MODX Reference Manual
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Arpeggio types in Drum/Perc categories are programmed specifically for use with Drum Parts, giving you
instant access to various rhythm patterns. Three different playback types are available.
Playback of a drum pattern
Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern.
Playback of a drum pattern, plus additional played notes (assigned drum
instruments)
Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Adding notes to the one already held produces
additional sounds (assigned drum instruments) for the drum pattern.
Playback only of the played notes (assigned drum instruments)
Playing a note or notes will trigger a rhythm pattern using only the notes played (assigned drum
instruments). Keep in mind that even if you play the same notes, the triggered rhythm pattern differs
depending on the order of the notes played. This gives you access to different rhythm patterns using the
same instruments simply by changing the order in which you play the notes, when the “Key Mode”
parameter is set to “Thru” or “Thru+Drct.”
NOTE
The three playback types above are not distinguished by category name or type name. You’ll have to actually
play the types and hear the difference.
NOTE
Since these types are programmed for Drum Parts, using them with Normal Parts may not produce musically
appropriate results.
Arpeggio types (in Control/HybridSeq main categories with Filter, Expression, Pan, Modulation, Pitch
Bend, and Assign 1/2 sub categories) are programmed primarily with Control Change and Pitch Bend
data. They are used to change the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play specific notes.
In fact, some types contain no note data at all. When using a type of this category, set the “Key Mode”
parameter to “Direct,” “Sort+Drct,” or “Thru+Drct.”
NOTE
Settings related to Key Mode are set as follows.
[EDIT]
Part Selection
Element/Operator [Common]
[Arpeggio]
[Common] (
Arpeggios for Drum Parts
Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events
Tips for Arpeggio playback
Arpeggios not only provide inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they
give you quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in
your live performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the Owner’s Manual.