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PGB-1 User Manual
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PGB-1 User Manual
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  • Getting Started
    • Hardware Layout
    • Power & Charging
    • Navigation Basics
    • Rhythm Basics
    • Your First Project
  • Main Modes
    • Track Mode
    • Step Mode
    • Pattern Mode
    • Song Mode
    • Sample Mode
  • Deep Dive
    • LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
    • Live FX
    • Copy & Paste
    • Mixing
    • Arpeggiator
    • Projects
    • Importing Samples
    • Sample Tracks
    • Custom Waveforms
    • Shortcuts
  • Audio & MIDI
    • Audio Output
    • Audio Input
    • Sound Path
    • MIDI
  • System
    • Main Menu
    • Firmware Updates
    • Troubleshooting
  • Reference
    • Synth Engine Reference
    • Warranty & Support
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Navigation Basics¶

Button Controls¶

The PGB-1 uses a consistent navigation scheme across all menus and modes:

Button

Function

← / →

Navigate between settings pages

↑ / ↓

Change the value of the selected setting

A

Positive actions (select, accept, enable, confirm)

B

Negative actions (go back, reject, disable, cancel)

Screen Layout¶

Page Indicator¶

Navigation screenshot

At the top of the screen, a page indicator shows:

  • How many pages of settings are available (dots)

  • Which page is currently displayed (larger dot)

  • Arrows indicating more pages to the left or right

Track and Pattern Display¶

In most modes, the screen displays:

  • Top left: Current track name

  • Top right: Current pattern and step numbers

Track name screenshot
Current pattern and step screenshot

Menu Navigation¶

Opening the Main Menu¶

Press Menu to open the main menu. Use ← and → to browse menu items, and press A to enter a sub-menu.

Menu Structure¶

The main menu contains:

  • Projects - Save, load, and create projects

  • Custom Waveform - Draw and edit waveforms

  • Inputs - Configure audio inputs

  • MIDI Settings - Configure MIDI interface

  • Update Mode - Enter firmware update mode

  • System Info - View firmware version

Mode Selection¶

Entering Main Modes¶

Press and release a mode button to enter that mode:

  • Track - Track Mode

  • Step - Step Mode

  • Pattern - Pattern Mode

  • Song - Song Mode

The corresponding LED will light up to indicate the active mode.

Quick Selection Without Mode Change¶

You can select items without changing the current mode by holding the mode button:

Action

Result

Hold Track + Press 1-16

Select track without entering Track Mode

Hold Step + Press 1-16

Select step without entering Step Mode

Hold Pattern + Press 1-16

Select pattern without entering Pattern Mode

Hold Song + Press 1-12

Select song part without entering Song Mode

Edit Mode¶

In Track or Step mode, press Edit to toggle pattern edit mode. When edit mode is active:

  • The keyboard buttons (1 to 16) toggle steps on/off in the current pattern

  • Press Edit again to exit edit mode

Chromatic Keyboard¶

Hold Edit to access the chromatic keyboard:

  • Play notes on the selected track

  • Press 1 to go down an octave

  • Press 4 to return to center octave

  • Press 8 to go up an octave

Using the Touch Strip¶

The touch strip provides analog control for parameters:

  1. Navigate to a parameter using ← / →

  2. Touch and slide on the touch strip to adjust the value

  3. The value changes smoothly as you slide

Tip

Hold Cpy/FX to access a quick parameter that can be controlled with the touch strip during performance.

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On this page
  • Navigation Basics
    • Button Controls
    • Screen Layout
      • Page Indicator
      • Track and Pattern Display
    • Menu Navigation
      • Opening the Main Menu
      • Menu Structure
    • Mode Selection
      • Entering Main Modes
      • Quick Selection Without Mode Change
    • Edit Mode
      • Chromatic Keyboard
    • Using the Touch Strip