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MONTAGE Reference Manual

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 types (in Control/HybridSeq main categories with Filter, Expression, Pan, Modulation, Pitch Bend,

and Assign 1/2 sub categories) are programmed primarily with Control Change and Pitch Bend data. They

are used to change the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play specific notes.

In fact, some types contain no note data at all. When using a type of this category, set the “Key Mode”

parameter to “Direct,” “Sort+Drct,” or “Thru+Drct.”

NOTE Settings related to Key Mode are set as follows.

[EDIT]  Part Selection  ELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON]  [Arpeggio]  [Common] (page 73)

Motion Sequencer Block

The powerful Motion Sequencer feature lets you dynamically change sounds by operating Parameters

depending on sequences created in advance.

It provides real time control for changing sounds depending on various sequences such as Tempo,

Arpeggio, or the rhythm of external connected devices.

You can assign up to eight desired Sequence types for one Lane.

You can also set up to four Lanes corresponding to the Motion Sequencer function for one Part. Up to eight

Lanes can be used at the same time for the entire Performance.

The setting status (on or off) the Lanes in the entire Performance will be shown as follows.

[PERFORMANCE]  [Motion Control]  [Motion Seq] (page 38)

Also, the parameters for each Lane are set as follows.

[PERFORMANCE]  [EDIT]  Part selection  ELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON]  [Motion Seq] 

[Lane] (page 81)

Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events

Tips for Arpeggio playback

Arpeggios not only provide inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they

give you quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in

your live performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the “Quick Guide” in the Owner’s

Manual.

Lane setting

Sequence Patterns for the Lane

Selected Sequence setting Lane setting