Yamaha MOX8 Reference Manual - Page 12

Mega Voices and Mega Voice Arpeggios Normal Voices use velocity switching to make the sound quality and/or level of a Voice change according to how strongly or softly you play the keyboard-giving greater authenticity and natural response to these Voices. However Mega Voices have a very complex structure with many different layers that is not suitable for playing manually. Mega Voices were developed specifically to be played by Mega Voice arpeggios to produce incredibly realistic results. You should always use Mega Voices with Mega Voice Arpeggios (included in "GtMG" and "BaMG" category). For details regarding the Mega Voice Arpeggios, see the "Voice Type" of the "Arpeggio Type List" in the "Data List" PDF document. Basic Structure Functional blocks Tone Generator block A/D Input block Sequencer block Arpeggio block Controller block Effect block Internal memory Sub categories The Arpeggio categories are divided into the sub categories listed below. Because the sub categories are listed based on the music genre, it is easy to find the sub category appropriate for your desired music style. Sub Category List Rock R&B Elect Jazz World Genrl Comb Zone Rock R&B Electronic Jazz World General Combination Zone Velocity* Z.Pad Filtr Exprs Pan Mod Pbend Asign Zone Velocity for Pad* Filter Expression Pan Modulation Pitch Bend Assign 1/2 NOTE Arpeggio types belonging to the Sub Categories marked with an asterisk (*) contain some velocity ranges, to which each has a different phrase assigned. When a type of these categories is selected in the Voice mode, it is a good idea to set the Velocity Limit of each Element to the same range as below. Velocity ranges of each Arpeggio type. 2Z_*****: 1 - 90, 91 - 127 4Z_*****: 1 - 70, 71 - 90, 91 - 110, 111 - 127 8Z_*****: 1 - 16, 17 - 32, 33 - 48, 49 - 64, 65 - 80, 81 - 96, 97- 108, 109 - 127 PadL_*****: 1 - 1, 2 - 2, 3 - 127 PadH_*****: 1 - 112, 113 - 120, 121 - 127 Reference Voice mode Performance mode Song mode Pattern mode Mixing mode Master mode Remote mode Utility mode Quick setup File mode Appendix MIDI Arpeggio Type Name The Arpeggio Types are named according to certain rules and abbreviations. Once you understand these rules and abbreviations, you'll find it easy to browse through and select the desired Arpeggio Types. Arpeggio type with "_ES" at the end of the type name (example: HipHop1_ES) These Arpeggio types use the same multi Track Arpeggio architecture as the MOTIF ES. This ES type of arpeggio has the following benefits: 1) These arpeggios can create complex notes and chords even when triggered by one note. 2) The arpeggio closely follows the notes played on the keyboard (only in the area where the arpeggio is assigned), allowing a good deal of harmonic freedom and the possibility to "solo" using these arpeggios. Arpeggio type with "_XS" at the end of the type name (example: Rock1_XS) These Arpeggios use a newly developed chord recognition technology to determine what notes should be played back by the Arpeggio. This XS type of arpeggio has the following benefits: 1) The arpeggios respond only to an area on the keyboard where an XS type of arpeggio is assigned. Other areas of the keyboard do not affect the chord recognition. This allows very natural keyboard playing across the entire keyboard with arpeggio generated bass and backing parts. 2) The arpeggio will always play harmonically correct parts. These are especially useful for bass and chordal backing parts. MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 12