Yamaha KX25, Owner'S Manual

Arpeggio

Owner’s Manual

33

Editing an Arpeggio

The Arpeggio can be edited as desired. For 
example, you can alter the rhythmic feel of the 
Arpeggio by changing the amount of Swing, adjust 
the gate time (length) of the notes, or even select a 
different variation to completely change the 
Arpeggio pattern.

1.

Press the [ARP EDIT] button.

The LED lamp above the button lights and the 
Arpeggio Edit display will appear.

2.

Use the SELECT buttons to call up the 
desired parameter.

For details about the Arpeggio parameters, see 
the chart below.

3.

Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to 
change the value.

4.

When you are satisfied with the result, press 
the [EXIT] button to return to the Control 
Top display.

The settings made here are stored 
automatically. The settings here will be 
maintained even if you turn the power off or 
change the Arpeggio type.

Arpeggio Parameters

NOTE

Editing of an Arpeggio can be done even 
during playback. Any changes made here 
are immediately applied to playback, 
meaning that you can check the results of 
your edits in real time. Keep in mind that 
editing a parameter during playback may 
cause glitches in playback. If such a 
situation occurs, stop Arpeggio playback 
then press the note to trigger the Arpeggio 
again.

NOTE

If you want to initialize the settings, use the 
Factory Set operation (page 37).

Display

Settings

Description

Cat

DrPc, CPrc, Bass, Seq, ChSq, 
HySq, ApKb, Orgn, GtPl, Strn, 
Bras, RdPp, Lead

Determines the Category of the Arpeggio type you want to call up. For details, 
see pages 31 and 46.

Typ

1–342

Determines the Arpeggio type you want to call up. For details, see page 46.

Variation

Orig, Up, Down, Alt1, Alt2, Rnd

Determines the playback variation of the Arpeggio. When any value other than 
“Orig” is selected, you can shift the pitch up and down in octave for Arpeggio 
playback by adjusting the “OctRange” parameter.

Orig ......... The original data preprogrammed in the KX will play back.
Up ........... An Arpeggio of ascending notes will play.
Down ....... An Arpeggio of descending notes will play.
Alt1 .......... Alternates Up and Down arpeggios. The turnaround note is played 

once.

Alt2 .......... Alternates Up and Down arpeggios. The turnaround note is played 

twice.

Rnd.......... The Arpeggio will play randomly according to the pressed notes.

OctRange

-3 – 0 – +3

Determines the octave setting of Arpeggio playback. When the Variation 
parameter is set to “Orig,” this parameter is indicated as “—,” meaning that it 
cannot be edited.

GateTime

0%–200%

Determines the gate time of Arpeggio notes.

BeatStretch

50, 66, 75, 100, 133, 150, 200%

Adjusts the tempo of Arpeggio playback based on the current original tempo. 
When “50%” is selected, for example, the playback time will be halved (tempo 
is doubled). When “200%” is selected, on the other hand, the playback time 
will be doubled (tempo is halved).

Swing

-120% – 0% – +120%

Adjusts the timing of the even-numbered back-beat notes (according to the 
note type specified in the SwingValue parameter below) to produce a swing 
feel.

SwingValue

1/32 (32nd note), 3/16 (16th note 
triplet), 1/16 (16th note), 3/8 (8th 
note triplet), 1/8 (8th note), 3/4 (1/4 
note triplet), 1/4 (1/4 note)

Determines the type of note that serves as the basis for the Swing parameter.

VelMode

Orig, Thru

Determines how the velocities are applied to playback notes of the selected 
Arpeggio type.

Orig ......... The Arpeggio type is played back with the velocity values 

preprogrammed in the Arpeggio sequence data.

Thru ......... The Arpeggio type is played back with the velocity value 

determined by how strongly you play the keys.