Yamaha S90, Owner'S Manual

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Basics Section
Quick Guide
Refer
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Appendix
Using the Arpeggio function
Using the Arpeggio function
What is the Arpeggio
function?
This function automatically triggers preset arpeggio
phrases, according to the keys you play.
It is particularly suited to dance/techno music genres.
You can assign the desired Arpeggio Types to each
Voice/Performance, and adjust the tempo. You can also
set the Arpeggio playback method, Velocity range and
Play Effects to create your own original grooves.
What’s more, Arpeggio playback can be transmitted
through the MIDI Out (Ref. #86), letting you record
the Arpeggio data to a sequencer or play it back from
another tone generator.
Arpeggio structure
The following illustration shows the Arpeggio structure.
* User Arpeggio data of the MOTIF can be loaded.
Arpeggio on/off during Song playback
Arpeggio On/Off can be set individually for each
part of a Song (Mixing mode). Just like playing
Arpeggios manually from the keyboard, this inserts
Arpeggios in the playback of Song sequence data
(page 79).
Four playback categories
of Arpeggio
Arpeggio types are divided into the four following
categories.
Sq: Sequence
Creates a general arpeggio phrase. Mainly octave up/
down phrases.
Ph: Phrase
Creates phrases that are more musical and
rhythmically varied than Sequence. Starting with
“Techno,” there are phrases for a wide variety of
musical genres, and for creating backing tracks for
guitar, piano and other instruments.
Dr: Drum Pattern
Creates drum pattern-type phrases. Any note produces
the same drum pattern.
This type is ideal for use with drum and percussion
sounds.
Ct: Control
Creates dynamic tonal and volume changes by using
control change data. No note data is created — the
tonal variations affect the played notes.
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice Performance
Performance
Performance
Performance
Performance
Performance
Arpeggio data
In the Performance
mode
In the Voice
mode
Preset 1
(128)
Preset 2
(128)
Arpeggio
Arpeggio
User *
(128)
Arpeggio
Different Arpeggio types can assigned
to each Voice/Performance.