The arpeggiator is a function that automatically separates the notes of a played chord and plays them in sequence. The arpeggiator of the nanoKEY Fold features many rhythm patterns, and you can use the keyboard buttons or the touch slider to add a sense of rhythm to your performance.
Turning the arpeggiator on
Press the (Arpeggiator) button to switch the arpeggiator on/off.
Tip: The arpeggiator notes play on the global MIDI channel. (→ Global parameters)
1Press the (Arpeggiator Type) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.
2Press one of the keyboard 1–6 buttons to select the arpeggiator type.
1 (Up): Notes are played consecutively from low pitches to high.
2 (Down): Notes are played consecutively from high pitches to low.
3 (Alt1): Up and Down are played repeatedly. The highest and lowest notes play one time per repeat cycle.
4 (Alt2): Up and Down are played repeatedly. The highest and lowest notes play two times per repeat cycle.
5 (Random): Notes play randomly.
6 (Trigger): The notes you hold down are played simultaneously. The “Octave Range” setting is disabled.
Range over which arpeggios play
Here’s how to specify the octave range over which the arpeggios play, within a range of 1–4 octaves.
1Press the (Arpeggiator Octave) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.
2Press one of the keyboard 1–4 buttons to select the range over which arpeggios play.
Here’s how to select the rhythm pattern used by the arpeggiator.
1Press the (Arpeggiator Pattern) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.
2Press one of the keyboard 1–15 buttons to select the arpeggiator rhythm pattern.
For details on each pattern, refer to “Arpeggiator rhythm pattern list”. → Arpeggiator rhythm pattern list
This shows how to set the speed of the arpeggiator. This can be set within the range from a whole note (1/1) to a sixty-fourth note (1/64).
1Press the (Arpeggiator Rate) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.
2Press one of the keyboard 1–13 buttons to select the beat (note value).
Setting the arpeggiator note length
Here’s how to set the arpeggiator note length (gate time).
1Press the (Arpeggiator Gate) button while holding down the (EDIT/TAP) button.
2Press one of the keyboard 1–15 buttons to select the gate time.
Setting the tempo (tap tempo function)
While the arpeggiator is on, set the tempo (BPM) of the arpeggiator by pressing the (EDIT/TAP) button at least three times at a steady interval along with the beat of the song.
Tip: Press the button multiple times for a more accurate tempo.
These settings determine how the arpeggiator works when you release your hand from the keyboard buttons or touch sliders.
Long-press the (Arpeggiator) button to toggle the latch function on/off.
Off: The arpeggiator stops playing once you release your fingers from the keyboard buttons or touch sliders. This is useful when you want to synchronize the MIDI clocks with your DAW.
On: The arpeggiator keeps playing even after you’ve released your fingers from the keyboard buttons or touch sliders.
Synchronizing with the notes played (Key Sync)
This specifies whether the arpeggiator plays back in sync with the notes you play using the keyboard buttons or the touch sliders.
Note: Use the KORG KONTROL EDITOR to change the Key Sync setting, as this can’t be set on this device.
Off: Synchronization is off. With Key Sync off, the arpeggio pattern is not reset when you press a keyboard button or touch slider.
On: Synchronization is on. With Key Sync on, each time you press a keyboard button or use the touch sliders, the arpeggio pattern restarts. You can use this function to make the arpeggio pattern start in time with other instruments, playing back from the start of the measure.
When you press the (Arpeggiator) button in Split mode, the arpeggiator only takes effect on the notes you play using the keyboard buttons in the left half of the keyboard.