MDEdit

MDEdit is a cross-platform OSX/Windows software Editor, Librarian and VST/AU plugin for the Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1

Two Versions:

Standalone: MDEdit communicates over Midi with your Machinedrum as a standalone application
VST/AU plugin

Standalone MDEdit contains nine (9) modules:

Sequencer: Core Sequencer module.
Song: Module for Song management etc.
Samples: Sample management module for UW users.
Global: Manage all aspects of Global configurations.
Options: Hybrid options and Support module to control all options available; and provide Support logs.
Audio Finder: Dedicated Audio Finder / browser with some nifty tricks.
Library: Essentially a preset manager on steroids. Save virtually anything, and reuse anywhere.
Analytics: To assist with building and understanding the Chain being modified.

Main Modules / Sub-Modules

Main Modules: Sequencer, Samples, Song, Global, Options are displayed in the main window.
Sub Modules: Audio Finder, Library and Analytics are sub-modules displayed as either a dock able side panel; or as pop-out

Features:

MDEdit provides full access to, and the ability to modify every single element of the Machinedrum.

Sequencer module exposing every element of the Machinedrum including flexible Trig Editor, Settings Editor and Step Editor; as well as powerful Actions and Step Actions forms with a wealth of functionality.

Song module for editing Machinedrum Songs.

A fully featured Audio Finder module with full integration and drag/drop functionality with the Samples module.

Library to store presets of virtually any aspect of the Machinedrum, from Global settings to Machine configurations to Patterns which can be used in any Kit/Pattern/Song/Global and shared with other users.

A powerful Analytics module to provide detailed information.

Options, Support and Help modules.

The Sequencer Module

The Sequencer module provides full access to every element of the Machinedrum, from entire configurations down to a parameter locks on a single step; provides multiple views and can be expanded/collapsed as required.

The Trig Editor enabled editing Trigs on all sixteen tracks; allowing drag drop between Tracks and Steps.

Trigs can be quickly and easily created, moved and erased via dedicated modes; including simultaneously across multiple disparate tracks and steps via the Select, Draw and Erase modes.

The Trig Editor additionally provides Copy / Paste / Save to Library / Load from Library functions as well as flexible and powerful Erase, Copy / Move / Swap and randomisation options.

The Settings Editor allows detailed editing of Trigs, Slide, Swing, Accent Trigs and Track Settings (Scale, Multiplier, Swing et al) on an individual tracks; and includes Copy / Paste / Save to Library / Load from Library functions; flexible and powerful Erase, Copy / Move / Swap and randomisation options.

The Step Editor provides dynamic editing of Parameter Locks.

The Step Editor additionally has Copy / Paste / Save to Library / Load from Library functions; as well as powerful Erase, Move, Randomisation and Generation functions.

The Actions form allows the ability to Copy Elements, Midi Export tracks and Purge Tracks via a simple user interface.

The Step Actions form is a floating window which provides three key modes:

Elements mode includes the ability to Set, Copy, Randomise, Move Down, Move Up or Erase any or all Elements on any step of a track. Simply put, edit or manipulate one, or many elements across any number of steps simultaneously.

Steps mode allows the ability to copy one, or more, contiguous or non-contiguous source steps, to one or more contiguous or non-contiguous target steps. MDEdit intelligently copies the steps and all elements utilising a round-robin approach.Step Designer mode allows the ability to quickly draw step designs between one and sixteen steps long; and apply to any of the Parameter Locks for any track.

The Step Designer can read form the existing track, reverse, move up, move down, skip empty steps etc. allowing lightening quick editing and transformation of new, or existing automation.

The Sequencer module is also fully integrated with the Library module allowing the ability to Save/Load any element of your setup, from your Kits, Machines, Patterns, FX configurations etc.

The Song Module

The Song module provides full access to every element of all the Machinedrums Songs.

Any element on any song row can be modified, including non-contiguous bulk editing.

Elements on Rows can additionally be locked to ensure data integrity.

Arrangements can also be copied to another arrangement with just three clicks.

The Global Module

The Global module provides full access to every element of the eight Global settings of the Machinedrum.

The Global module is also fully integrated with the Library module allowing the ability to Save/Load any settings freely.

The Audio Finder Module

The Audio Finder Module is a dedicated sub-module that can be either docked to the main window, or be displayed as a pop out.

Essentially the Audio Finder is designed for browsing audio

The Audio Finder module is a fully featured audio browser embedded within Chainer where you can search for Audio Files, Chainer Files or Octatrack Setting files, and filter based on their properties.

Files can then be added to, or extend a Chain via the click of a button, or drag/drop.

The Library Module

Essentially a preset manager on steroids, the Library module provides a library of “Entries” for the various elements of both MDEdit and the Machinedrum, where literally anything can be saved and loaded.

Save your Kits, Machines, Patterns, FX configurations etc. and reuse them as required whenever, and wherever you want.

Library Entries can be quickly saved or loaded via the context sensitive menus; or via drag/drop.

The Analytics Module

The Analytics module is a multi purpose reporting and analysis module, which provides results from the analysis engine, and is integrated with MDEdit’s other modules.

For example, Analytics can be automatically performed when selecting Samples, to identify exactly where a sample has been utilised in a Kit, and the results returned to this module.

Or the Active mode can be used to quickly see which Patterns/Tracks/Kits/Machines have been used.

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