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Parameters /
PATTERN GENERATOR Window
• SWING
Settings: 50 ... 83%
The Swing parameter lets you apply a Swing rate to the Step Sequencer pattern to
slightly shift certain beats in order to create a “swing” feel. (Swing is not available for the
Arpeggio.) A setting of “50%” produces no Swing and “83%” produces maximum Swing.
For information about how the Swing levels affect the rhythm of the pattern, see the illus-
tration below.
• VELOCITY
Settings: R.time (Real-time), 1 ... 200%
This determines the ratio between the lower and higher velocity values of the Arpeggio or
Step Sequencer pattern, over a range between 1% and 200%. A setting of “100%” main-
tains the original velocity relationship between the notes. Lower values adjust velocities
downward at playback, and higher values adjust velocities upward at playback. A setting
of “R.time” (Real-time) will cause the velocity values of the pattern to be determined by
the velocity at which you play the keyboard, in relation to the
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• GATE TM (Gate Time)
Settings: 1 ... 200%
This is an offset contol and determines the note length of the notes of the Step
Sequencer, making all notes either shorter or longer, as a percentage of the original.
(Gate Time is not available for the Arpeggio.) This lets you, for example, set the note to
play staccato, so that its sound switches off well before its step time is over. Or you can
have the note hold right up to the start of the subsequent step so that it slurs (legato) into
the next note. A setting of “100%” maintains the original relationship between notes.
Lower values decrease the Gate Time, and higher values increase it.
• When the combined value of any individual note’s Gate Time (as set from the
knobs) and the offset Gate Time (set here) exceeds 100%, the note is played legato.
