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Appendix X - Ideas and Tips for performing with Chords and Chains

Here are a few examples of how Chords, Octave, Chord Inversions and Chord Chains might be used creatively during a performance.

After creating a sequence, press PLAY, then…

  • Try pressing the CHORD and NOTE buttons to explore different chord progressions.

  • Try changing the default chords.

  • Try changing the Octave and Tempo to vary the feel of the music.

  • Try assigning a macro to the Velocity parameter of one or more tracks to control the dynamics of the piece.

  • Try using Chord Positions to create chord inversions on the fly.

    • To create subtle changes, without the jump you get when changing the chord or octave.

    • Or creatively. For example, move a chord up through its possible positions, then quickly reset it; creating harmonic builds and excitement.

  • Try alternating between chord positions, with Voice Leading enabled, simply by repeatedly pressing the same notes.

    • For example, set the chord to 7th and switch back and forth pressing the C and A Notes multiple times. This works great with fast arpeggios.

Once you are happy with a chord progression….

  • Try creating a Chord Chain so you can recall this at any time.

    • Then, during playback, you can Quick Load Chord Chains in real time, switching different chord chains in and out.

  • Try switching between manually selecting chords and then loading a Chord Chain, allowing you time to edit the sequence or simply to vary a song’s structure.