Arpeggio Block
MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual
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Basic Structure
Ref
erence
V
oice
Multi
Utility
The Contr
ols &
Connector
s
Setting Up
Listening to
the Sound
Connections
Using a Computer
Quic
k Guide
Appendix
Arpeggio Type Name
The Arpeggio Types are named according to certain rules and
abbreviations. Once you understand these rules and
abbreviations, you’ll find it easy to browse through and select
the desired Arpeggio Types.
Arpeggio type with “_ES” at the end of the type
name (example: HipHop1_ES)
These Arpeggios created for use of Normal Voices will be
played back matching the played notes (page 55).
Arpeggio type with “_XS” at the end of the type
name (example: Rock1_XS)
These Arpeggios created for Normal Voices use a newly
developed chord recognition technology to determine what
notes should be played back by the Arpeggio.
Arpeggio type with a normal name (example:
UpOct1)
In addition to the above types, there are three other playback
types: the Arpeggios created for use of Normal Voices and
played back using only the played notes and their octave notes
(page 55), the Arpeggios created for use of Drum Voices (page
55), and Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events (page
56).
How to use the Arpeggio Type List
The Arpeggio Type list (separate online documentation)
contains the following columns.
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Note that this list is for illustration purposes only. For a complete listing of
the Arpeggio Types, refer to the Arpeggio Type list (separate online
documentation).
1
Main Category
Indicates an Arpeggio Category.
2
Sub Category
Indicates an Arpeggio Sub Category.
3
ARP No. (Arpeggio Number)
Indicates the Arpeggio Type Number.
4
ARP Name
Indicates the Arpeggio Name.
5
Time Signature
Indicates the time signature or meter of the Arpeggio type.
6
Length
Indicates the data length (amount of measures) of the Arpeggio
type. When the Loop parameter (*) is set to “off,” the Arpeggio
plays back for this length and stops.
7
Original Tempo
Indicates the appropriate tempo value of the Arpeggio type.
Note that this tempo is not set automatically when selecting an
Arpeggio type.
8
Accent
The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the Accent Phrase
feature (page 55).
9
Random SFX
The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the SFX feature
(page 55).
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Voice Type
Indicates the voice type appropriate for the Arpeggio Type.
When the Voice With Arpeggio parameter (page 96) is set to
“on” in the Multi mode, the voice of this type is automatically
selected.
* The “Loop” parameter can be set in the Arp Edit display (pages 66 and 96) of
Voice Common Edit and Multi Part Edit.
Arpeggio related settings
There are several methods for triggering and stopping the
Arpeggio playback. In addition, you can set whether or not SFX
sounds and special Accent Phrases are triggered along with the
normal sequence data. This section covers the Arpeggio related
parameters which can be set in the Voice and Multi modes.
The following three settings are available for turning the
Arpeggio playback on/off.
The “Hold” parameter and “Trigger Mode” parameter can be set
in the Arp Edit display (pages 66 and 96) of Voice Common Edit
and Multi Part Edit.
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When receiving the MIDI sustain message (control change #64) with the
“Arp Sw” set to “on,” you can obtain the same result by setting the “Arp
Hold” to “on.”
Main
Category
Sub
Category
ARP
No.
ARP Name
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Accent
Random
SFX
Voice Type
ApKb
Rock
1
70sRockB
4 / 4
2
130
Acoustic Piano
ApKb
Rock
2
70sRockC
4 / 4
1
130
:
ApKb
Rock
3
70sRockD
4 / 4
2
130
ApKb
Rock
4
70sRockE
4 / 4
4
130
ApKb
Rock
5
70sRockF
4 / 4
2
130
ApKb
Rock
6
70sRockG
4 / 4
1
130
ApKb
Rock
7
70sRockH
4 / 4
1
130
1
2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9
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Turning Arpeggio playback on/off
To play the Arpeggio only when
the note is pressed:
Set the “Hold” parameter to “off”
and the “Trigger mode” to
“gate.”
To continue the Arpeggio even if
the note is released:
Set the “Hold” parameter to
“on.”
To toggle the Arpeggio
playback on/off whenever the
note is pressed:
Set the “Trigger mode” to
“toggle.” The “Hold” parameter
can be set to either “on” or “off.”
