Arsenal Matrix Modes / Mode Packs

This is a Mutable Mode that sets up the Matrix for triggering user-assignable actions via our powerful ClyphX Pro script. Each instance of this Mode can trigger different sets of ClyphX actions.

The Matrix Accessory Buttons are used for storing/recalling Snapshots of the settings of the Tracks and Devices in your Live set. Each instance of this Mode can store its own set of Snapshots.

The Arrow Buttons are used for basic navigation. 

You can find video coverage of this Mode here.  

Provides 3 Sub-Modes for playing instruments on the current Track. These Sub-Modes will be automatically selected based on the contents of the Track.

• Scale – Sets up the Matrix to play Scales (24 Scale Types are available) and is useful for playing virtually any instrument.

• Drum Rack – Sets up the Matrix for playing multiple 4x4 quadrants of Drum Rack Pads.

• Simpler - Sets up the Matrix for playing multiple 4x4 quadrants of Slices in Simpler.

In all of these Sub-Modes, the Matrix Accessory Buttons are used for controlling Note Repeat, which allows the Matrix to produce a stream of continuous, rhythmic Notes at different rates (such as 1/32 or 1/4). 

The Arrow Buttons are used for navigating Tracks in Session View or the Insert Marker in Arrangement View and for switching between Octaves. 

You can find video coverage of this Mode here.  

Sets up the Matrix for Scale-based polyphonic Step-Sequencing into MIDI Clips on the current Track. 24 Scale Types are available.

The Matrix Accessory Buttons are used to select the Resolution and Velocity to use for Step-Sequencing.

The Arrow Buttons are used for navigating Tracks in Session View or the Insert Marker in Arrangement View and for switching between Octaves. 

You can find video coverage of this Mode here.  

Includes 3 Modes for playing Clips in different ways.

• Chop and Loop Mono Mode - Sets up the Matrix for monophonic Clip Chopping and Loop Control over a single Clip on the current Track. The Matrix Accessory Buttons are used for selecting the Quantization to use for Clip Chopping while the Arrow Buttons are used for basic navigation.

• Clip Play Mono Mode - Provides 3 monophonic Sub-Modes for playing a single Clip on the current Track. In all of these Sub-Modes, the Matrix Accessory Buttons are used for selecting the Quantization to use for playing Clips while the Arrow Buttons are used for basic navigation.
•      Chop/Loop - Offers the same functionality as Chop and Loop Mono (described above).
•      Scrub/Loop - Sets up the Matrix for Clip Scrubbing and Loop Control.
•      Chromatic - Sets up the Matrix for Chromatic Clip play.

• Clip Play Poly Mode - Provides 3 polyphonic Sub-Modes for playing Clips across the Tracks within the Grid Selector (surrounds the 8 Tracks being controlled). In all of these Sub-Modes, each Column in the Matrix will control a Clip on the corresponding Track.  Also, the Matrix Accessory Buttons are used for selecting the Quantization to use for playing Clips while the Arrow Buttons are used for navigating the Grid Selector.
•      Chop - Sets up the Matrix for Clip Chopping.
•      Scrub - Sets up the Matrix for Clip Scrubbing.
•      Loop - Sets up the Matrix for Clip Loop Control.

You can find video coverage of this Mode Pack here.  

Includes 4 Modes for playing a variety of instruments on the current Track.

• Drum Mode - Sets up the Matrix for playing Drum instruments (other than just the Drum Rack). The Matrix is split into multiple 4x4 quadrants of Drum pads.

• Note Capture Mode - Sets up the Matrix for playing Notes that be captured from the selected Clip on the current Track.

• Scale Mode - Sets up the Matrix to play Scales (24 Scale Types are available) and is useful for playing virtually any instrument.

• User Note Mode - Sets up the Matrix for playing user-assignable Notes.

In all of these Modes, the Matrix Accessory Buttons are used for controlling Note Repeat, which allows the Matrix to produce a stream of continuous, rhythmic Notes at different rates (such as 1/32 or 1/4). 

The Arrow Buttons are used for navigating Tracks in Session View or the Insert Marker in Arrangement View and for switching between Octaves. 

You can find video coverage of Drum and Scale Mode here.  

Includes 6 Modes that set up the Matrix for controlling Mixer-related parameters. All of these Modes (aside from Track Mode) operate upon the Tracks within the Grid Selector (surrounds the 8 Tracks being controlled).

• Meters Mode - Sets up the Matrix as Level Meters and Volume controls. The Matrix Accessory Buttons function as a Level Meter and Volume control for the Master Track.

• Mix Mode - Sets up the Matrix as Intelligent Button Sliders for controlling Mixer-related parameters. By default, the Matrix will control Volume. The Matrix Accessory Buttons select the parameter (Volume, Pan or Send A – F*) the Matrix should control.

• Pan Mode - Sets up the Matrix as Intelligent Button Sliders for controlling Panning. The Matrix Accessory Buttons are not used in this Mode.

• Sends Mode - Sets up the Matrix as Intelligent Button Sliders for controlling Send Levels. The Matrix Accessory Buttons select the Send (Send A – H*) the Matrix should control.

• Track Mode - Sets up the Matrix as Intelligent Button Sliders for controlling Mixer-related parameters (Volume, Pan and Send A - F) of the current Track. The Matrix Accessory Buttons are not used in this Mode while the Arrow Buttons are used for basic navigation.

• Volume Mode - Sets up the Matrix as Intelligent Button Sliders for controlling Volume. The Matrix Accessory Buttons are not used in this Mode.

In all of these Modes (aside from Track Mode), the Arrow Buttons are used for navigating the Grid Selector.

* The number of Sends that can be controlled depends upon the number of Matrix Accessory Buttons that are available. 

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Includes one miscellaneous Mode that has limited compatibility. Unlike the other Modes on this page, the Modes in this Pack are not compatible with every Arsenal-powered Control Surface script that has a Button Matrix. 

• User Mode - Sets up the Matrix and Matrix Accessory Buttons for use with Max for Live or MIDI Mapping on MIDI Channel 6. The Arrow Buttons are used for basic navigation. This Mode is not compatible with Arsenal_NIMJ, Arsenal_PS1 or Arsenal_PS2.

You can find video coverage of User Mode here.