OP-Z 10. Tracks Flashcards
OP-Z is a 16-track sequencer. it features eight audio tracks and eight control tracks. the audio tracks are divided into two groups, the drum group (track 1 – 4)and the synth group (track 5 – 8). the eight control tracks can be sequenced just like any other track, and allow deep control over all parameters.in parallel, all 16 tracks can also send and receive midi, each on its own channel.
drum group
synth group
control tracks
control tracks
there are four drum tracks in the drum group. these are kick, snare, perc and sample. each track in this group has a two note polyphony per step.
they are all sample based and consist of 24 different sounds across the musical keyboard. this is called a kit and is compatible with the OP-1 drum kit file format.
four kits together is called a sample pack. load different packs using the app or by connecting to a computer and using content mode.
there are four drum tracks in the drum group. these are kick, snare, perc and sample. each track in this group has a two note polyphony per step.
they are all sample based and consist of 24 different sounds across the musical keyboard. this is called a kit and is compatible with the OP-1 drum kit file format.
four kits together is called a sample pack. load different packs using the app or by connecting to a computer and using content mode.
kick
snare
perc
sample
there are four audio tracks in the synth group. these are BASS, lead, arp and chord.
all tracks in the synth group can utilize any of the available synth engines, or load OP-1 format sample sounds.
each synth track behaves slightly differently.
for bass, lead and chord the parameter pages are the same: synth, envelope, lfo and send.arp has dedicated arp control, instead of the lfo.
for detailed information please refer to the bass, lead, arp and chord tracks respectively.
there are four audio tracks in the synth group. these are BASS, lead, arp and chord.
all tracks in the synth group can utilize any of the available synth engines, or load OP-1 format sample sounds.
each synth track behaves slightly differently.
for bass, lead and chord the parameter pages are the same: synth, envelope, lfo and send.arp has dedicated arp control, instead of the lfo.
for detailed information please refer to the bass, lead, arp and chord tracks respectively.
bass is an audio track dedicated to powerful bass lines. it is monophonic which means one note per step. this track is the main source for the master track transpose analysis.
lead is a track dedicated to synth leads. any note style can be used. the polyphony for this track is three, meaning maximum three notes per step.
the arp is an arpeggiator with dedicated arp control, replacing the lfo page. it is monophonic and any notes placed on the same step will be arpeggiated.
the chord track is great for adding harmony to your music, with its four note polyphony per step, for beautiful chords.
there are a total of eight control tracks on the OP-Z. these are fx1, fx2, tape, master, perform, module, lights and motion.
there are a total of eight control tracks on the OP-Z. these are fx1, fx2, tape, master, perform, module, lights and motion.
the two fx tracks are where you select your send effects. you can assign a different effect to any one of the two fx tracks.
check the reference page to see all available fx engines and parameters.
to select an effect: while on fx1/fx2 hold track and press one of the black keys. turn the dials to control fx parameters p1, p2, filter and filter resonance.
the tape track is an audio buffer that is constantly recording when in playback. it can be used for tape tricks and beat repeat style looping effects.
the master track allows you to transpose selected tracks and add harmonic chord progressions. like other control tracks the master track can be sequenced allowing you to record interesting key changes and harmonic chord progressions.
the performance track allows you to apply punch-in effects on all tracks at once.
hold track and press perform to select the performance track.
hold the piano keys to add punch-in effects.
you can record, copy and delete punch-in effects in the same way you would work with notes on a drum/synth track.
the module track is used to control any OP-Z expansion modules. more information will be available as more modules are released. modules are sold separately.when no module is inserted the module track can act as a midi track with 16 independent midi CC values.
the OP-Z is capable of handling dmx which is the universal protocol for controlling lighting rigs. it is possible to sequence up to 16 fixtures or lights. you can use the OP-Z sequencer to control these fixtures.
motion
in addition to audio, midi and lights sequencing, OP-Z is also a powerful visual sequencer.
when using the OP-Z app you can sequence photos via photomatic, or visual graphics via motion, just as easy as sequencing on any other track.
photomatic is basically a camera app, connected to your OP-Z.
motion allows you to program and control live 2d or 3d graphics made in the unity real-time graphics engine.
use your ios device or computer and sequence locally, or go big and program your entire live show using OP-Z.
