Pattern Matrix - Revision history

Achenar at 22:14, 1 December 2025

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	== Matrix Blocks ==		== Matrix Blocks ==

	When you input data into a track in the [[Pattern Editor]], a ~~coloured~~ block automatically appears in the current track and sequence position in the Pattern Matrix.		When you input data into a track in the [[Pattern Editor]], a colored block automatically appears in the current track and sequence position in the Pattern Matrix.

	[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-blocks.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-blocks.png]]
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	=== ~~Colouring~~ Blocks ===		=== Coloring Blocks ===

	By default, blocks are ~~coloured~~ equally per track. To change a track's ~~colour~~, click on the small ~~colour~~ indicator below the track name in the Pattern Matrix. Using the color picker you can move around the grid to choose a color, while the left-hand slider controls the saturation. You can also pick colors from the available swatches or right click on a swatch to save your current color to it.		By default, blocks are colored equally per track. To change a track's color, click on the small color indicator below the track name in the Pattern Matrix. Using the color picker you can move around the grid to choose a color, while the left-hand slider controls the saturation. You can also pick colors from the available swatches or right click on a swatch to save your current color to it.

	[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-colors.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-colors.png]]

	It is possible to ~~colour~~ each block individually. To do this, select one or more blocks, then right-click on them and select ''"Set Slot Color..."'' in the context menu. The custom ~~colours~~ will still be used if the blocks are copied.		It is possible to color each block individually. To do this, select one or more blocks, then right-click on them and select ''"Set Slot Color..."'' in the context menu. The custom colors will still be used if the blocks are copied.

	=== Basic Shortcuts ===		=== Basic Shortcuts ===
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	[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-repeatedslot.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-repeatedslot.png]]

	When the repeating content spans many slots, a gradient will be applied to their ~~colour~~.		When the repeating content spans many slots, a gradient will be applied to their color.

Achenar at 22:02, 1 December 2025

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	Block aliases are identical copies, where any changes made to the content of one alias are automatically made to the others. This only applies to content within the [[Pattern Editor]], so when used with [[Graphical Automation\|Automation]] this can be a quick and easy way to build up a song structure with minimal individual blocks.		Block aliases are identical copies, where any changes made to the content of one alias are automatically made to the others. This only applies to content within the [[Pattern Editor]], so when used with [[Graphical Automation\|Automation]] this can be a quick and easy way to build up a song structure with minimal individual blocks.

	The easiest way to alias a block or a selection of blocks is to position the mouse over the bottom edge and drag downwards while holding down ALT. The number of the aliased pattern is now shown in the bottom right corner of each aliased block.		The easiest way to alias a block or a selection of blocks is to position the mouse over the bottom edge and drag downwards while holding down ALT. The number of the aliased pattern is now shown in the bottom-right corner of each aliased block.

	You can also alias a block by right clicking on it and selecting ''"Create Alias"'' from the menu. A flashing cursor will appear in the block. Using the keyboard, type in the number of the pattern in the [[Pattern Sequencer\|pattern sequence]] that you wish to create an alias of, followed by '''''Enter'''''. To remove the alias, right-click and choose ''"Un-alias"''.		You can also alias a block by right clicking on it and selecting ''"Create Alias"'' from the menu. A flashing cursor will appear in the block. Using the keyboard, type in the number of the pattern in the [[Pattern Sequencer\|pattern sequence]] that you wish to create an alias of, followed by '''''Enter'''''. To remove the alias, right-click and choose ''"Un-alias"''.

Achenar at 21:58, 1 December 2025

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	= Pattern Matrix =		= Pattern Matrix =

	To open the Pattern Matrix, click on the ''"P<>M"'' button at the top left corner of the [[Pattern Editor]]: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-open.png\|text-bottom]]		To open the Pattern Matrix, click on the ''"P<>M"'' button at the top-left corner of the [[Pattern Editor]]: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-open.png\|text-bottom]]

	The Matrix is a "bird's eye view" of the patterns and tracks in the [[Pattern Sequencer\|pattern sequence]]. Patterns and tracks are divided into blocks that can be moved, copied and pasted, enabling you to manage the flow of the music quickly and easily.		The Matrix is a "bird's eye view" of the patterns and tracks in the [[Pattern Sequencer\|pattern sequence]]. Patterns and tracks are divided into blocks that can be moved, copied and pasted, enabling you to manage the flow of the music quickly and easily.

Achenar at 12:21, 8 July 2025

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	The Pattern Matrix also allows the muting of different tracks in duplicate patterns (indicated with a cross in the picture below) and the aliasing of individual blocks. With these simple yet versatile tools, it is possible to create a whole song (or song draft) from a single pattern. Starting with one pattern containing many tracks, you can repeat this pattern again and again in the sequencer, muting and aliasing individual blocks to build up the song structure. Later on you can create new patterns from the original to add variations.		The Pattern Matrix also allows the muting of different tracks in duplicate patterns (indicated with a cross in the picture below) and the aliasing of individual blocks. With these simple yet versatile tools, it is possible to create a whole song (or song draft) from a single pattern. Starting with one pattern containing many tracks, you can repeat this pattern again and again in the sequencer, muting and aliasing individual blocks to build up the song structure. Later on you can create new patterns from the original to add variations.

	[[Image:3.~~0_patternmatrix~~.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix.png]]


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	When you input data into a track in the [[Pattern Editor]], a coloured block automatically appears in the current track and sequence position in the Pattern Matrix.		When you input data into a track in the [[Pattern Editor]], a coloured block automatically appears in the current track and sequence position in the Pattern Matrix.

	[[Image:3.~~2_patternmatrix~~-blocks.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-blocks.png]]

	The blocks can be re-sized by clicking the small and large square icons under the ''"P<>M"'' button: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-size.png\|text-bottom]]		The blocks can be re-sized by clicking the small and large square icons under the ''"P<>M"'' button: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-size.png\|text-bottom]]
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	=== Drag and Drop ===		=== Drag and Drop ===

	[[Image:3.~~0_patternmatrix~~-blockoptions.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-blockoptions.png]]

	To move a block from one place to another, select a block by left-clicking and releasing, then dragging and dropping it into the desired place.		To move a block from one place to another, select a block by left-clicking and releasing, then dragging and dropping it into the desired place.
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	By default, blocks are coloured equally per track. To change a track's colour, click on the small colour indicator below the track name in the Pattern Matrix. Using the color picker you can move around the grid to choose a color, while the left-hand slider controls the saturation. You can also pick colors from the available swatches or right click on a swatch to save your current color to it.		By default, blocks are coloured equally per track. To change a track's colour, click on the small colour indicator below the track name in the Pattern Matrix. Using the color picker you can move around the grid to choose a color, while the left-hand slider controls the saturation. You can also pick colors from the available swatches or right click on a swatch to save your current color to it.

	[[Image:3.~~1_patternmatrix~~-colors.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-colors.png]]

	It is possible to colour each block individually. To do this, select one or more blocks, then right-click on them and select ''"Set Slot Color..."'' in the context menu. The custom colours will still be used if the blocks are copied.		It is possible to colour each block individually. To do this, select one or more blocks, then right-click on them and select ''"Set Slot Color..."'' in the context menu. The custom colours will still be used if the blocks are copied.
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	If you activate the ''"Show Identical Repeated Slots"'' option from the context menu, a tiny icon will be shown in the bottom-right corner of the slot(s) to indicate repeating content.		If you activate the ''"Show Identical Repeated Slots"'' option from the context menu, a tiny icon will be shown in the bottom-right corner of the slot(s) to indicate repeating content.

	[[Image:3.~~0_patternmatrix~~-repeatedslot.png]]		[[Image:3.5_patternmatrix-repeatedslot.png]]

	When the repeating content spans many slots, a gradient will be applied to their colour.		When the repeating content spans many slots, a gradient will be applied to their colour.

Taktik at 19:36, 4 July 2023

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	''"Left Alt + left-click"'' or click the middle mouse button on blocks to mute/un-mute them. This also works for muting/un-muting multiple selected blocks at once.		''"Left Alt + left-click"'' or click the middle mouse button on blocks to mute/un-mute them. This also works for muting/un-muting multiple selected blocks at once.

	The same key combination or use of middle mouse button also works in the [[~~Scopes\|~~Track Scopes]].		The same key combination or use of middle mouse button also works in the [[Track Scopes]].

	=== Cloning Blocks ===		=== Cloning Blocks ===

Achenar: /* Pattern Matrix */

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	= Pattern Matrix =		= Pattern Matrix =

	~~== Overview ==~~

	To open the Pattern Matrix, click on the ''"P<>M"'' button at the top left corner of the [[Pattern Editor]]: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-open.png\|text-bottom]]		To open the Pattern Matrix, click on the ''"P<>M"'' button at the top left corner of the [[Pattern Editor]]: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-open.png\|text-bottom]]
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	=== Muting Blocks ===		=== Muting Blocks ===

	''"Left Alt + left-click"'' or middle~~-mousebutton-click~~ on blocks to mute/un-mute them. This also works for muting/un-muting multiple selected blocks at once.		''"Left Alt + left-click"'' or click the middle mouse button on blocks to mute/un-mute them. This also works for muting/un-muting multiple selected blocks at once.

	~~This~~ key ~~and~~ mouse ~~combination~~ also works in the [[Scopes\|Track Scopes]].		The same key combination or use of middle mouse button also works in the [[Scopes\|Track Scopes]].

	=== Cloning Blocks ===		=== Cloning Blocks ===

Achenar: /* Pattern Matrix */

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	When you input data into a track in the [[Pattern Editor]], a coloured block automatically appears in the current track and sequence position in the Pattern Matrix.		When you input data into a track in the [[Pattern Editor]], a coloured block automatically appears in the current track and sequence position in the Pattern Matrix.

	[[Image:3.~~0_patternmatrix~~-blocks.png]]		[[Image:3.2_patternmatrix-blocks.png]]

	The blocks can be re-sized by clicking the small and large square icons under the ''"P<>M"'' button: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-size.png\|text-bottom]]		The blocks can be re-sized by clicking the small and large square icons under the ''"P<>M"'' button: [[Image:3.0_patternmatrix-size.png\|text-bottom]]

imported>Achenar at 17:16, 6 September 2016

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	=== Aliasing Blocks ===		=== Aliasing Blocks ===

	Block aliases are identical copies, where any changes made to the content of one alias are automatically made to the others. This only applies to content within the [[Pattern Editor]], so used with [[Graphical Automation\|Automation]] this can be a ~~very~~ quick and easy way to build up a song structure with minimal individual blocks.		Block aliases are identical copies, where any changes made to the content of one alias are automatically made to the others. This only applies to content within the [[Pattern Editor]], so when used with [[Graphical Automation\|Automation]] this can be a quick and easy way to build up a song structure with minimal individual blocks.

	The easiest way to alias a block or a selection of blocks is to position the mouse over the bottom edge and drag downwards while holding down ALT. The number of the aliased pattern is now shown in the bottom right corner of each aliased block.		The easiest way to alias a block or a selection of blocks is to position the mouse over the bottom edge and drag downwards while holding down ALT. The number of the aliased pattern is now shown in the bottom right corner of each aliased block.

imported>Achenar at 14:20, 23 October 2015

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	By default, blocks are coloured equally per track. To change a track's colour, click on the small colour indicator below the track name in the Pattern Matrix. Using the color picker you can move around the grid to choose a color, while the left-hand slider controls the saturation. You can also pick colors from the available swatches or right click on a swatch to save your current color to it.		By default, blocks are coloured equally per track. To change a track's colour, click on the small colour indicator below the track name in the Pattern Matrix. Using the color picker you can move around the grid to choose a color, while the left-hand slider controls the saturation. You can also pick colors from the available swatches or right click on a swatch to save your current color to it.

	[[Image:3.~~0_patternmatrix~~-colors.png]]		[[Image:3.1_patternmatrix-colors.png]]

	It is possible to colour each block individually. To do this, select one or more blocks, then right-click on them and select ''"Set Slot Color..."'' in the context menu. The custom colours will still be used if the blocks are copied.		It is possible to colour each block individually. To do this, select one or more blocks, then right-click on them and select ''"Set Slot Color..."'' in the context menu. The custom colours will still be used if the blocks are copied.

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