Instruments

Monosynths

A monosynth is a melodic or harmonic synthesiser. Each monosynth in the studio plays a part in the arrangement — lead melody, chords, bass, or pad, depending on the genre and the section energy.

The main controls for a monosynth:

• Density — how many notes the part plays relative to its rhythm pattern. Higher density means a busier, more continuous part; lower density leaves more space.
• Step size — how far consecutive notes jump across the scale. Values of 1–2 produce smooth, stepwise lines. Values of 4 or more give the part an angular or arpeggiated character. This is the single dial that most directly controls the melodic feel.
• Octave range — how many octaves the part spans. A range of 1 keeps all notes in a single octave; wider ranges let the part move freely up and down the register.

Each monosynth also has its own motif assignments, which can further shape the melodic patterns it generates.

Drum Machines

A drum machine manages one set of percussion layers — kick, snare, hi-hat, and any additional drums defined by the genre. Each drum layer has its own rhythm pattern, velocity, and density settings that can be adjusted independently. Thinning out the hi-hat while leaving the kick untouched, for example, is a one-dial change.

Like monosynths, drum machines can have multiple clips in the arrangement, letting the drum pattern evolve between sections.

Adding and Removing Instruments

Most genres start with two or three monosynths and one drum machine. You can add more from the instrument controls in the display area, or remove instruments you don't want. Removing an instrument also removes all its clips from the arrangement.

Mute and Solo

Each instrument has mute and solo buttons accessible from both the instrument module and the Mixer panel. Mute silences a single instrument; solo silences all others. Multiple instruments can be soloed simultaneously. Both states are non-destructive — the arrangement is unchanged and they do not affect MIDI export.