User Manual

Regarding arpeggiator synchronization “Key Sync.” parameter
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Dual arpeggiator editing
Here we will use a combination as an example in our
explanation.
The same procedure applies when editing an arpeggio
pattern in Sequencer mode.
If you have entered this mode from the Combination mode,
the arpeggio pattern selected by the combination will be
affected by your editing.
1. In Combination mode, select a combination that uses
the arpeggio pattern that you wish to edit.
For this example, select a combination where both
arpeggiators A and B are assigned.
2. Press the ARP button to turn on the arpeggiator (the
button will light up).
Even if the arpeggiator had been turned off when you
moved here, you can use the ARP button to turn it on.
However, if Arpeggiator Run A or B are not checked,
and if Arpeggiator Assign, is set to off, then the
arpeggiator will not function.
3. Select the ARP PATTERN> SETUP page.
4. Press the ENTER button at Arpeggio Select A or B to
specify the arpeggiator that you want to edit.
If this is A, your editing will apply to the parameters and
user arpeggio pattern of arpeggiator A.
If this is B, your editing will apply to the parameters and
user arpeggio pattern of arpeggiator B.
5. Switch between arpeggiators A and B, and edit their
respective user arpeggio patterns.
If you want to stop one of the arpeggiators, return to
Combination mode, access the COMBI> ARP page and
turn Arpeggiator Run off.
6. To modify the name of a user arpeggio pattern, use the
“Rename Arpeggio Pattern” function. (see page 179 of
the Parameter Guide)
7. If you wish to save the edited user arpeggio pattern in
internal memory, you must write the user arpeggio
pattern.
In this case, both user arpeggio patterns will be written
simultaneously. If you turn off the power without writing,
the edited contents will be lost.
8. If you wish to save the state of the combination at the
same time, return to Combination mode and write the
combination. (see page 122)
Note: When editing a user arpeggio pattern, pay attention to
the global MIDI channel, the channel of each track, and the
arpeggiator assignments, and make sure that the arpeggiator
you are hearing is the pattern that you wish to edit.
Regarding arpeggiator
synchronization
“Key Sync.” parameter
The timing of the arpeggiator notes depends on the state of
the arpeggiator Key Sync. check box.
If this box is checked, the arpeggiator will start running at
the first note-on that occurs after you’ve taken your hands
completely off the keyboard.
If this box is unchecked, the arpeggiator will run in
synchronization with the internal/external MIDI clock.
Below, we will explain how synchronization occurs when
the Key Sync. check box is not checked (Synchronization
with Song Start and with MIDI realtime Start messages are
excluded).
Synchronization between arpeggiators
A and B
In Combination and Sequencer modes, the two arpeggiators
can run simultaneously. In this case, if one arpeggiator is
already running, and you then run the other arpeggiator (with
“Key Sync.” unchecked), the second arpeggiator will
synchronize to the “ (Tempo)” based on the first
arpeggiator.
If Key Sync. is checked, arpeggiators A and B will run
independently, each at their own tempo.
Synchronization with the drum track
If you want the arpeggiator to synchronize to the drum track
pattern that’s currently playing, uncheck the Key Sync.
setting. In this case, the arpeggiator will synchronize to the
beat of the drum track pattern that’s currently playing.
Note: If you want the drum track pattern to synchronize to
the arpeggiator that’s currently running, turn on the “Sync”
setting (the Trigger parameter of the DRUM TRACK>
PATTERN page of each mode).
Synchronizing with the step sequencer
If you want the arpeggiator to synchronize with the loop
pattern being played by the step sequencer, clear the Key
Sync check box. In this case, the arpeggiator will
synchronize with the beat based on the loop pattern that’s
currently playing.
Synchronization between the arpeggiator
and sequencer in Sequencer mode
If song playback is stopped
• The arpeggiator will synchronize to the “ (Tempo)”
based on the internal MIDI clock timing.
While playing back or recording a song
• The arpeggiator will synchronize to the beat based on the
timing of the song.