Hybrid 4X4 1.5.1 by EZBOT (Patreon)

This new template includes classic techno effects and many experimental effects inspired by the Hyper FX template and Performance Mixer 3.0, though none of the effects are quite the same. The superpower of this template is the 4X4, which has multiple meanings.

First, four Free Static/Flex Machine tracks are preassigned and ready for sampling. They are prepared on all parts across all banks and patterns. The flex tracks can and should be routed through the Hybrid 4X4 template's effects via the CUE output and back into the Octatrack inputs.

Second, the effects are set up in four blocks of four effect types. These effect types are consistent across all PARTS. The PARTS are named EARTH, AIR, FIRE, and WATER.

FX block 1 is a set of four beat repeats. Some repeats have modulation, and all of them repeat at different rates for you to slam at any time.

FX block 2 is a set of four "Hyper FX" or "beat juggling" effects. These effects are meant to create new rhythms and travel to otherworldly, granular-stretching soundscapes. All of these effects are synced and play well with any music type.

FX block 3 is filter effects. These are manual effects you can ease into with your crossfader. Scene 9 is always a classic high-pass filter, and scene 10 is a low-pass. The other two filter effects will vary vastly from part to part.

FX block 4 is automated effects. These are risers, build-ups, and tension breakers.

This template took me a very long time to create, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have during its development. I look forward to seeing your results.

Video manual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7mRITL9zfU&t=2985s

(NEW) Video manual V2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWTjO7QIiE0

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 -> Drop the UNZIPPED project folder called HYBRID 4X4 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 4X4 x.x" on your Octatrack.

HYBRID 4X4 x.x Performance Template Manual by EZBOT

All Banks and Patterns are populated with the HYBRID 4X4 x.x Template at a default tempo of 120 BPM and a pattern master scale of 64 steps (4 bars).

***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 or an analog clock source.

*** Transport Receive and Clock Receive are active by default. FUNC + MIDI to enter MIDI clock settings, here you can disable or change MIDI clock settings.

AUDIO ROUTING: Both A/B and C/D share the same effects.

STATIC/FLEX TRACKS: To use STATIC or FLEX TRACKS on 5-8, you must leave them cued. By default, Tracks 5-8 output only to the CUE bus. Run the CUE outputs either back into the Octatrack (A/B or C/D) or into another device to pass the audio through and into the Octatrack.**DO NOT HAVE "CUE MUTES TRACK" ENGAGED IN YOUR PERSONALIZE SETTINGS.

By default, all tracks are set up to record from TRACK 3; this is the end of the chain for the performance effects. Effects from scenes 5-8 cannot be recorded into FLEX tracks unless you opt to record MAIN OUT instead of TRACK 3. Flex Tracks 5-8 are preassigned to buffers 5-8 as 24-bit dynamic recorders. Recorders are set with a TRIG setting of ONE2. This means one press to record and one press to stop recording. Recorders are unique per part on the Octatrack, so be creative. There is no quantization set on the recorders. Tracks are set to STATIC MACHINES by default but can easily be changed to FLEX on a per part basis with preassigned recorders engaged.

**FLEX VERSION**

Tracks 5-8 are setup as FLEX MACHINES with default ONE-SHOT RECORD TRIGS ASSIGNED. Tracks will record 4-bars (64 steps) by default. To arm a recording press YES. **Be aware that when you are not "inside" a track aka, step sequencer is not active, you will ARM all 4 recording buffers to record, this may delete recordings you have not saved yet.

STUTTER FX: FREEZE DELAY is available for all inputs and CAN be triggered separately. To use the FREEZE DELAY, hold FUNC + DOWN ARROW and select DELAY CONTROL. GREEN button 9 controls the FREEZE DELAY for both inputs AB and CD.

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.

Scene Map: EARTH, AIR, FIRE, and WATER.

Scenes 1-4: Beat Repeats

Scenes 5-8: Hyper FX (Beat Juggling)

Scenes 9-12: Filter FX

Scenes 13-16: Automated FX (Risers)

Scene 9 is always a HIGH PASS filter on all 4 parts.

5.31.26 Bug Fix

4X3 REC Trigs for live looping were not on all patterns of the template.

4.27.26 Massive Update

Added Hybrid 4X3 Performance Template to the bundle with an included manual.,

4X3 offers 3 STATIC/FLEX MACHINES and includes a master looper on SCENE 16

- Added Hybrid 4X4 Flex 1.5 which has FLEX TRACKS AND PREASSIGNED ONE-SHOT RECORDER TRIGS.

Reworked several glitch and stretch effects.

Removed low pass filter from EARTH, AIR, and FIRE parts.

Changed the FLEX MACHINES to STATIC MACHINES but kept all recording assignments.

10.7.25

Fixed low pass filter on part AIR

10.6.25

Reworked several effects due to audible click when changing parts.

Added the flanger effect to EARTH chain.

Report bugs here in the comments section please.