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Quick Guide
Using the Arpeggio function

What is the Arpeggio

function?

This function automatically triggers preset arpeggio
phrases, riffs, and rhythmic patterns according to the
notes you play. It is particularly useful in playing
dance, pop, and techno music styles. You can assign the
desired Arpeggio Types to each Voice/Multi, and adjust
the tempo. You can also set the Arpeggio playback
method, Velocity range and Play Effects to create your
own original grooves.
What’s more, Arpeggio playback can be transmitted
through the MIDI Out, letting you record the Arpeggio
data to a sequencer.
nTo transmit the Arpeggio through the MIDI Out, use the
following parameters.
•To transmit Voice Arpeggio: ArpOutSw (set in the
Utility mode)
•To transmit Multi Arpeggio: OutputSw (set in the
Arpeggio Edit mode)

Arpeggio structure

The following illustration shows the Arpeggio
structure.
Arpeggio on/off during Song playback
When a song data is played back with the external
sequencer, Arpeggio On/Off can be set individually
for each part of a Song.
This inserts Arpeggios in the playback part of song
sequence data.

Four playback categories of

Arpeggio

Arpeggio types are divided into the four following
categories.
Sq: Sequence
Creates conventional arpeggio phrases — mainly
octave up/down.
Ph: Phrase
Creates phrases that are more musical and
rhythmically varied than Sequence. Starting with
“Techno,” there are phrases for a wide variety of
musical genres, and for creating backing tracks for
guitar, piano and other instruments.
Dr: Drum pattern
Creates drum pattern phrases. Any note produces the
same drum pattern.
This type is ideal for use with drum and percussion
sounds.
Ct: Control
Creates dynamic tonal changes and volume changes by
using control change data. No note data is created – the
tonal variations affect the played notes.
Using the Arpeggio function
Arpeggio
Arpeggio data
Preset 1 (128)
Arpeggio
In the Voice mode
Different Arpeggio types can
assigned to each Voice/Multi.
In the Multi mode
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice Multi
Multi
Multi
Multi
Preset 2 (128)