OP-Z guide: tracks

11. tracks

11.1 introduction to tracks

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.

11.2 tracks overview

drum group

synth group

control tracks

KICK

BASS

FX1

PERFORM

SNARE

LEAD

FX2

MODULE

PERC

ARP

TAPE

LIGHTS

SAMPLE

CHORD

MASTER

MOTION

11.3 audio tracks 1-4 (drum group)

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

11.4 audio tracks 5-8 (synth group)

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
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
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.

arp
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.

chord
the chord track is great for adding harmony to your music, with its four note polyphony per step, for beautiful chords.

11.5 control tracks 9-16

there are a total of eight control tracks on the OP-Z. these are fx1, fx2, tape, master, perform, module, lights and motion.

11.6 fx

fx1 / fx 2
the two fx tracks are where you select and control the two send effects, fx1 / fx2.
parameters can be set using the musical keyboard as well as by turning the dials. press shift to access the different parameter pages.
check the reference page to see all available fx engines and parameters.

assign an effect
while on either fx1 or fx2, hold track and press one of the lit black keys.
the currently selected effect is blinking. you can assign one effect per track.
use the configurator to load additional effects and to arrange what is available.

effect audition
pro-tip: holding shift while on an fx track enables you to play the previously selected drum / synth track so that you can hear what that track sounds like with different fx settings.

effect send levels
while the most convenient way of setting send levels is from the track you're sending from, holding shift while on fx tracks allows to you edit the send levels for all tracks.
hold shift and press the track you wish to edit.
single press toggles on / off, hold one second to edit using the green dial.

11.7 tape

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.