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Retrigs subdivide a single trig into a rapid burst of re-fires at a set rate

Retrigs multiply a trig by repeating it at a sub-step rate within its step duration. Rate can be set from 1/1 to 1/80 (e.g., 1/32 = two fires per step). An optional velocity fade (VFAD, -64 to +64) shapes the amplitude curve of the retrig burst — negative fades out, positive fades in, 0 is flat. LEN controls the total duration of the fade envelope (fraction/multiple of a step). Retrigs are only available on audio tracks (not MIDI). In Grid Recording mode, press [TRIG PARAMETERS] twice, then hold a trig and adjust. Retrig mode is also accessible as a live Trig Mode ([FUNC]+[UP]/[DOWN] → RETRIGS) where the 16 trig keys trigger the active track at different rates (trig 1 = 1/1, trig 9 = 1/16, etc.).

Examples

Set a snare on step 9 with RTRG=ON, RATE=1/16, VFAD=-40, LEN=1/4: produces a 16th-note snare roll that fades out over a quarter note. Classic drum-machine roll effect.

Assessment

How does VFAD=64 sound different from VFAD=-64 on a retrig? What parameter controls the duration of the velocity fade curve?

“Retrigs can be customized on any of the sequencer steps on the audio tracks (the retrig function is not available on the MIDI tracks). In GRID RECORDING mode, press [TRIG PARAMETERS] twice to access the RETRIG PARAMETERS page.”
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