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Using the Arpeggio function Arpeggio playback
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Quick Guide
Arpeggio playback
1.
Select a Voice/Performance/Multi.
2. To turn the Arpeggio function on, press the
[ARPEGGIO] button.
n If Arpeggio is switched on and ready for use, the [ARPEGGIO] button LED
will light when you select the Voice, Performance, or Multi.
3. Select the desired Arpeggio from the available five
types while playing back.
The Preset Voices/Performances/Multis includes up to five
Arpeggio types. The PAGE [E][F] buttons can be used to switch
the Arpeggio types (Arpeggios 1-5). The selected Arpeggio will be
highlighted.
: Indicates that this Arpeggio has been stored.
: Indicates that this Arpeggio has not been stored yet.
: Indicates that the Arpeggio will change at the next measure.
4. Play the MOTIF-RACK ES using the Arpeggio function.
Hold down a key or keys on the connected keyboard (or use note
data from a sequencer) to play back the Arpeggio. The Arpeggio
plays back according to the Note Number, Arpeggio type, Tempo,
Note Limit settings, and so on.
n In the Voice Mode, the Arpeggio is played back via the selected Voice.
n In the Performance/Multi Mode, the Arpeggio is played back via the
Voice(s) assigned to the Part(s) for which the “ArpSwitch” parameter
(page 44) is set to on.
n Keep in mind that when you play back the Arpeggio and the data includes
Control Change messages, the Voice may inadvertently be changed and
the edit indicator may appear in the top right of the display.
Change the Arpeggio settings
The basic Arpeggio settings are made in the Arpeggio Edit mode.
The Arpeggio Edit mode is available in the Voice, Performance
and Multi modes.
The explanation below applies to the Multi mode.
1. Select a desired Voice/Performance/Multi.
2. Select the Arpeggio Edit display.
Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ARP
EDIT] button.
3. Select a category and type of the Arpeggio.
Move the cursor to the “Category” parameter (use the cursor
[L][M] buttons) and select the category with the data dial. Then,
move the cursor to the “Type” parameter (use the cursor [L][M]
buttons) and select the Arpeggio type with the data dial.
Switching Arpeggio types using Control
Change messages
The Arpeggios 1-5 can be also switched from an external device
using Control Change messages.
1. Select the “ArpAsgn” parameter (in the [UTILITY] →
CtrlAsn display), and then set the Control Number to switch
among Arpeggios 1-5.
2. Set the “ArpAsgnMode” parameter to either of the following
parameters.
inc: Each time the MOTIF-RACK ES receives a Control
Change message set in Step1, Arpeggios 1-5 can be
switched. The actual Control Change value does not matter.
direct: You can select the Arpeggio corresponding to the
value of the Control Change message that is set in Step1. For
details, see page 90.
3. Transmit the Control Change message to the MOTIF-RACK
ES from an external device.
Arpeggios 1-5
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