Using the Arpeggiator
Use Knob [1] to set the Arpeggiator Switch parameter to “on.”
You can hold down multiple notes to create complex arpeggio patterns.
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| ARP’Type) | Type | Tempo | Switch | Hold |
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| Common³BigBeat2:Dr | 92 | on | off |
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SHIFT | PAGE | A | B | C | 1 | 2 |
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PART/ELEMENT
When the arpeggiator is switched on, the notes you play (and hold down) on the keyboard will be arpeggiated using the currently selected Voice or Performance, and according to the Arpeggio Type, Tempo and Note Limit settings.
In Voice Mode, the currently selected Voice will be arpeggiated. In Performance Mode, the Voices of Parts for which both the Layer and arpeggiator are switched on, are arpeggiated (Page 117).
Only notes within the Note Limit range will be arpeggiated. Therefore, if the notes you play are not arpeggiated, they may be outside this range. Details about the Note Limit settings are given later.
The Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels can be used while the arpeggiator is running.
Now try selecting other Arpeggio Types and arepggiating different Voices.
You can use a Foot Switch (optional) to switch the Arpeggiator on/off. Details about assigning parameters to the Foot Switch are given on Pages 43, 129.
Setting the Tempo
You can use Knob [C] to adjust the tempo between 25 and 300 BPM. This parameter setting is used by the Arpeggiator. Use Knob [C] to jump to the Tempo parameter. Now use Knob [C], the [DATA] knob or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] keys to set the tempo. You can also set the tempo using the [TEMPO] knob on the front panel.
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| ARP’Type) | Type | Tempo | Switch | Hold |
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| C_1234 BigBeat2:Ct³ 127 | on | off |
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SHIFT | PAGE | A | B | C | 1 | 2 |
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PART/ELEMENT
Setting the Note Limit
Using the Note Limit parameter, let’s set up a Normal Voice (say, Voice Program Number 098:G02 of Internal:champ) such that the Arpeggiator is enabled in the lower part of the keyboard but the upper part can be used to play melody lines. You’ll need to have already set the Arpeggio Type (say, MuteLine).
1The Note Limit parameters can be set in the ARP Limit screen, which follows immediately after the ARP Type screen mentioned in step 3 (earlier). Use the [PAGE] knob to switch to the screen.
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| Note Limit | ||
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| C_1234 |
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| C | G 8 |
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SHIFT | PAGE | A | B | C | 1 | 2 |
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PART/ELEMENT
2Use Knob [2] to jump to the parameter for the highest note in the range, and to set the note. Alternatively, you can set this parameter by pressing the note (say, E3) on the keyboard while holding down the [SHIFT] key. Similarly, the lowest note in the range can be set using Knob [1], or by pressing the note while holding down the [SHIFT] key.
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| ARP’Limit) |
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| Note Limit | ||
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| C_1234 |
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| C 1 - | E 3 |
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SHIFT | PAGE | A | B | C | 1 | 2 |
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PART/ELEMENT
Knobs [1] and [2] are used to set the Note Limits of the keyboard range within which the arpeggiator will play back. The cursor (³) immediately jumps to each respective parameter when Knobs [1] and [2] are used. Once the cursor is at the parameter, you can also use the [DATA] knob or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] keys to enter settings.
Outside the Note Limit range, you can play the keyboard normally without the notes being arpeggiated. Therefore, you can use your left hand to play block chords used by the Arpeggiator and your right hand to play melody lines in the upper part of the keyboard.
Arpeggiator Range |
| Area for Playing Melody |
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Arp Note Low | Arp Note High |
Combined with the OSC Limit parameter of the Element Edit screen, the sound used in the lower part of the keyboard can be different from that in the upper part.
Following the example in this manual, if you select Voice Program Number 098(G02) of INT, Portamento is already set for this Voice. Use the PORTAMENTO knob and [ON/OFF] keys to change the portamento time and switch portamento on/off (Page 69).
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