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PART PARAMETERS 

 
The parameters for the Rhythm, CV1, and CV2 parts are identical, with only slight variations between 
entering Rhythm information verses CV information. So let’s cover those first.  
 

RHYTHM A/B 

This mode allows you to Record, Edit, and Erase Rhythm parts A and B while the sequencer is playing. Each 
part contains a single bar of music data, being up to 16 steps.  
 
First select the pattern A or B part you want to edit. 
 

RECORD A STEP

 - Press Switch B(+) at the moment in time you want to place a note on. 

 

ERASE A STEP

 - Press Switch A(-) at the moment in time a note exist that you want to erase.   

 

CREATE A FILL

 - Press or press/hold the TAP Switch for the duration you want to create a Fill. A 

Fill will play steps according to the Fill Type and affect only the Rhythm part, while CV 1 and CV2 
play as programmed. 
 

RECORD REPEATED STEPS

 – Press/hold Switch B(+), then press or press/hold the TAP Switch 

for the duration of notes you wish to enter.  
 

CLEAR THE ENTIRE RHYTHM PATTERN

 – Press/hold Switch A(-), then press the TAP 

Switch.  
 

Notes written into the Rhythm part will be indicated as a solid white circle. Steps that are OFF will be 
represented as an empty circle. As the sequence plays, a cursor will blink under the step currently playing.  
 

CV1 AND CV2 A/B 

This mode allows you to Record, Edit, and Clear CV1 or CV2 parts A and B while the sequencer is playing. 
Each part contains a single bar of music data, being up to 16 steps.  
 
First select the CV1 or CV2 pattern A or B part you want to edit. The upper right-hand corner of the display 
will show the current value to write. This value can be adjusted using the Parameter knob, or by using the Get 
A Step Value described below.  
 

RECORD A VALUE

 - Press Switch B(+) at the moment in time you want to place the current value 

in the sequence. 

 

GET A STEP VALUE

 –Press Switch A(-) at the moment in time you want to get the currently 

playing step’s value. This value will then be assigned as the value to write for new values entered, or 
when a Fill is generated. If you continue holding Switch A(-), you can then use the Parameter knob to 
edit the value of the step you got the value from, as long as you are not playing an evolution, 
randomized, or phi type of pattern. 

 

CREATE A FILL

 - Press or hold the TAP Switch for the duration you want to create a Fill. A Fill 

will force all CV1 or CV2 output values to the current value to write for that part. This happens 
independently, and does not affect both CV parts simultaneously.  
While a Fill is occurring, you may choose to adjust the value to write or Fill using the Parameter knob.  
 

Summary of Contents for Trax!

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Page 2: ...2 Written by Jered Flickinger Copyright 2019 Future Retro www future retro com...

Page 3: ...c Slaves to MIDI Page 17 MIDI Information Page 18 GLOBAL PARAMETERS Playback Sync Tempo Swing Time Signatures Mute Page 19 Fill Type Rec Steps CV Links Page 20 CV1 and CV2 Range CV1 and CV2 Scales Mas...

Page 4: ...each that can be played in various directions and manipulated in unique ways using the built in Remix Evolve and Phi features Each part also provides three independent loop points for total control Fo...

Page 5: ...D The LED on the front panel will blink like a metronome at quarter note intervals when the Rhythm pattern is blank Once data has been entered into Rhythm pattern this LED will then blink each time th...

Page 6: ...s on the Transient using a 3 5mm cable When used with other modules these CV outputs can be used to control the pitch of an oscillator filter amplifier or whatever you like CLOCK The CLOCK jack on the...

Page 7: ...e routing Instead we are introducing Flying Bus MIDI where the ribbon cable powering the modules also provides MIDI to each module If you simply want to sync multiple TRAX modules to one another you c...

Page 8: ...analog clocks connected to the front panel jack NOTE When using EXT you will also need to make the proper jumper settings to define the CLOCK jack for Clock In and Reset In MIDI In this location the...

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Page 17: ...simply require MIDI data should still be compatible The MIDI BUS follows the TRS MIDI B Spec Class currently supported by Arturia Novation and 1010 Music devices This Spec Class requires the use of MI...

Page 18: ...e ways to adjust the tempo You can rotate the Parameter knob press Switch A to decrement the tempo press Switch B to increment the tempo or you use the TAP switch to enter the tempo by tapping twice a...

Page 19: ...tes will be written into the Rhythm part when notes are recorded into the Rhythm or CV1 part CV2 New notes will be written into the Rhythm part when notes are recorded into the Rhythm or CV2 part CV1...

Page 20: ...t pulses will no longer occur at the Clock output jack The Masterloop range can further be set to a value from 1 64 bars The Masterloop parameter can be adjusted with the Parameter knob Switch A or Sw...

Page 21: ...IDI note values can range from 0 127 Since the CV parts only generates values in the range of 0 63 the MIDI Offset parameter allows you to shift or transpose this range to something more suitable for...

Page 22: ...ays a cursor will blink under the step currently playing CV1 AND CV2 A B This mode allows you to Record Edit and Clear CV1 or CV2 parts A and B while the sequencer is playing Each part contains a sing...

Page 23: ...hat step to always play the programmed step value Only steps written different from one another will appear to be randomized EVOLVE This unique mode can analyze the difference between patterns A and B...

Page 24: ...g the whole pattern to them Or use this feature as a type of variations fill for small sections of the pattern New evolutions may also be automatically generated each time the respective part s LOOP 2...

Page 25: ...se to turn the Remix ON for small sections where you want to create a short variation or fill DIRECTION This feature defines which Direction the respective part will play The Direction parameter can b...

Page 26: ...re reset forcing the respective part to begin playing from the first step and also causing A B patterns to begin playing pattern A or causing the Evolution and Phi patterns to be recalculated and begi...

Page 27: ...either CV1 or CV2 output on the TRAX to a precision voltmeter Press Switch A and both CV1 and CV2 outputs will produce a DAC value of 0 while the TRIG jack will generate a trigger out signal At this...

Page 28: ...oltage level and how much current the modules in your system are drawing from the power supply If your system is unable to provide enough current for each module in your system obviously something is...

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