In the first episode, Matt focuses on 'recording to tape' ie. manually inputting drum patterns & melodies using the keyboard and recording with the virtual 4-track tape machine found in the OP-1F.
This episode also touches on using the Endless sequencer, purely to program a double time metronome. There's also pointers on cutting tape, pasting tape and mixing down multiple tracks to 1 which creates space for more layers.
Arpeggio is the first in the list of sequencers on the OP-1F. It's different parameters allow you to manipulate the way it plays back rhythms and melodies - leading to some musical results.
Matt takes us through layering up percussion from the D-Box Drum Synth, alongside some other melodic elements. He also shows a different tape type - Disc Mini - which adds a lo-fi digital edge to the recorded audio.
Next up is the Endless Sequencer - a traditional step-by-step input approach to programming. Matt layers up a drum and bass inspired idea with the help of the Endless sequencer plus the crunch and character of the Porta-4 Track tape mode. Endless sequencer allows you to program in melodic sequences and drum patterns, tracking velocity and polyphony too. See it in action in this video.
In episode 4, Matt takes a closer look at the 'Finger' sequencer and shows you how you can use this for creating drum patterns and melodies.
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