Korg BX-3 manual Group 1 Basic Character, Group 2 Drawbar

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Parameters

Parameters

1. Normal Edit mode / EX Edit mode

In Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode, you use the PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys to directly select the first param- eter in each of the parameter edit Groups 1 - 8.

Group 1: Basic Character

Specifies the output level, tone wheel noise, click level etc.

Group 2: Drawbar

Specifies the drawbar levels and EX drawbar type.

The parameters that are displayed will differ be- tween Normal Edit mode and EX Edit mode.

Group 3: Percussion

Specifies how the BX- will respond to the PERCUS- SION section controls.

Group 4: Amp

Specifies amp settings.

Group 5: Reverb

Adjusts reverb settings.

Group 6: Rotary effect

Specifies rotary speaker settings.

Group 7: Controller

Specifies settings for the modulation wheel, and specify the functions of the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW jacks.

Group 8: Program Name

Edits the program name.

Group 1: Basic Character

Output Level

[0...127]

Sets the output level of the program.

Wheel Type

[Vintage, Clean]

Selects the type of tone wheel.

Vintage: A tone wheel that includes leakage noise.

Clean: A tone wheel that does not include leakage noise.

DB LevelCurve

[Bright, Mellow]

Selects the tone.

The tone will change as the volume balance of the drawbars is adjusted.

Bright: A bright tone.

Mellow: A mellow tone.

Over Tone Level

[0...99]

Specifies the overtone level of the tone wheel.

Leakage Level

[0...99]

Specifies the level of the leakage noise.

Noise Level

[0...99]

Specifies the amount of noise that will occur regardless of whether notes are played. This noise will include leakage noise, and its amount will depend on the level specified by the “Leakage Level” parameter.

On Click Level

[0...99]

Specifies the level of the click noise at key-on.

Off Click Level

[0...99]

Specifies the level of the click noise at key-off.

Group 2: Drawbar

UPPER (Upper Drawbar Level)

[0...8]

This is displayed in Normal Edit mode.

Specifies the volume of the footage used when you play the upper keyboard in Normal mode.

To change these settings, press the [DRAWBAR PRESET] key of the upper DRAWBAR SELECT section in Normal mode. When you move the Drawbar 1 or 2 bars of the front panel, the volume of the corresponding footage will change. If you pull a bar out all the way, its level will be 8.

In Normal mode when the program name is dis- played, pressing the [DISPLAY] key once will let you view these settings in the display.

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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 displayGlobal mode ShortcutsPercussion icon 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 mode RotaryEX Percussion in Drawbar Effects Saving your dataUse the + keys to select the desired setting EditingMidi data dump Editing the soundEditing the drawbar parameters Copying drawbar parametersOther 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 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 UtilityGroup 8 Demo Exp Pdl Calibration Expression Pedal CalibrationWheel Brake on 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 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