In the Box

Unpack the Device

Remove the main Reliq unit from the box and take it out of the bag. Place it on a flat, stable surface.

Remove the Breakout Module from its bag and place it next to Reliq.

Power and Connectivity Setup

Connect the Breakout Module

• Use the USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the back connectors of Reliq to the Breakout Module. Plug one end into the MODULE output on Reliq and the other end into the USB-C connector of the Breakout Module.

Connecting Devices

Connect MIDI Devices

• Use TRS-MIDI cables to connect your MIDI devices to the back connectors of Reliq. You can connect to any of the three MIDI outputs: MIDI OUT 1, MIDI OUT 2, or MIDI OUT 3.

Connect USB MIDI Devices

• Plug any USB MIDI devices into the USB MIDI port on the back connectors of Reliq.

Breakout Module Connections

• On the Breakout Module, connect audio signals to the Matrix Inputs and Outputs.

• You can also connect control voltage (CV) equipment to the CV Outputs and any gate-enabled devices to the Gate Outputs.

Encoders

Sixteen Encoders  are positioned at the top of the interface, directly above the screen. These encoders correspond to the parameters displayed on the screen for each active page. Adjustments to parameters such as pitch, velocity, or other settings are made by turning the encoder aligned with the relevant parameter on the screen. These encoders can have a click action (push in). In all functions where the encoders can be clicked in, a “•” will be shown on the screen to indicate this action.

Page Buttons

Reliq’s functionality has been categorised into rational groups of features that are called pages. Each page has its own color scheme for identification. The Page buttons  are below the screen. These buttons provide direct access to the main functions of Reliq. Each button corresponds to a specific page, such as the Matrix Page or Sequencer Page, as indicated by the labels on the screen directly above them. When a page button is pressed, Reliq switches to the associated function.

Grid Pads

The Grid Pads serve as the primary interface for event management. It is used for various functions, including connection management in the Matrix Page and pattern arrangement in the Sequencer Page. Each row and column of the grid is mapped to a specific input, output, or event, depending on the active page. The grid can be used to create and manage connections or patterns, allowing for direct interaction with signal routing or sequencing.

Track Buttons

The Track Buttons are aligned on the left side of the Grid Pads , numbered  through . These buttons correspond to individual tracks, and pressing any of them will select the corresponding track.

Function Buttons

The Function Buttons are located on the right side of the Grid Pads. These buttons are assigned to critical system operations, which include:

• Save Button

   : Saves the current configuration.

• Undo / Redo Buttons

   /  : Allows previous actions to be reverted or reapplied.

• Arrow Buttons

   : Used for navigating between selections, clips or parameters.

• FX Button

   : Accesses the FX Page for adding effects to tracks.

• Solo / Mute Buttons

   /  : For isolating or silencing individual tracks.

• Copy / Paste Buttons

   /  : Copies or pastes settings or sequences between tracks.

• Play / Stop / Record Buttons

   /  /  : Transport controls used for managing sequence playback or recording.

The Function buttons provide immediate access to essential functions related to configuration management, track control, and playback operations.

Joystick Encoder

The Joystick Encoder in on the upper right corner of the interface, adjacent to the screen. The joystick encoder can be rotated and clicked in four directions (up  , down  , left  , right  ). This component is primarily used for navigating between different menus, nodes, or settings on the screen.

BPM Encoder

On the left side of the interface, there is the BPM Encoder  . This illuminated encoder is dedicated to setting the tempo (Beats Per Minute) of the system. Turning the encoder adjusts the BPM, which controls the overall timing of sequences and events. The illuminated feedback ensures that current mode (Performance / Edit) of Reliq is always visible.

Powering On and Basic Operation

Navigating to the Sequencer Page

• Once powered on, Reliq will land on the Sequencer Page. This is where you can begin building your sequences.

Entering and Playing Events

• To input events, press the LED buttons on the grid that correspond to steps in the sequence.

• After entering events, press the Play Button  to listen to the sequence. MIDI messages will be sent to the connected devices as programmed.

Matrix Routing

Making Connections

• The matrix shows an XY grid of inputs and outputs. Press any button where an input and output intersect to connect them. This will route signals from that specific input to the selected output.

LFO and Envelope Modulation

Access the LFO Page

• Press the LFO Page button located at the upper middle part of the interface, just below the “LFO” legend on the screen.

Access the Envelope Page

• To work with Envelopes, press the Envelope Page button located just below the ENV legend on the screen.