E-Mu XL-7 Command Station, Owner'S Manual

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Arpeggiator/Beats Menu
Key
Key
This parameter defines what happens during the current step. The Key
parameter can do one of five different operations. Following is a description
of each of the key functions and how to use them.
Key Offset
This parameter defines not the actual note of the arpeggiator playback, but
instead specifies the amount of offset, in semitones, from the original note
played. You can set a Key Offset from -48 to +48 for each step. For example,
if you play a “C” on the keyboard with the Key Offset amount for the first
step set to “+1,” the first step in the pattern will be “C#.”
Tie
This function extends the duration of notes beyond the values given in the
duration field by “tying” notes together. You can tie together any number
of consecutive steps.
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IMPORTANT: The Gate
function in the arpeggiator
MUST be set to 100% when
using the tie function, otherwise
the tied note is retriggered
instead of extended.
Rest
Instead of playing a note, you can define the step as a Rest. The Duration
parameter specifies the length of the rest. Rests can be tied together to form
longer rests.
Skip
This command simply removes the step from the pattern. The Skip feature
makes it easy to remove an unwanted step without rearranging the entire
pattern. You’ll be happy to know that the velocity, duration and repeat
parameters are remembered if you decide to put the step back later.
Played
Note
+
Offset Offset
+12 -12 0 +24 -24 +36 -36 -48 +48
+2
Step 1
tie
Step 2
-5
Step 3