Yamaha MX61 Reference Manual - Page 15

Relation between played notes and Arpeggio types There are three main Arpeggio playback types as described below. Arpeggios for Normal Voices Arpeggio types (belonging to all categories except for DrPC and Cntr) created for use of Normal Voices have the following three playback types. Playback of played notes only Arpeggios are played back using only the played note(s) and octave notes. Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played notes (Note) These Arpeggio types have several sequences each of which is suited for a certain chord type. Even if you press only one note, the Arpeggio is played back using the programmed sequence-meaning that notes other than the ones you play may be sounded. Pressing another note triggers a transposed sequence using the pressed note as the new root note. Adding notes to those already held changes the sequence accordingly. For more on this Arpeggio type, refer to the "Arpeggio Type List" in the "Data List" PDF document. Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played chord (Chord) These Arpeggio types created for use with Normal Voices are played back to match the chord type that you play on the keyboard. For more on this Arpeggio type, refer to the "Arpeggio Type List" in the "Data List" PDF document. NOTE Since these types are programmed for Normal Voices, using them with Drum Voices may not produce musically appropriate results. Arpeggios for Drum Voices (Category: DrPc) These Arpeggio types are programmed specifically for use with Drum Voices, giving you instant access to various rhythm patterns. Three different playback types are available. Playback of a drum pattern Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Playback of a drum pattern, plus additional played notes (assigned drum instruments) Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Playing additional notes to the one being held lets you add other sounds (assigned drum instruments) to the drum pattern being played. Basic Structure Basic Structure Controller Block Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote Playback only of the played notes (assigned drum instruments) Playing a note or notes will trigger a rhythm pattern using only the notes played (assigned drum instruments). Keep in mind that even if you play the same notes, the triggered rhythm pattern differs depending on the order of the notes played. This gives you access to different rhythm patterns using the same instruments simply by changing the order in which you play the notes, when the "KeyMode" parameter is set to "thru" or "thrudirect." NOTE The three playback types above are not distinguished by category name or type name. You'll have to actually play the types and hear the difference. NOTE Since these types are programmed for Drum Voices, using them with Normal Voices may not produce musically appropriate results. Arpeggios containing mainly controller information (Category: Cntr) These arpeggio types are programmed primarily with Control Change and Pitch Bend data. They are used to change the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play specific notes. In fact, some types contain no note data at all. NOTE When the Arpeggio types which belong to the "Cntr" Category and contain no note data is selected, no sound is produced, even if the MX49/MX61 receives Note On messages. Tips for Arpeggio playback Arpeggios not only provide inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they give you quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the "Quick Guide" in the Owner's Manual. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 15