Setting up external gear

Broadly, the two new MIDI tracks function identically to the existing synth sequencers, so any techniques used with the synths – such as micro steps or per-note velocity – also apply to these too. There are a few setup matters worth noting though. By default, the MIDI tracks output on MIDI channels 3 and 4, the two synths output to channels 1 and 2, and the four drum tracks output on MIDI channel 10. These can be reassigned in the Setup menu though. Over in the Advanced Setup menu – accessed by holding shift when you turn Tracks on – you can configure the MIDI Thru port to duplicate the MIDI Out. This is handy for simultaneously sequencing two instruments that don’t have Thru ports of their own. The MIDI tracks’ Macros output CCs too, letting users control and automate external gear. By default, these are assigned CC numbers commonly used for useful parameters such as mod wheel, filter cutoff, portamento amount, etc. These can be edited using the Components app though, where you can also access templates for a lot of popular hardware instruments.