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Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator
The Arpeggiator breaks down chords into single notes and
plays them one at a time. For example, if a 'C' triad chord is
held, the notes C, E and G will play one by one in sequence.
How the sequence is played is determined by parameters that
may be set up in the Arpeggiator menu.
Adding an Arpeggio to a sound
Ensure the function switch is set to SHIFT. Press KEY 6 and
the display will show A c (Arpeggiator Condition) and an alter-
nating value. Turn the PORTA/DATA knob clockwise until the
display reads o n (No Latch or Keysync). Play a note or chord
on a MIDI controller keyboard and hold the keys down. The
sound will now start repeating in a pattern determined by other
parameters in the Arpeggiator Menu.
Arp Condition Description
o F Off
o n On - No Latch or Keysync
o K On - No Latch, Keysync on
o L On - Latched, No Keysync
o b On - Latched and Keysync On
Turning the porta/data knob further clockwise will set different
Arpeggiator modes as described in the table above. Adjusting
fully anticlockwise turns the Arpeggiator off - Display shows o F
Advanced features
No Latch or Keysync - o n
The arpeggiator will stop as soon as notes played on a con-
troller keyboard are released. New notes played will not resyn-
chronize the pattern. Experiment by changing modes and play-
ing the keyboard.
No Latch, Keysync On - o K
The Arpeggiator will behave as above, however new notes
played will resynchronize the pattern. This mode is useful for
certain musical styles.
Latched, No Keysync - o L
This is similar to the o n option, however notes will continue to
sound even when keys are released on the controller keyboard.
To stop the sequence a program change must be made, or the
Arp condition set back to option o F
Latched and Keysync on - o b
The final option is similar to o K, except that notes will continue
to sound even when keys are released on the controller key-
board. Repeated presses of KEY 6 will move through the
Arpeggiator menu as described in the table opposite.
Arpeggiator Rate
Sets the speed at which the Arpeggiator sweeps through its
patterns. Fully anticlockwise and the Arpeggiator will step
through a sequence at 64 beats per minute (Display shows 64).
Clockwise movement increases speed. The max speed range is
191 b.p.m. indicated by 91.
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