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Chapter 5. Using the arpeggiator
Chapter 5
* With Sync Source (p. 77) set to MIDI, Tempo (=MIDI) 
appears in the display, and the RS-5/9 is synchronized to the 
clock of the external MIDI device.
Octave Range
Sets the key range in octaves over which arpeggio will take 
place. If you want the arpeggio to sound using only the notes 
that you actually play, set this parameter to 0. To have the 
arpeggio sound using the notes you play and notes 1 octave 
higher, set this parameter to +1. A setting of -1 will make the 
arpeggio sound using the notes you play and notes 1 octave 
lower.
Value: -3– +3
Key Velocity
This sets the velocity, or the force of the sound at the time a 
key is played. If you wish to use the velocity at which the 
notes are actually played, set this parameter to REAL. To use 
a constant velocity regardless of the force with which you 
play the keyboard, choose a desired value from 1–127.
Value: REAL, 1–127
Shuffle Rate *
This setting lets you modify the note timing to create shuffle 
rhythms. With a setting of 50%, the notes will sound at equal 
spacing. As this value is increased, the notes will become 
more “bouncy,” as if they were dotted notes.
Value: 50–90%
fig.R05-01
* If the Beat Pattern (p. 76) is 1/4, there will be no shuffle effect 
even if the Shuffle Rate value is increased.
Accent Rate *
Modifies the strength of accents and the length of the notes to 
adjust the “groove” feel of the arpeggio. A setting of 100% 
will produce the most pronounced groove feel.
Value: 0–100%
Sync Source
This specifies how the tempo of the arpeggio will be 
determined. Ordinarily, you should set this to “INT.” If you 
wish to record arpeggios on your sequencer, or to 
synchronize the arpeggiator to an external device for a live 
performance, set this to “MIDI.”
Settings
INT: The arpeggiator will be synchronized to the tempo of 
the RS-5/9. Any MIDI Clock messages received from 
an external device will be ignored.
MIDI: Arpeggiator tempo will be synchronized to the MIDI 
Clock messages received from an external device. If 
MIDI Clock messages are not being received from an 
external device, the arpeggiator will not play.
* MIDI Clock is a message used to synchronize MIDI devices 
connected by a MIDI cable. If the RS-5/9 is connected to a 
MIDI device such as a sequencer, you can set the Sync Source 
setting to MIDI so that the arpeggio will play in 
synchronization with the sequencer playback. (“About MIDI” 
p. 118)
Creating a pattern
You can make separate Arpeggio settings for each 
Performance.
1. Press [EDIT], getting the indicator to light.
2. Use VALUE [-]/[+] to select “Tone/Drum/
PFMCommon.”
3. Press [ENTER].
4. Press the numeric key [0] several times to select the item 
you wish to set.
fig.R05-02
* If you hold down [SHIFT] and press [0], you will return to the 
previous item.
5. Use VALUE [-]/[+] to set the value.
* If you wish to make settings for other Parts, repeat steps 4–5.
6. Press [EDIT].
The [EDIT] indicator goes out, and you are returned to 
the previous screen.
90 10 90 10
50 50 50 50
Shuffle Rate = 50%
Shuffle Rate = 90%
To make Arpeggio settings easily
By holding down [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] and pressing 
[EDIT], you can select the “Style” display directly. Make 
settings as explained in steps 4–6 of the above procedure.
Also, if you want be able to change the arpeggio style 
quickly, by holding down [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] and 
pressing VALUE [-]/[+], you can change only the “Style” 
setting. When you release [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF], the 
previous display will reappear.