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Basic Structure

Functional blocks

Tone Generator block

A/D Input block

Sequencer block

Arpeggio block

Motion Sequencer block

Effect block

Envelope Follower block

Controller block

Internal Memory

Reference

Display (touch panel) config.

Performance Play (Home)

Motion Control

Mixing

Scene

Play/Rec

Normal Part (AWM) Edit

Drum Part Edit

Normal Part (FM-X) Edit

Common/Audio Edit

Category Search

Utility

Live Set

iPhone/iPad connection

Arpeggio Type Name

The Arpeggio Types are named according to certain rules and abbreviations. Once you understand these

rules and abbreviations, you’ll find it easy to browse through and select the desired Arpeggio Types.

Arpeggio types with “_N” at the end of the type name (example: HipHop1_N)

These Arpeggios are for using with the Normal Part, and Arpeggios with complex notes can be created

even when triggered by one note (page 15).

Arpeggio types with “_C” at the end of the type name (example: Rock1_C)

These Arpeggios are for using with the Normal Part, and correct Arpeggios can be created corresponding

to the chord you play (page 15).

Arpeggio types with a normal name (example: UpOct1)

In addition to the above types, there are three playback types: the Arpeggios created for use of Normal

Parts and played back using only the played notes and their octave notes (page 15), the Arpeggios

created for use of Drum Parts (page 15), and Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events (page 16).

Arpeggio types with “_AF1”, “_AF2”, or “_AF1&2” at the end of the type name

(example: Electro Pop AF1)

When these Arpeggios are played, both of [ASSIGN 1] and [ASSIGN 2] buttons are automatically turned

ON and the phrase starts playback.

Arpeggio types with [Mg] at the beginning of the type name (example:

[Mg]HardRock1)

These Arpeggios are for using with a Mega Voice.

The Arpeggio Type List in the Data List PDF document contains the following columns.

NOTE Note that this list is for illustration purposes only. For a complete listing of the Arpeggio Types, see the Data List

PDF document.

1 Main Category

Indicates an Arpeggio Main Category.

2 Sub Category

Indicates an Arpeggio Sub Category.

3 ARP No (Arpeggio Number)

Indicates the Arpeggio type number.

4 ARP Name (Arpeggio Name)

Indicates the Arpeggio Name.

Mega Voices and Mega Voice Arpeggios

Normal sound uses velocity switching to make the sound quality and/or level of a Part change

according to how strongly or softly you play the keyboard—giving greater authenticity and natural

response to these Parts. However Mega Voices have a very complex structure with many different

layers that are not suitable for playing manually. Mega Voices were developed specifically to be

played by Mega Voice Arpeggios to produce incredibly realistic results. You should always use Mega

Voices with Mega Voice Arpeggios.

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