Multitrack Generators | OXI ONE MKII Manual

6.6 Multitrack Generators

Multitrack mode has several integrated generators including the Euclidean style generator, drum pattern generator and random generator. These are very useful and creative tools to help build patterns, experiment and explore musical avenues. The interest expands even further when adding randomization.

Euclidean Style Generator

The core concept of a Euclidean generator is to take several parameters and apply a mathematical model to generate a pattern. The two main parameters are the length and the pulses. The Euclidean engine then distributes pulses as evenly as possible across the defined length. Other parameters, for example rotation, can also be applied to enhance the function further. The multitrack Euclidean generator is a destructive process, meaning that the pattern generated overwrites all prior steps unless they are locked or fixed in which case they are retained.

Select Track. Tap [Pad] - Column 1

The generator is applied to the selected multitrack, track. Select track before applying.

Generator Menu. Tap [Gen] Generator Menu. Tap [Gen]

Opens the Euclidean generator parameter options for the specifically selected track.

To change a Euclidean parameter without applying it to the track, hold [Shift] + turn knob for the respective parameter.

Euclidean Style Generator diagram: GEN T:3 eLen eRot 1/2 GEN T:3 Tie% eRot2 2/2 ePuls Dens eLen2 NtOrd Nte% eInv 16 7 0 +0% ePul2 Vel% OFF 0 OFF Lin Lock Logic NteR OctR OFF OR OFF OFF 0st 30% 0oct No

Euclidean Style Generator diagram: Example. Euclidean Generation Length: 16, Pulse: 7 The 7 pulses are distributed as evenly as possible over the 16 step range. Rotate: +2 Pulses can be rotated left/forwards and right/backwards, wrapping at the length...

Euclidean Style Generator diagram: Density: +15% + + Density can add pulses or remove pulses.

Drum Pattern Generator

The drum pattern generator is an exclusive, non-destructive function in multitrack mode that supports the focus on drum and percussion generative sequencing. The drum pattern generator has 3 engines, each found on tracks 1, 2 and 3 and especially aimed at kick, snare and hi hat rhythms.

The X & Y parameters define the source model for generating rhythmic patterns. In addition, the option to add some randomization is possible using the chaos parameter. These 3 parameters are common to all engines and therefore apply to all tracks. Density sets the change of triggers being generated. Density is set exclusively for each track to apply triggers and add variation. The pattern is generated on each cycle of the playing pattern. Existing active steps are retained when using the drum generator.

Drum Pattern Generator diagram: Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Patterns Patterns Patterns Chaos Dens X Y Chaos Dens X Y Chaos Dens X Y 64% 0 64 5 30% 0 64 5 OFF 0 64 5

Drum Pattern Generator diagram: Generator Parameters Dens X Y Chaos Trigger step density Rhythm source X Rhythm source Y Randomization Chance of trigger step generation - defined amount. Set per track. Navigates the ‘X’ table of patterns to...

The pattern must be playing for the drum pattern generator to operate. It is also recommended that to get the full benefit, set the length to 32 steps. Other lengths are possible but the rhythm generators are optimised to work over a 32 step range.