Seq / Arp Playback Functions; Gate; Swing - Arturia Keystep User Manual

4.3 Seq / Arp playback functions

4.3.1

Gate

The Gate time of a Seq/Arp note is the
percentage of time it stays "on" before the next
note happens, with 10% being the shortest time
and 90% being the longest. Hold Shift and press
the appropriate key to make a selection.
Each sequence can have its own Gate setting. Arp mode has an independent Gate
setting also.
When creating a sequence it is also possible to enter a value of "Tie", which holds a note
into the following step. See section 5.2.1.2 for information.
4.3.2

Swing

Swing introduces a "shuffle" feel to the active sequence or arpeggio. 11 different settings
are available, ranging from Off (no swing, or 50%) through varying degrees of swing
amount (53-75%). To make a selection, Hold Shift and press the appropriate key.
What the Swing setting does is shift the timing of the notes in a sequence, making the
first note of a pair longer and the second note shorter. Assuming the time division is set
to 1/8, here's what will happen:
 With Swing set to Off (50%) each note gets 'equal time', resulting in a 'straight
1/8 th note' feel.
 As the Swing value exceeds 50% the first 1/8
is played later and shorter. You'll notice the sequence starts to 'shuffle' a bit and
perhaps sounds less 'mechanical' to your ear.
 The maximum Swing setting is 75%, at which point the 1/8
like a 1/16 th
Here's a graphic showing the minimum and maximum Swing values in musical notation:
Each sequence can have its own Swing setting. Arp mode has an independent
Swing setting also.
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