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K4815
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The MOTION TYPE can also be set via MIDI program change. Patches 1-64 select the 64 motions
available from the front panel of the machine. Patches 65-128 select the same patches but in "key
trigger" mode, meaning that the motion will only play when MIDI note messages are received (keys
pressed) on a MIDI keyboard. This allows the machine to work as an auto-arpeggiator.
There are some special motion types which are not pre-programmed, but instead are set randomly.
These allow either continually changing random motions, or random motions which are seeded each
time the motion is selected, so that repetition of the motion is possible.
Preset Motions
Preset motions are available from patches 1-48. These are hand-generated by several collaborators
and contain simple linear motions, as well as more complex motions. Motions are up to 64 steps long,
but some are less than this based on the particular design concept. Some are visually designed and
others are musically designed, taking into account the underlying scale notes to create melodic and
arpeggiating patterns.
Random Motions
In addition to the 48 preset motions, there are also 16 random motion types in locations 49-64. These
are algorithmically created in real-time using a pseudo-random number generator. There are two
random motion types with up to eight variations possible for each. See the list below for the variation
types.
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Seeded Random
– All 64 possible steps are seeded with random values once. Subsequent
playback causes the same motion to be repeated.
•
Totally Random
– Each motion step is generated new every time. This creates a constantly
changing random sequence.
User Manual
Hardware Version D/E
Firmware Version 1.1x
February 16, 2011
© 2010 Kilpatrick Audio
