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6.3.1. Pad Chord modes: Many uses
6.3.1.1. Chord Memory feature
The most obvious use of the Chord Memory feature is to play chords on the pads. You can
use both hands to do this, for example, or you can trigger chords with your left hand and
play a melody on the keyboard with your right hand.
A chord doesn't have to contain three or more notes, either. You can record two notes an
octave apart and trigger some fat bass notes from the pads.
6.3.1.2. Chord Transpose feature
The Chord Transpose feature is similar to the Chord Memory feature in that it allows you
to create and store 16 chords on the pads. But in this case the pads are used to recall
chords for the keyboard to play. Remember, the Chord button must be enabled for the Chord
Transpose feature to work.
With those things in mind, there are some great applications for the Chord Transpose
feature. You can:
• Build simple chords or complex ones (up to 6 notes)
• Utilize the harmonic series to try different combinations of overtones for
interesting lead sounds
• Enter the notes of several Barre chords on different pads and trigger a variety of
power chords with one key.
However you choose to use the Chord Transpose feature, you can then recall these chords
with your left hand and play them monophonically with your right hand.
6.3.2. Building a pad chord
The following procedures work the same way in all of the main modes (User, Analog Lab,
DAW) whether you are in Chord Memory mode or Chord Transpose mode:
1. Enter the mode (the pads flash differently for each mode)
2. Press and hold the Chord button (next to the Trans button)
3. Select a pad:
- in Chord Memory mode the selected pad turns green; the others flash
- in Chord Transpose mode the selected pad turns lavender; the others are dark
4. The previously-stored chord will be auditioned for reference
5. Play a chord on the keyboard, either all notes at once or one note at a time
6. Release the Chord button
7. The pad will flash to indicate that the chord has been recorded
8. You can repeat steps 2-7 on any pad to store multiple chords.
Arturia - User Manual KeyLab MkII - Chord mode 60
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