Yamaha Arp User Manual

Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner’s Manual 1
Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad Owner’s Manual
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This application lets you control Arpeggio playback and Drum performances of the synthesizer from your iPad.
What is Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad?
Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad
iPad
iMX-1
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
For setting parameters
common to the Keyboard
and Drum Pad displays.
Utility window
For controlling
Arpeggio playback of
the synthesizer.
Keyboard display
For playing the Drum
sounds of the synthesizer.
Drum Pad display
The iPad operation will transmit
MIDI note on/off messages to the
MIDI instrument.
NOTE
For information about the MIDI settings of
the instrument, refer to the Owner’s
Manual which came with the instrument.
For assigning specific
MIDI notes to each Pad.
Pad Edit window
MIDI instrument
By using MIDI cables and a Yamaha i-MX1, connect the instrument to an iPad.
The MOTIF XF can be connected via wireless Network MIDI. For details about
wireless MIDI connectivity, refer to the “New Functions in MOTIF XF Version 1.20”
Manual.

Yamaha Arp Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	Arp
Category	Software
Language	English

Summary

What is Keyboard Arp & Drum Pad?

Title bar

Utility window

Keyboard Transmit Channel Setting

Sets the MIDI transmit channel for the Keyboard display.

Drum Pad Transmit Channel Setting

Sets the MIDI transmit channel for the Drum Pad display.

MIDI Connection Type

Selects connection method: cable (i-MX1) or wireless (Network MIDI).

Wireless MIDI Port Selection

Selects the instrument's MIDI port for wireless connections.

Keyboard Fixed Velocity Control

Determines velocity transmitted when keys are tapped.

Assignable Control Change (CC) Settings

Assigns MIDI Control Change numbers to ASSIGN1 and ASSIGN2 sliders.

Modulation Speed Adjustment

Sets modulation speed for when the MODULATION control is used.

Access Owner's Manual

Opens the main Owner's Manual for detailed information.

Restore Default Settings

Resets all settings to their factory defaults.

Keyboard display

Keyboard Interaction

Tapping keys transmits MIDI note messages; dragging scrolls the keyboard.

Keyboard Scroll Lock Function

Locks or unlocks keyboard scrolling; indicated by red color.

Modulation Control

Transmits Modulation Wheel messages via MIDI.

Slider Functionality and Modes

Slider functions as Pitch Bend, Velocity, or Assignable controls.

Arpeggio Playback Controls

Arpeggio Type Selection

Selects and changes the current Arpeggio type from a list.

Arpeggio Type List Access

Accesses the list to select desired Arpeggio Types by category.

Tempo Adjustment

Controls the Arpeggio playback tempo via slider or TAP input.

Arp On/Off and Hold Function

Enables/disables Arpeggio playback and allows continuous cycling.

Arpeggio Variation Settings

Determines the playback variation of the Arpeggio.

Velocity Mode Selection

Chooses between original Arpeggio velocities or fixed velocity.

Octave Range Setting

Determines the octave setting for Arpeggio playback.

Beat Stretch Percentage

Adjusts playback tempo by multiplying current tempo by a percentage.

Swing Value and Timing

Sets the basis for swing timing and adjusts back-beat note timing.

Gate Time and Swing Slider

Slider controls gate time or swing feel based on selected mode.

Drum Pad display

Pad Interaction and Color Coding

Tap pads to transmit MIDI notes; colors indicate note assignment status.

Pad Set Selection and Management

Changes and selects current Pad Sets and lists available Pad Types.

Pad Editing and Learning

Accesses Pad Edit window to assign notes and velocities to pads.

Pad Edit Window Details

Clear Note Assignments

Clears all note assignments for the selected pad.

Pad Name Editing

Opens on-screen keyboard to edit the name of the selected pad.

Note Assignment Configuration

Sets specific notes for left, right, or all sections of a pad.

Velocity Assignment

Sets note velocity using a slider or direct value input.

Learn Mode for Note/Velocity

Learns note and velocity by pressing keys on the actual synthesizer.

Arpeggio Type List

Arpeggio and Voice Type Matching

Lists suitable Voice Types for each Arpeggio Type on MOTIF XF.

DrPc Category Arpeggios

Details Arpeggio names, tempo, and voice types in the DrPc category.

Bass Category Arpeggios

Details Arpeggio names, tempo, and voice types in the Bass category.

Additional Arpeggio Types

Bass Category Arpeggios Continuation

Lists more Arpeggio names, tempo, and voice types in the Bass category.

Seq Category Arpeggios

Details Arpeggio names, tempo, and voice types in the Seq category.

ChSq, HySq, ApKb Category Arpeggios

Lists Arpeggios for ChSq, HySq, and ApKb categories with voice types.

More Arpeggio and Voice Categories

ApKb, GtPl, Orgn Category Arpeggios

Details Arpeggios for ApKb, GtPl, and Orgn categories with voice types.

GtPl Category Arpeggios Continuation

Lists more Arpeggio names, tempo, and voice types in GtPl category.

Category Groupings (Strn, Bras, RdPp, Lead)

Details Arpeggios for Strn, Bras, RdPp, and Lead categories with voice types.