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“crossing over” if the octave settings cause
the pattern to reach a pitch that is technically
above or below the KeySplit point, for
example. But the patterns won’t trigger the
sound on the other side of the split point like
they do when Arp = Single.
Shared tempo
One of the coolest features of the Hydrasynth
Deluxe is its dual arpeggiator. But a Multi
patch can only have one tempo setting, and
the tempo is always determined by the Upper
part. When you are browsing for a new Lower
patch, the tempo stored with the selected
patch is ignored. Conversely, this means that
when you are browsing for a new Upper
patch, the tempo stored with the selected
patch becomes the new tempo for the Multi
patch.
As a refresher, there are two parameters that
have a significant impact on the way the
arpeggiator works:
• Tempo Lock (
: This
overrides the per-patch tempo settings,
so every patch assumes the same tempo
for its arpeggiator and other synchronized
elements (LFOs, Envelopes, Delays, etc.).
• Clock Lock (
: With this parameter enabled for
both parts their arpeggiator patterns will
remain in perfect sync. When it is disabled
the Arps can be triggered at any instant;
the patterns will proceed at the master
tempo but their notes will probably “flam”,
and the overall effect will be more chaotic
rather than “tight”.
Whichever setting you want for the Multi,
be sure to select Both to make the edit
(press [UPPER] and [LOWER] at the same
time), and then navigate to Arp Edit page
2. That way the Upper / Lower patches will
inherit the same setting for this parameter
with fewer button presses.
Multis, MIDI, & the Arpeggiator
This table shows the relationship between the Arpeggiator and the MIDI Channel settings
ARP Separate
ARP Single
ARP TX on
ARP TX off
ARP TX on
ARP TX off
MIDI
Input
Global
Same as local
response
Same as local
response
Same as local
response
Same as local
response
Upper
Goes to Upper
part. Latch / ARP:
No
Goes to Upper
part. Latch / ARP:
Yes
Goes to Upper
part. Latch / ARP:
No
Goes to Upper
part. Latch / ARP:
No
Lower
Goes to Lower part
Latch / ARP: No
Goes to Lower part
Latch / ARP: Yes
Goes to Lower part
Latch / ARP: No
Goes to Lower part
Latch / ARP: No
MIDI
Output
Global
Wheel / Ribbon
/ Multi program
changes
Wheel / Ribbon
/ Multi program
changes
Wheel / Ribbon
/ Multi program
changes
Local notes, plus
Wheel / Ribbon
/ Multi program
changes
Upper
Notes above split
point (and 1/2
crossfade range).
Latch / ARP: Yes
Notes above split
point (and 1/2
crossfade range).
Latch / ARP: No
Notes above split
point (and 1/2
crossfade range).
Latch / ARP: Yes
No transmission
Lower
Notes below split
point (plus 1/2
crossfade range).
Latch / ARP: Yes
Notes below split
point (plus 1/2
crossfade range).
Latch / ARP: No
Notes below split
point (plus 1/2
crossfade range).
Latch / ARP: Yes
No transmission