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Chapter 9 MIDI plug-ins 175
Use Chord Trigger
Chord Trigger is straightforward to use: choose a mode, set a chord trigger range, select a trigger
key, then set up a chord. You can also transpose chords and quickly assign multiple chords—
onscreen or with your MIDI keyboard.
Dene the chord trigger range
The shaded chord trigger range is shown on the upper keyboard. Incoming MIDI notes that fall
within this range are interpreted as trigger keys that play the chord (Single Chord mode) or the
chords (Multi Chord mode) assigned to them. Chords can be assigned to keys within the chord
trigger range. Incoming MIDI notes that fall outside the dened chord trigger range are passed
through Chord Trigger unaected. This allows you to play a melody with the right hand while
triggering/transposing memorized chords with the left, for example.
Drag here to define a
keyboard range.
Drag here to define a
keyboard range.
m Drag the handles of the chord trigger range bar above the upper keyboard to dene a
keyboard range.
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In Single Chord mode: Playing a MIDI note (or clicking the upper keyboard) within the dened
chord trigger range plays and transposes a single memorized chord. The transposition is
performed in relation to the trigger key the chord is assigned to. For example, if a chord is
assigned to C2, playing a D2 transposes the chord upward by two semitones. Playing a B1
transposes the chord down by a semitone.
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In Multi Chord mode: Playing a MIDI note (or clicking the upper keyboard) within the dened
chord trigger range triggers the chord that is memorized for the played key. Keys that do not
have a chord assigned to them are silent when played.
Note: If the chord trigger range is made shorter, memorized chords that fall outside the range
become inaccessible but are not deleted. Lengthening the chord trigger range makes assigned
chords accessible again.