Multi-Channel Arpeggiator - E-Mu XK6Xtreme Keys Owner's Manual

Multi-Channel
Arpeggiator
26 E-MU Systems
XK-6 is totally amazing in its ability to run up to 16 arpeggiators at once!
Even two or three patterns at once can create very complex sequences and
dynamic landscapes of sound.
Here's one way to access this ultra-powerful feature. There is one arpeg-
giator for each MIDI channel. First you'll assign three of the Trigger Keys to
MIDI channels 01-03. Next, you'll assign arpeggiator presets to these
channels. Then you'll become addicted to this new way of making music.
Program the Trigger Keys
Press the Controllers button, then turn the data entry control until the
1.
screen shown below appears.
TRIGGER BUTTONS FUNCTION
Play Beats Parts
Move the cursor to the lower line and turn the data entry control to
2.
select "Play Note Events". This sets the Trigger Buttons to play note
events instead of selecting Beats parts.
Move the cursor back to the top line and scroll to the screen shown
3.
below.
T1 TRIGGERS
Key:C3
Move the cursor until it is underneath the Latch field and turn Latch
4.
mode On.
Move the cursor until it is underneath the Channel field (Ch) and set
5.
the Channel to 01.
Move the cursor until it is underneath the Trigger field (T1) and
6.
change the Trigger to T2 (trigger button 2).
Turn Latch On for trigger button 2 and set the channel to 02.
7.
Change the Trigger to T3 (trigger button 3).
8.
Turn Latch On for trigger button 3 and set the channel to 03.
9.
Set up the Presets
Press the Main button (located beneath the Data Entry Control). The
10.
preset select screen appears.
Latch: on
Ch: Basic Vel: 064
Instant Gratification

Multi-Channel Arpeggiator