CC Tracks
CC Tracks let the T1 send MIDI Control Change messages to external gear. A CC Track can be used in three main ways:
- Live CC control — turn knobs to send MIDI CC values directly
- Stored CC values — save CC states in the Pattern so they can be recalled later
- Per-step CC sequencing — lock different CC values to different steps
These approaches can be used separately or combined in the same Track.
CC Tracks send MIDI Control Change values from 0–127. They do not generate notes or audio on their own.
What a CC Track Does
A CC Track is one Track mode on the T1.
Instead of generating notes, a CC Track sends MIDI CC data on its assigned MIDI channel. This makes it useful for controlling parameters on connected synths, drum machines, effects processors, modular MIDI interfaces, and software instruments.
Typical uses include:
- filter cutoff
- resonance
- effect send amount
- macro controls
- modulation depth
- performance-oriented parameter changes
CC Tracks work with familiar T1 tools such as Temp, Random, and Cycles.
Quick Start
- Press [BANK] to return to the Track view.
- Hold [CTRL] and press a [VBx] button to switch a Track to CC mode.
- Set the Track’s MIDI channel with (CHANNEL).
- Turn one of the main parameter knobs to send CC values.
- If needed, change the knob’s assigned CC number.
- Use per-step editing if you want different CC values at different points in the Pattern.
By default, the main parameter knobs in a CC Track are preassigned to CC numbers, so you can often start controlling external gear immediately without extra setup.
Creating a CC Track
Any Track on the T1 can be switched to CC mode.
- Press [BANK] to make sure the home Track view is active.
- Hold [CTRL] and press the desired [VBx] button.
- Repeat if needed until the Track is shown as a CC Track.
CC Tracks are indicated in cyan. Note Tracks are shown in orange, and FX Tracks in magenta.
Learn more about Tracks.
Setting the MIDI Channel
A CC Track sends its messages on the Track’s assigned MIDI channel.
- Turn (CHANNEL) to choose the destination channel
- Press (CHANNEL) to view the current channel on the Value Buttons
Make sure the destination device is listening on the same MIDI channel as the CC Track.
Learn more about Channel & Output.
Live CC Control
The most direct way to use a CC Track is as a live controller lane.
When a Track is in CC mode, the main parameter knobs send MIDI CC values instead of changing note-generation parameters.
- Turning a CC knob sends its current CC value and stores that value in the current Pattern
- Hold or latch the knob view and use [VBx] buttons for more direct value selection
- CC values are sent in the range 0–127
By default, the CC knobs are mapped to a predefined set of CC numbers. In the extended guide, these are described as CC70–CC83, covering the main Shape, Groove, and Tonal knobs in CC mode.
A simple starting point is to use a CC Track for filter cutoff on a synth, then shape it live with the T1 during playback.
Assigning a CC Number
Each CC knob on a CC Track can be assigned a specific MIDI CC number.
- Select the CC Track.
- Hold [CTRL] and turn the desired (KNOB).
- This changes the CC number assigned to that knob.
- Release [CTRL] when finished.
This is useful when the destination device expects a specific CC number that does not match the default mapping. For example, many synths use CC74 for filter cutoff.
The destination device’s MIDI implementation chart determines which CC numbers control which parameters.
Stored CC Values
CC values are stored in the current Pattern.
This makes a CC Track useful as a preset or setup lane. For example, a Pattern can recall a particular cutoff, resonance, or effect value when that Pattern is triggered.
Stored CC values can be used for:
- preparing a synth state before a section starts
- recalling a known parameter setup on Pattern change
- keeping external gear aligned with the current Pattern
Storing a CC Value
- Select the CC Track.
- Turn the knob for the target CC.
- The CC value is sent and stored in the current Pattern.
Stored CC values are recalled as part of the Pattern state.
You can reserve one or more CC Tracks for setup values, such as filter, envelope, or FX settings that should be recalled reliably as part of a Pattern.
Per-Step CC Sequencing
CC values can also be sequenced across a Pattern so that different steps send different CC amounts.
This is useful when you want rhythmic automation without programming automation on the destination device itself.
Examples include:
- opening a filter on accents
- changing effect send on fills
- making rhythmic modulation patterns
- creating step-based parameter motion
Per-Step CC Editing
- Set a Track to CC mode.
- Double-tap the Track’s [VBx] button to open the CC Sequencer view.
- Press a [VBx] step to select it for editing.
- Turn one or more knobs to assign CC values to that step.
- Press [BANK] to leave per-step edit mode.
Per-step CC edits override the Track’s global CC value when that step is reached. Steps without a per-step lock continue to use the Track’s global CC value. CC step locks are shown in cyan in the sequencer view.
Use per-step CC locks when you want motion that is tightly tied to the rhythm of the Pattern.
Learn more about Per-Step Editing.
Random and Temp with CC Tracks
CC Tracks also work well with T1 performance and modulation tools.
Random
A random sequence can be applied to a CC parameter:
- Hold (RANDOM) and press & turn a CC knob to attach random modulation
- Hold [CTRL] + (RANDOM) and press & turn the knob to apply slew
The random sequence is 16 steps long and adds unipolar values around the current CC setting, creating evolving modulation over time.
Temp
You can also make temporary CC changes during performance:
- Hold [TEMP] and turn a CC knob for temporary parameter changes
- Release [TEMP] to return to the original state
This works well for live sweeps and momentary effects. Temp can also be combined with [PATTERN] for relative changes across all Tracks in the Pattern.
Learn more about Random Modulation and Temporary Control.
Cycles and CC Tracks
CC Tracks can also use Cycles to store different CC states across repeated loop passes.
This is useful when you want the same Pattern to behave differently over time without switching to another Pattern.
For example:
- Cycle 1 could use a low filter setting
- Cycle 2 could open the filter further
- Cycle 3 could add a stronger effect send
- Cycle 4 could return to a neutral state
This lets one CC Track evolve across repetitions while staying inside the same Pattern.
Learn more about Cycles.
Clearing CC Values
Stored CC values and per-step CC edits can be cleared when needed.
- To clear a stored CC value, hold [CLEAR] and press the relevant (KNOB)
- To clear a CC step edit, hold [CLEAR] and press the edited [VBx] step in the CC sequencer
This removes the stored or locked CC value and returns the Track to its normal state.
Using CC Tracks in Practice
A CC Track can act as:
- a live performance controller
- a preset/setup Track
- a rhythmic modulation lane
A common example is using one CC Track to control a synth’s filter cutoff while Note Tracks handle rhythm and pitch. The CC Track can then be used for live sweeps, stored setup values, per-step automation, or evolving motion with Random and Cycles.
For more information on CC workflows, see Tracks, Per-Step Editing, and Cycles.