Programming; Chords/Arp/Seq/Sync Settings; Chord Switch - Behringer DEEPMIND 12 User Manual

36 DeepMind 12 User Manual

8. Programming

8.1 CHORDS/ARP/SEQ/SYNC SETTINGS

The ARP/SEQ section controls all parameters relating to the internal
ARPEGGIATOR, CONTROL SEQUENCER and PATTERN editing. This section also
contains the controls for CHORD and POLY CHORD programming.
CHORD / POLY CHORDS - You can program a single chord to be mapped across
the entire keyboard, or multiple chords to individual keys/notes.
ARPEGGIATOR - The DeepMind 12 ARPEGGIATOR allows you to play a pattern
based on the individual keys being held. The patterns note order can be selected
from a number of modes. The tempo of the ARPEGGIATOR can be sourced from
either an internal or external clock. The clock can be divided from the Master BPM
allowing you to select diff erent timing structures.
The ARPEGGIATOR also has a looping pattern editor which allows you to adjust
velocity and gate values for each step. The pattern editor has 32 "Fixed Presets"
allowing you to start using the patterns quickly and 32 "User Presets" so that
you can store your own unique patterns. The patterns can be up to 32 steps long
allowing a large range of creative possibilities.
There is also a clock swing feature which allows you to fi ne tune the swing (or
"groove") to your specifi c requirements.
The ARPEGGIATOR can be set to synchronize with the fi rst key you strike, or
synchronised with the Master BPM clock (internal or external).
CONTROL SEQUENCER - The DeepMind 12 CONTROL SEQUENCER is not part of the
ARPEGGIATOR. The CONTROL SEQUENCER is a modulation source in the same way
an LFO or ENVELOPE is. The CONTROL SEQUENCER allows you to create a pattern
which can be used to modulate other parameters. The tempo of the CONTROL
SEQUENCER can be sourced from either an internal or external clock. The clock
can be divided from the Master BPM allowing you to select diff erent timing
structures.
The CONTROL SEQUENCER has a looping editor which allows you to adjust the
values for each step. The modulation waveform that is produced can have
negative or positive values. The CONTROL SEQUENCER can be up to 32 steps long
allowing a large range of creative possibilities.
There is also a clock swing feature which allows you to fi ne tune the swing (or
"groove") to your specifi c requirements.
The CONTROL SEQUENCER can be set to synchronize with the fi rst note you strike,
or synchronised with the Master BPM clock (internal or external).
For more information on using the CONTROL SEQUENCER as a modulation source
please consult the MOD MATRIX section later in this document.
CLOCK NOTES - One the great advantages of having a Master BPM is that the
LFOs, ENVELOPES, and many EFFECTS parameters of the DeepMind 12 can be
synchronised to the BPM.

8.1.1 CHORD SWITCH

The DeepMind 12 CHORD switch allows you to program a chord to memory. That
chord is then transposed across the full range of the keyboard.
CHORD SCREEN UPPER SECTION
On the upper section of the CHORD screen there is a visual representation of the
four physical octaves of the keyboard. The words next to the keyboard describe
what is shown (NOTE or TRIG). The bracket shows the zoom position for the lower
section. The number in the top left hand corner shows the MIDI note number.
CHORD SCREEN LOWER SECTION
On the lower section of the CHORD screen there is a visual representation
of the keyboard which is zoomed to the two octaves represented by the
vertical brackets on the top section. The letter T shows the last played trigger
key. The small indicator dots on the keys show the currently played notes
during recording.
CHORD SCREEN SOFT KEYS
At the bottom of the CHORD page you will see three areas which indicate the
software function of the PROG, GLOBAL and WRITE switches.
PROG switch - Always perform the EXIT function and return you to the
PROG screen.
GLOBAL switch - Only used to RECORD a new CHORD. Otherwise the area above
the switch is used to show the status of the CHORD programming function i.e.
Armed, Learning, or Press Trigger.
WRITE switch - Used to DELETE the chord, but only once a chord is programmed
(otherwise this area will be blank and the switch will not be illuminated)
Note: The CHORD is stored in persistent memory and will be retained through a
power cycle.
Note: The CHORD memory can also be cleared using the bootloader menu
described later in this document.