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3.5.1 Arpeggiator Rotary Pots
When you hold the Shift button the rotary pots can transform your arpeggios.
Tempo – This knob speeds up or slows down your arpeggio relative to the Arp Rate. When Launchkey
is used as a standalone controller, this knob ranges from 60 BPM to 187 BPM. However, when synced
with Ableton Live, this knob will have no effect.
Swing – This knob sets the amount that every other note is delayed, resulting in a swung rhythm.
To change the Arpeggiator’s Swing, press and hold the Arp button, and then turn the knob labelled
Swing. By default (centre position), swing will be set to 0% (meaning no swing), with extremes of 80%
(very swung) and -80% (negative swing). Negative swing means every other note is rushed, instead of
delayed.
Gate – Adjusting this knob will create longer or shorter MIDI notes, resulting in either a more
‘staccato’ arpeggio, or a more fluid, ‘legato’ one. This knob goes from 0% to 200% of the space
between notes. For notes that have swing applied, both notes retain the same gate length.
Mutate – After you select Mutate as the Arp Mode, hold the Shift button and turn this knob to add
variation to your arpeggio. A new ‘mutation’ occurs with each turn of the knob. When you stop
turning the knob notes are set and will repeat indefinitely.
Deviate – After selecting Deviate as your Arp Rhythm, turn this knob to make rhythmic variations.
With every turn of this knob, you’ll create a different pattern of rests.
Note: the pots will also control arp functions with Arp Control Lock active.
3.5.2 Arp Modes
After turning on the Arp you’ll be in 1 of 7 Arpeggiator types, each resulting in arpeggios of different
note orders. To change the Arp Type, press and hold the Shift button, and then press the key
corresponding to your desired mode.