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How do I use project templates?

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By ivan.codes·Updated Jul 2026·Official OP-XY Guide ↗

Project templates were added in OS 1.1.15, so make sure your OP-XY is updated to at least that version. Templates let you start new projects from a predefined setup rather than the default instrument configuration.

Creating a template

  1. 1.Set up a project exactly as you want your template to look, with instruments, patterns, and settings configured to your liking.
  2. 2.Press project to open the project view.
  3. 3.Press M4 to open the configure screen.
  4. 4.From here you can save your project as a template for future use.

Using the "make default" option

As of OS 1.1.17, there is also a "make default" option for templates, which lets you set a specific template as the one that loads whenever you create a new project.

Loading a template

When creating a new project, hold M1 in the project view to create a new project. If templates are available, you will be presented with the option to choose one as your starting point rather than the built-in default.

Note that the full template configuration interface is not deeply documented in the current manual, so exploring the on-screen options after updating to OS 1.1.15 or later is recommended to discover all available controls.

From the official OP-XY manual

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