Euclidean rhythms and what they can do for you

The T-1 functions as a typical hardware sequencer at one level – using pads and knobs to sequence parameters like note length, velocity, accents, repeats, and so on. It has 16 polyphonic tracks per pattern, and each is set to a different length. This is good so far, but the stand-out feature for the T-1 is the use of Euclidean rhythms. An Euclidean rhythm is different from say, a normal 4/4 kick drum pattern. The starting point is similar, a cycle that occurs over a certain number of steps. But what happens with Euclidean rhythms is that any number of notes are spread as evenly as possible across that number of steps, be they odd or even numbers. By altering the number of notes and steps, and position of the cycle, virtually any type of rhythm can be created.