User Manual

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Arpeggiator function
Using the arpeggiator while
you play
The arpeggiator is a function that automatically generates
arpeggios (patterns of individual notes derived from a
chord). Most arpeggiators produce an arpeggio when you
play a chord on the keyboard.
The KROSS’s arpeggiator is also polyphonic, and can
produce a variety of chordal transformations or phrases
based on the pitch or timing of the notes you play on the
keyboard. These functions let you use the arpeggiator to play
a wide range of patterns including drum or bass phrases, and
guitar or keyboard backing riffs. It is also effective to use the
arpeggiator as part of the sound-design process when
creating subtly-moving pads, synth-sounds, or sound effects.
The KROSS’s Dual Arpeggiator feature lets you use two
simultaneous arpeggio patterns in Combination mode, and
Sequencer mode. You can take advantage of this in many
ways, including a separate arpeggio pattern for a drum
program, and another applied to a bass program, or using a
keyboard split or velocity to switch between two arpeggio
patterns.
The KROSS provides five preset arpeggio patterns: the
standard UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, and RANDOM. You
can also create and store 1,028 of your own user patterns.
The factory settings contain a wide variety of arpeggio
patterns stored in these user locations. (see page 78)
Using the arpeggiator in Program
mode
Turning the arpeggiator on/off
1. Press the PROG button to enter Program mode, and
select a program. For details, please see “Selecting
Programs” on page 27.
2. Press ARP button (the LED will light up) to turn on
the arpeggiator.
3. When you play the keyboard, the selected arpeggio
pattern will start playing.
4. Press the ARP button once again to turn off the
arpeggiator (the button will be unlit).
If it had been playing, it will stop.
Note: The on/off status is saved when you write the
program.
Changing the tempo
• In REALTIME CONTROLS, select TEMPO and use the
KNOB 1 knob (TEMPO) or the SWITCH button (TAP)
to adjust the tempo.
The tempo can be adjusted in the range 040.00-300.00.
The SWITCH button LED blinks at quarter-note ()
intervals.
Note: The tempo setting is also saved when you write a
program.
Note: The arpeggio playback speed is affected by the
Resolution (PROG> ARP page or P-ARP> SETUP page).
Note: In the P-INPUT/CTRL> CONTROLLERS page you
can use the VALUE dial or the cursor buttons to edit the
setting.
Tip: You can synchronize the tempo with an external MIDI
device. (see page 117)
If the KROSS is set to synchronize with an external
device, you can’t adjust the tempo on the KROSS itself.
Arpeggiator control (MOD)
You can control the duration, strength, and rhythmic feel of
the arpeggiated notes.
1. Access the PROG> ARP page.
Use the PAGE+ button (or PAGE− button) to select the
page.
2. Use the cursor buttons ◄►▲▼ to select the
following parameters to edit.
3. Use the VALUE dial etc. to edit the value.
The chord you played on the
keyboard is sounded as an
arpeggio (broken chord)