Korg Pa5x tutorial: how to create arpeggiators and rhythmic chord pads

In the korg pa5x you have 4 pad buttons where you can add your own patterns to it, in this tutorial we will create arpeggiator and rythmic chord patterns and learn how to use polymeter arpeggiators in the korg pa5x.

topics:
00:00 DEMO: Arpeggiator pads (with polymeters)
00:30 how to create an arpeggiator pad
08:18 what are polymeter arpeggiators
12:04 how to create polymeter arps in the pa5x
17:14 how to create rhythmic chord pads
20:02 how to apply effects to pads and how to modify the sound
22:14 DEMO: full demo with 4 pads with arps and chords

The polymeter technique makes it possible to create much more interesting arpeggiators with different lengths than the standard style length, so we are using 3/4 5/4 patterns over a 4/4 style.