Using Chord Memory - Sequential prophet 5 User Manual

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If you want to create an ultra heavy synth bass, try using Unison!
By default, the Prophet-5 has last-note priority, meaning that when you play
more keys on the keyboard than are available as voices, the last notes played take
priority and will "steal" previous notes/voices. When using Unison mode, you can
change this to other key priority modes. See "Note Priority Modes" on page 45.

Using Chord Memory

Unison has another useful feature: chord memory. Instead of assigning
voices to a single note, hold down a chord on the keyboard and press the
switch. The Prophet-5 memorizes the notes of the chord. Single
unison
notes played on the keyboard will then trigger all notes of the stored
chord, transposing them as you play up or down the keyboard. Try using
this feature to create powerful chord stabs.
If you save a program that uses chord memory, the chord is saved with
the program. "CHO" will then appear as a choice if you step through
voice stacking options using the
while holding down
To use chord memory:
1. Hold down a chord on the keyboard (5 notes maximum).
2. Press the
notes to listen to the result.
3. If you save the program, the unison chord memory is saved with it.
To clear chord memory:
1. Turn off Unison.
2. Hold down a single note.
3. Press the
4. Save the program again.
Alternatively, with the
(decrement) and
number of voices to stack (instead of "CHD" ).
Prophet-5 User's Guide
.
unison
switch. The chord voicing is memorized. Play a few
unison
button.
unison
switch held down, use the
unison
(increment) switches to choose a specific
bank select
and
group select
buttons
bank select
group select
Unison
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