TEMPO-1/Manual/Recording, Capture, and Bounce
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Chapter 136 min readVersion 1.1.2 / build 23Updated Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Recording, Capture, and Bounce

Distinguish pattern REC, sample RECORD, audio Capture, and Loop WAV rendering.

Recording tools

Recording and rendering tools
ToolBehavior
RECRecords pad or MIDI hits and automation while playback runs; live ratchets require QNT 1/32 or 1/64
QNTChooses how live hits land: OFF, 1/16, 1/32, or 1/64
CaptureRecords TEMPO-1 audio output as WAV for auditioning, sharing, saving, or bouncing
Loop WAVRenders and peak-normalizes one fresh pass from the downbeat

Live pattern recording

  • This REC workflow records pattern events. To record audio into a pad, use SOUND > RECORD.
  • Arm REC, start playback, then tap pads or trigger voices from MIDI.
  • TEMPO-1 writes the hit using the current clock position and QNT mode.
  • QNT 1/32 can group repeated same-voice taps as x2. QNT 1/64 can group them as x2, x3, or x4.
  • OFF and 1/16 do not group live taps into ratchets. Set x6 or x8 manually in RTRG.
  • A late-hit grace window helps slightly late hits stay on the intended step.
  • In AUv3, the host transport must be moving for MIDI or UI triggers to record steps.

Capture and bounce

  • After capture completes, audition, share, save, bounce, or delete the result.
  • Bounce to a destination voice and user-bank slot, then name and commit the sound.
  • Bounced sounds behave like imported samples and can receive step pitch where supported.