Arpeggiator
Let’s RPG-8! by Propellerhead Software
With Reason version 4 came the RPG-8 Monophonic Arpeggiator. As most of you may already know, an arpeggiator can be used to generate rhythmic monophonic melody lines out of input notes or chords. This is exactly what the RPG-8 does – and much more if you dig a little under the surface. In this article we’re going to have a look at how you can record and edit individual arpeggiated notes in the main sequencer to manually “fine tune” your arpeggio lines. We’ll also show some other cool stuff you could do with the RPG-8 – things you maybe wouldn’t consider using the arpeggiator for at first thought.
Using Reason 4’s RPG-8 Arpeggiator by Joel Falconer
Reason 4’s RPG-8 Arpeggiator device is a useful tool when you want to create any sort of arpeggiated melody from a chord progression or even lead line without hours of painful penciling. The RPG-8 was released with Reason 4 and was the first arpeggiator to come with the software; it’s not hard to use, but many users still approach it with some confusion.
Advanced Arpeggiation by Simon Price
For years, an arpeggiator module has been one of the features most frequently requested by Reason users. No surprise, then, that when the Props finally responded they delivered something that goes well beyond the basics. As is often the case in Reason, you can use the RPG8 at two levels: you can let it connect itself to an instrument directly, and just start playing and adjusting the front panel controls. Then, for the tweakheads, there are many less-obvious possibilities for experimenting with advanced settings and creative CV connections. The main purpose of this article is to look at some of the latter, but as this is the first time we’ve covered the RPG8, let’s start with a quick look at its main features.
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