User Manual

5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:CYCLES
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5. OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL:CYCLES
The image below outlines the data structure of the Model:Cycles.
96 PATTERNS
6 TRACKS
(per pattern)
PROJECT
70 PRESETS
(per pattern)
+DRIVE
Projects, Patterns, Presets
5.1 DATA STRUCTURE
5.1.1 +DRIVE
The +Drive is a non-volatile storage. It keeps up to 96 projects stored internally, and it also contains the
patterns and the presets. Presets are loaded to a pattern from the +Drive Sound library to the active proj-
ect. +Drive Sound library can hold a virtually unlimited amount of presets, available to all projects.
5.1.2 PROJECT
A project contains 96 patterns. General settings and states are also stored in the project. When a project
is loaded it becomes the active working state of the Model:Cycles. From here it is possible to edit the
patterns and presets of the project. Every time the Model:Cycles is switched on, it boots to the active
working state, the active project. Projects are saved, loaded and managed in the CONFIG menu. For more
information, please see “12.2 PROJECT” on page 42.
5.1.3 PATTERNS
The patterns are the primary data container for the Model:Cycles. 16 patterns are available for each of
the 6 banks, which means that 96 patterns are available for each project. A pattern contains up to 70
presets (one for each of the six tracks and then additionally 64 more for preset locks), sequencer data
like trigs and parameter locks. It also contains BPM, length, swing and time signature settings. For more
information, please see “9. THE SEQUENCER” on page 24.
5.1.4 PRESETS
A preset is a collection of track parameter settings that can be saved and recalled. Presets are stored
in the +Drive Sound library. You use the PRESET menu to manage presets. For more information, please
see “8. PRESETS” on page 21. and “10. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS” on page 35
A preset imported to a pattern, becomes an independent copy of the preset on the +Drive
and is not linked to the original preset on the +Drive. Instead, it becomes a part of the
pattern.
5.2 ABOUT THE SEQUENCER TRACKS
To select a sequencer track for editing, press [T1–6]. Press [TRACK] + [T1–T6] to select a track without
triggering the track’s preset.
5.2.1 TRIGGER PRESETS
The Model:Cycles’s six sequencer tracks are mainly used to trigger and control presets. Each track
contains one preset (plus additional preset locked presets) together with all the track related parameter
settings. For more information, please see “10. TRACK RELATED PARAMETERS” on page 35.