Tracks

A track consists of an array of steps and some properties that affect the track's behavior. A polymeter composition is a collection of tracks, each of which cycles through its steps independently. The tracks are organized similarly to a table; each track corresponds to a row in the track view. There are various track types, and the type determines what the track outputs, and how it interprets its steps. A track can output only one MIDI note or control message at a time. To make chords, create multiple tracks, one for each of the chord's tones.

• Note tracks output a MIDI note, and have special capabilities.
• Controller tracks output a MIDI controller, pitch bend, aftertouch, or program change.
• Tempo tracks output a tempo change.
• Modulator tracks output nothing, and are used to alter the behavior of other tracks.
• Internal tracks alter the sequencer's behavior.

A track can be edited via the track view, which is vertically split into two panes. The left pane lets you edit the track's properties, while the right pane lets you mute or unmute tracks and edit the track's steps.

The list of tracks can be edited via the standard editing commands. Tracks can be selected, and many commands operate on selected tracks. Selected tracks can also be reordered by dragging, or sorted. Tracks can be named, and giving them unique, meaningful names is highly recommended.

The simplest way to create polymeter is by juxtaposing tracks of different lengths, assuming the lengths are relatively prime. More complex methods include using tracks to alter the behavior of other tracks, in a process called modulation.

Track properties

Track types