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4—The Arpeggiator<br />

4—The Arpeggiator<br />

FIZMO’s arpeggiator produces mesmerizing, repetitive<br />

streams of musical notes using the active sounds in the<br />

currently selected preset. The arpeggiator can play both<br />

pre-programmed phrases, and can generate fantastic<br />

new music based on notes that you play. You can also<br />

play along with the arpeggiator.<br />

Tempo<br />

Arpeggiator<br />

Tap On/Off Keyboard Range Mode<br />

Value<br />

Tip: The arpeggiator can be synchronized to MIDI clocks so that you can synchronize it to an external MIDI<br />

device. You can also supply the arpeggiator with notes via MIDI. See Chapter 7.<br />

Understanding Arpeggiator Presets<br />

Whenever you use the arpeggiator, you’re using an “arpeggiator preset.” An arpeggiator preset tells the<br />

arpeggiator what notes to play, and how to play them by determining the arpeggiator’s operating mode and also<br />

containing a variety of parameters that influence certain important aspects of its behavior (these are detailed in<br />

“Editing Arpeggiator Presets” on Page 13).<br />

Note: Each FIZMO preset contains an arpeggiator preset, and remembers the current state of the arpeggiator’s<br />

other settings when the preset was last saved. Therefore, when you change any arpeggiator setting, the LED in<br />

the Sound Edit button lights to show that the preset has been edited. See Page 20 to learn how to save a<br />

preset—and your current arpeggiator settings.<br />

Arpeggiator Operating Modes<br />

The arpeggiator can function in either of two modes, or a combination of both. The operating mode is determined<br />

by the type, or types, of information the arpeggiator preset contains. An arpeggiator preset can contain a:<br />

• pattern—A pattern is a pre-programmed phrase containing note or controller data. When an arpeggiator<br />

preset contains a pattern, you can transpose its note data to any key or octave by striking a key on FIZMO’s<br />

keyboard.<br />

• control algorithm—A control algorithm allows you to play notes into the arpeggiator, and tells the arpeggiator<br />

in what order to play those notes.<br />

Turning the Arpeggiator On and Off<br />

To turn the arpeggiator on, click the Arpeggiator On/Off button—when the arpeggiator is on, the<br />

button’s LED lights.<br />

Tip: You can also turn the arpeggiator on and off using a foot switch—see Page 6.<br />

Arpeggiator<br />

On/Off<br />

Selecting an Arpeggiator Preset<br />

FIZMO contains over a hundred arpeggiator presets. To select one:<br />

1. Click the Arpeggiator Mode button—or hold down the button and turn the Arpeggiator<br />

Value knob—until PrSt is displayed. In a moment or so, the number of the currently<br />

selected arpeggiator preset will be displayed.<br />

2. Turn the Arpeggiator Value knob or use the -/No or +/Yes button to select the desired<br />

arpeggiator preset. The arpeggiator preset already saved in the preset is shown as snd; the other<br />

arpeggiator presets are identified by number.<br />

Mode<br />

Value<br />

Tip: For a list of FIZMO's arpeggiator presets, see Page 40.<br />

Tip: The control algorithm contained in the highest-numbered arpeggiator preset performs a unique function: any<br />

notes you supply to the arpeggiator are sustained for as long as the arpeggiator is turned on.<br />

ENSONIQ FIZMO User’s Guide 11

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