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Arpeggio Block
MOTIF XF Reference Manual
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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 Arpeggio types use the same multi track Arpeggio
architecture as the MOTIF ES. This ES type of arpeggio has
the following benefits:
• These arpeggios can create complex notes and chords
even when triggered by one note.
• The arpeggio closely follows the notes played on the
keyboard (but the area where the arpeggio is assigned)
allowing a good deal of harmonic freedom and the
possibility to “solo” using these arpeggios.
For details, see page 18.
Arpeggio type with “_XS” at the end of the
type name (example: Rock1_XS)
These Arpeggios use a newly developed chord recognition
technology to determine what notes should be played back
by the Arpeggio. This XS type of arpeggio has the following
benefits:
• The arpeggios respond only to any area on the keyboard
where an XS type of arpeggio is assigned. Other areas of
the keyboard do not effect the chord recognition. This
allows very natural keyboard playing across the entire
keyboard with arpeggio generated bass and backing
parts.
• The arpeggio will always play harmonically correct parts.
These are especially useful for bass and chordal backing
parts.
See page 18 for more details.
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Combining these two kinds of Arpeggios types (named
“***_ES” and “***_XS”) in performances when creating Songs
and Patterns allows tremendous interactivity and creative
freedom.
Arpeggio type with a normal name (example:
UpOct1)
In addition to the above types, there are three playback
types: the Arpeggios created for use of Normal Voices and
played back using only the played notes and their octave
notes (page 18), the Arpeggios created for use of Drum
Voices (page 18), and Arpeggios containing mainly non-
note events (page 18).
Arpeggio type with “_AF1,” “_AF2,” or
“_AF1&AF2” (example: Electro Pop AF1)
When this Type is triggered, the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION
[1] button, [2] button, or both buttons will be turned on
during playback.
How to use the Arpeggio Type List
The Arpeggio Type list in the Data List 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 Data List.
1
Category
Indicates an Arpeggio Category.
2
Sub Category
Indicates an Arpeggio Sub Category.
3
ARP No. (Arpeggio 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
*1
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 17).
9
Random SFX
The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the SFX feature
(page 17).
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Voice Type
Indicates the voice type appropriate for the Arpeggio Type.
When the Voice With Arpeggio parameter
*2
is set to “on” in
the Song/Pattern Record mode, the voice of this type is
automatically selected.
*1 The Loop parameter can be set in the Arpeggio Other display
of Voice Common Edit (page 59), Performance Part Edit
(page 114) and Mixing Part Edit (page 194).
*2 The Voice with Arpeggio parameter can be set in the Arpeggio
display (page 147) of the Song/Pattern Record display.
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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