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Creative Looping: Using Bass Solo Mode for Melodies and Rhythms

While Orchid's looper currently records all sounds to a single audio track, you can use a clever workaround with the dedicated bass engine to create multi-layered loops with distinct melodic or rhythmic parts. The Technique:. First, record your main

How to Use the "Split Keyboard" Setting in Single Note Mode

The "Split Keyboard" setting (Options > Single Note) fundamentally changes how the keyboard behaves outside of Key Mode, allowing the Voicing Dial to create dynamic melodic shifts. Full Octave Keyboard: In this mode, the keyboard behaves predictably.

Tips for Using Orchid as a Music Theory Learning Tool

Many users have found Orchid to be a surprisingly effective and fun tool for learning and internalizing music theory concepts. Learn Chord Progressions with Key Mode: By locking Orchid into a key, you can play any note on the keyboard and hear a harm

Can I Save My Sounds or Loops? Understanding Orchid's Memory

This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The short answer is: not at this stage. Current State: Orchid does not currently have a feature to save user-edited sound presets or recorded loops permanently. When you power the device off, any un