User Manual

Mobile Music Sequencer Owner’s Manual 16
CHORD
When playing phrases, Mobile Music Sequencer ensures that they follow the
chord changes set for the corresponding section. In order to do this, it needs
to know each phrase’s original chord root and type. This information can be set
using the Source Chord Editor.
Chord change
Phrase based on the new chordPhrase
Chord set for the section
Phrase’s original chord root and type
NOTE
The original chord root and type of preset phrases cannot be edited.
The Source Chord Editor can be opened by tapping [CHORD] in Step 4 above.
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1 Area 1 is used to set the chord root.
2 Area 2 is used to set the chord type, and it can be scrolled horizontally.
3 In Area 3, you can set one of the following chord-change types for the
phrase.
Melody1 This type limits the effect of chord changes, making it ideal
for melodic phrases. In specific terms, the phrase will be
converted or transposed based on the chord types and roots
set for the section.
Melody2 As above, this type also limits the effect of chord changes
and is ideal for melodic phrases. In response to chord
changes, Mobile Music Sequencer shifts the phrase’s notes
as little as possible for smoother chord progressions.
Chord1 This type significantly changes the phrase, making it ideal
for backing tracks. In specific terms, the phrase will be
converted or transposed based on the chord types and roots
set for the section.
Chord2 As above, this type also significantly changes the phrase
and is ideal for backing tracks. In response to chord
changes, Mobile Music Sequencer shifts the phrase’s notes
as little as possible for smoother chord progressions.
Bass This type is ideal for bass phrases.
Bypass When this type is selected, the phrase is unaffected by chord
changes. As such, it is perfect for drum phrases.
Para This type causes the entire phrase to be transposed based
on the new chord’s root note, but the chord type is ignored.
As such, it is suitable for phrases that already include chord
changes.
4 HIGHEST KEY from Area 4 is used to set the highest possible root note.
If set to G, for example, chords with a root note higher than G would be
transposed down an octave.
HIGH LIMIT and LOW LIMIT define the range in which the phrase will be
played. Any notes outside this range will be moved into it by transposing up
or down accordingly in octave steps.
5 Area 5 is used to specify whether the phrase should be retriggered (i.e.,
started again from the beginning) in response to chord changes.