Using the FX track

artemisgone · 2016-09-03T14:51:53.054Z

I apologize if this was answered throughout the thread…

I have an external synth running into the the L input to utilize the FX on the A4. The part that is confusing me with sequencing the FX track is that I’m not hearing any of the parameter changes I set on p-locks effecting that incoming signal. Must I use one of the four main tracks to pass the external synth signal through in order to hear FX track p-locks?

avantronica · 2016-09-03T18:34:35.373Z

no - should be fine - just lock the ext input level to see that it’s possible. perceived changes from other params will depend on the parameter - also make sure your Track level is turned up - this is like a global return level for all FX

artemisgone · 2016-09-03T19:13:01.832Z

Thank you so much! The part I was missing was p-locking the external input volume. Once I did that, it was golden. Thanks again!

switchblade · 2016-09-06T05:36:45.392Z

I don’t think the fx track has any envelopes, only LFOs.

Ryan · 2016-09-06T06:03:17.743Z

Truth.

(But you can envelope sends to the fx, which might have similar results? Or p-lock an lfo trigger to ramp and set type to trig-if that’s what you want)

biologik · 2017-11-28T14:33:22.127Z

I know this is an old topic, but it’s the closest existing one to my question:

I was always under the impression that the CV (maybe FX too?) tracks can be used to trigger the 4 other INTERNAL tracks (in addition to changing the source for the CV track). Am I wrong? I searched and searched and couldn’t find out.

What I want to do is basically this:
1 track is drums. It has a fill line. I want to program a second part of fill on the CV track and control that drum track too. So, I can trigger two different fill patterns.

Could have sworn this was possible, but now I’m thinking it’s not.

avantronica · 2017-11-28T14:47:12.622Z

biologik:

can be used to trigger the 4 other INTERNAL tracks

Nah, as you suggest not possible - the only connection you (may) have is that a CV sequence on Track5(FX) can be influenced by trig events from Track 4, but other than that there’s no driving T1-4 from the extra utility tracks

I wonder if you could do something hacky with the MK2 to use CV Track info as a modulation source back to T1 e.g. via the Exp/Ctrl In jacks

Bitsnbobs · 2022-11-13T18:56:43.678Z

So fully aware that I’m reviving ancient history and still want to know was there ever a consensus on an easy ‘how to’ on the FX track?

LyingDalai · 2022-11-13T19:37:52.782Z

What do you need to know exactly?
You can lock some FX parameters, trig LFOs, this sort of things…
You can also use the track as a second CV track.

Ryan · 2022-11-13T19:40:41.193Z

LyingDalai:

You can also use the track as a second CV track

Wait…WHAT?!

sezare56 · 2022-11-13T19:43:30.796Z

LyingDalai:

use the track as

And a midi track now!

LyingDalai · 2022-11-13T19:47:01.725Z

I mean, you can actually use any of the track as a sequencer for CV.

My favorite trick is using T4 as the source for CV gate and v/Oct for the 0-Coast, that I get back into A4 audio ins and use as osc input. I can then use the filter (with key tracking), overdrive and modulations + FX to transform 0-Coast’s sound.

But yes, you can choose in CV track config which of the A4 6 available tracks will be used as a source for trigging CV signals.

Bitsnbobs · 2022-11-13T20:00:18.440Z

Yeah thanks it’s such a mad little box but I’m looking for dufus-proof button press list so I can press a button and then understand it’s purpose and then I’ll…know…probably a bit of fear there for me too for some reason

Ryan · 2022-11-13T21:10:52.414Z

Thanks!

Bitsnbobs · 2022-11-14T16:42:54.829Z

So if anyone has or can direct me to a button combo rtfm page somewhere I’d be very grateful

LyingDalai · 2022-11-14T17:45:11.980Z

Why won’t you simply

Bitsnbobs:

rtfm

?
https://cdn.www.elektron.se/media/downloads/analog-four-mkii/Analog-Four-MKII-User-Manual_ENG_OS1.51C_220204.pdf#page=37

B_LD · 2022-11-14T17:53:15.514Z

I’m glad someone else failed to resist to drop that.

Bitsnbobs · 2022-11-14T17:58:08.997Z

Love it!
Yes I will rtfm - was hoping for a shortcut to knowledge but of course one must walk the path alone…

elenacortes · 2022-11-14T21:55:35.025Z

LyingDalai:

You can also use the track as a second CV track

discovering

elenacortes · 2022-11-14T21:57:58.422Z

LyingDalai:

I mean, you can actually use any of the track as a sequencer for CV.

Thought it was only track 1-4… maybe, now i could rtfm