Card.
Track 1
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
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LCD Display
5 Inch, LCD TFT 800 x 480 Display. Screen Buttons Dynamic [Screen buttons] are dependant on the
function displayed above each button.
Dedicated Note Button
Selection of the [Note] element of a step. Dedicated Instrument Button Selection of the [Instrument] for a step.
Dedicated FX1 Button
Effect selection for [FX1] of a step.
Function Buttons
Assignable function buttons. Default: 1 - Pattern,
2 - Inst Automation, 3 - Sample Playback, 4 - Master.
Menu Button
Hold to open the menu. Navigate to highlight a selection
from the available options. Release to select.
Play Button
Plays when pressing [Play] the pattern or song. Pressing
again stops playback. Play again restarts.
Insert / Home Button
Pressing [Insert] will insert. Pressing [Shift] + [Insert] will
return ‘home’, to the top of the pattern.
Rec Button
Pressing [Rec] will toggle the record mode on or off for
editing patterns and perform settings.
D-Pad Navigator Buttons
Four navigation pad buttons (Up), (Down), (Left), (Right)
and one (Enter). Manoeuvre through the grid and options.
Dedicated FX2 Button
Effect selection for [FX2] of a step.
Master [+] / [-] Buttons - Course
Adjusts the master volume +/- in large increments. Also
navigates and adjusts values within certain menus.
Microphone
Internal microphone.
Master [+] / [-] Buttons - Fine
Increases the master volume +/- in ne increments.
Also navigates and adjusts values within certain menus.
Copy Button
Pressing [Copy] will copy the selected item.
Use [Shift] + [Copy] to paste any copied item.
Delete Button
Pressing [Delete] will reset or step back.
[Shift] + [Delete] will backspace delete the selected item.
Shift Button
Pressing [Shift] + Another button will select its
secondary function.
Note Instr FX1FX2
Play Rec
Master Volume
Insert Menu
Delete Copy
Shift
Line In MIDI InLine Out MIDI Out
21 3 4
+
-
+
-
Master Volume
1
5
4
10
15
5
7
15 16
1817
9 10
11 12
13 14
6
11
16
16
7
12 17
18
8
13
9
14
8
6
4
2
2
3
3
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NOTES
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Functions Buttons.
There are 4 dedicated function buttons which allow quick access to 8 pre-
dened pages. These are numbered 1 - 4 for the rst 4 functions and also
have an additional set of 4 functions by using [Shift]. These function buttons
are assignable and can be recongured to a range of page options but it is
recommended to start with the defaults in order to build your workow.
Using the assignable Function Buttons
Tap one of the Function buttons or use [Shift] + Tap, to immediately access
the dened page. The default pages that are assigned are illustrated below.
There are 12 available functions which can be assigned to the Function
buttons with up to 8 slots available, 2 for each button. Other than those
assigned by default, the ‘Sample Recorder’, ‘Sample Editor’, ‘Perform’ and
‘Games’ functions can also be assigned in place of the default settings. The
process of binding a page to a button is explained in the conguration
settings section.
The processes described in this manual will assume the default function
button assignments as stated here. The [Menu] options are an alternate
method of selecting a specic function page.
Pattern
Song
Instrument
Parameters
Sample
Loader
Sample
Playback
File
Press [1] - [4] to Select a Dened Function Page
Hold [Shift] + [1] - [4] to Select a Dened Function Page
Master
Cong
The main page is selected when pressing the function buttons. If multiple pages exist,
continue to tap the respective function button to cycle through the available pages.
Shift
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Generic Controls.
Pages may contain parameters and functions which once selected can be
adjusted in value. These controls also navigate in menus.
Parameter Editing
A page will need to be selected which contains the parameters to edit. For
example the ‘Master’ page contains a series of adjustable settings. The
highlighted and selected parameter will be indicated with a red bounding
box. It is this parameter that will be changed when using the D-Pad
Navigator and +/- buttons.
Within xed page menu options, the D-Pad navigation buttons and +/-
master buttons will scroll through the available options. The option is also
automatically selected when it is highlighted. The respective screen button
may also cycle through menu options when pressed repeatedly in pages.
* Inner +/- and D-Pad Up / down may operate in similar fashion in some menu and value setting options
+
-
+
-
(Up)
(Down)
(Left) (Right)
Up button increases parameter value.
D-Pad Navigation
Master +/- Buttons
[+] Increases value in larger increments.
Left button navigates parameter selection.
Right button navigates parameter selection.
Down button decreases parameter value.
[-] Decreases value, same as (Down) Button*.
[+] Increases value, same as (Up) Button*.
[-] Decreases value in larger increments.
The central navigation button typically acts as a ‘select’ or ‘enter’ button

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NOTES
Page Layout.
Each page will display the information and control options for the selected
function. While this may be unique to the context there are some common
features and navigation principles that apply across all (or most) of the
generic pages of Tracker Mini.
C3 04 ---- P-20
D3 04 ---- P-10
D3 04 ---- P-10
D3 04 ---- P-10
C4 12 ---- A 4
C4 12 ---- A 4
Pattern
1
1 1
2C5 40 ---- P-25
C5 40 ----
C5 40 ---- P-25
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-- --- ---- ----
-- --- ---- ----
P 25 -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
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-- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
C5 02 ---- P-20
C5 40 ---- H-25 C5 40 ---- P-20
2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
9 9
11 11
13 13
15 15
8 8
10 10
12 12
14 14
Length
32
Step Jump
0
Fill Preview Undo Redo More
Track 2 Track 3 Track 4Track 1
Pattern 1 0m:00s P1.008 1.Analog 3 18p
Pattern
1
-- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
15 15
Length
32
Step Jump
0
Fill Preview Undo Redo More
1 1
C5 40 ---- P-25 C5 40 ---- H-25 C5 40 ---- P-20 C5 40 ---- P-25
Track 2 Track 3 Track 4Track 1
Pattern 1 0m:00s P1.008 1.Analog 3 18p
Central area contains specic
information for the selected function
and settings.
Function / Page currently
selected and represented on the
page. Where multiple pages exist
this will also be shown i.e. 2/3
Time position in Minutes &
Seconds of the current
playhead. This is total play time
not time in a pattern or song
Current Pattern and
Step position
Transport status
Physical Screen Buttons
represent the command displayed
on the screen directly above.
Up to 8 selectable context based
options. These can be menu options,
navigation commands or blank.
The button underscore colours represent the mode in which the command is available. Options
underscored in red are available only in [Rec] mode. Green options are available generically.
Options are dimmed when not currently
available. For example, these may need
an item to be selected rst.
Selected instrument displayed,
although not shown on all pages.
This shows current project when in
the ‘File’ menu page.
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NOTES QWERTY Keyboard.
Some pages will require text editing for naming tracks or projects etc. 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. The
screen buttons are used to enter, cancel or save while the D-Pad Navigator
buttons perform the editing. Auto naming is also an option.
The characters and the title can be selected by using (Up), (Down), (Left) or
(Right) to navigate and Press the centre D-Pad Navigator button or Press [Insert]
or Press [Enter] - 1st Screen Button to select and add the selected character.
Option to [Cancel] - 7th from Left Screen Button is also possible.
Save when complete using [Save] - 8th Screen Button to save the name.
Enter Auto name RenameCancel
The screen will display the keys laid out in a QWERTY formation.
The Tracker Mini buttons operate in the naming editor screen when presented:-
• D-Pad (Up), (Down), (Left), (Right) will navigate the selection across the
keyboard. Will also navigate left / right in the text of the name when the
name is highlighted .
• D-Pad Navigator (Centre) button or [Insert] will insert the currently
highlighted character into the name at the cursor position. Also a screen
button option.
• [Delete] to delete characters and use with [Shift] to backspace in the name
from the text cursor position.
Note Instr FX1FX2
Play Rec
Insert Menu
Delete Copy
21 3 4
1
q
a
z
4
r
f
v
7
u
j
m
0
p - +
@
2
w
s
x
5
t
g
b
8
i
k
Backspace
Caps Lock
Space
3
e
d
c
6
y
h
n
9
o
l
(Up) (Down)
(Enter)(Left) (Right)
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Summary of Conguration Options
A number of options can be set in the ‘Cong’ menu. These defaults may be good enough to get
started but specic changes may suit certain workows and situations better. The details of these
will be covered in relevant sections and only an overview of global settings is provided here.
Menu Option Description
Project Settings Performance Presets Allows performance presets to be saved either as a global
conguration or local to each project.
Project Settings Pattern Divider Sets the highlight level for the selected step offering better
pattern visualisation.
Project Settings Anti-aliasing Anti-aliasing set to ‘On’ gives a cleaner sound for sample
playback. Off is more lo- vintage feel.
Project Settings Limiter Mode Sets the characteristics of the limiter attack and release
between subtle and extreme.
Project Settings Sends Mode Sets the sends to pre-fader i.e. independent of volume or
post-fader.
Project Settings Extra Headroom Avoid clipping by adding extra headroom in the output audio.
General Display Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the 7” display between three
settings: High, Medium, Low.
General Display Theme The colour scheme of the screen. Original has the dark
background while monochrome is bright.
General Display Font Text font option. Original has the classic consolas look while
‘new’ is smaller, more standard.
General Recording Options Sets the options for what is recorded i.e. notes, quantization,
micro-timing, velocity.
General Numbering Mode Sets all numbers to the hexadecimal or decimal start at step 1
or 0 format. Used for that classic tracker look and feel.
General Pattern Arrangement Sets the pattern display to the traditional vertical view or
alternative horizontal display.
General Pattern Top Info Allows the top part of the pattern screen to display only the
track name, additional info or off.
General Line In Channel Selects the audio input of the line in between stereo, mono
left or mono right.
Cong Options
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Menu Option Description
MIDI Clock In Sets the source of the master clock, Internal (default) or external
USB or MIDI In jack.
MIDI Clock Out Sets the Tracker Mini clock output. Off, USB, MIDI Out jack, USB +
MIDI Out jack.
MIDI Transport In Sets the source of transport control commands, Internal (default)
or external USB or MIDI In jack.
MIDI Transport Out Sets the output of transport control commands, Off, USB, MIDI Out
jack or USB+MIDI jack options.
MIDI Notes In Sets the input routing of external notes in. Set to Off, USB, MIDI In
jack or USB+MIDI jack options.
MIDI Notes Input Channel Sets the MIDI channel for incoming notes from external gear.
Select All channels or Ch 1-16.
MIDI MIDI Out Sets the MIDI output routing between, Off, USB, MIDI Out jack or
USB+MIDI jack options.
MIDI CC In Sets CC (control change) input routing to Off, USB, MIDI In jack,
USB+MIDI In jack.
MIDI CC In channel Sets MIDI channel for CC (control change) incoming messages.
Select All channels or Ch 1-16.
MIDI Middle C Sets middle C as C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6. Calibrates range in Tracker
Mini with external gear.
MIDI Clock Sync Delay Latency compensation for incoming sync.
Metronome State Turns the metronome on or off for live recording.
Metronome Pre Roll Provides a count in of 4 before starting to record.
Metronome Time signature num Upper numerator of the time signature
Metronome Time signature
denum Lower denominator of the time signature
Metronome Volume Volume level of metronome

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Menu Option Description
Firmware Firmware Update Activates a rmware update based on the OS located on the SD
card in the ‘rmware’ folder.
Firmware Current version Displays current version of installed OS. Visual indicator only.
Firmware Build Firmware build version display
Firmware Reset cong Resets this conguration menu to the default original settings.
Fn buttons binding Fn1 Sets the page associated with function button [1]
Fn buttons binding Fn2 Sets the page associated with function button [2]
Fn buttons binding Fn3 Sets the page associated with function button [3]
Fn buttons binding Fn4 Sets the page associated with function button [4]
Fn buttons binding Fn1+Shift Sets the page associated with function button combo [Shift] + [1]
Fn buttons binding Fn2+Shift Sets the page associated with function button combo [Shift] + [2]
Fn buttons binding Fn3+Shift Sets the page associated with function button combo [Shift] + [3]
Fn buttons binding Fn4+Shift Sets the page associated with function button combo [Shift] + [4]
Info - - Additional information
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NOTES Conguring a Pattern.
Pattern and step editing is performed in ‘Pattern’ Mode. The rst
requirement is to create the pattern itself where steps can later be added to
create the melody or beat. Commands for the pattern are available from the
dynamic screen buttons located at the bottom of the page. These will
change depending on the mode or selection made.
The dynamic screen buttons labelled at the bottom of the page will control options for creating patterns.
Underscore colour represents mode i.e. Red means accessible in [Rec] mode only.
Pattern
1
-- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
15 15
Length
32
Step Jump
0
Fill Preview Undo Redo More
Render
Selection
-- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
15 15
Paste
Pattern
Expand
Pattern
Copy
Pattern
Duplicate
Pattern
Invert MoreShrink
Pattern
14.
Menu Option Function Description
Pattern Pattern Selection Selects a pattern to edit. This will select a pattern number
between 1-255 in the project.
Length Pattern Length Adjust the number of step rows in the pattern. Default is
32 but a maximum of 128 rows are available in a pattern.
Step Jump Programming Aid Assists in recording steps with the pads. Will
automatically jump the selection cursor in dened steps.
Fill Programming Aid Assists in programming steps. Will automatically ll steps
based on dened selection criteria
Preview Instrument Preview Will play the instrument for the step to allow previewing of
the sound.
Undo Undo Last
Command If available, will reset the previous state prior to the last
action, effectively undoing the last (up to 20) commands.
Redo Redo Last
Command If available, will restore the previous state after to the last
action, effectively redoing the last (up to 20) commands.
More Next Page Selects the next page of commands - see below
Render
Selection Bounce Audio Renders the selection to a new audio sample. Useful to use elsewhere or to reduce track consumption.
Invert Invert Steps Inverts all steps in the selection vertically
Duplicate
Pattern Extends Pattern Extends the entire pattern and its associated steps, extending the pattern to double the length.
Expand
Pattern Extends Pattern Extends the pattern by adding blank steps in between existing steps, extending the pattern to double the length.
Shrink
Pattern Contracts Pattern Contracts the pattern length by deleting every 2nd step, reducing the pattern to half the length.
Copy
Pattern Copy Copies the entire pattern to the virtual clipboard.
Paste
Pattern Paste Pastes the copied pattern from the virtual clipboard into the location starting at the current position.
More Prior Page Selects the previous page of commands - see above

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Pattern Mode Page Layout Options.
Pattern and step editing is performed in ‘Pattern’ Mode, selected by
pressing the default assigned button [1] or using [Menu]. To edit steps,
select [Rec]. The pattern mode view can be changed in the cong options.
Track 1
– – – C5 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
– – – C5 C4 D2 – – – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – C4 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Track 5Track 3 Track 7Track 2 Track 6Track 4 Track 8
Track 1
– – – – – –
– – – – – –
C5 C5
1 2
– – – – – –
– – – – – –
C5 C5
– – – – – –
– – – – – –
Track 2
Track 1
– – – – – –
– – – – – –
C5 C5
– – – – – –
– – – – – –
C5 C5
– – – – – –
– – – – – –
Track 2
Press (Up) or (Down) to navigate vertically in
the Tracker Mini grid. Cursor will wrap past the
end to the start when using arrow keys
Press [Shift] + [Insert] to reset the
cursor position to the start, step 1
Step Row
Green Play or
Red Rec Mode
Change the pattern info for the top bar in the
Cong settings: General > Pattern top info.
Top bar: Off, Tracks Only or additional Info
Switch to 8 Track view.
Displays a single element across all 8 tracks
[1] + [Note] - Displays all 8 tracks, with only the note parameters
[1] + [Instrument] - Displays all 8 tracks, with only the instrument parameters
[1] + [FX1] - Displays all 8 tracks, with only FX1 parameters
[1] + [FX2] - Displays all 8 tracks, with only FX2 parameters
Hold [1] + A combo of max 2 parameter buttons: Note, Instrument, FX1, FX2 to display
2 parameters per track across 8 tracks.
Press [1] to return to 4 tracks, all step parameters
To select a step
Press (Left) or (Right) to navigate
horizontally in the Tracker Mini grid
C3 04 ---- P-20
D3 04 ---- P-10
D3 04 ---- P-10
D3 04 ---- P-10
C4 12 ---- A 4
C4 12 ---- A 4
Pattern
1
1 1
2C5 40 ---- P-25
C5 40 ----
C5 40 ---- P-25
-- --- ---- ----
-- --- ---- ----
-- --- ---- ----
-- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
-- --- ---- ----
-- --- ---- ----
P 25 -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
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-- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
C5 02 ---- P-20
C5 40 ---- H-25 C5 40 ---- P-20
2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
9 9
11 11
13 13
15 15
8 8
10 10
12 12
14 14
Length
32
Step Jump
0
Fill Preview Undo Redo More
Track 2 Track 3 Track 4Track 1
Pattern 1 0m:00s P1.008 1.Analog 3 18p
C3 04 ---- P-20
D3 04 ---- P-10
D3 04 ---- P-10
D3 04 ---- P-10
C4 12 ---- A 4
C4 12 ---- A 4
Pattern
1
1 1
2C5 40 ---- P-25
C5 40 ----
C5 40 ---- P-25
-- --- ---- ----
-- --- ---- ----
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P 25 -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ----
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C5 02 ---- P-20
C5 40 ---- H-25 C5 40 ---- P-20
2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
9 9
11 11
13 13
15 15
8 8
10 10
12 12
14 14
Length
32
Step Jump
0
Fill Preview Undo Redo More
Track 2 Track 3 Track 4Track 1
Pattern 1 0m:00s P1.008 1.Analog 3 18p
The ‘top down’ view can be changed
to ‘left right’ in the Cong settings;
General > Pattern Arrangement
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Dedicated Step Parameter Buttons.
A step is a building block which triggers events such as playing a note or
beat or activating a MIDI action and is used for creating patterns. Steps are
programmed across pattern rows which represent each of the eight
available tracks in the pattern sequence.
A step is a combination of 4 main components each of which has a
dedicated selection button:-
Note. This sets the pitch of the step and is important for creating
melodies or beats based on sample mapped drum hits.
Instrument. This is a combination of a sample and the parameters and
settings assigned to it. Also for setting MIDI Channel.
FX1. The rst effect slot where the modulation and audio effects can be
applied for the step.
FX2. The second effect slot where the modulation and audio effects can
be applied for the step.
P 25- -- -C5 40
Step Dedicated Parameter Buttons
Pattern page is selected by pressing [1] or from the [Menu] while the Note,
Instrument, FX1 and FX2 have dedicated buttons for editing the selected step.
The step selection box will show solid
colour on the selected option part.
Example: Note is shown highlighted here.
Parameters are colour coded in line with
the dedicated step function buttons
Note
+ Octave Effect Type + Value
Instrument
Number or
MIDI
Effect Type
+ Value
FX1FX2
Note
Instr
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Process of Creating a Step
Steps are sequenced in the Tracker Mini each of which contains a Note,
Instrument, and two FX slot options. It is good practice to structure these
into tracks of relevance. For example kick drum on track 1, especially at the
starting point.
Pattern Format Set,
Instrument Pool Populated Navigate to the rst step to create / edit. It may help to
develop individual tracks rst
Select [Rec] Recording Mode.
Step selection box red.
Use [Rec] + [Play]
Live Recording to capture real
time steps and parameters
using an external controller.
Press [Play]
To play. Also Press [Rec] to
exit record mode.
Hold [Note] + [+] / [-]
To select the step note Hold [FX2] + [+] / [-] To select the effect
The D-Pad Navigator Pad (Up), (Down), (Left), (Right) buttons also can be used.
Hold [Instrument] + [+] / [-]
To select Instrument Hold [FX2] + [+] / [-] To select the effect
Repeat Cycle to add
more steps manually. Use ‘Fill’ and ‘Step Jump’ to assist with
populating multiple steps
Pre-Requisite Select First Step
Note FX1
Edit & Add
Instrument
Fill & Jump
FX2
Recording Mode
Live Recording Mode
Create More Steps /
Develop Other Tracks
Play
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Manual Step Entry
Rec
+
-
+
-
Track 1 Track 4Track 3Track 2
Recording mode on to edit steps in the pattern
Step Jump
only with
(Enter)
Steps can be added individually.
Example: Hold [Note] + Navigate with (Up), (Down),
(Left), (Right) to select a note from the note grid.
Subsequent steps are recorded in when pressing the
D-Pad navigator (Enter) button. This will record
iteratively the selected note parameter into rows
dened by the ‘Step jump’ intervals.
Pressing the (Enter) button in recording mode will record the note and instrument into subsequent steps.
This is applied when the note or instrument which is selected and not applied for FX parameters.
Note Selected, C5.
Instrument Selected, Instrument #3.
FX1 Selected, Effect not applied.
FX2 Selected, Volume = 50.
Quick Tap Dedicated Parameter Button to lock the selection e.g. [Instrument] for editing
(Enter)
(Right)
[+] Empty Step: Place a ‘C5’ note
Existing Note: Increment an octave
Empty Step: Place a ‘C5’ note
Existing Note: Increment a semitone
Empty Step: Place a ‘FAD’ command
Existing Note: Decrement a semitone
Empty Step: Place an ‘OFF’ command
Existing Note: Decrement an octave
[-]
[+]
[-]
D-Pad Navigator for moving around the pattern. Master [+] / [-] for editing of step parameter values.
(Down)
(Up)
(Left)
Select multiple step rows with [Shift] + (Up) or (Down).
Also across multiple tracks [Shift] + (Left) + (Right)
On the top row [Shift] + (Up) will select all steps in the
track. Press [Shift] + (Up) + (Up) to select all steps.
Edits to any existing parameters can be made
simultaneously, but only If a parameter is already set.
These changes will be relative to the original value.
Unassigned elements of a step will remain empty.
Step Jump
1
Step Jump
2
C5 40 ---- P 25
C5 03 ---- V 50
C5 03 ---- V 50
C5 03 ---- V 50
C5 03 ---- V 50
D6 03 ---- V 10 D6 03 ---- V 10
D6 03 ----
D6 03 ----
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When steps are added using the D-Pad (Enter) button the active step is
automatically advanced to the next step when complete. The intervals for
this are based on the ‘Step Jump’ feature. This is useful for creating
patterns with dened intervals and speeding up workow. Step jump does
not operate when using the [+] / [-] step entry method.
Step Jump Examples
Track 1 Track 2
Recording mode on to edit steps in the pattern
[Enter]
[Enter]
[Enter]
Step Jump
01
1
1
3
5
2
2
2
4
6
Step Jump
1
Step Jump
4
The selected step will not
advance and will remain at the
same step position
The selected step will
advance automatically to
select the next step position
The selected step will
advance four steps forward. In
this example selecting the
next ‘on beat’ position.
The Step Jump setting is useful when populating specic intervals, for example each on beat step or
each off beat step or alternate steps for percussion. This speeds up the workow and helps with
creating interesting sequences.
=C5 40 ---- P 25
C5 40 ---- P 25
C5 40 ---- P 25
C5 40 ---- P 25
C5 40 ---- P 25
D5 40 ---- P 25
D5 40 ---- P 25
D5 40 ---- P 25
D5 40 ---- P 45
D5 40 ---- P 45
D5 40 ---- P 45
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