Hybrid Performance Mixer 3.1.3 by EZBOT (Patreon)

Hybrid Performance Mixer 3.1.3 offers 64 expertly crafted performance effects for live hardware electronic music. What makes this template unique from Performance Mixer 3.0 is that it also has 2 flex tracks available for sampling or sample playback. A/B and C/D audio inputs all share a single bus of effects. It starts with a compressor for subtle compression pre-FX. A stereo looper is set up for easy looping of 8 bars of music. Connect all your gear or just one piece of gear, this template is by far the most flexible.

Both the 4 and 8-bar versions of the template are now available for download.

VIDEO DEMO AND TUTORIAL: https://youtube.com/live/-5gyFy-tZIA?feature=share

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:

Plug in the USB to your Octatrack -> On your Octatrack press PROJ to enter the Settings -> System -> USB Disk mode ->

Your Octatrack will mount as a disk on your computer. Open your Octatrack drive on your computer and find your set folder (typically called PRESETS MKII if you have a MKII).

Open your set folder on your Octatrack via your computer -> Unzip the template folder and open the folder. COPY the project folders called HYBRID PT x.x in with your other project folders on your Octatrack.

Press NO on your Octatrack to leave disk mode.

Open the project file called "HYBRID PT x.x" on your Octatrack.

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Hybrid Performance Mixer x.x Template Manual by EZBOT

All Banks and Patterns are populated with the Octatrack Performance Mixer Template at a default tempo of 120 BPM and a pattern scale of 128 steps (8 bars). The 4-bar template version's effects reach their crescendo at the end of 4 bars while the 8-bar version completes its modulation at the end of 8 bars. I recommend that you try both.

***Clicks and pops can be caused by unstable BPM from external clocking sources. To avoid this use a stable clocking source such as the Octatrack itself.

***Audio MIDI Channels are disabled by default.

- Effects with an asterisk have FREEZE delays.

- "ALL" refers to effects that effect the entire mix with the same effect on both inputs A/B and C/D.

***Be sure RECORD QUICK MODE is enabled in your system settings. --> PROJECT --> SYSTEM --> PERSONALIZE --> RECORD QUICK MODE (ENABLE)

AUDIO ROUTING: Both A/B and C/D share the same effects. Insert your DRUMS/PERCUSSION into the A/B inputs of the Octatrack and insert your MELODIC instruments into the C/D inputs to use the side-chain pumping effects.

FLEX TRACKS: To be able to use the FLEX TRACKS 5/6 you must leave them CUED (they will be flashing) and run the CUE outputs either back into the Octatrack, or into another device to pass the audio through and into the Octatrack. CUE MUTES TRACK must be enabled in your PERSONALIZE settings for this template to function as intended.

TO RECORD:

8-Bar Template

Method 1: Select Track 4 and PRESS REC-3 once, this will initiate a recording at the next 8 bars. Wait until you see the + (recording) symbol on track 4 and press REC-3 once. After the recording has finished and the + symbol is now a play arrow, cross fade to FX scene 16 with a swift motion (do not do this slowly) to switch to your recorded 8 bar loop.

Method 2: Press YES. Be sure you are not in step edit mode (no red record button). Select Track 4. Wait until you see the + (recording) symbol on track 4 and press REC-3 twice. After the recording has finished and the + symbol is now a play arrow, cross fade to FX scene 16 with a swift motion (do not do this slowly) to switch to your recorded 8 bar loop.

4-Bar Template

Method 1: Press YES when not in step sequencer mode. A 4-bar loop will be recorded onto track 4. Recordings are quantized to 4-bar intervals. i.e. Press YES on bar 3 of 4 and a recording will begin on Bar 1. Press YES on bar 4/8 and a recording will begin on bar 5.

Method 2: Press REC-3 while track 4 is highlighted and a recording will begin on the next 4 bar interval.

***Recording without record quick mode enabled will require you to hold track 4 and press REC-3 twice as opposed to just pressing REC-3 twice after the recording has initiated.

TO SAVE A RECORDING TO FILE: Press FUNC + REC 3 and choose "Save This Recording". This is useful for creating stems to save and use in other projects or to transfer to your computer.

COMPRESSORS: A master input compressor is available on track 1. By default, it will apply mild tasteful compression to your mix.

SIDECHAIN PUMPING: Sidechain pumping is available on all patterns and all parts. By default the pattern is 4 on the floor. To use the sidechain pumping effect turn up LFO 1 depth on Track 1. To adjust where the ducking occurs copy and paste the BRIGHT GREEN TRIGS on Track 1. You can externally trigger SIDECHAIN PUMPING by sending a MIDI note to CHANNEL 1 on the Octatrack.

STUTTER FX: FREEZE DELAY is available on Tracks 1. To use the FREEZE DELAY hold FUNC + DOWN ARROW and select DELAY CONTROL. GREEN button 9 controls the FREEZE DELAY for inputs A/B and C/D. This will freeze your whole mix.

FX BLOCKS: Space, Build, Crush, Party

64 Scenes across 4 Parts. To move to a different set of 16 scenes/FX press PART and use the arrow keys to select a new SET OF 16 EFFECTS.

NOISE SWEEPS: To change to an alternate less resonant noise sweep double press T7 and select FLEX slot 1. This is on a per PART basis and Per BANK basis. You may see a "!" on your Track 7 Flex track when you bring the tempo above 200 BPM, that means the Octatrack can not guess the BPM of the white noise sample. This is no problem and you can ignore that.

8.4.24

4-Bar Template Update Only

The 4-Bar template now uses a 4-bar looper. Press YES to arm.

Reworked several effects across all parts.

Removed noise sweeps from scenes 1 and 7 in Space.

5.31.24

Fixed a file error on the 8-bar template

5.29.24

Fixed a track length issue on the 8-bar template.

5.19.24

Added an 8-bar FX version of the template

Fixed several bugs

Adjusted several FX

5.17.24

Fixed several LFO timing issues

Fixed several track length issues

Fixed scene values on FLEX tracks

Updated manual to reflect changes

Scenes 1-16:

Part 1 - Space

1. Hallway Riser

2. Space Return

3. 1/2 Note Filtered Looper (ALL) *

4. Surco Riser V2 (All) *

5. Space Drummer

6. Acid Delay

7. Delay Riser w/ Noise

8. EZ Drummer *

9. High Pass Filter

10. Low Pass Filter

11. Resonate High Pass (ALL)

12. EZ Drummer + Noise Riser *

13. Acid Delay + Noise Ripper Riser

14. High Pass Noise Riser

15. Noise Pump Riser

16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES or REC 3)

Part 2: Build

1. Chorus Riser *

2. Big Stereo Riser *

3. Stereo Drum Riser *

4. Stereo Drum High Filter

5. Modulated Chorus Filter

6. Off World Filter

7. Chorus and Smile Pass 1/2 Note Looper *

8. Chorus and Smile Pass

9. High Pass Filter

10. Low Pass Filter

11. Rhythmic Stutter (to customize the stutter rhythm open LFO menu 2 on track 5 and adjust the LFO designer)

12. Chorus Pump + Noise Riser *

13. High Sweep Stereo Riser + Noise *

14. Hi-Chorus Noise Pump Riser

15. Chorus Ripper Noise Riser *

16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES or REC 3)

Part 3: Crush

1. Crush Filter

2. Burning Filter Mod

3. Death Punk Filter *

4. Ghost *

5. Poltergeist *

6. Boiler Room

7. Walk Lightly

8. Flanger Buildup

9. High Pass Filter

10. Low Pass Filter

11. Dreamy Highpass

12. EZ Drummer 2 + Noise Riser *

13. Flanger Build Up + Noise Pump Riser *

14. Poltergeist Noise Riser *

15. Ghost Saw Noise Riser *

16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES or REC 3)

Part 4: Party

1. Echo Freeze (16th notes) (ALL) *

2. Echo Breeze (ALL) *

3. Daft Punk Effect Alternate Version (ALL) *

4. Rhythm Ripper

5. LFO Twist (ALL) *

6. Auto-Pumper

7. Lo-Fi Build

8. Tape Stop (ALL)

9. High Pass Filter

10. Low Pass Filter

11. Space Breaker

12. Polybeat Comb Noise Riser *

13. Rhythm Ripper Noise Riser

14. Dirty Comb Noise Riser

15. Tape Stop Comb Noise Riser *

16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES or REC 3)