- Effects (track parameters)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Tracks and Triggers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Utility<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Register the Model:Cycles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before we get our hands on the device, the first thing you\u2019ll want to do is register the device with Elektron. When you register the sequencer, you\u2019ll receive an extended three-year warranty as well as full support if the device encounters a bug. Follow these steps to register your Model:Cycles.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Log in to your Elektron account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have one, you can create it here<\/a>.<\/li>
- On your account page, navigate to the Person <\/strong>icon at the top right, click My Registered Products<\/strong>, then enter the product\u2019s serial number.
- The serial number is found both on the bottom of the unit, as well as the side of the box.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick the image to register your Model:Cycles <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nReturn to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nNavigating the sequencer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While the Model:Cycles has quite a few encoders and buttons, it can be broken down into three primary sections. Effects<\/a><\/strong>, Tracks and Triggers<\/a><\/strong>, and Utility<\/a><\/strong>. All play an integral part in getting creative. The menu navigation is simple, as well. You can change quite a few parameters, and when holding the FUNC <\/strong>button, you can enter even more menus and change more settings.
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick the image to enlarge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nEffects (track parameters)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Effects (track parameters) section is pretty straightforward for monophonic FM based synthesis<\/a>. Every sample loaded on a track can be altered in any way, and then can be saved as a custom preset.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Press and hold the FUNC <\/strong>button while turning an encoder for a more significant parameter change.<\/li>
- Press and hold a trigger while changing parameters to apply changes that will only affect that specific step. Once applied, the red LED next to the encoder will light up. This only applies to the dark gray <\/em>encoders. <\/li>
- Visit the Parameter section<\/a> of the Model:Cycle user manual for a detailed description of how parameters affect each type of sound.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTracks and Triggers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Track<\/strong> (T1-T6<\/em>) buttons are where the samples reside. The Trigger<\/strong> (1-16<\/em>) buttons are what you\u2019ll use to enter the steps, be it manually or by recording live. While you\u2019re only limited to six tracks for an individual pattern, you can have up to 70 <\/strong>presets loaded on each track! The trackpads are velocity sensitive, as well.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- To turn fixed velocity (trackpads no longer velocity-sensitive) on, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the FUNC <\/strong>button, press the PAD MENU<\/strong> button<\/li>
- Rotate the DATA ENCODER<\/strong> to select FIX<\/strong>, then press it to change the velocity from OFF <\/em>to any velocity you wish.<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
- Mute specific tracks by holding the FUNC <\/strong>button, then pressing the track channel you wish to mute.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nUtility<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The utility section of the Model:Cycles includes buttons such as the metronome, transport controls, punch (compression), and various menus like quantization, presets, click settings, and LFO setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Holding the FUNC <\/strong>button allows you to access sample sub-menus, which are underlined. For example, holding the FUNC <\/strong>button while pressing the MACHINE <\/strong>button will allow you to change the specific sound of the current track.<\/li>
- Press and hold the RETRIG <\/strong>button to select a track silently.<\/li>
- Press the WRENCH <\/strong>button to access the Config <\/em>menu. This is where you will change the global <\/em>options of the device, like various audio, MIDI, project, and sample settings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nReturn to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nElektron Model:Cycles Projects and Patterns<\/a>\n\n\n\nLearn how to create, edit, and save projects and patterns using an Elektron Model:Cycles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn More \u2192<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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- Press and hold the RETRIG <\/strong>button to select a track silently.<\/li>
- Rotate the DATA ENCODER<\/strong> to select FIX<\/strong>, then press it to change the velocity from OFF <\/em>to any velocity you wish.<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
- Press and hold the FUNC <\/strong>button, press the PAD MENU<\/strong> button<\/li>
- Press and hold a trigger while changing parameters to apply changes that will only affect that specific step. Once applied, the red LED next to the encoder will light up. This only applies to the dark gray <\/em>encoders. <\/li>
- Press and hold the FUNC <\/strong>button while turning an encoder for a more significant parameter change.<\/li>
- On your account page, navigate to the Person <\/strong>icon at the top right, click My Registered Products<\/strong>, then enter the product\u2019s serial number.
- Tracks and Triggers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>