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ARPEGGIATOR
The Polysix Arpeggiator automatically "sequences" (i.e. plays in sequence, one after the other) individual notes
of a chord being held down, at any desired speed and in three different patterns. This effect is often used to create
a feeling of musical "movement" via a rapid cascade of notes. Chords may be latched so as to arpeggiate
indefinitely, if desired. Any Assign mode can be used (except "Hold"), including Chord Memory, which allows you
to produce "sequences" of parallel chord or intervals.
SPEED
ARPEGGIO
MODE
DOWN
UP
UP/DOWN
ARPEGGIATOR
LATCH
ON
RANGE
2 OCT
FULL
1 OCT
OFF
5
1) SPEED
Controls the rate at which the arpeggio is played (flashing LED gives visual indication of this rate).
Alternatively, the Arpeggiator may be advanced ("clocked") by an external device such as a footswitch, sequencer,
rhythmer, or other device, via the rear panel ARPEGGIATOR TRIG In jack. This disconnects the Arpeggiator from
the internal clock. (The LED does not indicate external triggering). All of the above controls, as well as the assign
mode switches and synthesizer controls (via Edit), can be used freely at any time to modify the sound or the
arpeggio pattern being played. This provides great performance flexibility.
2) RANGE
One octave: arpeggiates only the notes you are currently depressing, or have latched.
Two octaves: arpeggiates only the notes you are holding, plus the same notes one octave higher.
Full: arpeggiates the notes held, plus the same notes in all higher octaves up to the 5 octave limit of
the keyboard. Notes played in the lower octave would be repeated 4 times; notes played in the highest
octave would not be repeated at all.
3) MODE
Up, Down and Up/Down. This switch sets the arpeggio to be ascending, descending, or both.
4) LATCH
On, Off. With Latch mode Off, only the notes currently being played on the keyboard will be arpeggiated.
(Note: Octave repetitions may occur, depending on the setting of the Range switch). With Latch mode on, any
notes played are automatically "memorized" (latched), and will continue to be arpeggiated even after you lift your
fingers completely from the keyboard. To change the arpeggio pattern, simply play one or more new keys. This
cancels the old pattern and latches in a new interval or chord. To stop the Arpeggiator, turn either the Latch or the
Arpeggio switch off.
The use of the Latch has two major advantages:
1. You can latch a chord into the arpeggiator and then play a solo on another instrument against the background
provided automatically by the Polysix. You can then change the arpeggio at any time by simply playing a new
chord on the Polysix.
2. You can build up a complex arpeggio by holding down at least one key and then adding any other notes
desired, one at a time. In this way you can start with a simple arpeggio and gradually make it as complex as
you like. Of course you can start a new arpeggio at any time by lifting all fingers from the keyboard and then
playing at least one new note to cancel the old arpeggio and begin the new one.
Note: Latched key information is forgotten whenever Latch mode or the Arpeggiator is turned off.
5) ARPEGGIATOR button
Turns arpeggiation effect on and off, with LED indication. The arpeggio begins as soon as the keyboard is
played; with Latch mode "on", the arpeggio will repeat indefinitely until stopped.
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