Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

On Sun, 26 Dec 2010, Bruno wrote:

> To explain it a bit: let's say I play C1, G1, Bb1 and D2 notes, I set 
> arp to 1/16 and "forward assign" and I would like to hear two 1/32 for 
> D2 (instead of 1/16).
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here's how to do it the easy way (as tested on my XL7)...

start with a patch that works well with "forward assign" arpeggio and only 
uses layer 1 (you can use two layers, but let's start with something 
simple to see how it's done).

make sure these parameters are set in "preset edit":
     arp
 	status:	on
 	fwd assign
 	note:	1/16
 	vel:	played
 	gate:	100%
 	ext cnt:	0
 	ext int:	1
 	sync:	key
 	pre delay:	off
 	duration:	off
 	post delay:	off
 	recycle:	off
 	kbd thru:	off
 	latch:	off
 	key range:	C-2 -> G8 (all keys)

most of those should either already be set like that or not be critical.

now copy layer one to layer two and make these edits ONLY to layer two:
 	delay:	1/32 (same screen as "start")
 	range:	velo; lo=120, fade=0; high=127; fade=0

that ~should~ be it. now any key played with a velocity higher than 120 
will "double" when played by the arp. adjust that threshold according to 
your controller and playing style.

if anyone comes up with any variations based on this, please let us know!

here's some ideas...
  * use different filter settings on layer 2
  * use a different sample ("instrument") on layer 2
  * use layer 3 (and 4!) with different delays and/or different thresholds


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