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ARPEGGIATING WITH MIDI
The arpeggiator responds to MIDI notes just as it does to notes played on
the keyboard. As explained before, the arpeggiator can transmit notes on a
separate channel. Of course, MIDI mode and channel numbers interract as
usual, but in addition to note messages, MIDI CLOCK, START, and STOP
"real-time" messages (which carry no channel number) are transmitted and
recognized.
Clocking the VS with MIDI Drum Machines
Many drum machines transmit drum "events" as their patterns play. These
events are usually MIDI notes of very short durations, but just the same, the
VS could interpret these as notes intended for the arpeggiator. To avoid this
confusion, make sure that drum events are disabled, or transmit on a dierent
channel. (Refer to your drum machine operation manual or MIDIGUIDE.)
The arpeggiator can be programmed to play nearly any size step desirable
using the arpeggiator CLOCKS/STEP control (see Section 5). MIDI clocks run
at a standard 24 clocks per quarter-note rate. CLOCKS/STEP is continuously
variable from 2 to 24. The following chart shows STEP/SIZE values
corresponding to common arpeggiator step sizes.
Step Size CLOCKS/STEP value
Quarter-notes 24
Quarter-note triplets 16
Eight-notes 12
Eight-note triplets 8
Sixteen-notes 6
32nd-note 3
1. Connect drum machine MIDI OUT to the VS's MIDI IN.
2. Select the desired drum pattern, song, or sequence.
3. Switch the VS's On-O/Rate on.
4. Move the VS!s slider to minimum.
The lower LCD line reads "EXT. CLOCK".
5. Start the drum machine.
6. Use the arpeggiator in the usual manner.
If the arpeggiator is latched before stopping the drum machine, the sequence
can be recalled:
1. Press Latch/Traspose.
2. Start the drum machine.
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