Graphs
Each Pad lane in each Pattern has a set of Graphs associated with it. A Graph is a step-automation
system for certain sound altering parameters, allowing parameter automation in parallel to the
Pattern note-sequencing system: each step in a Graph corresponds to a step in a Pattern. When a
Pattern is played, its associated Graphs always play back along with it.
Examples of graphs are; pan, coarse and fine tuning, filter cutoff and filter resonance. There are
also graphs for Repeat (the number of times a Pad is triggered within 1 sequencer
step, spaced apart equally), Shift (shifts play position of a Pad forwards or backwards between
adjacent steps) and Scrub (moves the sample-start point between the start and
end of the samples on the Pad).
The following page lists all available Graphs.
Graphs are examined in detail later in chapter 6 of the main Guru manual. However, it is useful at
this point to note that the Shift Graphs is a very important one to consider, as it has a crucial part
to play in the feel of your sequences. The Shift Graph, represents timing deviations, smaller than a
step, from hard step-divisions. Careful use of Graphs can inject a humanized ‘swing’ effect into
your Patterns.
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