Techno Performance Mixer V2 1.0.3 (E16 Integration) (Patreon)

Video Tutorial: https://youtube.com/live/ZMme_oWA6Ys?feature=share

Techno Performance Mixer V2 x.x Template for the Octatrack MK1/MK2 // Manual by EZBOT

Note for Patrons: Consider this a beta release! If you want to see any effects tweaked, new features added, or have any other valuable feedback, now is the perfect time to test it out. Please share your thoughts with me before I lock these settings in permanently.This performance template is all about ease of use, a focus on dual-deck looping, and tasteful, reusable effects for Techno, House, and DnB. The Beat Repeat effects offer colorful and clean variations of filter values and modulation FX, organized in descending time increments (4-1/2, 3-1/4, 2-1/8 and 1-1/16), and 1-1/16). Auto-FX deliver 4-bar filter sweeps with long reverbs or delays, twisting LFO transitions, and varying build-ups and drops. A high-pass filter is essential in Techno, so you will always find one available on Scene 9. The other filters are simple, playable filters with varying FX. Scenes 11 and 12 each high-pass a different input bus, giving you maximum flexibility while performing. The Loopers are a core part of this template. Each audio source has its own dedicated input bus, allowing you to record your drums and melodies separately. This opens up massive creative possibilities; for example, you can capture a loop while actively tweaking performance FX, then transition silently to that FX-baked recording while the other input continues to play live. This instantly gives you a fresh segment of audio to program new drums over. There is also always a Master Looper on Track 16 for classic DJ transitions.

***Video manual coming soon***

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 Techno Mix V2 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 Techno Mix V2 x.x on your Octatrack.

All Banks and Patterns are populated with the TECHNO MIX V2 template at a default tempo of 120 BPM and a pattern master scale of 64 steps (4 bars).

EZBOT: I recommend that you use the Octatrack as your master clock and change patterns from your external devices. This will provide the highest fidelity of effects and allow for easy live looping and transitions. Watch the tutorial for more info on transitions.

***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 CC outs is disabled by default.

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

***Transport Send/Receive, Clock Send/Receive are active by default. Do not send the Octatrack a clock source when you want the Octatrack to be the master clock, or disable incoming clock: FUNC + MIDI to enter MIDI clock settings, here you can disable or change MIDI clock settings.

AUDIO ROUTING: Drums go into A/B stereo inputs and melody goes into C/D stereo inputs.

There are DJ EQ's on "DECK 1" (Recorder Track 4) and "DECK 2" (Recorder Track 8)

TO RECORD:

Method 1: When NOT in step sequencer mode/step editing is active. A 4-bar loop can be recorded onto tracks 4 and 8. Recordings are quantized to 4-bar intervals with time-stretch engaged on mode NORMAL. i.e. Press YES on bar 3 of 4 and a recording will begin on the next bar 1. For an 8-bar pattern pressing YES on bar 4/8 will begin a recording on bar 5.

To record a 4-bar DRUM (A/B) loop only HOLD TRACK 4 and PRESS YES.

To record a 4-bar MELODY (C/D) loop only HOLD TRACK 8 and PRESS YES.

Press YES to record a 4-bar Master Loop.

Method 2: REC-3 is set to TRIG ONE2 so you can stop a recording manually if desired.

Press REC-3 while track 8 is highlighted to record a 4-bar loop DRUM (A/B) loop.

Press REC-3 while track 5 is highlighted to record a 4-bar loop MELODY (C/D) loop.

***Recording without record quick mode enabled will require you to hold track 5 and press REC-3.

TO SAVE A RECORDING TO FILE: Select Track 5 or Track 8, 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. Remember you have two busses being recorded separately to make up the master track.

FREEZE DELAY is available on Tracks 1 and 5. 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 13 controls the FREEZE DELAY for inputs C/D. Pressing them at the same time will freeze your whole mix. Explore this.

FX BLOCKS: CULT, SECT, VOID, and OMEN

SIDECHAIN PUMP: To engage sidechain pump on CD inputs turn up LFO 3 on TRACK 5. Or use OXI E16 PUMP encoder. Sidechain pumping is PRE-FX. Sidechain triggers on TRACK 5. You can adjust their position by copying and pasting steps but do not remove the RED trigger on STEP 1. You will lose all audio if you do.

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 (part) SET OF 16 EFFECTS.

Each FX block has 16 unique but similar performance effects.

Scenes 1-16 x 4 Variations:

1. Beat Repeat 1 - 1/16th Note

2. Beat Repeat 2 - 1/8th Note

3. Beat Repeat 3 - 1/4th Note

4. Beat Repeat 4 - 1/2 Note

5. Auto-Effect 1

6. Auto-Effect 2

7. Auto-Effect 3

8. Auto-Effect 4

9. Hi-Pass Filter

10. Squeeze Filter

11. Hi-Pass Drums

12. Hi-Pass Melody

13. Master Looper w/FX

14. Drum Looper

15. Melody Looper

16. Master Looper

Have fun,

-EZBOT

8.1.26

Adjusted several FX

Updated E16 template

7.24.26

Fixed the sidechain pump effect on PART SECT so it works with OXI E16

Updated OXI E16 Template. Added SNAPSHOT

7.23.16

Updated to Techno Performance Mixer 1.0.1

Edited several FX and replaced Scene 8 on SECT

Added OXI E16 Integration