Operation Manual

RPG-8 ARPEGGIATOR
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Introduction
An arpeggiator generates rhythmic note patterns (arpeggios) from notes or chords.
The RPG-8 Arpeggiator doesn’t generate sound on its own, but has to be connected
to another instrument device, just like the Matrix. It works by converting MIDI note data
(input to the RPG-8) to Note CV (pitch) and Gate CV (note on/off plus velocity) sig-
nals. These CV/Gate signals are sent to the corresponding Sequencer Control inputs
of an instrument device.
In addition to standard arpeggiator features the RPG-8 is equipped with a 16 step
pattern editor for creating rhythmic variations.
The RPG-8 is monophonic and can control one voice in an instrument device.
Using the RPG-8
Setting up
The basic procedure is to input note data, either live or recorded, to the RPG-8 de-
vice. This note data is in turn sent to a target device via its Sequencer Control CV/
Gate inputs. The resulting output from the target device can either be arpeggiated
notes or simply mirror what is played on your control surface device. Proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Create an instrument device, e.g. a Subtractor.
Select a suitable patch, preferably one with a short attack time.
2. With the instrument device selected, create an RPG-8 Arpeggiator.
A sequencer track with MIDI focus named “Arp 1” is created for the RPG-8. The
RPG-8 Note and Gate CV outputs will be auto-routed to the instrument device Se-
quencer Control Gate and CV inputs, as you can see if you flip the rack around. In
addition, the Mod Wheel and Pitch Bend CV outs are also auto-routed to the cor-
responding modulation inputs on the target device.
3. Make sure the Arpeggiator Enable (“On”) button on the upper part of the
panel is activated.