Korg BX-3 manual Midi data dump, Editing the sound, Writing the Global parameters

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Basic functions

4.Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.

When the data has been written, the display will indicate Write Completed.

Writing the Global parameters

Settings that affect all programs in common, such as MIDI settings, are made in Global mode.

When you turn on the power, the Global mode data will be called into the internal Global mode memory area.

When you edit a parameter in Global mode, the data in this memory area will change.

If you want the edited data to be saved in internal memory, you must write it.

If you turn off the power before writing the Global parameters, the edited data in the memory area will be lost. If this occurs, the data prior to your editing will be recalled the next time the power is turned on.

Writing procedure

1.Make sure that you are in Global mode, and that the Enter icon is not displayed. Then press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.

The left side of the display will indicate WRITE. GLOBAL.

At this time you can press the [EDIT] key to write program data. To return to the writing the Global parameters, press the [GLOBAL] key.

2.Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.

A message will ask you whether it is OK to write. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

3.Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.

When the data has been written, the display will indicate Write Completed.

MIDI data dump

The programs and global settings in internal memory can be transmitted as MIDI exclusive data, and saved on a connected external device such as a data filer. For details, refer to “MIDI data dump” (p.37).

8. Editing

You can edit the tone or name of the selected program. When editing a program, it is a good idea to start by selecting the program that is closest to what you have in mind, and make your changes from there.

This section explains some simple ways to edit.

If you select another program or turn off the power before writing your edited settings, the changes will be lost. For details, refer to “Writing a program” (p.19).

Editing the sound

The BX-3 has several parameters that simulate the sound of the a tone wheel organ, and these can be set indepen- dently for each program.

As an example, here's how to edit the parameters of group 1.

1.Press the [EDIT] key to enter either Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode.

2.Press the PROGRAM [1] key, and then press the [®] key once to access the “Wheel Type” param- eter.

This selects the type of tone wheel.

The tone wheel is the mechanism that produces the pitches used to create the sound.

3.Use the [-] [+] keys to select the desired setting.

Vintage includes leakage noise. This is noise caused by signal leakage from the tone wheel, and is a characteristic part of the sound of a tone wheel organ. Clean contains no leakage noise.

4.Press the [®] key once to access the “DB

LevelCurve” parameter, and use the [-] [+] keys to adjust the setting.

This adjusts the tone of the drawbars.

Bright produces a brighter sound as you play higher on the keyboard, and Mellow produces a more mellow sound in the upper octaves.

5.Press the [®] key once to access the “Over Tone

Level” parameter, and use the [-] [+] keys to adjust the setting.

This parameter adjusts the overtone level of the tone wheel. Higher settings will produce a greater amount of overtones.

6.Press the [®] key once to access the “Leakage

Level” parameter, and use the [-] [+] keys to adjust the setting.

This adjusts the leakage noise. Higher settings will increase the volume of the leakage noise.

7.Press the [®] key once to access the “Noise

Level” parameter, and use the [-] [+] keys to adjust the setting.

This adjusts the noise that will occur regardless of whether notes are being played. Higher settings will increase the volume of the noise.

8.Press the [®] key once to access the “On Click

Level” parameter, and use the [-] [+] keys to adjust the setting.

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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 Main features Normal modeEX mode About the BXParts of the BX-3 and what they do Front panelEX Mode key Display keyEdit key Global keyDrawbar Select section Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheelPitch Bend wheel Modulation wheelRear panel Power cable connections ConnectionsOutput jack connections Pedal connectionsNormal mode Playing using the Program’s drawbar settingsSelecting a program PlayingEX mode Using the Drawbar 1 and 2 settingsFrom Normal mode, press the EX Mode key Lets try selecting a programEX Drawbars EX PercussionPlay the lower keyboard Selecting a different programSwitching the display Normal modeEX mode About the displayPercussion icon Global modeShortcuts Restoring the factory settings About the programsHow a program is structured Initializing one programNormal mode Checking the DB Presets Perc parameterPercussion Initializing the Global parametersEX Percussion in Drawbar EX modeRotary Effects Saving your dataUse the + keys to select the desired setting EditingMidi data dump Editing the soundOther parameters Editing the drawbar parametersCopying drawbar parameters Copying a program Swapping two programsEditing the name of a program 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 6 Rotary Effect Group 4 AmpGroup 5 Reverb Group 7 Controller Rtry Stop Pedal Rotary Stop Pedal Mode Momnt, Alter Wheel Brk Pedal Wheel Brake Pedal Mode Momnt, AlterRtry Fast Pedal Rotary Fast 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 UtilityGroup 8 Demo Exp Pdl Calibration Expression Pedal CalibrationWheel Brake on Demo PlayAbout Midi Connecting an external Midi sequencer or computerHow the drawbars work Select the data that you want to dump TransmissionPress the Program 7 key, and then press the key twice Reception Type of data Data sizeTo reset all controllers Transmitting sound settings and other data Data DumpChanging the program / bank To silence all notesNormal mode programs EX mode programsVoice name list Demo song namesTroubleshooting Fortissimo function Cable storageSelectable pedal angle To select pedal angleSpecifications and options Assembling the stand Assemblage du pupitreLightly attach the rear braces to the side panel R Attach the center braceFixer légèrement les supports arrière au panneau latéral D Mettre le support central en placeCheck after assembly Other cautionsVérification après montage Autres précautions à prendreMidi implementation chart