Random FF/REW, Procedure | Korg 2 instruction

If the “Start Seed” parameter (6.2-3a ☞p.8) of the KARMA module for which you execute random capture is assigned as an RT Parameter (☞p.11), a message of “Can’t execute random capture” will be displayed, and random capture will not be executed. (Press the [F8] (“OK”) key to close the message.)

If you set the “Module:” field of the dialog box to ALL (Combination, Sequencer, Song Play mode) to execute random capture for all KARMA modules, random capture will be executed only for the KARMA modules whose “Start Seed” parameter is not assigned as an RT Parameter. If the “Start Seed” parameter of each KARMA module is assigned as an RT Parameter, then a message of “Can’t execute random capture” will be displayed, and random capture will not be executed for any of the KARMA modules. (Press the [F8] (“OK”) key to close the message.)

Random FF/REW

System version 2.0 adds a “Random FF/REW” function to Program, Combination, Sequencer, and Song Play modes.

The “Random FF/REW” function lets you move backward or forward in steps of a measure through the phrases that the KARMA module generates. By using this in conjunction with the “Random Capture,” “Start Seed” (6.2-3a), and “Freeze Loop Length” (6.2-3a) settings, you can loop a randomly changing phrase as desired, or generate the same phrase each time you trigger the GE.

Procedure

The basic procedure is as follows: in one of the KARMA function edit pages P6.1–6.4 in each mode, hold down the

[./HOLD] key and press the [ REW] key or [FF ] key.

When you press the[ REW] key (or [FF ] key) once, the phrase generated by the KARMA module will go back (forward) one measure. If you press the key four times, the phrase will go back (forward) four measures.

Checking the Freeze Randomize function, and performing “Random Capture”using the “Random FF/REW” function

An example of the procedure in Program mode is shown below.

As an example, here’s how to use this in Program mode.

1In Program mode, select E096: Thin AnaLead.

2Use a [CHORD TRIGGER] key or the keyboard to trigger GE “0643(PRE): Improv Lead1/E96” for the KARMA module. The phrase generated by this GE will always change randomly (each time you trigger it, or each time the phrase is repeated).

3Select the PROG 6.2: Ed-KARMA Mdl Parm3 page.

4Set “Start Seed” to 1 (+0000000001). Retrigger the [CHORD TRIGGER]. Each time it will play the same randomized phrase; however, if you let it continue, it will always make new randomizations as it goes along.

5Set “Freeze Loop Length” to 2 (2 bars). Now, every 2 bars, it will loop and repeat the exact same series of randomizations that is specified by “Start Seed” 1. However, this particular GE has a Phase Pattern of 8 steps (bars), so it may not sound always as if it is restarting every 2 bars, because of the internal settings of the Phase Pattern. It will repeat the same randomiza- tions, but not necessarily restart the riff from the beginning. However, this can also be useful for getting the same rhythm and note movements, with a longer evolving phrase.

6Set “Retrigger Each Time” to On (checked). Now, every 2 bars, the Phase Pattern is restarted also, in conjunction with the Freeze Loop length, and the phrase becomes a simple 2 bar loop.

7Set “Start Seed” back to 0: Random. Retrigger the phrase by pressing a [CHORD TRIGGER] or playing the keyboard. A completely new randomized phrase will be generated each time you trigger, but every 2 bars it will loop and repeat until you trigger it again.

8Now set “Retrigger Each Time” back to Off (un- checked). Once again, even though the randomizations are being repeated every 2 bars, the 8 step GE Phase Pattern allows longer evolving phrases to be created.

9Set “Start Seed” back to Off.

0In the same way as in step 2, use the [CHORD TRIGGER] keys or keyboard to trigger the KARMA module.

AAt the desired moment, hold down the [./HOLD] key

and press the [ REW] key once. The phrase gener- ated by the GE will go back one measure, and play back. If you hold down the [./HOLD] key and press the [ REW] key four times, the phrase will go back four measures. In this way, search for the phrase that you want to freeze.

BSet the “Freeze Loop Length” parameter. If you set this to 1–32, the phrase will loop for the specified number of measures. For this example, set this to 2 and set the “Retrigger Each Time” to On (checked). With this setting, the random phrase will freeze to a two-measure phrase. You can use this to loop a phrase during a live performance.

CIf you want this phrase to be played each time you trigger the GE, execute “Random Capture.” Press the [F8] (“OK”) key and choose “Random Capture” from the utility menu.

DWhen the dialog box appears, press the [F8] (“OK”) key. The “Start Seed” parameter will automatically be set the internal value needed to reproduce the phrase.

Example: Random Capture has set “Start Seed” to a value

of +0254861235