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E-MU Systems
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Exploring the Master Arpeggiator
Exploring the Master
Arpeggiator
Vintage Keys’ multi-channel Pattern Generator/Arpeggiator is one of the
greatest features ever put in a synth. Let’s explore the Master Arpeggiator.
To Arpeggiate a Single Preset:
1.
Select a preset
. Note that the factory presets all have prefixes which
describe the type of sound. For this investigation it might be best to
choose a preset with the prefix “arp,” for arpeggiator. These presets are
optimized for use with the arpeggiator.
2.
Set the Arp parameter in the main preset selection screen to “
M
” for
Master Arpeggiator.
3.
Press the
Arp/Beats
button in the Edit section of the front panel to
access the master Arpeggiator menu, then use the
data entry control
to
scroll to the screen shown below.
4.
Make sure the arpeggiator Status is “
on
.” Play the keyboard to start
arpeggiating.
5.
Press either
cursor key
repeatedly to move the cursor below the Status
field.
6.
Turn the
data entry control
clockwise one click. The Mode screen
appears.
7.
Use the
cursor keys
to move the cursor to the
Mode
field (up, down, up/
down, forw asgn, backw asgn, forw/backw, random, pattern). Try out
the different modes as you play the keyboard.
8.
Move the cursor back to the lower left position and explore the other
parameters. The
Note Value
parameter changes the rate of the arpeggios.
By the way, note value is a divisor based on the Master Tempo. Try
changing the tempo, but come right back.
C01 V127 P01
R
A:M VROM
050
3
arp: Loopy Gruv
MASTER ARPEGGIATOR
Status on
MASTER ARPEGGIATOR
Mode up