Yamaha AN1x Owner's Manual page 88

Arpeggio Subdivide
The Arpeggio Subdivide parameter lets you designate
the timing subdivision (resolution) value for the
Arpeggiator pattern. When Arp/SEQ is set to "Step
SEQ", this parameter is not available. (For information
about timing resolution for the Step Sequencer, see
pages 42, 91.)
When Arp/SEQ is set to "SEQ", the Subdivide function cannot be accessed, and
"– – –-" will appear in the LCD.
Settings: 3/8= , 1/4= , 3/16= , 1/6=
3/32= , 1/12= , 1/16= , 1/24=
Play EF
(Play Effect)
The Play Effect parameters let you designate settings
which can permit the Arpeggiator or Step Sequencer
pattern to obtain a more human "feel". There are three
Play Effect parameters, including Swing, Velocity and
Gate Time.
Swing
The Swing parameter lets you apply a Swing rate to
the Step Sequencer pattern to slightly shift certain beats
in order to create a "swing" feel. A setting of "50%"
produces no Swing and "83%" produces maximum
Swing. For information about how the Swing levels
affect the rhythm of the pattern, see the chart below.
1st Back 2nd Back
beat beat beat beat
50%
83%
Settings: 50 ~ 83%
The Swing parameter is not available when Arp/SEQ is set to "Arpeggio"
(Arpeggiator).
, 1/8= ,
, 1/32=
3rd Back 4th Back
beat beat beat beat
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Velocity
The Velocity parameter sets the ratio between the lower
and higher velocity values of the Arpeggiator or Step
Sequencer pattern, over a range between 1% and
200%. A setting of "100%" maintains the original
velocity relationship between the notes. Lower values
adjust velocities downward at playback, and higher
values adjust velocities upward at playback. A setting
of "real" (Real-time) will cause the velocity values of the
pattern to be determined by the velocity at which you
play the keyboard, in relation to the VCA Vel Sens
setting.
Settings: real (Real-time), 1 ~ 200%
GateTime
The Gate Time parameter adjusts the note length (the
duration of the note) either shorter or longer, as a
percentage of the original. This lets you, for example,
set the note to play staccato, so that its sound switches
off well before its step time is over. Or you can have
the note hold right up to the start of the subsequent step
so that it slurs (legato) into the next note. A setting of
"100%" maintains the original relationship between
notes. Lower values decrease Gate Time, and higher
values increase Gate Time.
Settings: 1 ~ 200%
The Gate Time parameter is not available when Arp/SEQ is set to "Arpeggio"
(Arpeggiator).
If the Gate Time setting exceeds the original note length, then the Gate Time
percentage will automatically be adjusted so the note length will not interfere with
the legato.