NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 51 Pattern Basics 4 Function Grid Live Step Comments / Notes Select mode [REC] [REC] + [PLAY] [REC] + [STOP] REC button state Red Flash Red Flash x2 Red Play Yes Yes Yes Playback by default in live mode Note placement Per Trig Play In Play In Note removal Trig - [NO] Note preview Yes Yes Yes Audible preview of note + locks Shift notes Yes No No [FUNC] + [LEFT], [RIGHT] Chromatic No Default [FUNC] Trig keyboard Velocity Internal Recording Fixed Fixed Fixed Trig page VEL Velocity External Controller Controller Controller Controller Step Rec options available Note Chords MIDI Tracks Yes Yes Yes Velocity dependant on rec mode Trig length LEN Play In Various Step rec automatically records length options. Auto channel External Controller Yes Yes Yes To record into MIDI. Track Note Recording Mode Yes No Yes Trig keyboard is automatic Quick Note Recording Mode Yes No Yes Trig Keyboard can be used with FUNC button Summary of available functionality within recording modes.
52 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 4 Pattern Basics 4.11 Playing / Previewing Patterns Playback is available during recording and operates slightly differently in the recording modes. For example live recording operates while playing. Trig preview is also a useful tool when programming and developing patterns. ▌PLAYING THE PATTERN 1. Press [PLAY] button. Button is lit green. 2. The red cursor steps through the sequence triggering the set trigs. In grid rec mode the cursor is white and set trigs red. 3. Any pattern changes during the playback will queue up and await the current pattern to be completed before changing. 4. Press [PLAY] to pause playback at current step. Play lit green and stop lit white. Pressing [PLAY] again resumes playback. 5. Press [STOP] to stop playback and reset play head to start. ▌PREVIEWING A SINGLE STEP This feature allows the audible previewing of individual steps including its parameter locks. This function is available for both Synth and MIDI tracks. This function operates in recording mode. 1. Ensure GRID or STEP Recording mode is selected. 2. Press and hold a TRIG [1] … [16] + [YES] to audition the selected trig. 3. The trig will be audible and any settings and trig locks will also be auditioned.
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 53 Pattern Basics 4 4.12 Pattern Timing Options Digitone has some advanced settings for sequence timing in addition to the standard quantization. These include quantization, retrigs, micro timing and swing settings. ▌QUANTIZATION SETTINGS 1. Press [SETTINGS] to select the settings menu options. 2. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or press [UP], [DOWN] to highlight PATTERN. 3. Press [YES] to select. 4. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or press [UP], [DOWN] to highlight QUANTIZE. 5. Press [YES] to select. 6. Turn (F) rotary to change GLOBAL Quantization setting between 0-127. The higher the setting the more quantization is applied to all micro timed and off grid trigs on all tracks. 7. Turn (E) rotary to change the current TRACK quantization to a value between 0-127. higher the setting the more quantization is applied to the selected track’s micro timed and off grid trigs. 8. Press [NO] to back up in the menu and exit the pattern options. Note, that the parameter changes adjust the quantization in real time Function Parameter Location Button Global Quantization Settings > Pattern Menu [SETTINGS] > PATTERN Track Quantization Settings > Pattern Menu [SETTINGS] > PATTERN Micro Timing Micro Timing Pop-Up Menu Trig [1] … [16] + [LEFT] or [RIGHT] Swing Tempo Menu [TEMPO]
54 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide ▌SETTING PATTERN SWING 1. Select [TEMPO] Menu. 2. Turn (E) rotary to select the swing setting for the current pattern. 3. Settings are between 50% - 80% as indicated in the display with 50% being the default ‘no swing’ setting. 4. Press [NO] or [TEMPO] again to exit. ▌SETTING INDIVIDUAL TRIG MICRO TIMING 1. Select GRID RECORDING mode by pressing [REC]. Button lit solid red. 2. Press and hold the desired step TRIG [1] + [16] + [LEFT] or [RIGHT]. 3. The micro timing pop up grid display appears. 4. While still holding TRIG, adjust the micro timing using [LEFT] or [RIGHT]. Micro Timing Adjustment Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to adjust the micro timing of the selected trig. Setup in Grid Recording Mode Micro Timing settings are stored with the active pattern Resolution Defined resolution steps shift the trig timing back or forth in the sequence 1/384 1/192 1/96 5/384 1/64 7/384 1/48 1/96 3/128 5/192 11/384 1/32 13/384 7/192 5/128 1/24 17/384 3/64 19/384 5/96 7/128 11/192 23/384 +/- Select Micro Timing. Hold Trig [1] … [16] + [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to open settings pop up MICRO TIMING On GRID NOTES 4 Pattern Basics
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 55 Pattern Basics 4 4.13 Copy, Paste and Clear Trigs in Grid Recording The copy, paste and clear features are available for trigs and their parameter locks within the pattern. The sequencer must be in GRID RECORDING mode for these functions to operate. ▌COPYING ONE TRIG TO ANOTHER STEP LOCATION 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING Mode. 2. Press TRIG [1] … [16] + [REC]. This copies the selected trig and also its parameter settings. 3. Press TRIG [1] … [16] + [STOP]. This pastes the previously copied trig into the destination step selected. copies trigs including parameter locks GRID RECORDING MODE Copy Hold Trig [1] + [REC] Paste Hold Trig [13] + [STOP] Clear Hold Trig [15] + [PLAY] EXAMPLE: Copy from Trig Step 1 and Paste to Step 13, Clear Trig 15 COPY / PASTE CLEAR 1 13 15 Track 1 X TRIG 1 13 15
▌COPYING MULTIPLE TRIGS TO OTHER STEP LOCATIONS 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING Mode. 2. Select all of the source trigs to copy. Press TRIG [1] … [16] + [REC]. This copies the selected trigs and also its parameter settings. The first trig selected acts as the reference trig. 3. Press TRIG [1] … [16] + [STOP]. This pastes the previously copied trigs into the destination step selected plus any additional trigs are placed based on their copied position referenced from the first trig. ▌CLEARING ONE TRIG LOCK 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING Mode. 2. Press TRIG [1] … [16] + [PLAY]. This clears the selected trig locks. ▌CLEARING MULTIPLE TRIG LOCKS 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING Mode. 2. Press and hold multiple TRIG [1] … [16] + [PLAY]. This clears the selected trig locks from all selected steps. 56 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 4 Pattern Basics
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 57 Pattern Basics 4 4.14 Copy, Paste and Clear Patterns The copy, paste and clear features are also available when working with Digitone for patterns in play (not in recording) mode. ▌COPYING CURRENT PATTERN TO ANOTHER PATTERN SLOT 1. Press [BANK] + [A] … [H] and then Pattern [1] … [16] to select the pattern to copy. From the current bank use [PTN] then [1] … [16]. 2. Press [FUNC] + [REC] to copy the current pattern. 3. Press [BANK] + [A] … [H] and then Pattern [1] … [16] to select the pattern to copy. If its from the current bank use [PTN] + [1] … [16]. To copy into the same bank use [PTN] then [1] … [16]. 4. Press [FUNC] + [STOP] to copy the previously selected pattern to the newly selected, current pattern slot. Select the current Bank + Pattern Select the current Bank + Pattern Bank A Bank B Pattern 2 Pattern 6 NOT IN RECORDING MODE NOT IN RECORDING MODE Copy Press [FUNC] + [REC] Paste Press [FUNC] + [STOP] Clear Press [FUNC] + [PLAY] EXAMPLE: Copy from current pattern A2 to a new pattern B6 COPY CLEAR PASTE PATTERN
▌COPYING / PASTING WITHOUT LEAVING THE PATTERN 1. Press and hold [PTN] + TRIG [1] … [16] to select the pattern to copy 2. While still holding [PTN], release the TRIG key. 3. Press [REC] to copy while still holding [PTN]. 4. Press TRIG [1] … [16] to paste as the destination. 5. Press and hold [STOP] to paste and await the countdown to finish. 6. Release all keys. ▌CLEARING THE CURRENT PATTERN 1. Within the selected pattern, hold [FUNC] + [PLAY]. ▌CLEARING ONE OR MORE PATTERNS 1. Press [PTN] + TRIG (or multiple trigs) [1] … [16]. 2. While still holding [PTN], press [PLAY] to clear the selected patterns until the timer completes. 3. Release all keys. ▌UNDOING A PRIOR COPY, PASTE, CLEAR ACTION 1. Undertake a copy, paste, clear action. 2. Immediately after initiating the action in Step.1, repeat the key press to undo the prior action. Examples [FUNC] + [REC] to Copy ......... [FUNC] + [REC] To Undo [FUNC] + [PLAY] to Paste ........ [FUNC] + [PLAY] To Undo [FUNC] + [STOP] to Clear ........ [FUNC] + [STOP] To Undo 58 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 4 Pattern Basics
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 59 Pattern Basics 4 4.15 Basic Muting of Tracks Patterns are hosted in each of the four Digitone tracks. Tracks are selected for editing and all play together in sync. Two mute modes exist (Global / Pattern) and these are covered later. The basic muting process covered here. Muting tracks adds to the creativity especially when playing out live. ▌MUTING A TRACK WHILE PLAYING 1. Play a pattern [PLAY]. The track button illumination follows the triggers in the track. 2. Press [FUNC] + [BANK] to enter mute mode. BANK button is dimly lit. 3. The active unmuted track buttons are brightly lit. 4. Press any TRACK button [T1], [T2], [T3], [T4] to mute the selected track. Example, press [T1] to mute Track 1. 5. Muted tracks are shown on the track buttons as unlit. 6. Press any muted TRACK button [T1], [T2], [T3], [T4] to unmute the selected track. Example, press [T1] to unmute Track 1. 7. Press [FUNC] + [BANK] again to exit mute mode.
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Having covered the basics of pattern creation, this section provides a deeper dive into the features and parameters that unlock the full power of sequencing within Digitone. The key page when working with patterns is the [TRIG] page and its settings and this is therefore given close attention within this section. The assembly of a series of steps and trigs into an arrangement creates melodic patterns. Patterns are at the heart of Digitone and these are arranged within the powerful sequencer and its associated feature set. The sequencer is enhanced by complex functions such as trig conditions where patterns are governed by rule sets, parameter locks where parameter variations for each step can be created and sound locks where unique sounds can be set per step. Patterns can be also chained which allows sequential playback of a number of patterns. Song mode allows more elaborate development of sequences of patterns. In Song mode patterns can be assembled into a full production and entire arrangements created. Other more advanced feature expand the options. A temporary save and reload function opens up more creative opportunities especially when playing live. When navigating the pattern and other menus the location in the menu structure will remain at the previous position. The instructions given here assume a start at the top menu. If needed, press [NO] from within the menu repeatedly to take the location back to the highest entry level in the menu structure. Patterns Advanced 5 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 61
5.1 Trig Page - Synth. The trig page shows the fundamental settings applied to trig steps. Trig page parameters are saved with the pattern (not with the sound). The trig pages are different in synth and MIDI mode. All parameters with the exception of COND can be set to defaults. COND can only be set as a parameter lock by holding a TRIG + Turn (D) and is only accessible in a recording mode. ROOT Default note for the trig placed on the step. Multiple notes offset from root can be added to a step. C0(0) - G10(127) Default C5(60) SYNTH TRACKS 1-4 FLT.T Filter Trigger. Sets whether the filter envelope is triggered or not. ON, OFF - Default On VEL Sets the velocity of the trig note. Trig keys are not directly velocity sensitive. 0-127 - Default 100 LEN Sets the length of the selected trig. Press & turn for stepped values. Live recording overrides LEN parameter. 0.125 -127,INF - Default 1/16 PORT Enables portamento on or off. ON - OFF - Default = Off PROB Sets the probability of the trigger step triggering. Record mode enables COND which sets logical rules for determining the step operation. 0-100% ,Default 100% LFO.T LFO Trigger. Sets whether the LFO envelope is triggered or not. ON, OFF - Default On PTIM Portamento time. Slide from one note to another. 1-128 - Default 40 A E B F C G D H The current value of each parameter is displayed when the control is adjusted or all parameter setting can be displayed by holding its [TRIG] key. Press (DATA ENTRY) + [NO] to reset parameter to default. Press [TRIG] + [PLAY] to reset all TRIG page parameters to defaults. Copy [TRIG] + [REC] and Paste [TRIG] + [STOP] also operate within and across the TRIG pages 62 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5 Patterns Advanced
TRIG Page functions Notes on Probability The probability setting is accessed by rotary (D) and can be set to 0% where the trig will never play or 100% where it will play each trigger. Anywhere in between will set the chance of the trigger playing. When in record mode and when holding a TRIG button, this function under control of (D) switches to conditional trigger settings. A range of functions exist to set trig conditions. Trig conditions take priority and override the probability setting. The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 63 Patterns Advanced 5 NOTES Velocity Fixed when recording unless using an external keyboard. Set velocity manually on each trig. Root Notes can be recorded with chromatic trig keyboard or external controller. Additional notes can be added on each step to make chords Portamento Slides from the note to the next. This can be set on or off with PORT and the time PTIM adjusted.Further behaviour settings are available in the Sound Setup [FUNC] + [TRIG] Page Length Note length can be set in the TRIG page LEN. This is also set automatically when recording live mode and is used to record in step mode. C 5 (60) C 5 (60) E 5 (64) E 5 (64) G 5 (67) G 5 (67) D 5 (62) C 6 (72) ROOT 1 8 Track 1 16 TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG 1 3 5 7 11 13 PTIM PORT
5.2 Trig Page - MIDI. The MIDI Trig page appears when working in MIDI mode. The parameter set is a limited version of that seen in synth tracks. COND can only be set as a parameter lock by holding a TRIG + Turn (D) when in a recording mode. ROOT Default note for the trig placed on the step. Multiple notes offset from root can be added to a step. C0(0) - G10(127) Default C5(60) MIDI TRACKS 1-4 VEL Sets the velocity of the trig note. Trig keys are not directly velocity sensitive. 0-127 - Default 100 LEN Sets the length of the selected trig. Press & turn for stepped values. Live recording overrides LEN parameter. 0.125 -127,INF - Default 1/16 PROB Sets the probability of the trigger step triggering. Record mode enables COND which sets logical rules for determining the step operation. 0-100% ,Default 100% LFO.T LFO Trigger. Sets whether the LFO envelope is triggered or not. ON, OFF - Default On A E B F C G D H The current value of each parameter is displayed when the control is adjusted or all parameter setting can be displayed by holding its [TRIG] key. Press (DATA ENTRY) + [NO] to reset parameter to default. Press [TRIG] + [PLAY] to reset all TRIG page parameters to defaults. Copy [TRIG] + [REC] and Paste [TRIG] + [STOP] also operate within and across the TRIG pages 64 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5 Patterns Advanced
The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 65 Patterns Advanced 5 NOTES 5.3 Basic Trig Page Set Up. ▌SETTING THE DEFAULT TRIG PARAMETERS 1. Press [TRIG] parameter page button to open theTRIG page. 2. Turn the data entry rotaries to adjust the parameters; (A) Root note, (B) VELocity, (C) LENgth, (D) PROBability, (E) FLT.T Filter, (F) LFO.T, PTIM Portamento time and PORT to turn portamento on or off. 3. These default values as set will be applied to any TRIG [1] … [16] steps that have been set. ▌SETTING A PARAMETER LOCK TO A TRIG 1. Press [TRIG] parameter page button to open the TRIG page. 2. Hold the TRIG key [1] … [16] + Adjust (A) … (H) depending on parameter required to set. 3. The parameter setting will be applied only when the parameter locked trig is triggered. 4. Parameter locks appear yellow bold inverted on the locked parameter on the TRIG page when a trig is pressed. ▌ADJUSTING SYSTEM TRACK LEVEL 1. Select any parameter page, example [TRIG]. 2. Turn the (LEVEL/DATA) rotary control. 3. The value of the track level (displayed bottom left) will adjust 0-127.
66 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5 Patterns Advanced 5.4 Adding Lock Trigs to a Pattern While Digitone has Note trigs assembled into a pattern to activate note events it also has a feature called Lock Trigs which do not trigger any note or audio events but only trigger parameter changes known as parameter locks. This enables variations and evolving progressions through the sequence. A parameter lock is where a parameter is set to a defined value for the specific trig step. This enables one or more parameter changes per step of the sequenced pattern A sound lock is where an individual sound is assigned from the sound pool to one or more trig steps. This enables a unique sound change per step of the sequenced pattern Parameter Pages These parameters are available for parameter locks. TRIG page Trig page is treated differently. Some parameters by default don't make logical sense to be parameter locked without a note. For example note length needs a note to be valid. Locks on the TRIG page don’t behave the same as other pages. Parameter locks set on the TRIG page do not show as flashing on the trig keys. YELLOW keys contain lock trigs (with no note trig). Note Trigs are RED and parameter locked trigs blink. Unlit keys contain no trigs. Lock trigs are added by pressing [FUNC] + TRIG [1] ...[16] Max 80 different parameters locked per pattern LOCK TRIG Events set at a defined step in the sequencer that triggers parameter changes but does not trigger notes. When combined with others, is arranged to create variation within a pattern 1 16 Track 1 4 5 Lock + 5
Patterns Advanced 5 ▌SETTING PARAMETER LOCK TRIGS IN GRID RECORDING MODE 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING mode. 2. Press and hold [FUNC] and press a TRIG [1] + [16]. 3. A lock trig is set on the selected step. The trig button illuminates yellow indicating that only a lock trig present and no note trig (which would therefore be red). 4. To assign a parameter lock, hold the [TRIG] step and make an adjustment to a parameter on one of the parameter pages. Example: [AMP] Page, pan setting PAN, data entry (G). The parameter will show inverse bold yellow on the display. 5. The trig will flash yellow where a SYN1, SYN2, FLTR, AMP or LFO parameter lock is assigned and will apply the parameter to the new state when the step triggers. ▌SETTING PARAMETER LOCK TRIGS IN LIVE RECORDING MODE 1. Press [REC] + [PLAY] to select LIVE RECORDING mode. 2. To assign a parameter lock, make an adjustment to a parameter on the parameter pages or play chromatic notes. Example: [AMP] Page, pan setting PAN, data entry (G). 3. Changes are recorded and when in grid recording mode, the parameter will show inverse bold yellow on the display when held. 4. The trig key will be yellow with a lock trig and flash with a parameter lock assigned and will adjust to the parameter as the step triggers. NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 67
68 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide ▌REMOVING A SINGLE LOCK TRIG PARAMETER 1. Press and hold TRIG [1] … [16] for the selected step. 2. While holding the trig key, press the data entry (A) … (H) control of the parameter to remove. 3. The lock trig will stop flashing unless other parameter locks exist on the same step. 4. The parameter will be reset to default. ▌REMOVING ALL LOCK TRIGS ON A TRIG 1. Remove the note trig and re-enter the note trig 2. All trigs on the step are removed. Button is unlit. NOTES 5 Patterns Advanced
The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 69 Patterns Advanced 5 5.5 Sound Lock Basics. Digitone has the ability to apply a unique sound patch to each trig. This adds more variation and increases creativity options. A quick start introduction to applying sound locks is covered here. Sounds must be available in the sound pool in order to use for sound locks. ▌SETTING SOUND LOCK TRIGS IN GRID RECORDING MODE 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING mode. 2. Press and hold the TRIG [1] … [16] + Turn (LEVEL/DATA) control to assign a sound to the trig. 3. The sound pool list will appear and scroll to the desired selection using the (LEVEL/DATA) control. Sound must exist in the track pool. 4. Release the TRIG key on the selected new sound. 5. The TRIG [1] … [16] selected will flash indicating it has a sound lock applied. ▌CHECKING SOUND LOCK TRIGS IN GRID RECORDING MODE 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING mode. 2. Hold a sound locked TRIG [1] … [16]. 3. The display indicates the attached sound in the title area of the display. ▌REMOVING SOUND LOCK TRIGS IN GRID RECORDING MODE 1. Press [REC] to select GRID RECORDING mode. 2. Press and hold the TRIG [1] … [16] + Turn (LEVEL/DATA) control to remove a sound from the trig. 3. The sound pool list will appear and scroll to the TRACK SOUND option using the (LEVEL/DATA) control. 4. Release the TRIG key on the TRACK SOUND option. 5. The sound will be removed and revert to the original track sound NOTES
70 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5.6 Conditional Trig Locks and Note Probability Note probability is the ability to set a trigger ‘chance’ i.e. the percentage chance the trig step has of playing in the pattern cycle. Probability is set on the TRIG page using its rotary control. Conditional locks are are also set on the same control, which is available when holding a trig step in record mode. Conditional locks are set just like parameter locks and apply a set of defined rules to the selected trig step that must be fulfilled to enable the trig step to be triggered. Conditional trigs offer a great way to develop complex and evolving patterns especially in combination. Conditional trigs have the priority and override the probability setting if set on the same track / trig. TRIG select trig page turn In grid or step recording mode CONDITIONAL TRIGS When in record mode, apply a trig and then hold the TRIG Key [1] … [16] and adjust (D). PROB parameter switches to COND when in grid or step record mode and the Trig is held. NOTE PROBABILITY Default option is note probability. Adjust the control to set the % probability of the note triggering. + D 5 Patterns Advanced TRIG Page
Probability Explained Probability assesses each of the trigs on every cycle of the pattern and decides whether to activate / trigger the trig or not. The chance of triggering is variable, where 100% Probability means steps trigger every time as normal and 0% would not trigger at all on any cycle of the pattern. Note: Any trig condition locks that have been set will take priority over the probability %. Examples NOTES 1 1 1 1 16 16 16 16 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 0% Steps will not trigger on any pattern cycle. 40% Notes will only trigger based on the % probability giving a random-like output. 0% Notes will never trigger based on the % probability giving a no output. 100% Notes will always trigger based on the % probability giving a normal output. 80% Notes will trigger based on the % probability giving a random-like output. 100% Default probability meaning every trig step triggers normally each cycle 25% Steps have a 1 in 4 chance each cycle of triggering. 66% Steps have approximately a 2 out of 3 chance of triggering each cycle. Probability While the examples here describe in terms of an X in Y chance, the triggering does not follow a defined or regular pattern of triggering or cycle. Digitone randomly sets when it will trigger. This randomisation is based on the selected and set probability defined on the specific trigger step. So for 50% the trigger will not necessarily be every second step but generally will trigger 50% of the time for each cycle. Probability is set in the [TRIG] page using control (D) The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 71 Patterns Advanced 5 Conditional Locks take precedence over probability so if the conditional probability is also set, then this will be applied. Ensure conditional trigs are off if not required - TRIG [1] … [16] + press (D)
72 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide Conditional Locks / Trig Conditions Explained Conditional trigs offer a great way to develop complex and evolving patterns set with parameter locks which apply a set of rules to the trig step. These predefined rules must be fulfilled to enable the trig step to operate. This mode is available ‘under’ the PROB parameter available while the Trig step is held when Digitone is in grid or step record mode. The rules for trig conditions are set using parameter locks. A trig needs to be set first for the chosen rule to act upon. The condition rule set will determines how the trig behaves in the pattern sequence. Conditional locks take precedence over the probability setting. FILL FILL MODE Fill mode is a function that temporarily adds fills and variations such as drum roll at the end of a bar. This creates more interest in a pattern or at pattern change / cycle end. Fill mode is pre-requisite in the use of the Fill trig conditions. Fill mode would need to also be set on the same step as the fill condition and would then be triggered by:- • Manually pressing [PAGE] key during pattern playback at any time. (Not available in grid recording mode). • A cued one pattern cycle during pattern playback. Set by pressing [YES] + [PAGE] Button to cue the pattern for a fill. (Not available in grid recording mode) • Latch fill mode ON. Set by [PAGE] + [YES] then release [PAGE] first, followed by [YES]. Press [PAGE] to unlatch fill mode OFF. As well as COND being set to FILL the step would also need a fill setting such as a retrigger to generate a drum roll and then this would only trigger when FILL is activated manually, one cycle or on latch. 1 16 Track 1 FILL Only triggers when FILL mode is active FILL Triggers when FILL mode is NOT active FILL Activates the trig and applies a fill on the chosen trig step. Fill is triggered when the fill mode is activated. FILL A trig is active when fill is not applied. Fill is applied on the chosen trig step but does NOT apply the fill while ever the fill mode is activated. 5 Patterns Advanced
The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 73 Patterns Advanced 5 NOTES ▌SETTING UP A FILL 1. Select GRID RECORDING or STEP RECORDING mode. 2. Press TRIG [1] … [16] to set a trig in a pattern where a fill is needed. 3. Set the action within the Trig that would be triggered. For example, this could be simply be a note being triggered to create a roll. 4. Select the [TRIG] Page. 5. Press and hold TRIG [1] … [16] which is the target for a fill condition. 6. Turn (D) data entry rotary to set up COND = FILL on the target trig. 7. Turn GRID RECORDING or STEP RECORDING off 8. Press [PLAY] to play the pattern. 9. Press [PAGE] while playing to trigger the fill condition as set on the selected trig(s). 10. Press [YES] + [PAGE] and the fill will be activated only on the next cued cycle. 11. Press [PAGE] + [YES] then release [PAGE] first. This latches FILL on. Press [PAGE] again to unlatch i.e. fill mode off. Example Trig FILL condition set Trig FILL condition set No trig set Trig set i.e Note 1 1 16 16 Track 1 Track 2 FILL Only triggers when FILL mode is active When a fill is activated by pressing [PAGE], track 1 will play the end of bar fill roll, while track 2 will not play the end of bar sequence FILL Does not trigger when FILL mode is active
74 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5 Patterns Advanced NOTES PRE Example Trig condition set No trig set Trig set i.e Note Track 2 PRE Triggers when a previous trig condition, same track has been triggered. PRE Does NOT trigger when a previous trig condition, same track has been triggered. PRE Conditions are dependant on the most recent trig conditions true / false state (not just note trig) on the same track immediately prior to the trig on which it is placed. PRE Applies the trigger on the chosen step when a previous, most recent trig condition event on the same track is triggered true. Will not trigger if the prior trig condition is ‘false’. PRE Does NOT apply a trigger on the chosen step when a previous, most recent trig condition event on same track is triggered true. Equally this trig will operate if the previous, most recent trig condition prior is ‘false’.
The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 75 NEI Examples Trig condition set No trig set Trig set i.e Note 1 16 Track 1 Track 2 NEI Triggers when a previous trig condition, neighbouring track has been triggered ‘true’ and is active NEI Triggers when a previous trig condition, neighbouring track is not triggered / inactive. NEI Conditions are dependant on the most recent trig conditions (not just note trig) true / false state on the previous neighbouring track prior to the trig on which it is placed. NEI Applies the trigger on the chosen step when a previous trig condition event on the neighbouring (one prior) track is triggered. Will not trigger if the prior track condition is ‘false’ i.e. inactive. NEI Does NOT apply a trigger on the chosen step when a trig condition event on the neighbouring (one prior) track is triggered. Equally this trig will operate if the previous, most recent trig condition prior track is not ‘true’ i.e. active. Patterns Advanced 5 NOTES
76 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 1ST Examples Trig condition set No trig set Trig set i.e Note 5 Patterns Advanced NOTES Track 2 1ST Will trigger on the 1st pass only of the loop cycle 1ST Will trigger on the all loop cycles except the first loop. PATTERN LOOP 1 PATTERN LOOP 2 PATTERN LOOP 3 PATTERN LOOP 4 Count Reset 1ST Conditions are dependant on the loop cycles. Restarting a paused loop does not reset the loop cycle counter. The 1st cycle is only recognised when a cycle is stopped and then started. 1ST Applies the trigger on the chosen step when the pattern plays its first loop. Will not trigger on subsequent pattern cycles. 1ST Applies the trigger on the chosen step when the pattern plays on any loop cycle except the first loop. Will not trigger on the first loop of a pattern cycle.
The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 77 A:B Example Trig condition set No trig set Trig set i.e Note 2 : 4 Will trigger on the 2nd cycle of a 4 cycle loop count and reset at the end of 4th cycle. A Is the number of the loop within the cycles before the trigger is active. In this example A=2. B Is the number of loop cycles before the count resets. In this example B=4. 1:2 Trigger is active on first loop, then third, fifth of new cycles etc. The loop count reset is every second loop. 2:4 Trigger is active on second loop, then sixth, ten ie on each next cycle. Loop count reset is end of fourth loop. 3:4 Trigger is active on third loop, then seventh, eleventh i.e. on each of the new cycles. The loop count reset is every fourth loop. Track 2 PATTERN LOOP 1 PATTERN LOOP 2 PATTERN LOOP 3 PATTERN LOOP 4 Count Reset A:B Conditions are dependant on the loop cycles and the condition initiates a trigger and also a reset of the counter. Options available are 1:2, 2:2, 1:3, 2:3, 3:3, 1:4, 2:4, 3:4, 4:4, 1:5, 2:5, 3:5, 4:5, 5:5, 1:6, 2:6, 3:6, 4:6, 5:6, 6:6, 1:7, 2:7, 3:7, 4:7, 5:7, 6:7, 7:7, 1:8, 2:8, 3:8, 4:8, 5:8, 6:8, 7:8, 8:8. A : B Sets the cycles looped before triggering and the total cycles played before the cycle counter resets. Patterns Advanced 5 NOTES
78 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5 Patterns Advanced X% Examples NOTES Trig condition set No trig set Trig set i.e Note 1 16 Track 1 50% Notes will only trigger based on the % probability giving a random-like 50/50 output. 0% Trigs will never trigger based on the % probability giving no output. 100% Trigs will always trigger based on the % probability giving a normal output. 75% Notes will trigger based on the % probability giving a random-like output favouring on state. X% Conditions are dependant on the ‘chance’ of a trig activating. This is similar to a random (within the % constraints) setting. While the functionality is similar to the dedicated probability function, the condition trig can operate and interact within the other conditional trig functions. Conditional trigs take precedence over the dedicated probability setting. X% Applies the trigger on the chosen step when the pattern plays at the probability percentage giving an almost random like feel. Range is 1-100%
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 79 Patterns Advanced 5 5.7 Portamento. Portamento is the musical term for a slide from one note to another. This gives a glide of the pitch between notes. Portamento is selected and time set on the [TRIG] page but also has configuration settings in the setup page [FUNC] + [TRIG]. ▌SETTING PORTAMENTO ON / OFF 1. Press [TRIG] to open the TRIG page. 2. Turn (H) to switch PORT - Portamento On or Off. 3. Turn(G) to adjust PTIM - Portamento time between 1 - 128. This affects the time between the notes. Lower numbers are faster. 4. When playing the keyboard notes the effect can be heard. 5. Hold Trig [1] … [16] to apply a trig and adjust (H) and (G) to lock a portamento setting to the trig step. PORT Portamento On/Off (H) PTIM Portamento Time (G)
80 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5 Patterns Advanced Portamento Settings + 100 0 F3 C5 F3 C5 Note Off C5 16 16 8 8 16 NOTES Trig + Portamento No trig set Trig set i.e Note 1 16 Track 1 Voice TYPE Legato Only Portamento Trig with portamento set to PORT On PORTAMENTO Notes played normally, stepped discretely at their defined note value Note glides from previous value to the triggered step note determined by PTIM Portamento: Glide mode is a smooth transition Portamento: Glissando mode is a quantized to semitones. May seem audibly ‘steppy’ Amount: Sets a shorter glide. The lower the number the shorter the glide length to its target note. Gating: When OFF glide continues after note is released and when ON will stop at the note off. Off On
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 81 Patterns Advanced 5 ▌CONFIGURING PORTAMENTO SETTINGS 1. Press [FUNC] + [TRIG] to open the SETUP page. 2. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or press [UP], [DOWN] to navigate and highlight PORTAMENTO. 3. Press [YES] to select the options. 4. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or press [UP], [DOWN] to navigate and highlight the desired function:- • TYPE: Use [LEFT] [RIGHT] to edit Track: Pitch glides from last note triggered to the new target note. Voice: Pitch glides from last note triggered by a specific voice to the new target note played by the same voice. Legato Only: Pitch glides from last note held / retained to the new target note on the track. • SLOPE: Use [LEFT] [RIGHT] to edit Constant Rate: Linear glide at constant rate, completion time aligned to glide time. Constant Time: Linear glide at a fixed time length irrespective of start and end notes. • AMOUNT: Turn any (DATA ENTRY) Rotary to change Sets a shorter glide so only the last part of a glide is captured. Low settings nearer to 0 means a shorter glide to target note. 100 means the full glide time is carried out. • STYLE: Use [LEFT] [RIGHT] to edit Glide: Smooth and subtle transition with continuous note. Glissando: More aggressive, quantized to semitones. • GATING: Use [LEFT] [RIGHT] to edit Off - Checked: When the note is released glide will continue On - Unchecked: Glide stops when note is released. 5. Press [NO] to back out of menu or press another option i.e. [TRIG] to exit the menu.
82 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 5 Patterns Advanced 5.8 Managing Patterns Patterns are mainly managed from within the PATTERN management menu, located in the [SETTINGS] functions. Some pattern functions are also available elsewhere, outside of the pattern menu. PATTERN Menu option selects pattern management for the currently selected working pattern. Use [UP] - [DOWN] keys to navigate and [YES] to select and [NO] to cancel. Note the previous state menu may be present when moving in and out of a menu. Use [NO] to move back through the menu. PATTERN RENAME Opens the renaming screen and allows editing of the pattern name. QUANTIZE Access to track and global quantize settings AUDIO ROUTING Selects global routing for the pattern on or off. ACCEPT then TRACK [T1] … [T4] CANCEL / BACK CANCEL CLEAR Clears from working memory. No data lost until the project is saved. WHOLE PATTERN Both sequence and sound data is saved, reloaded or cleared. SOUND DATA The patterns data (sounds and levels) only, sequence data unchanged. SEQUENCE DATA The patterns sequence data only (trigs, params, locks), sound data is unchanged. IMPORT SOUND from the +Drive to the active pattern. [UP] [DOWN] or (LEVEL/ DATA) to choose sound. EXPORT SOUND from the pattern to the +Drive. [UP] [DOWN] or (LEVEL/DATA) to choose memory slot. MANAGE SOUNDS Sound manager options menu. SAVE TO PROJ Saves the pattern to the Project in the +Drive. Project must have been saved first. RELOAD FROM PROJ The pattern is reloaded from the project +Drive to working memory. The pattern must have been saved first. IMPORT / EXPORT This feature enables sounds to be imported and exported from +Drive to the active pattern.
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 83 ▌SAVING A PATTERN - TEMPORARY 1. Press [FUNC] + [YES] to create a temporary save point for the current tracks pattern. 2. Pattern is saved temporarily and not in the permanent memory storage. ▌RESTORING A TEMPORARY PATTERN 1. Press [FUNC] + [NO] to restore the pattern from the previous save point 2. If no previous save has been made the permanently stored pattern will reload into the current track. ▌SAVING A PATTERN PERMANENTLY 1. Press [SETTINGS] to select the settings menu. 2. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight PATTERN. Press [YES] to select the pattern menu. 3. Navigate to SAVE TO PROJ using [UP] [DOWN] or using (LEVEL/ DATA) control. Press [YES] to select. 4. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight whether to save WHOLE PATTERN, SOUND DATA or SEQUENCE DATA. 5. Press [YES] to save and [YES] again to confirm. ▌OPENING / RELOADING A STORED PATTERN 1. Press [SETTINGS] to select the settings menu. 2. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight PATTERN. Press [YES] to select the pattern menu. 3. Navigate to RELOAD FROM PROJ using [UP] [DOWN] or using (LEVEL/DATA) control. Press [YES] to select. 4. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight whether to load WHOLE PATTERN, SOUND DATA or SEQUENCE DATA. Press [YES] to load and [YES] again to confirm. Patterns Advanced 5
84 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 5 Patterns Advanced ▌CLEARING A PATTERN FROM WORKING MEMORY 1. Press [SETTINGS] to select the settings menu. 2. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight PATTERN. Press [YES] to select the pattern menu. 3. Navigate to CLEAR using [UP] [DOWN] or turn (LEVEL/DATA) control. 4. Press [YES] to select 5. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight whether to clear WHOLE PATTERN, SOUND DATA or SEQUENCE DATA. 6. Press [YES] to clear and [YES] again to confirm. ▌IMPORTING A SOUND TO THE PATTERN / TRACK 1. Press [SETTINGS] to select the settings menu. 2. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight PATTERN. Press [YES] to select the pattern menu. 3. Navigate to IMPORT/EXPORT using [UP] [DOWN] or turn (LEVEL/ DATA) control. 4. Press [YES] to select. 5. Navigate to IMPORT SOUND with [UP], [DOWN] or (LEVEL/DATA). 6. Press [YES] to open the sound browser list. 7. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or press [UP] [DOWN] to navigate to the desired sound and press [YES] to select. 8. Select track to which the sound will be placed. Press [T1] … [T4] or [NO] to cancel and exit.
▌EXPORTING A SOUND 1. Press [T1] … [T4] to select the track containing the sound to export. 2. Press [SETTINGS] to select the settings menu. 3. Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or [UP] or [DOWN] to highlight PATTERN. Press [YES] to select the pattern menu. 4. Navigate to IMPORT/EXPORT using [UP] [DOWN] or (LEVEL/DATA). 5. Press [YES] to select. 6. Navigate to EXPORT SOUND with [UP], [DOWN] or (LEVEL/DATA). 7. Press [YES] to open the sound browser at the first free slot. Select a new slot by turning (LEVEL/DATA) or press [UP] [DOWN]. 8. Press [YES] to select. The naming menu will pop up to create a name for the sound. 9. Press [YES] once a name has been edited to save. 10. The select meta data tags option is presented to add tags to the sound in the sound browser. Select tags needed by highlighting the tag and using [YES] to toggle selection on or off. 11. Select <SAVE> to save the sound and tags. NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 85 Patterns Advanced 5
86 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5.9 Arpeggiator NOTES Digitone has an arpeggiator, also called arp, built into each track. The arp is only available for audio tracks and not MIDI. While the arp is explained here as a pattern component it actually is part of, and saved with, the sound. What is an Arpeggiator? Based on the musical term arpeggio and often described as a broken chord. Think of this as a sequencer within a sequencer. The arpeggiator creates predefined note patterns, typically across a set chord or note group and spans defined octave ranges. Arpeggios are useful in sound design and can even be a core component in developing ambient, drone and pad sounds and not just melodies. ▌ACCESSING THE ARP FUNCTION 1. Press [T1], [T2], [T3], or [T4] to select a track hosting the arp. 2. Press [FUNC] + [SYN1] to open the arp page. 3. Parameters are accessible from the page and the (DATA ENTRY) controls. • MODE - Mode: How the arpeggiator operates. Options are OFF, TRUE, UP, DOWN, CYCL. • SPD - Speed: Speed of the arpeggiator and is synchronized to the project BPM. • RNG - Range: Octave range of the arpeggiator operation. • LEN - Length: Length of the arpeggiated notes. • LEN - Arp Length: Length of the arpeggio up to 16 steps. • OFS - Offset. Sets the offset note value of individual notes. ▌QUICK SELECTION OF ARP ON/OFF 1. Press [T1], [T2], [T3], or [T4] to select a track hosting the arp. 2. Press [FUNC] + [TRACK NOTE] to toggle the arp off / on (in the mode defined). 5 Patterns Advanced
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 87 Patterns Advanced 5 ARPEGGIATOR PAGE Example + To turn ON / OFF Press [FUNC] + [TRACK NOTE]. LED indicates on when arp is running. + ARPEGGIATOR Track. [Tx] Currently selected track. Also shown in the page title Note Length. (D) All Arp Notes. Arp Length. (F) Up to 16 steps. Arp Length. Example set to 8 Steps by turning (F). Rest. Deactivate a step with [DOWN], Reactivate with [UP]. Note Offset. (E) Note value of each step based on scale. Step, Currently Selected. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to select the step Available Step. Not selected, but played in arp. Step indicator. Available and current steps. Does not animate playback in real time when playing. Offset Note. Offset from original note trig in semitones. The ‘Scale key’ in the TRACK NOTE menu is also relevant here. 0 +1 ... ... +63 -64 -1 0 Play Mode. (A) Controls how notes are played. Speed. (B) Arp speed synced to BPM. Octave Range. (C) Range over which the arp plays. Digitone Keys has a dedicated ARP button -2 -3
88 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES ▌CREATING A BASIC ARPEGGIO 1. Press [T1], [T2], [T3], or [T4] to select a track hosting the arp. 2. Press [TRIG] to open the TRIG page. 3. Turn (F) to set the LEN for individual steps or the track to ensure notes are long enough for the arpeggio to play out. 4. Press [FUNC] + [SYN1] to open the ARP page. 5. Turn (F) to set the arpeggio length between 1-16 steps. 6. Turn (A) to select the mode: From OFF to TRUE, UP, DOWN or CYCL. 7. Turn (B) to set the speed of the arpeggio, this is synchronised to the BPM of the project and options are; 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/16, 1/20, 1/24, 1/32, 1/40, 1/48, 1/64, 1/80, 1/96. 8. Turn (C) to set the range of the arpeggio. The range is the shift upwards in the octaves as the arp steps through its cycle. Each iteration will move 1 octave up until the octave cycle range is completed and then it will return to the original position and start the cycle again. 9. Press [FUNC] + [TRACK NOTE] to turn the arp on or off. The orange LED will be on when the arp is running. Also in the arp page turning (A) to any mode other than off turns the arp on. ▌PROGRAMMING NOTE OFFSETS IN AN ARPEGGIO 1. Press [T1], [T2], [T3], or [T4] to select a track hosting the arp. 2. Press [FUNC] + [SYN1] to open the ARP page. 3. Press [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to select an arp step. The selected step will show with a larger ‘note’. 4. Turn (E) to offset the note from the trig default. This is offset in semitones. 5. Press [DOWN] to deactivate (rest) the selected step. Press [UP] to restate an inactive step. 6. Press [FUNC] + [TRACK NOTE] to turn the arp on or off. The orange LED will be on when the arp is running. 5 Patterns Advanced
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 89 Patterns Advanced 5 Arpeggiator Modes TRUE - MODE Example: C Major chord notes, octave range 1 (1 octave range for one cycle). Example shown assume 1/16 Speed over a 16 step arpeggio. Note length covers entire 16 steps of sequencer pattern - 1 page (i.e. full arp pattern). Effectively 1 arp step to 1 pattern sequence step. True will arpeggiate notes in the same order as they are recorded in, across the octave. The pattern will repeat and continue. TRUE. The arpeggio plays in the same order as the notes were played. Example has C, E, G played into the trig. Arp programmed note with or without offset One Cycle Arp played chord note at the arp settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Oct C C C C C C E E E E E G G G G G Trig Page LEN (C) should be set to ensure the arpeggio sequence length can be played out LEN C E G C Major Chord 1 2 3
90 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 5 Patterns Advanced Arpeggiator Modes UP - MODE Example: C Major chord notes, octave range 1 (1 octave range for one cycle). Example shown assume 1/16 Speed over a 16 step arpeggio. Note length covers entire 16 steps of sequencer pattern - 1 page (i.e. full arp pattern). Effectively 1 arp step to 1 pattern sequence step. UP. The arpeggio plays in the notes in an ascending order with the lowest note e.g. C, first and highest e.g. G played last. Arp programmed note with or without offset Up will arpeggiate notes lowest to highest across the octave. Then restart lowest to highest and continue. One Cycle Arp played chord note at the arp settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Oct C C C C C C E E E E E G G G G G Trig Page LEN (C) should be set to ensure the arpeggio sequence length can be played out LEN C E G C Major Chord 1 2 3
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 91 Patterns Advanced 5 Arpeggiator Modes DOWN - MODE Example: C Major chord notes, octave range 1 (1 octave range for one cycle). Example shown assume 1/16 Speed over a 16 step arpeggio. Note length covers entire 16 steps of sequencer pattern - 1 page (i.e. full arp pattern). Effectively 1 arp step to 1 pattern sequence step. DOWN. The arpeggio plays in the notes in an descending order with the highest note e.g. G, first and lowest e.g. C played last. Arp programmed note with or without offset Down will arpeggiate notes highest to lowest across the octave. Then restart highest to lowest and continue. One Cycle Arp played chord note at the arp settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Oct C C C C C E E E E E G G G G G G Trig Page LEN (C) should be set to ensure the arpeggio sequence length can be played out LEN C E G C Major Chord 1 2 3
92 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 5 Patterns Advanced Arpeggiator Modes CYCL - MODE Example: C Major chord notes, octave range 1 (1 octave range for one cycle). Example shown assume 1/16 Speed over a 16 step arpeggio. Note length covers entire 16 steps of sequencer pattern - 1 page (i.e. full arp pattern). Effectively 1 arp step to 1 pattern sequence step. CYCL. The arpeggio plays in the notes in an ascending order then descending e.g. CEGEC. Arp programmed note with or without offset Cycl will arpeggiate notes lowest to highest then to lowest across the octave and continue to cycle. One Cycle Arp played chord note at the arp settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Oct C C C C E E E E E E E E G G G G Trig Page LEN (C) should be set to ensure the arpeggio sequence length can be played out LEN C E G C Major Chord 1 2 3
NOTES The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 93 Patterns Advanced 5 Arpeggiator Modes Example: True mode. single note, octave range 3. Example shown assume 1/16 Speed over a 16 step arpeggio. Note length covers entire 16 steps of sequencer pattern - 1 page (i.e. full arp pattern). Effectively 1 arp step to 1 pattern sequence step. Single Note True mode. Single note with programmed offsets. Note are played across the octave range. True mode. Single note Arp programmed note with or without offset One Cycle One Cycle Arp played note at the arp settings 1 1 9 9 5 5 13 13 2 2 10 10 6 6 14 14 3 3 11 11 7 7 15 15 4 4 12 12 8 8 16 16 1 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 3 Oct -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 2 2 2 7 7 5 2 Trig Page LEN (C) should be set to ensure the arpeggio sequence length can be played out LEN
94 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5.10 Chains NOTES A chain is a sequence of patterns linked to play together in a linear sequence one after the other and configured in the order desired. Chains cannot be saved or re-edited once created. Digitone chaining functionality can be limited and somewhat quirky. A03 B02 C04 A05 B10 1 Chain Maximum : Up to 64 Patterns from Banks A-H Chains can be created with the sequencer stopped or running When creating chains it is important to follow the technique described precisely. This involves holding the prior key before pressing the next. This means at least 1 key (either a TRIG key or PTN key) will be held throughout the chaining process. ▌PLAYING A PATTERN CHAIN 1. Press [PLAY]. The chain will play and each pattern chained will be played following completion of the previous pattern. 2. The chain will restart and loop once the sequence is completed. ▌CREATING A PATTERN CHAIN - EXAMPLE 1 Same pattern and allows only 1 copy of the first pattern 1. Press and hold [PTN], then press [1] … [16] for the FIRST pattern in the chain. 2. Keep the trig in step 2 held and release the [PTN] key. 3. With the TRIG still held, select subsequent patterns to the first within the chain by pressing [1] … [16] • Select individual pattern trigs [1] … [16] whilst always holding the prior TRIG to create a chain. • To add a repeated pattern trigs [1] … [16] to repeat instances in succession whilst holding the prior trig. 4. Continue to build the chain length and assemble the pattern sequence. The chain is complete when the last pattern trig is released 5 Patterns Advanced
NOTES ▌CREATING A PATTERN CHAIN - EXAMPLE 2 Across multiple banks. 1. Select the first the pattern bank, hold [BANK] + [1] … [16] i.e. A … H 2. Press and hold [PTN] + [1] … [16] to select the first pattern in the chain 3. Keep the TRIG in step 2 held and release the [PTN] key. 4. Press the TRIG [1] … [16] required to add patterns multiple times and keep hold of the trig when on the last selection. 5. With the TRIG still held, select subsequent patterns to the first within the chain by pressing [1] … [16] • Select individual pattern trigs [1] … [16] whilst always holding the prior trig • To add a repeated pattern trigs [1] … [16] to repeat instances in succession whilst holding the prior trig. • Press [BANK] then [A] … [H] to change bank and choose trig patterns [1] … [16] from the new bank to add to the chain. 6. To complete chain release the TRIG. ▌CREATING A PATTERN CHAIN - EXAMPLE 3 Multiple copies of the first pattern 1. Press and hold [PTN] + Press and hold [1] – [16] that is NOT your first pattern. Keep hold of the trig throughout. 2. Release [PTN], then press and hold [PTN] again. 3. Press your first pattern [1] – [16] key twice or any number of trigs for the pattern repeats you need. ▌CLEARING A PATTERN CHAIN 1. Select a new [BANK] and or [PTN] or create a new chain. Previously created chain will be lost The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 95 Patterns Advanced 5
96 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 5.11 Song Mode Song mode allows the creating of arrangements and chaining of patterns into full productions. Song mode is more advanced at creating a sequence of patterns than the chain function. Songs play by the designated rows and their assigned patterns in order. The pattern can be repeated and it’s length can be the same as the pattern default or an alternative step length set per row. Tempo can also be assigned per row. The option to mute rows is also possible. The default mode is to continuously loop the song from start to end then restart. Song Mode Overview 5 Patterns Advanced C04 1 A04 8 01 04 END: LOOP 02 03 016 120.0 032 120.0 VERSE VERSE INTRO INTRO 016 064 118.0 120.0 B02 4 A03 4 Row # Label Pattern LABEL PTN Repeat Length Tempo BPM Mutes Each pattern row is played in sequence Attributes per row can be set for the behaviour of the pattern assigned to the row. Labels can be selected based on a predefined set or can be the pattern name. Song mode must be enabled to play the arrangement. Songs are built in the song mode editor. Songs are automatically saved as they are created but the project must be saved to retain the song when switching between projects. Song will play through each row and row loop, then will by default loop back to the start and continue to play again. Alternative option to STOP Playback at the end. Patterns selected to play on each row. Song Pattern A03 B02 C04 Play Direction per Row
NOTES Song Mode Menu’s Creating a song starts from within the Song Editor. This is accessible from the [SONG] Mode button. UP - Selects the Song Settings Menu DOWN - Opens the song browser to load from one of the 16 song slots RIGHT - Song editor (Song Mode must be ON) LEFT - Loop current row (Song Mode must be ON) The top header of Digitone’s pages will reflect the song status when song mode is set to ON. The Middle section will display as a bar graph for row duration when playing. Press [YES] in the song menu to toggle song mode on or off Press [SONG] to open the song mode pop-up menu. Button is lit yellow when song mode is active. Use the arrow keys [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to navigate within the song menu. The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 97 Patterns Advanced 5 Current Song. Currently active / playing song number. Current Song Row. Currently playing row and total rows available Row Label. Assigned song row label Current Pattern. Currently active song row assigned / playing pattern
98 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES Some Song functions are also available in the settings menu. This is accessible in the Song Mode Pop-Up screen using [SONG] + [UP] or from within the [SETTINGS] Menu. The Song Settings option is also accessible by, Pressing [SONG] + Press [UP]. CLEAR Clears the current song and reverts to default blank setting. RENAME Rename the current song beyond the default S01, S02 etc LOAD Function to load saved songs from the 16 available slots per project. SAVE TO PROJ Saves the active song to the current project. 16 Save slots available. 5 Patterns Advanced
NOTES Creating a Song. Songs can be created from scratch by editing a blank song or created from an existing song chain which can be imported as a starting point. Songs can be saved and loaded to / from the project. ▌CREATING A SONG FROM SCRATCH 1. Press [SONG] to select the song mode pop-up menu. 2. With the Song Mode pop-up menu open, Press [YES] to toggle song mode on or off. Set to ON. The Song mode button will be lit yellow when song mode is active. 3. In the Song mode pop-up menu, Press [RIGHT] for the ‘EDIT’ option to edit the song. This option is not available if song mode is off. Also Pressing [SONG] [SONG] opens the Song edit option. 4. Press [FUNC] + [DOWN] to add the first row to the song. If rows exist this will add a new row and copy down the current row. 5. The first row # ‘01’ is added with the currently active pattern and its defaults such as tempo and step length. If any mutes exist on the pattern tracks then the mute symbol will also be shown on the row. 6. The ‘END’ condition is also automatically added with a default of ‘LOOP’. This will cycle from the start to end the song when playing. To change to ‘STOP’, where the song will stop at the end, turn (LEVEL/ DATA) when the end state condition is highlighted. 7. Use the arrow keys [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to navigate across row columns and between rows. An highlighted element will show the currently selected parameter. The row being edited is shown between the dotted horizontal lines. 8. To edit the row parameters:- • Use the arrow keys to navigate and highlight the parameter to edit. • Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or a (DATA ENTRY) Knob to adjust the selected parameter options. 9. To add more rows, Press [FUNC] + [DOWN]. The current row will be copied down to the new row. The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide 99 Patterns Advanced 5
100 The Digitone Notebook : Reference & Guide NOTES 5 Patterns Advanced ▌CREATING A SONG FROM A CHAIN 1. Press [SONG] to select the song mode pop-up menu. 2. Ensure the song is empty. A song can be cleared using the Song mode setting menu or load an empty song from the song menu. In the Song mode popup, Press [UP] to access the menu then CLEAR. 3. With the Song Mode pop-up menu open, Press [YES] to toggle song mode on or off. Set to ON. The Song mode button will be lit yellow when song mode is active. 4. In the Song mode pop-up menu, Press [RIGHT] for the ‘EDIT’ option to edit the song. This option is not available if song mode is off. Also Pressing [SONG] [SONG] opens the Song edit option. 5. In the empty song, Press [YES] to create a song from a chain. 6. Press [UP] [DOWN] or Turn (LEVEL/DATA) to select either:- • FROM CURRENT CHAIN. This will automatically create a pattern from the currently existing chain. • FROM NEW CHAIN. The option to select patterns using the trig buttons as well as the ability to change banks. Press [YES] to confirm the chain selection to be imported. 7. The chains are automatically translated into the song rows using the pattern defaults. 8. The ‘END’ condition is also automatically added with a default of ‘LOOP’. This will cycle from the start to end the song when playing. To change to ‘STOP’, where the song will stop at the end, turn (LEVEL/ DATA) when the state condition is highlighted. 9. Use the arrow keys [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to navigate across row columns and between rows. A highlighted element will show the currently selected parameter. The row being edited is shown between the dotted horizontal lines. 10. To edit the row parameters:- • Use the arrow keys to navigate and highlight the parameter to edit. • Turn (LEVEL/DATA) or a (DATA ENTRY) Knob to adjust the selected parameter options.