Hi Diki.
Yes, yes, I know all about the Karma's ability to induce random and non-linear behavior, but it is STILL all about the arpeggio or rhythm pattern,
Not exactly. It's not all about that because it's ability to produce notes is only part of what it can do. When people using KARMA talk about rhythm patterns they are not necessarily talking about an actual rhythm pattern of notes. It can control any CC# value and much more.
For example you could apply a KARMA GE to a Guitar so that when you play a few notes, it will produce a picking effect. If you then remove your hand or stop playing new notes, KARMA will start to slow down and fade in a manner a real guitarist would do when playing with feeling.
Or if you wanted a Pad sound, you play a chord and the actual sound would morph into all manner of wonderful soundscapes.
Electronic music is not the focus of KARMA either. It works just as well on all manner of orchestral sounds and more.
Regards
James