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Creating Arpeggios (NP-V80 only), Use the Arpeggio Function - np v80 manual

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Creating Arpeggios (NP-V80 only) The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad-the root, third, and fifth-and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for music production as well as performance. Use the Arpeggio Function 1 Press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to turn the arpeggio function on. The button lights when the Arpeggio function is on. Quick Guide 2 Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger Arpeggio playback. The sound of the arpeggio produced will change according to the number of notes you play and the area of the keyboard you play in. NOTE • When an FC4 or FC5 footswitch is connected to the SUSTAIN jack is pressed, the Arpeggio will continue to play after the note is released (page 61). When the split function is on, the arpeggio applies to the split voice. The arpeggio applies to the main and dual voices when the split function is off. Arpeggios cannot be played using the split and main/dual voices simultaneously. 3 When you have finished playing with the arpeggio function, press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to turn it off. 20 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Quick Guide
Creating Arpeggios (NP-V80 only)
The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the
required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the
root, third, and fifth—and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of
interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you
play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for
music production as well as performance.
1
Press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to turn the
arpeggio function on.
The button lights when the Arpeggio function is on.
2
Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger
Arpeggio playback.
The sound of the arpeggio produced will change according to the
number of notes you play and the area of the keyboard you play in.
When the split function is on, the arpeggio applies to the split voice.
The arpeggio applies to the main and dual voices when the split func-
tion is off. Arpeggios cannot be played using the split and main/dual
voices simultaneously.
3
When you have finished playing with the arpeggio
function, press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to
turn it off.
Use the Arpeggio Function
• When an FC4 or FC5 foot-
switch is connected to the
SUSTAIN jack is pressed,
the Arpeggio will continue to
play after the note is
released (page 61).
NOTE