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Arpeggio Block
Arpeggio playback types
The Arpeggio playback features four main playback types
as described below.
Arpeggio Types for Normal Voices
Arpeggio types (belonging to the categories except for the
DrPC and Cntr) created for use of Normal Voices have the
following three playback types.
Playback only of the played notes
The Arpeggio is played back using only the played note
and its octave notes.
Playback of a programmed sequence
according to the played notes
These Arpeggio types have the several sequences each of
which is suited for a certain chord type. Even if you press
only one note, the Arpeggio is played back using the
programmed sequence—meaning that notes other than
the ones you play may be sounded. Pressing another note
triggers the transposed sequence regarding the pressed
note as a root note. Adding notes to those already held
changes the sequence accordingly. An Arpeggio with such
a playback type has "_ES" at the end of the type name.
Playback of a programmed sequence
according to the played chord type
These Arpeggio types created for use with Normal Voices
are played back to match the chord type determined by
detecting the notes you play on the keyboard. An Arpeggio
with such a playback type has "_XS" at the end of the type
name.
n When the Key Mode parameter is set to "sort" or "sort+direct,"
the same sequence is played back no matter what order you
play the notes. When the Key Mode parameter is set to "thru"
or "thru+direct," a different sequence is played back
depending on the order you play the notes.
n Since these types are programmed for Normal Voices, using
them with Drum Voices may not give musically appropriate
results.
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Arpeggio Types for Drum Voices
(Category: DrPc)
These arpeggio types are programmed specifically for use
with Drum Voices, giving you instant access to various
rhythm patterns. Three different playback types are
available.
Playback of a drum pattern
Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern.
Playback of a drum pattern, plus additional
played notes (assigned drum instruments)
Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern.
Adding notes to the one already held produces additional
sounds (assigned drum instruments) for the drum pattern.
Playback only of the played notes (assigned
drum instruments)
Playing a note or notes will trigger a rhythm pattern using
only the notes played (assigned drum instruments). Keep
in mind that even if you play the same notes, the triggered
rhythm pattern differs depending on the order of the notes
played. This gives you access to different rhythm patterns
using the same instruments simply by changing the order
in which you play the notes when the Key Mode parameter
is set to "thru" or "thru+direct."
n The three playback types above are not distinguished by
category name or type name. You'll have to actually play the
types and hear the difference.
n Since these types are programmed for Drum Voices, using
them with Normal Voices may not give musically appropriate
results.
Arpeggio Types containing mainly non-
note events (Category: Cntr)
These arpeggio types are programmed primarily with
Control Change and Pitch Bend data. They are used to
change the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play
specific notes. In fact, some types contain no note data at
all. When using a type of this category, set the Key Mode
parameter to "direct," "thru+direct," or "sort+direct."
n The Key Mode parameter can be set in the Arpeggio Main
display of Voice Common Edit (page 58), Performance Part
Edit (page 112) and Mixing Part Edit (page 194).