Korg 2E ii User Manual

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Basic functions
Arpeggiator settings
If you wish to save the state of the combination at 
the same time, return to Combination mode and 
write the combination 
(
).
When editing a user arpeggio pattern, pay atten-
tion to the global MIDI channel, the channel of 
each track, and the arpeggiator assignments, and 
make sure that the arpeggiator you are hearing is 
the pattern that you wish to edit.
If you moved here from Sampling mode (if the 
separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed), the 
arpeggiator will not turn on. Nor will it be possible 
to edit arpeggio patterns.
Synchronizing the arpeggiator
The note timing of the arpeggiator will differ depend-
ing on the state of the arpeggiator “Key Sync.” check 
box.
If this is checked, the arpeggiator will operate at the 
timing of the first note-on you play from a state in 
which all keys are released.
If this is unchecked, the arpeggiator will operate in 
synchronization with the internal or external MIDI 
clock.
The paragraphs below explain how synchronization 
occurs when the “Key Sync.” check box is unchecked
(However, synchronization with Song Start and with 
the MIDI realtime command Start message are excep-
tions to this.)
Synchronization between arpeggia-
tors A and B
In Combination and Sequencer mode, two arpeggia-
tors can operate simultaneously. In this case, if you 
start an arpeggiator (whose “Key Sync.” is unchecked
while the other arpeggiator is already running, the 
arpeggiator you started will synchronize to the “
  
(Tempo)” based on the timing of the already-running 
arpeggiator.
If “Key Sync.” is checked, A and B will each oper-
ate on their own timing.
Synchronization between the arpeg-
giators and sequencer in Sequencer 
mode
When song playback is stopped
• The arpeggiator will synchronize to the “
 
(Tempo)” based on the timing of the internal MIDI 
clock.
• In Sequencer mode when an RPPR pattern is 
playing, the arpeggiator will synchronize to the 
beats of that pattern.
• If you want the RPPR pattern playback to 
synchronize to the currently-running arpeggiator, 
set “Sync” (SEQ 5.1: RPPR, RPPR Setup page) to 
SEQ
.
Playback will synchronize to the “
 (Tempo)” timing 
of the arpeggiator.
When a song is being played or recorded
• The arpeggiator will synchronize to the beats based 
on the timing of the song.
Synchronization with Song Start
• When the arpeggiator is on (the [ARP ON/OFF] 
key is on) and running, receiving a Song Start 
message will reset the arpeggiator to the beginning 
of the pattern. (This has no relation to the “Key 
Sync.” setting.)
• In Sequencer mode when the “Key Sync.” setting is 
unchecked
 and the [ARP ON/OFF] key is on, 
starting the arpeggiator by pressing notes during 
the pre-count before recording will cause the 
arpeggiator to start (and be recorded) from the 
beginning of the arpeggio pattern at the moment 
that recording begins.
Synchronization with an external 
sequencer in Program, Combination, 
or Sequencer modes
In Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes when 
 (Tempo)” is EXT (GLOBAL 2.1: MIDI “MIDI Clock” 
set to External or Ext-USB), the TR will synchronize to 
MIDI Clock and Start messages received from an exter-
nal MIDI sequencer (or similar device) connected by a 
MIDI cable.
Synchronization to external MIDI clock
• The arpeggiator will synchronize to the “
 
(Tempo)” based on the timing of the external MIDI 
clock.
Synchronization to the MIDI Start message
• When the arpeggiator is on and operating, 
receiving a MIDI Start message will cause the 
arpeggiator to reset to the beginning of the pattern. 
(This has no relation to the “Key Sync.” setting.)