Tracks
All sequencing on the T1 is organized through Tracks.
A Track is one musical lane inside a Pattern. Depending on its mode, a Track can:
- generate note data
- send MIDI CC data
- process MIDI as an FX Track
The T1 has 16 Tracks, shown in the default Track overview when the unit starts up.
Tracks are Note Tracks by default. Note Tracks use the Shape, Groove, Tonal, and Setup sections to create rhythmic and melodic material. Tracks can also be switched to CC mode or FX mode depending on what you want them to do.
Track states are indicated by color:
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Orange | Selected Note Track |
| Cyan | Selected CC Track |
| Magenta | Selected FX Track |
| Flashing | Currently playing Track |
| Dark Blue / Blue Grey | Muted Track |
Turning knobs affects the currently selected Track or Tracks.
Selecting a Track
In the default Track overview, each [VBx] button represents one Track.
- Press [BANK] to return to the home Track view if needed.
- Press a [VBx] button to select the desired Track.
- The selected Track lights up to show its current mode.
This is the Track that responds when you turn the knobs.
Learn more about Channel & Output.
Track Modes
A Track can operate in different modes depending on what you want it to do.
- Note Track: generates note data
- CC Track: sends MIDI Control Change messages
- FX Track: applies MIDI FX processing
To enter FX mode, hold [CTRL] and press the Track’s [VBx] button until it turns purple.
For more detail on Track mode behavior, see the Track mode pages below.
Multi-Track Editing
Multiple Tracks can be selected and edited at the same time.
- In Track view, hold one [VBx] button.
- Press the other [VBx] buttons for the Tracks you want to include.
- The selected Tracks remain active together.
This is useful for applying the same change to several Tracks at once.
There are two ways parameter changes are applied to multiple selected Tracks:
- Turning a knob applies a relative change to each selected Track
- Pressing Value Buttons in a parameter menu applies an absolute value to all selected Tracks
Use multi-Track editing when you want to quickly set the same Division, Length, Scale, or other parameter across several Tracks.
Editing All Tracks at Once
You can also apply parameter changes across the entire Pattern without selecting Tracks individually.
- Relative changes across all Tracks: Hold [PATTERN] and turn a (KNOB)
- Absolute changes across all Tracks: Hold [PATTERN], open or latch a parameter view, and press a [VBx] value
This is useful for broad performance changes and fast setup moves.
Opening a Track View
Double-tapping a Track opens a more detailed view, depending on the Track type.
- Note Track: opens the Pulse sequencer view
- CC Track: opens the CC sequencer view
- FX Track: opens the chromatic keyboard view
This makes it easy to move from the main Track overview into more detailed editing for the selected Track.
Learn more about Custom Rhythms, Controlling Pitch, and CC Tracks.
Tracks as Building Blocks
A useful way to think about Tracks on the T1 is that each one holds a musical role inside the Pattern.
For example:
- one Track might be a kick drum
- another a bassline
- another a chord pattern
- another a melodic arp
- another a CC automation lane
- another an FX processing lane
By combining multiple Tracks, you build complete rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and control structures inside a Pattern.
A good starting workflow is to assign each Track a clear role early on, then use multi-Track editing to keep related Tracks aligned.