OVERVIEW
NOTE REPEATER
The Note Repeater is a MIDI FX plug-in that mimics an audio delay by generating repeating MIDI notes. It listens to incoming MIDI and produces synchronized repeats (like a MIDI delay), letting you create rolls, stutters, rhythmic fills, and machine-tight repetitive patterns without manually programming each note. Because it outputs MIDI, the results remain editable in the piano roll.
Input Thru button — Pass the original, unprocessed input MIDI notes through in addition to the repeated notes (or turn off to output only repeats).
Delay Sync button — Sync the delay/repeat timing to the project tempo; when on, delay time is set in musical bar/beat values.
Delay slider & field — Set the delay time in milliseconds (free) or in bar/beat values (when Delay Sync is on).
Display — Visual representation of the incoming note (bright bar) and the delayed notes; bar height shows each repeat’s velocity.
Repeats knob — Number of repeated notes produced for each input note.
Transpose knob — Transpose each repeat by a set interval (creates rising/falling repeats).
Velocity Ramp knob — Scale the velocity of each repeat (e.g., decay or grow through the repeats).
Note Range (Min / Max) sliders — Limit processing to an input note range (process only notes within the range, or invert the range so notes outside the range are processed).
Trap / Hip-Hop hi-hat rolls (1/32–1/64 repeats with velocity decay).
EDM build-ups — increasing repeats or pitch-transposing repeats to create tension.
Glitch / experimental rhythms — randomized or tempo-locked rapid repeats.
Percussive orchestral effects — rhythmic ostinati for cinematic cues.
Live keyboard performance — trigger repeating patterns while playing other parts.
Travis Scott — “Goosebumps” — 4:04
Use (0:00–0:10): Fast hi-hat repetitions resembling 1/32–1/64 repeater timing.
Migos — “Bad and Boujee” — 5:43
Use (0:15–0:25): Classic trap hat rolls, like rapid MIDI repeats.
Aphex Twin — “Vordhosbn” — 4:52
Use (0:47–1:10): Glitchy, hyper-detailed repeated patterns reminiscent of randomized repeater settings.
Skrillex — “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” — 4:04
Use (0:52–1:02): Rapid repeating synth gestures similar to high-rate MIDI retriggering.
Deadmau5 — “Ghosts ’n’ Stuff” — 3:12
Use (1:00–1:15): Driving synth repeats comparable to steady 1/16–1/32 repeater patterns.
Hans Zimmer — “Mombasa” (Inception OST) — 4:54
Use (1:45–2:20): Fast rhythmic ostinati that echo controlled MIDI repeats.
Start with Delay Sync on to lock repeats to tempo; switch to free ms mode for extreme, non-musical effects.
Use Velocity Ramp to create natural decay (or crescendo) through repeats—great for hi-hat rolls that fade out.
Transpose repeats to build ascending/descending tension without editing MIDI.
Limit Note Range when you only want repeats on specific registers (e.g., process high hats but not melody notes).
Toggle Input Thru depending on whether you want the original note audible alongside the repeats.
Automate Repeats or Delay for evolving build-ups (e.g., increase Repeats as a drop approaches).
Combine with Arpeggiator or Note Repeater + Modulator for rhythmic + timbral complexity.
FAMOUS USES
(These highlight repeated-note techniques similar to Note Repeater — timestamp + total duration included.)
Zedd — “Stay the Night”
Timestamp: 0:38–1:02
Use:: Tight, rhythmic EDM chord stabs where a mapped chord tool makes performance easier. (4:06)
The Chainsmokers — “Don’t Let Me Down”
Timestamp: (0:24–0:48)
Use: Heavy synth-chord hits that could be triggered from single-note performance patterns. (3:28)
Marshmello — “Silence”
Timestamp: 0:24–0:48
Use: Clean, consistent piano chords—easily replicated with single-finger chord triggers. (3:06)
Calvin Harris — “Feel So Close”
Timestamp: 0:18–0:40
Use: Big house-style stabs where chord triggering provides consistent voicing and timing. (3:26)
LOGIC VIDEO TUTORIALS
MusicTechHelpGuy gives a full tutorial on how to use Logic Pro's Chord Trigger. (19:14)
Constantine provides a short tutorial on how to use Logic Pro's Chord Trigger plug-in. (22:21)
MusicTechHelpGuy demonstrates how to import chords into Chord Trigger. (13:51)
MusicTechHelpGuy demonstrates how to use Logic Pro's Chord Trigger plug-in to create quick piano parts. (5:44)
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VOCABULARY
1. Note Repeater: A MIDI effect that automatically repeats notes you play, creating rhythmic patterns.
2. MIDI Input: The notes you play on your MIDI controller that the Note Repeater will process.
3. MIDI Output: The repeated notes sent from the Note Repeater to your instrument.
4. Rate: How fast the repeated notes occur, often synced to the song’s tempo.
5. Gate: Controls how long each repeated note lasts.
6. Steps: The number of times a note will repeat.
7. Velocity: Adjusts the loudness of the repeated notes.
8. Swing: Shifts the timing of some repeated notes to create a groovier feel.
9. Pattern: The order or rhythm of repeated notes (e.g., straight, alternate, random).
10. Chance / Probability: Sets a chance for repeats to occur, adding variation to the rhythm.
11. Octave Range: Repeats notes in different octaves for a fuller sound.
12. Sync: Makes the repeats align with the song’s tempo.
13. Hold: Keeps the repetition going even after you release the keys.
14. Randomize: Adds subtle variation to timing, velocity, or pitch for a more natural effect.
15. Preset: A saved Note Repeater setup that you can reuse on other tracks.
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