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Synchronizing the arpeggiator

The note timing of the arpeggiator will differ depending on the state of the arpeggiator “Key Sync.” check box. If this is checked, the arpeggiator will operate at the tim- ing of the first note-on you play from a state in which all keys are released.

If this is unchecked, the arpeggiator will operate in syn- chronization with the internal or external MIDI clock.

The paragraphs below explain how synchronization occurs when the “Key Sync.” check box is unchecked. (However, synchronization with Song Start and with the MIDI realtime command Start message are exceptions to this.)

Synchronization between arpeggiators A and B

In Combination, Sequencer and Song Play modes, two arpeggiators can operate simultaneously. In this case, if you start an arpeggiator (whose “Key Sync.” is unchecked) while the other arpeggiator is already run- ning, the arpeggiator you started will synchronize to the

“(Tempo)” based on the timing of the already-running arpeggiator.

If “Key Sync.” is checked, A and B will each operate on their own timing.

Synchronization between the arpeggiators and sequencer in Sequencer or Song Play mode

When song playback is stopped

•The arpeggiator will synchronize to the “ (Tempo)” based on the timing of the internal MIDI clock.

•In Sequencer mode when an RPPR pattern is playing, the arpeggiator will synchronize to the beats of that pattern.

•In Sequencer mode if you want RPPR pattern playback to be synchronized to the currently-running arpeggiator, set “Sync” to SEQ (Sequencer P6:Pattern/RPPR, RPPR Setup page).

The pattern playback will synchronize to the “ (Tempo)” timing of the arpeggiator.

When a song is being played or recorded

•The arpeggiator will synchronize to the beats based on the timing of the song.

Synchronization with Song Start

•When the arpeggiator is on (the ARPEGGIATOR [ON/OFF] key is on) and running, receiving a Song Start message will reset the arpeggiator to the beginning of the pattern. (This has no relation to the “Key Sync.” setting.)

•In Sequencer mode when the “Key Sync.” setting is unchecked and the ARPEGGIATOR [ON/OFF] key is on, starting the arpeggiator by pressing notes during the pre-count before recording will cause the arpeggiator to start (and be recorded) from the

beginning of the arpeggio pattern at the moment that recording begins.

Synchronization with an external sequencer in Program, Combination, or Sequencer modes

In Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes when

“(Tempo)” is EXT (Global P1: MIDI “MIDI Clock” set to External MIDI or External mLAN), the TRITON STUDIO will synchronize to MIDI Clock and Start messages received from an external MIDI sequencer (or similar device) connected by a MIDI cable.

Synchronization to external MIDI clock

•The arpeggiator will synchronize to the “ (Tempo)” based on the timing of the external MIDI clock.

Synchronization to the MIDI Start message

•When the arpeggiator is on and operating, receiving a MIDI Start message will cause the arpeggiator to reset to the beginning of the pattern. (This has no relation to the “Key Sync.” setting.)

In Song Play mode, the TRITON STUDIO will not synchronize to an external MIDI clock.

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