Hardware Layout

PGB-1 hardware layout

Front Panel

Power

  • Power Switch (side) - Slide left to turn on, right to turn off

  • Power On LED (top left, cyan) - Lit when the device is powered on

  • Battery Charge LED (top left, red) - Lit when the battery is charging

Mode Buttons

  • Track - Enter Track Mode (configure instruments and sounds)

  • Step - Enter Step Mode (configure individual step parameters)

  • Pattern - Enter Pattern Mode (configure pattern length and linking)

  • Song - Enter Song Mode (arrange parts and chord progressions)

Keyboard Section

The 16 numbered buttons (1 to 16) serve multiple purposes depending on the current mode (see Main Modes).

Control Buttons

  • Menu - Open the main menu

  • Play - Start/Stop the sequencer (also used for shortcuts when held)

  • Edit - Toggle pattern edit mode / Hold for chromatic keyboard

  • Cpy/FX - Hold for Live FX access and copy/paste operations

Touch Strip

The capacitive touch strip at the bottom of the device allows for:

  • Quick parameter value adjustment

  • Live performance expression

Connectors

From right to left:

  • Headphone/headset (3.5mm stereo jack) - Connect headphone/headset or external speakers

  • Line Input (3.5mm stereo jack) - Connect external audio sources

  • USB (type-C) - For charging and firmware updates

  • MIDI Output (3.5mm stereo jack, TRS type A) - Control external gear via MIDI protocol

  • MIDI Input (3.5mm stereo jack, TRS type A) - Control the PGB-1 with external gear (MIDI keyboard or sequencer, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), etc.)

Internal Components

  • Built-in Speaker - For monitoring without headphones

  • Internal Microphone - For recording samples

  • Rechargeable Battery - Provides portable operation

Recovery

  • Reset Button (small hole) - Use a paperclip to reset the device

  • Boot Button (small hole) - For forced firmware update procedure