Plug-in Reference

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MIDI effects
Arpache SX
This is an even more versatile and advanced arpeggiator,
capable of creating anything from traditional arpeggios to
complex, sequencer-like patterns. The Arpache SX has
two different modes: Classic and Sequence.
Classic vs. Sequence mode
The Classic mode determines the basic behavior of the
Arpache SX. When Sequence mode is selected, the Ar-
pache SX uses the events of an additional MIDI part as a
pattern. This pattern then forms the basis for the arpeggio,
in conjunction with the MIDI input.
Classic mode
The following parameters are available:
Sequence mode
In Sequence mode you can import a MIDI part into the Ar-
pache SX by dragging it from the Project window and drop-
ping it in the “Drop MIDI Sequence” field on the right of the
Arpache SX panel.
Play Order
slots
If the User play order is selected, you can use these “slots” to
specify a custom playback order for the arpeggio notes:
Each of the 12 slots corresponds to a position in the arpeg-
gio pattern. For each slot, you specify which note should be
played on that position by selecting a number. The numbers
correspond to the keys you play, counted from the lowest
pressed key.
So, if you play the notes C3-E3-G3 (a C major chord), “1”
would mean C3, “2” would mean E3, and “3” would mean
G3. Note that you can use the same number in several slots,
creating arpeggio patterns that are not possible using the
standard play modes.
Please note that you need to begin with the left-most slot
and then fill the slots to the right.
MIDI Thru If this is activated, the notes sent to the arpeggiator (i. e. the
chord you play) will pass through the plug-in (sent out to
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gether with the arpeggiated notes).
Setting Description
Parameter Description
Direction This allows you to choose how the notes in the chord you
play should be arpeggiated. In Classic mode you can
choose a value from a pop-up menu, in Sequence mode
you will find additional options, see below.
One Shot
Mode
Activate this option if you want the phrase to be played
only once. When this option is deactivated, the phrase
will be looped.
Transpose When a setting other than “Off” is selected, the arpeggio
will be expanded upwards, downwards or both (depend
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ing on the mode). This is done by adding transposed re-
peats of the basic arpeggio pattern.
Repeats The “Repeats” setting sets the number of transposed re-
peats.
Pitch Shift The “Pitch Shift” setting determines the transposition of
each repeat.
MIDI Thru If this is activated, the notes sent to the arpeggiator (i. e.
the chord you play) will pass through the plug-in (sent out
together with the arpeggiated notes).
Step Size Determines the resolution of the arpeggio, i. e. its “speed”
(in fixed note values or PPQ, if the PPQ button is acti
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vated). In Sequence mode you can also activate the “from
sequence” option, see below.
Length Determines the length of the arpeggio notes (in fixed note
values or PPQ, if the PPQ button is activated). In Se
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quence mode you can also activate the “from sequence”
option, see below.
Max.
Polyphony
Determines how many notes should be accepted in the
input chord. The “All” setting means there are no limita
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tions.
Sort by When you play a chord into the Arpache SX, the arpeg-
giator will sort the notes in the chord in the order speci-
fied here. For example, if you play a C-E-G chord, with
“Note Lowest” selected, C will be the first note, E will be
the second and G the third. This affects the result of the
Arp Style setting.
Velocity Determines the velocity of the notes in the arpeggio. Us-
ing the slider you can set a fixed velocity, or you can acti-
vate the “via Input” button to use the velocity values of the
corresponding notes in the chord you play. In Sequence
mode you can also activate the “from sequence” option,
see below.