Reference Guide

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Arpeggiator
Recording
Figure 38. The Record toolbar
A. Enable/Disable Input Quantize B. Quantize Settings
• The red swath that appears in a track in the area where recording is taking place changes color.
You can choose a color for this in the Configure Colors dialog (Options > Colors command) by
choosing Clips Pane in the Color Category menu, and changing the entry for Input Quantize
Record Preview Background.
•The Arm button in a track that has Input Quantizing enabled changes color when it is
armed, and displays Q instead of R.
Key bindings
You can choose key bindings for Input Quantize commands by opening the Key Bindings dialog
(Options > Key Bindings command), choosing Global Bindings in the Bind Context menu, and
scrolling to the Tracks > Input Quantize commands.
To set key bindings for note resolutions, choose Track View in the Bind Context menu, and scroll to
the Input Quantize Resolution commands.
For more information, see Quantizing.
Arpeggiator
The arpeggiator lets you play intricate patterns of notes that would otherwise be extremely difficult or
impossible to play manually and at speeds and octave ranges that exist beyond the physical
limitations of the player or keyboard range.
Arpeggiated events are new events that are based on notes that you play on your controller
keyboard. The new events are rhythmically and harmonically specified by the arpeggiator’s preset,
allowing you to “play” an endless variety sophisticated musical passages with simple key pressing.
The most significant capability of the arpeggiator is its ability to apply algorithmic variations on your
input as well as MIDI-based patterns.
In addition to note events, the arpeggiator can send parameter automation such as pan, volume,
and even effects automation for the current track.
Each MIDI and instrument track has its own integrated arpeggiator, visually located in the Track
view. Running multiple arpeggiators across tracks can help realize exciting melodic and rhythmic
textures.
The arpeggiator appears as a control widget above the FX bin. You can expand the arpeggiator
widget to show additional controls.
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