Korg BX-3 manual Connections, Power cable connections, Output jack connections, Pedal connections

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Introduction

Connections

Power switch

to an AC outlet

Power cable (included)

PS-1, etc

EXP-2, XVP-10

INPUT

Expression pedal (included)

Powered monitors, keyboard amps etc.

Be sure that the power is off before you make any connections. Improper use can damage your speaker system etc., or may cause a malfunction.

1. Power cable connections

Connect the included power cable to the AC power inlet of the BX-3, and then plug the other end of the cable into an AC outlet.

2. OUTPUT jack connections

Connect powered monitors, keyboard amps, or your audio system to output the sound of the BX-3.

If you connect the BX-3 to a stereo audio amp, high- volume playing may damage your speaker system. Be careful not to raise the volume excessively.

Connect the OUTPUT L, R jacks to the INPUT jacks of your powered monitors etc.

When connecting in stereo, use the L and R jacks. When connecting in mono, use the L jack. We recom- mend that you use stereo connections whenever possible.

3. Pedal connections

Pedal switch connections

The rotary speaker effect, vibrato/chorus on/off, and program selection can be controlled by a foot switch.

The function to be controlled can be specified by the parameters of Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and Global mode.

Connect a separately sold Korg PS-1 pedal switch to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW jack of the rear panel.

Expression pedal connections

A pedal can be used to control the volume, etc.

The function to be controlled can be specified by the parameters of Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and Global mode.

Connect the included expression pedal to the EX- PRESSION PEDAL jack, and a separately sold Korg EXP-2 foot controller or XVP-10 expression/volume pedal to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW jack of the rear panel.

4. MIDI connections

MIDI connections allow you to use the keyboard and controllers (drawbars etc.) of the BX-3 to control an external MIDI tone generator, or use another MIDI keyboard or sequencer to play the tone generator of the BX-3.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI connector of the BX-3 to the MIDI connector of the external MIDI device. For details refer to “2. MIDI applications” (p.36).

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Contents Page FCC Regulation Warning for U.S.A CE mark for European Harmonized StandardsHow this manual is organized, and how to use it Printing conventions in this manualTable of Contents EX mode Main featuresNormal mode About the BXParts of the BX-3 and what they do Front panelEdit key EX Mode keyDisplay key Global keyPitch Bend wheel Drawbar Select sectionPitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel Modulation wheelRear panel Output jack connections Power cable connectionsConnections Pedal connectionsSelecting a program Normal modePlaying using the Program’s drawbar settings PlayingFrom Normal mode, press the EX Mode key EX modeUsing the Drawbar 1 and 2 settings Lets try selecting a programPlay the lower keyboard EX DrawbarsEX Percussion Selecting a different programEX mode Switching the displayNormal mode About the displayShortcuts Global modePercussion icon How a program is structured Restoring the factory settingsAbout the programs Initializing one programPercussion Normal modeChecking the DB Presets Perc parameter Initializing the Global parametersRotary EX modeEX Percussion in Drawbar Effects Saving your dataMidi data dump Use the + keys to select the desired settingEditing Editing the soundCopying drawbar parameters Editing the drawbar parametersOther parameters Editing the name of a program Copying a programSwapping two programs Press the WRITE/ENTER key, and then press + key onceUse the -+ keys to specify the desired charac- ter Group 1 Basic Character Group 2 DrawbarGroup 3 Percussion Group 5 Reverb Group 4 AmpGroup 6 Rotary Effect Group 7 Controller Rtry Fast Pedal Rotary Fast Pedal Mode Momnt, Alter Wheel Brk Pedal Wheel Brake Pedal Mode Momnt, AlterRtry Stop Pedal Rotary Stop Pedal Mode Momnt, Alter Group 8 Program Name Global mode Group 1 BasicGroup 2 Midi Channel Group 3 Midi ParametersGroup 4 Midi CC# Group 5 Midi CC# Group 6 Ex Drawbar Set Group 7 UtilityWheel Brake on Group 8 DemoExp Pdl Calibration Expression Pedal Calibration Demo PlayHow the drawbars work Connecting an external Midi sequencer or computerAbout Midi Press the Program 7 key, and then press the key twice TransmissionSelect the data that you want to dump Reception Type of data Data sizeChanging the program / bank To reset all controllersTransmitting sound settings and other data Data Dump To silence all notesVoice name list Normal mode programsEX mode programs Demo song namesTroubleshooting Selectable pedal angle Fortissimo functionCable storage To select pedal angleSpecifications and options Assembling the stand Assemblage du pupitreFixer légèrement les supports arrière au panneau latéral D Lightly attach the rear braces to the side panel RAttach the center brace Mettre le support central en placeVérification après montage Check after assemblyOther cautions Autres précautions à prendreMidi implementation chart