Korg C-720 user manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting to external audio devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Open the key cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning the instrument on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the music stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Listening to the Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing a single sound (Single mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Playing two sounds at the same time (Layer mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing different sounds with your l.h. and r.h. (Split mode) . . . . . . 15 Using the pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Transposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Changing the brilliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Turning the effects on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Choosing performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the sounds assigned to a performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Editing a performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Starting and stopping the metronome, adjusting the tempo . . . . . . . 20 Tempo and time signature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjusting the tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Choosing a time signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Drum patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the metronome level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adjusting the drum pattern’s reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Selecting the accent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Saving the metronome settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing back a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Accessing the Song Play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 How to select a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 How to start playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Starting from a different measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Muting/unmuting a recorder’s part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing the song’s tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Play along with the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cycle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Quick recording procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Step 1: Entering the Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Step 2: Selecting sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Step 3: Setting the record options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Step 4: Setting the time signature and tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Step 5: Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Step 6: Second-pass recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Changing sounds to a recorded song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Changing tempo to a recorded song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Pedal Punch recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Auto Punch recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Saving the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Editing a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting Cycle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Erasing a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cutting measures at the end of the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Quantizing the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Transposing the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Deleting the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Saving the song after editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Editing sounds and performances

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Accessing the Sound edit mode

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Exit from the Sound edit mode

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Saving a sound

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Saving a performance

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Setting the volume

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Adjusting the panning

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Adjusting the effects

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Setting the reverb effect

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Setting the chorus or modulation effect

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Setting the insert effects

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Setting the octave transposition

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Adjusting the fine tune

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Programming the pedals

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Selecting a scale

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Resetting the current sound and performance

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Global settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Touch settings

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Turning the internal speakers on or off

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Master tuning

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Brilliance

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Default split point

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Assigning functions to the pedals

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Quarter Tone (SubScale realtime programming)

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Fast Play

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Mute Level

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Turning the keyboard on or off (Local Control)

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MIDI Clock

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MIDI IN Channels

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MIDI OUT Channels

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MIDI Filters

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Data transfer via the USB port

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Erasing songs from the User Song album

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General Reset

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System version number

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MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

What is MIDI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 What is MIDI Over USB? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 What can you do with MIDI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 MIDI connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Standard MIDI settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the C-720 as a multitimbral tone generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Program Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Control Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Connecting the C-720 to a personal computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 KORG USB-MIDI Driver system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Please note before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Windows: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Mac OS X: Installing KORG USB-MIDI Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Assembling the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cautions for assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Assembling procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Check after assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Polyphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Contents User’s Manual Page Important Safety Instructions Data Reset Contents Introduction Main featuresPowerful integrated amplification Adjustable pitchTwo sets of headphones TemperamentsPerformance button Control panelChorus Connections Connecting to an external amplification system Connecting to external audio devicesConnecting other audio devices to the C-720 Amplification, connect only the L/MONO output. Do not conBefore you begin Using the music standOpen the key cover Turning the instrument onUsing the headphones Adjusting the volumeListening to the Demo Listen to a specified songBefore you begin Listening to the Demo When you turn the instrument on, it is in Single mode Playing a single sound Single modeBasic functions GrandPiano 4/4Playing two sounds at the same time Layer mode Exit from the Split mode Entering the Split modeSelecting a different Left sound Choosing a different split pointTransposing Using the pedalsTurning the effects on/off Changing the brilliancePress the Transpose button to show the Transpose dis- play Transpose +02 semitonesChoosing performances Using performancesPerf.01 4/4 Split&Layr Performance Button BankPiano&Str Ac. Bass Changing the sounds assigned to a performanceEditing a performance Adjusting the tempo Starting and stopping the metronome, adjusting the tempoMetronome Tempo and time signature displayDrum patterns Choosing a time signaturePress the Exit button to return to the Main Metro TS/TempoAdjusting the drum pattern’s reverb Adjusting the metronome levelSaving the metronome settings Selecting the accentHow to select a song Accessing the Song Play modePlaying back a song After you press the Song button, the Song Play page appearsStarting from a different measure How to start playbackAlbumSongBook 01-Prelude Prelude 1 M--- 4/4 After having selected a song, you can play it backPlay along with the song Muting/unmuting a recorder’s partChanging the song’s tempo Turning the Cycle Play off Cycle PlayEntering the Record mode Quick recording procedureEntering Record mode with a new, blank song Entering Record mode with an existing user songSelecting sounds Setting the record options Recording Setting the time signature and tempoRecording with no metronome Recording with the metronomeChanging sounds to a recorded song Second-pass recordingRecordUntitled M099 4/4 RecordUntitled M--- 4/4Record Mode Pnc S001 E001 Record Mode Pedal PunchChanging tempo to a recorded song Pedal Punch recordingSaving the song By choosing the Save Song commandBy choosing to record a new song By choosing a different songEditing a song Setting Cycle PlayErasing a track Play mode, whose use has been seen above see Cycle Play onQuantizing the song Cutting measures at the end of the songCut Measures From 99 Exec? Quantize Q1/16 Exec?Deleting the song Transposing the songSaving the song after editing Choose a transposition value in semitonesEditing a song Saving the song after editing Exit from the Sound edit mode Accessing the Sound edit modeEditing sounds and performances Saving a soundSaving a performance Press +/YES to confirm, -/NO to cancelAfter editing a sound Press the +/YES button to go to the Save To PerformanceAdjusting the panning Setting the volumeUse this page to set each sound’s volume After editing a performanceSetting the reverb effect Adjusting the effectsC-720 is equipped with three types of effects Press Scroll again to select the Reverb On/Off pa- rameterSetting the insert effects Setting the chorus or modulation effectIf you are in Layer or Split mode, press Scroll Use the +/YES and -/NO buttons to select a different effectIFX Wet/Dry MW099 LD020 Setting the octave transpositionOctave +02 L+00 To select the L Layer/Left parameterProgramming the pedals Adjusting the fine tuneSubScale Type Kirnberger Selecting a scaleWith the M Main parameter selected SubScale Sw MOn LOffReset Snd/Prf Exec? Resetting the current sound and performanceTouch settings Global settingsAccessing Global edit Exit from the Global edit modeBrilliance Master tuningDefault split point Pedal 3 Glob Sound Pedal 2 Glob Sound Pedal 1 Glob Sound Assigning functions to the pedalsFast Play Quarter Tone SubScale realtime programmingMute Level Use the +/YES and -/NO button to choose the mute levelMidi in Channels Turning the keyboard on or off Local ControlMidi Clock Press the Scroll Button to move the cursor to Channel again Midi OUT ChannelsMidi in Ch Ch01 Tr01 Button to show the Midi OUT ChannelsTus of the selected filter Midi FiltersData transfer via the USB port Erasing songs from the User Song album Folder ContentOn a Mac Drag the Korg SSD icon over the Eject icon Erase Song Prelude Exec?General Reset Exec? Yes/No General ResetSystem version number You can see the operating system’s version number whileWhat is Midi Over USB? What is MIDI?What can you do with MIDI? Midi connectionsProgram Change Standard Midi settingsUsing the C-720 as a multitimbral tone generator Control Change Control Change enable/disableConnecting the C-720 to a personal computer Installing the Korg USB Midi DriverKorg USB-MIDI Driver system requirements Please note before useDriver’s ports Windows Installing the Korg USB-MIDI DriverMac OS X Installing Korg USB-MIDI Driver Assembling the stand For assembly Assembling procedureFasten the two pieces using two screws a By inserting the four bolts on the front of the pedalAssembling the stand Assembling procedure Assembling the stand Assembling procedure Remove Left Speaker Right Speaker Pedals Screw loosening Check after assemblyDisassembly Var Name CC32 Osc Description AppendixSounds Drum Kits Selected only by Drum Patterns or via Midi Var. Name CC 0 CC32 PC* Osc. DescriptionPerformances Btn Name Sounds / Timbres Mode Remarks BankReverb Description / Beschreibung Chorus EffectsAlbum Classics Title Composer SongsAlbum SongBook Title Composer Page Error messages Polyphony TroubleshootingProblem Possible remedy Specifications 720 Technical specificationsRPN LSB, MSB Midi Implementation ChartPage Page Korg Italy 2006. All rights reserved

C-720 specifications

The Korg C-720 is a sophisticated digital piano that embodies the pinnacle of modern musical technology and artistry. Designed to meet the needs of both aspiring musicians and seasoned professionals, the C-720 combines exceptional sound quality, advanced features, and an elegant design.

At the heart of the C-720 is Korg's Enhanced Piano Sounds technology, which provides a rich and authentic sound experience. The instrument boasts a comprehensive selection of meticulously sampled grand pianos, electric pianos, and other keyboard instruments. Each sound has been crafted using advanced sampling techniques that capture the nuance and character of the original instruments. The C-720 also features Korg's Dynamic Touch technology, allowing for responsive playing that adapts to the touch of the performer, enabling subtle expression through dynamics.

One of the standout features of the C-720 is its Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard. This keyboard action delivers the genuine feel of an acoustic piano, with weighted keys that respond appropriately to both soft and powerful playing. Coupled with the sound engine, this results in a performance experience that closely mimics traditional pianos.

Additionally, the C-720 is equipped with a sophisticated digital effects processor. This processor includes a variety of effects such as reverb, chorus, and delay, which can enhance the overall sound and provide depth to performances. The vast array of customizable settings allows musicians to craft their unique soundscapes, whether they are performing in a live setting or recording in a studio.

Connectivity options are ample in the C-720, with MIDI in/out slots for interfacing with other instruments and computers, as well as USB connectivity. This allows for easy integration into music production environments, making it a versatile choice for modern musicians. The built-in speakers deliver a full-bodied audio experience, while headphone outputs provide for private practice.

The Korg C-720 also includes a range of onboard features such as metronome, recording and playback functions, and various built-in music styles, providing musicians with tools to enhance their practice and performance. Its elegant design, available in classic wood finishes, ensures that it will be a beautiful addition to any music room or stage setup.

Overall, the Korg C-720 is a powerful and sophisticated digital piano that caters to the demands of today's musicians, combining traditional playing feel with cutting-edge technology and features.
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