Basics of Multitrack Mode in Oxy1

Introduction

• Purpose: Explore basic functionality of multitrack mode in Oxy1
• Applications: Sequencing drums, monophonic melodies, experimenting with polyeter, generating new ideas
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Overview of Multitrack Sequencer

• Key Feature: 8 tracks in one sequencer
  • Track 1 at the bottom, Track 8 on top
  • Follows piano roll logic (lower notes below, higher notes above)
• Benefits: Direct control in one layout, suitable for few melodic patterns/drum tracks or starting monophonic sequences
• Each Row: Represents a separate track with independent initial/end points and time division (up to 128 steps)
• Added Features: Two LFOs and eight modulation lanes (one per track)

Setting Up Tracks

Assigning MIDI Channels

1. Enter track menu:
   • Hold respective sequencer number + press first pad of the track, or
   • Hold first pad of track + press respective sequencer number
2. Turn first encoder to select MIDI channel
3. Press encoder to confirm

Assigning Base Notes

• If drums respond to different base notes on the same MIDI channel:
  1. Enter track menu (same as above)
  2. Turn second encoder to select base note of the sound

Customizing Step Parameters

• Accessing Step Parameters Page: Long press the step
  • Parameters:
    • Velocity
    • Note (pitch information)
    • Gate (e.g., 50% for half duration of a 1/16 note)
    • Modulation amount (we will see in future video)

Step Sub-menu Parameters

• Active Step Card Button: Tap shift key while holding a step
• Editable Parameters:
  • Track Glide: Time for continuous pitch to reach next note (for control voltage sequencing, not MIDI)
  • Probability: Create evolving patterns with little steps (e.g., 50% chance to play a step)
  • Logic Conditions: e.g., 1/4 chance to play a step once out of four
  • Fixed/Locked: Prevents step from being affected by randomization
  • Retrig: Number of times note is triggered during step duration
  • Offset: Time deviation of the note from -40 to 40% of the current time division

Track Functions

• Scope of Function Button: By default, affects only selected track
• Examples of Actions:
  • Change start/end of a track: Press initial/end + pad
  • Double/Half time division: Use shift + init/end
  • Transpose pattern: Use shift + transpose
  • Clear/Generate sequence: Press shift + random button
  • Clear sequence: Use shift + clear
  • Undo last clear: Undo button

Global Controls

• Global Velocity, Gate, and Modulation: Affect only selected track by default
• Identifying Selected Track:
  • First and last steps light up in orange (brighter color if active)
• Selecting a Track for Editing:
  • Combination of sequencer button and any pad
  • Hold any pad long enough (track highlighted by orange LED)
  • Tap any pad of different track (if track selection priority enabled)
  • Use first encoder in config page (optional deactivation of orange indicators)
• Affecting All Tracks at Once:
  • Press sequencer button + regular command

Drum View

• Accessing Drum View: Tap keyboard button
  • Performance Area: 1st to 12th column
  • Roller Function: 13th column (covered in another tutorial)
  • Arm Track: 14th column (covered in another tutorial)
  • Mute Tracks: 15th column
  • Solo Tracks: 16th column
• Usage: Preview, play, and perform sounds/ideas
• Control: Mute and solo individual tracks

Mute and Solo Commands

• Mute Track:
  • Press mute + first column pad to mute/unmute (blue light for unmuted, no light for muted)
  • Muted steps shown in white
• Solo Track:
  • Press mute + 16th column pad (yellow light for solo)
• Clear All Tracks: Use shift + hold clear
• Undo Clear: Use redo button

Conclusion

• Next Steps: Dive into more functionalities in future videos
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Additional Notes

• Future Tutorials: Cover LFO assignment and additional advanced features
• Encouragement: Keep experimenting with the Oxy1 for creative possibilities