Note

The Note Page provides an interface for playing and recording notes and events onto a sequencer track. Various recording modes, such as overdub and quantization settings, can be defined for the selected track through the Note page. These settings are applied to both the set track’s input settings (e.g., MIDI IN, USB) and the Note Page itself.

The Note Page is equipped with several tools for real-time performance, recording, and adjustment of sequences. Different modes, including KEY, MELODY, and DRUM, are available, each offering specific layouts and functionalities. These modes also allow for scale, root note, and transposition adjustments.

Interface Overview

The Note Page displays a piano roll showing the current recording or any pre-existing notes. At the top of the display, an overview of the recording settings for each track is shown. As notes are being recorded they will appear on the piano roll in real-time.

The Grid Pads are divided vertically into two sections:

The top section represents notes by pitch, with the layout determined by the selected mode.
The bottom section represents velocity/modulation, mapped linearly from 0 to 127. Notes and velocity pads can be pressed simultaneously, enabling dynamic expression.

The root note of each octave is illuminated in red, while notes within the selected scale are shown in green. Notes outside the scale remain unlit.

For example, in KEY Mode, the top section represents the notes in a chromatic layout, while the bottom section represents the current velocity.

Minimum Velocity
Maximum Velocity

Mid Velocity

Track selection is achieved by pressing the Track Buttons on the left side of the Grid Pads  . The selected track button will light up, and track information will appear on the display.

Recording Settings

By default, recordings are made at a resolution of 768 PPQN (pulses per quarter note). If the PPQN output setting is modified in the Settings Page, the recording resolution adjusts accordingly. These settings are displayed at the top of the screen and affect both Note Page inputs and external device inputs (e.g., MIDI, USB).

Overdub

When OVERDUB is enabled, new notes are recorded on top of the existing notes in the track. If OVERDUB is disabled, the existing notes are replaced by the newly recorded ones. OVERDUB can be toggled by rotating the encoder above the OVERDUB label  on the display.

Quantize

Quantization can be adjusted by rotating the encoder above the QUANTIZE label on the display  . The quantization setting is specified in musical values:

Quantization
1/32
1/16
1/8
1/4

Note Page Modes

Several modes are available on the Note Page, each providing different layout options for note input.

KEY Mode

In KEY Mode, the top section of the Grid Pads simulates the layout of a traditional music keyboard with a chromatic arrangement. The bottom section represents the velocity of the current note, with values ranging from 0 to 127.

MELODY Mode

In MELODY Mode, the top section of the Grid Pads is arranged in an isomorphic layout. This layout maintains consistent interval patterns across different keys and octaves.

The bottom section represents velocity, with the same resolution as KEY Mode.

Note

Additional sub-chapters for DRUM Mode and other advanced modes will be available in future revisions.

Scales

Scales can be adjusted by rotating the second encoder located above the SCALE label  on the display. Reliq includes various scales, with detailed information available in the section at the end of this chapter.

Root Note

The Root Note can be changed by rotating the third encoder located above the ROOT label  on the screen. This adjustment defines the base note of the selected scale.

Recording in Note Mode

To begin recording, ARM the system by pressing the Record  Button. The button will illuminate red when recording is active. Recording can be initiated whether Reliq is playing or stopped.