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Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Controller block

Effect block

Internal memory

Reference

Voice mode

Performance mode

Song mode

Pattern mode

Mixing mode

Master mode

Remote mode

Utility mode

Quick setup

File mode

Using iOS Applications

Appendix

MIDI

Arpeggio type with a normal name (example: UpOct1)

In addition to the above types, there are three playback types: the Arpeggios created for use of Normal

Voices and played back using only the played notes and their octave notes (

page 15

), the Arpeggios

created for use of Drum Voices (

page 16

), and Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events (

page 16

).

A

rpeggio type with “_AF1,” “_AF2,” or “_AF1&AF2” (example: Electro Pop AF1)

When this Type is triggered, the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [1] button, [2] button, or both buttons will be

turned on during playback.

How to use the Arpeggio Type List

The Arpeggio Type list in the “Data List” PDF document contains the following columns.

NOTE

Note that this list is for illustration purposes only. For a complete listing of the Arpeggio Types, see the “Data List” PDF

document.

1

Main Category

Indicates an Arpeggio Main Category.

2

Sub Category

Indicates an Arpeggio Sub Category.

3

ARP No (Arpeggio Number)

Indicates the Arpeggio type number.

4

ARP Name (Arpeggio Name)

Indicates the Arpeggio Name.

5

Time Signature

Indicates the time signature or meter of the Arpeggio type.

6

Length

Indicates the data length (amount of measures) of the Arpeggio type. When the Loop parameter

*1

is set to “off,” the Arpeggio plays back for this length and stops.

7

Original Tempo

Indicates the appropriate tempo value of the Arpeggio type. Note that this tempo is not set

automatically when selecting an Arpeggio type.

8

Accent

The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the Accent Phrase feature (

page 14

).

9

Random SFX

The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the SFX feature (

page 15

).

)

Voice Type

Indicates the voice type appropriate for the Arpeggio Type. When the “VoiceWithARP” (Voice with

Arpeggio)

*2

is set to “on” in the Song/Pattern Record, the voice of this type is automatically

selected.

*1

The Loop parameter can be set in the PLAY FX display of Arpeggio Edit for Voice mode (

page 28

), Performance

mode (

page 58

), and Song/Pattern mode (

page 83

).

*2

The “VoiceWithARP” parameter can be set in the MAIN display of the Arpeggio Edit for Song/Pattern mode (

page

83

).

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ARP

No.

ARP Name

Time

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Tempo

Accent

Random

SFX

Voice Type

ApKb

Rock

1

MA_70s Rock _ES

4 / 4

2

130

Acoustic Piano

ApKb

Rock

2

MB_70s Rock _ES

4 / 4

1

130

:

ApKb

Rock

3

MC_70s Rock

4 / 4

2

130

ApKb

Rock

4

MD_70s Rock

4 / 4

4

130

ApKb

Rock

5

FA_70s Rock

4 / 4

1

130

ApKb

Rock

6

FB_70s Rock _ES

4 / 4

1

130

ApKb

Rock

7

FC_70s Rock _ES

4 / 4

2

130

Section	Page
Using the MOXF6/MOXF8 Manuals	2
Basic Structure	3
Functional Blocks	3
Tone Generator Block	4
Tone Generator block in the Voice Mode	4
Part structure in the Voice mode	4
Voice	4
Normal Voices and Drum Voices	4
Expanded Articulation (XA)	5
Elements and Drum Keys	6
Memory structure of Voices	7
Tone Generator block in the Performance mode	7
Part structure in the Performance mode	7
Performance	7
Performance Memory contents	7
Tone Generator block in the Song mode/Pattern mode	7
Part structure of the tone generator block in the Song mode/Pattern mode	7
About Mixing	7
Memory structure of Mixing	8
A/D Input Block	8
Sequencer Block	9
Sequencer block in the Song mode	9
About Songs	9
Song Track structure	9
Song Chain	9
Sequencer block in the Pattern mode	9
About Patterns	9
Section	9
Pattern Chain	10
Phrase	10
Pattern Track Structure	10
Pattern Tracks and Phrases	10
Sequencer block applied to both Songs and Patterns	10
MIDI Tracks and Mixing settings	10
Sequencer block applied to the Performance mode	11
Performance Recording	11
Arpeggio Block	11
Arpeggio categories	11
Sub categories	12
Arpeggio Type Name	12
How to use the Arpeggio Type List	13
Arpeggio related settings	14
Turning Arpeggio playback on/off	14
Using the knobs to control Arpeggios	14
Accent Phrase	14
Random SFX	15
Arpeggio setting displays	15
Arpeggio playback types	15
Arpeggios for Normal Voices	15
Arpeggios for Drum/Percussion Voices (Category: DrPc)	16
Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events (Category: Cntr)	16
Controller Block	17
Keyboard	17
Pitch Bend wheel	17
Modulation wheel	17
Assignable Function buttons	17
Knobs	17
Effect Block	18
Effect structure	18
System Effects – Reverb and Chorus	18
Insertion Effects	18
Master Effect	18
Element EQ	18
Part EQ/Common EQ	18
Master EQ	18
Effect connection in each mode	19
In the Voice mode	19
In the Performance mode	20
In the Mixing mode	20
About the Vocoder Effect	21
Internal Memory	22
Internal memory of the MOXF6/MOXF8	22
Reference	24
Voice Mode	25
Voice Play	25
Arpeggio Edit	27
Normal Voice Edit	30
Common Edit	30
Element Edit	38
Drum Voice Edit	47
Common Edit	47
Key Edit	48
Voice Job	52
Supplementary Information	53
Voice Category List	53
Setting examples of the Destination	53
Functions of Knobs 1 – 8	54
Performance Mode	55
Performance Play	55
Arpeggio Edit	57
Performance Edit	59
Common Edit	59
Part Edit	64
Performance Job	70
Performance Record	72
Supplementary Information	74
Performance Category List	74
Functions of Knobs 1 – 8	74
Song Mode	76
Song Play	76
Song Recording	79
Song Record Standby mode	79
During Song Recording	81
Arpeggio Edit	82
Song Edit	84
Song Job	87
Supplementary Information	97
Song Playback Types	97
Song Track Loop – setting example	99
Punch In/Out (Type = punch)	100
Basic Procedure in the Song Job Mode	100
Pattern Mode	101
Pattern Play	101
Pattern Record	105
Pattern Record Standby mode	105
During Pattern Recording	106
Pattern Edit	106
Pattern Job	107
Supplementary Information	112
Pattern Playback Types	112
Loop Recording (Pattern)	113
Mixing Mode	114
Mixing Play	114
Mixing Edit	116
Common Edit	116
Part Edit	117
Mixing Job	120
Mixing Voice Edit	122
Common Edit	122
Element Edit	122
Mixing Voice Job	123
Supplementary Information	124
Editing a Performance by using the Knobs	124
Creating an Arpeggio	125
Storing the Mixing settings as a Mixing Template	126
Master Mode	128
Master Play	128
Master Edit	130
Common Edit	130
Zone Edit	130
Master Job	132
Remote Mode	133
Remote display	133
Remote Control Assignments	134
Switching the Control Template for the VSTi	134
Switching the functions of Knobs 1 – 4	134
Switching the functions of Knobs 5 – 8	134
Transport operation	134
Operating by the Function buttons	135
Mute/Solo	138
Moving the cursor/ Program Change function	138
Inputting a Number Directly	138
AI KNOB functions	138
Utility settings	139
Utility Mode	140
Utility Job	150
Quick Setup	151
File Mode	153
Supplementary Information	160
File/Folder selection	160
Playing back a SMF (Standard MIDI file) from USB flash memory	160
Formatting a USB flash memory device	161
Using iOS Applications	162
Appendix	163

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