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4 scale & root, Melodic structures – Torso Electronics T-1 16-Track Algorithmic Desktop Sequencer User Manual

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The T-1 Notebook : Reference & Guide

NOTES

5.4 Scale & Root.

Scale

Melodic functions such as pitch and harmony operate within a defined
scale. T-1 has 8 available scales, including a user defined scale. To select
from the options use the (SCALE) knob. The option to select a root note is
available as a secondary option accessed with the [CTRL] button.

VB

Scale

Default ‘C’ Notes

Description

9

Chromatic

C, C#, D, D#, E, F,
F#, G, G#, A, A#, B

Classic western scale using all 12 notes / tones, with
intervals of a semi-tone.

10 Major

C, D, E, F, G, A, B

Common western diatonic scale using 7 notes / tones.
White keys, no sharps or flats.

11 Minor

C, D, D#, F, G, G#, A# Common western diatonic scale using 7 notes / tones.

12 Pentatonic C, D#, F, G, A#

International scale using 5 notes / tones.

13 Hirajoshi

C, D, D#, G, G#,

Japanese 5 note scale derived from shamisen 3-
stringed musical traditions. Classic Japanese sound.

14 Iwato

C, C#, F, F#, A#,

Japanese 5 note scale from koto instrument traditions
and . derived from Hirajoshi mode.

15 Tetratonic

C, E, G, B

Historic, less common 4 note scale. More often found
in Native American, Maori and Inuit cultures.

16

User
Scale

C, C#, D, D#, E, F,
F#, G, G#, A, A#, B

Custom designed by the user.

C#

Scale View Mode.

The scale view visualises the available scale options. To access, Hold (SCALE) or
Double Press (SCALE) to lock the display.

BLUE

Available Scales

WHITE

Selected Scale

PINK

User Scale

Chro

Maj

Pent

Iwat

Min

Hira

Tetra

User

Melodic Structures

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