Vermona qMI - quad MIDI Interface - Manual (Page 16)

Monophonic playmode 2 (M2)
This PLAYMODE is monophonic, too. Here, the combined CV/Gate channels
are not addressed in parallel but one after another. The first MIDI-note will
trigger e.g. channel 1, the next channel 2 and so on...
Mode M2 offers multiple possibilities. Control multiple patches with identi-
cal settings but spread the "voices" across the stereo panorama. The result
will be a rhythmical jumping stereo-sound, well suited for fast sequences
and arpeggios.
With oscillators, filters and modulators being set differently on all partici-
pating channels and maybe even spread across the stereo image, a
sequence can drastically change its sound when changing between modes
M1 and M2. Although, the same notes are used, mode M2 will give the
impression of (up to) four new sequences, due to our ear separating the
different sounds from each other. Using an odd number of notes per beat
will further increase this effect. Try to change between modes M1 and M2
frequently to discover new melodies!
Although it is tempting to use all four channels for voice rotation, notice
that also two channels will still allow for interesting possibilities due to con-
stant changes.
Arpeggio-like mini-sequences in mode M2 can be achieved by using differ-
ent oscillator tunings for all four channels. Start your sequence by playing
the same MIDI-note and adjust the oscillators. The mini-sequence is a
result of the voice rotation. Changing the MIDI-note will "transpose the
arpeggio".
Polyphonic playmode (POLY)
This playmode allows all combined channels to be played polyphonically.
This way, your modular synthesizer system can be played with up to four-
voice polyphony. The advantage of polyphony in a modular synthesizer sys-
tem is the possibility to adjust all voices' sounds individually. Even slight
variations of oscillator- and filter-settings will clearly enhance the liveliness
in a chord.
For example: With the qMI - quad MIDI interface being configured to four-
voice polyphony and four received notes held, the fifth received MIDI-note
will replace the oldest (longest held) note.
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