Korg Explore the Functions and Features of the BX 3 Musical Instrument

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Basic functions

Since the “DB Preset's Perc” parameter is set inde- pendently for each program, you will have to check each program to see whether percussion can be used for that program.

3.Press the [EDIT] key.

You will enter Normal Edit mode.

4.Press the PROGRAM [2] key, and then press the [®] key twice.

The “DB Preset's Perc” parameter will appear.

5.Press the [-] key once to change the setting to Ena (Enable).

6.Press the [EXIT] key to return to Normal mode.

7.Now you can assign the PERCUSSION section to the upper keyboard.

EX mode

Regardless of the settings of the DRAWBAR SELECT section, you can also use the front panel PERCUSSION SECTION keys to add percussion to the upper keyboard.

1.In the PERCUSSION section, press the [ON] key.

The key LED will light. The PERCUSSION effect is now on.

2.Press the [FAST] key.

When the key LED is lit, the percussion will decay more quickly. When the key LED is dark, the percus- sion will decay more slowly.

3.Press the [SOFT] key.

The volume of the percussion will decrease when the key LED is lit, and will return to normal when the key LED goes dark.

The values for these percussion controls can be accessed in EX Edit mode Group 3, and may be stored independently for each program.

For these parameters, you can specify the following.

The volume for Soft and Normal settings

The decay speed for Fast and Slow settings

EX Percussion in Drawbar 2

If the upper DRAWBAR SELECT section [DRAWBAR 2] key is selected, the percussion can be adjusted by the front panel Drawbar 2 bars as well as by the front panel PERCUSSION section keys.

EX Percussion (the five right bars of Drawbar 2) controls the percussion levels assigned to these bars. For details, refer to “Using the Drawbar 1 and 2 settings” (p.13).

2-2/3': 2-2/3' or 4' (depending on the setting of the PERCUSSION section [3rd] key)

2': 16'

1-3/5': 5-1/3'

1-1/3': The footage assigned to EX Drawbar 16'

1': The footage assigned to EX Drawbar 5-1/3'

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5. Rotary

The ROTARY Speaker section replicates the sound of the classic rotating drum and horn speaker system associated with the tone wheel organ. Controls are available to simulate different amplification and microphone place- ment.

1.In the front panel ROTARY section, press the [ON] key.

The key LED will light.

If when you press the ROTARY section [ON] key, the LED blinks three times and then goes dark, the program's “Amp Type” parameter (Group 4 of Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode) has been set to Pre Amp. With this setting, the rotary speaker effect cannot be obtained. Either select another program, or change the setting of the “Amp Type” parameter.

Even if the “Amp Type” parameter is set to Pre Amp, you can select the ROTARY section [STOP] key and [FAST] key. We recommend that you use the [STOP] key and [FAST] key to pre-select the settings you want for the next time you select a Type 1 or Type 2 program.

2.Use the [FAST] key and [STOP] key to control the rotation of the rotary speaker.

To switch between fast and slow, make the [STOP] key LED go dark, and operate the [FAST] key.

When you press the [FAST] key to make the LED light, the rotary speaker will turn rapidly. When you make the LED go dark, the rotary speaker will turn slowly.

To switch between fast and stopped, make the [STOP] key LED light, and operate the [FAST] key.

When you press the [FAST] key to make the LED light, the rotary speaker will turn rapidly. When you make the LED go dark, the rotary speaker will stop turning.

To switch between slow and stopped, make the [FAST] key LED go dark, and operate the [STOP] key.

When you press the [STOP] key to make the LED light, the rotary speaker will stop turning. When you make the LED go dark, the rotary speaker will turn slowly.

Rotary speaker settings are made in Group 6 of Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode, and are saved as part of each program.

The following rotary speaker parameters can be adjusted.

Volume balance between the horn and rotor of the rotary speaker

Slow and fast rotational speeds of the horn and rotor

Transition time from slow to fast, and from fast to slow, for the horn and rotor

Time from when the rotation of the horn and rotor is stopped until it actually comes to a stop, and the time from when rotation is started until it reaches the specified speed

The distances from the horn and rotor to the mic

The spread of the sound from the horn and rotor

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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 displayGlobal mode ShortcutsPercussion 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 parametersEX mode RotaryEX Percussion in Drawbar Effects Saving your dataMidi data dump Use the + keys to select the desired settingEditing Editing the soundEditing the drawbar parameters Copying 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 4 Amp Group 5 ReverbGroup 6 Rotary Effect Group 7 Controller Wheel Brk Pedal Wheel Brake Pedal Mode Momnt, Alter Rtry Fast Pedal Rotary Fast 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 PlayConnecting an external Midi sequencer or computer How the drawbars workAbout Midi Transmission Press the Program 7 key, and then press the key twiceSelect 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