Getting Started!
At the heart of WerkBench are two 16-step sequencers that let you instantly sample sounds into any place in the rhythm and then alter those sounds in real-time.
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Each sequencer has 16 steps that play one after another.
Each step holds a unique sample that can be recorded and altered on the fly.
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WerkBench has three primary modes for working with the sequencer steps:
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Record Mode:
Tap any step to begin sampling into that position.
WerkBench will wait for a sound that is loud enough.
Adjust the sensitivity with the 'Threshold' slider.
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Edit Mode:
In edit mode you can touch to mute steps or drag samples to copy them to other steps.
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Drum Mode:
The step buttons become drum pads. Classic.
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When you are ready for more...
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Fancy Controls and Beyond:
Open 'Fancy Controls' to access a wide range of options for editing your sounds.
You will find volume, low-pass filter, pitch, and envelopes for each sequencer.
Once you have opened 'Fancy Controls', the 'Step Editing' modes give you access to volume and pitch for every step individually!
Note: All knobs in WerkBench are horizontally controlled. Simply press on the knob and then drag left or right to change the setting. Easy.
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AB mode:
Turn on 'A || B' to chain the sequencers to make a 32-step pattern!
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Record mute mode:
WerkBench will mute while sampling so that it does not record itself. Turn this off for uninterrupted playback while sampling.
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Saving and Sharing
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Saving Loops and Sets:
Press the folder icon on either sequencer to save and load loops or sets.
Sets consist of all 8 banks of loops. You can load full sets (replacing the contents of all banks) or select invdividual loops from the set.
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Sharing your Music:
Press 'export' to open the recording menu and begin recording the output of WerkBench.
When you are finished recording you will be presented with a variety of sharing options.
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Please send any questions, ideas, or concerns to: werkbench@bolasol.com
If you totally love WerkBench, please leave a review in the app store... and show it to your friends. Yay!
Cheers and happy music-making!
WerkBench was designed and created by Karl Scholz. All rights reserved. 2012 Bolasol, Inc.