The Arpeggiator
The Arpeggiator Editor
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Chapter 4
The Arpeggiator
The ExpressionMateÕs Arpeggiator is a powerful tool for spicing
up your performances. The Arpeggiator creates arpeggio
patterns based on notes that youÕve played. By using the many
options of the Arpeggiator, and taking advantage of the fact that
you can arpeggiate separately on the ExpressionMateÕs three
zones, the possibilities are uncountable. You can use it with a
sequencer, or you can use it completely live. The
ExpressionMateÕs Arpeggiator is also fully interactive; you can
choose how you want it to respond to the notes that you play.
Arpeggiator Quick Start
1. Start with one of the Factory Default Setups.
2. Double press the cursor buttons (one or more times) to jump to
Arpeggiator parameter 4 ÒEnable SWÓ. Turn the data knob to set
this On.
3. Press the Arpeggiator button one or more times until the Ò1Ó light
above the Arpeggiator button comes on. Notice also ÒZ1Ó on the
top line of the display indicates the current zone.
4. Play a chord on your MIDI instrument and listen to the Arpeg-
giatorÕs effect.
5. Press the right cursor button until the screen displays parameter
15 ÒRhythm SelectÓ. Scroll through the list of rhythms and choose
one youÕd like to try.
6. Now go to the Shift Amount parameter (#10) and listen to its
effect on your arpeggiations. Try changing the Shift Limit param-
eter and listen to its effect on the Shift Amount.
7. Finally, read the rest of this chapter to Þnd out just how amazing
the Arpeggiator really is.
The Arpeggiator Editor
Pressing the Arpeggiator button at the left of the front panel
brings you into the Arpeggiator Editor. Its parameters are shown
in the chart that follows.
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