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Note: Within an arpeggio, ties are perceived as a rhythmic element rather than a melodic
variation. As a consequence, the tied note may change if notes are added after the tie has
been entered or when you choose a dierent note order preset.
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Chord on/o buttons: Click the chord symbol to turn on Chord mode for the respective step.
When the Arpeggiator encounters a chord step, it simultaneously plays all notes currently in
(latched or held) memory on that step. If a chord step is tied to a non-chord step, Chord mode
is automatically activated for that step. If a non-chord step is tied to a chord step, Chord mode
is automatically turned o for that step. Moving the velocity bar on a chord step changes
the overall level of the chord, while retaining relative velocity dierences between notes in
the chord.
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Cycle length bar: Drag the cycle handle at the end of the cycle length bar to change the grid
length. The currently playing step is indicated by a light running inside the Cycle length bar.
Note: The grid length set with the Cycle length bar is independent of the Arpeggio cycle
length parameter (which sets the length of the arpeggiated note pattern) described in
Arpeggiator options parameters. The grid length cycles independently of the eective note
pattern, ensuring that the perceived rhythmic pattern created by the grid is not disrupted by a
changing arpeggio length.
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Pattern pop-up menu: Choose one of the following items to save or load user grid patterns or
to load a factory grid pattern.
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Save Pattern as: Opens a name eld. Enter a name, then click the Save button to save your
pattern. Click Cancel to exit the “Save Pattern as” name eld.
User patterns are shown in the Pattern pop-up menu.
Note: Factory grid patterns cannot be overwritten. If you attempt to do so, a Save Pattern as
name eld appears.
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Recall Default: Deletes all current data and reverts to a “from scratch” state.
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Delete User Pattern: Deletes the current user pattern.
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Custom: This menu item is shown automatically when any pattern changes have been made.
It can be considered the “current state” pattern preset.