Preset Setup...
Opens a submenu of options related to Preset loading, including when Presets
load, and exactly what type of data is loaded (or ignored) when a Preset Loads.
To exit the submenu, press the
EXIT
button. The options are:
Queued Pulses
Metropolix presets can be loaded instantaneously, or delayed
(queued) until a reset signal is sent to TRK 1, or until a
user-specified number of queued pulses passes. The
Queued Pulses
setting applies only if the
Action
parameter is set to ‘Queued Load’
Preset screen, and the currently playing sequence’s
Pulses
value is set to ‘Auto’ on the LEN screen.
—
If set to ‘—’, any queued preset loads occur only when a reset signal
is sent to TRK 1. Without a reset signal, the patch will never load
(until the sequencer is stopped).
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This sets the number of pulses that must pass before a queued
preset loads (without sending a reset signal to TRK 1).
Pitch Load
Off
Loading a preset does not load the pitch slider values that are saved
with it. Instead, the pitch slider positions always represent the actual
pitch being played, and the loaded sequence uses the existing slider
positions to determine pitch. This is ideal for those who wish to take
full advantage of Metropolix’ hands-on, jam-oriented approach to
sequencing. This is the factory default setting.
Thru
Loading a preset also loads the pitch values that were saved with the
preset — overriding their current position as set on the front panel.
Additionally, this option will only override the stored pitch value when
the slider moves through a position that matches the stored pitch
value. This is ideal for those who want to load a saved pitch
sequence, and then modify it over time (but without experiencing any
sudden jumps in pitch).
Jump
As with ‘Thru,’ loading a preset also loads the pitch values that were
saved with the preset — overriding their current position as set on
the front panel. However, in this case, moving a pitch slider results in
the pitch instantly jumping to the new value. This is often ideal in the
studio, where you want to recall your last sequence state, but want
instantaneous control of pitch (without having to find the passthrough
pitch).
Switch Load
Off
Loading a preset does not load the PULSE COUNT or GATE TYPE
slider values that are saved with it. Instead, the front panel switch
positions are always representative of what the sequence plays. This
is ideal for those who wish to take full advantage of Metropolix’
hands-on, jam-oriented approach to sequencing. This is the factory
default setting.
Jump
Loading a preset also loads the PULSE COUNT and GATE TYPE
switch settings that were saved with the preset — overriding their
current positions as set on the front panel. Moving a switch results in
the PULSE COUNT or GATE TYPE immediately jumping to that new
setting. This is often ideal on stage (or when returning to a song in
the studio), where you want to recall the saved switch settings.
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