Korg BX-3 How this manual is organized, and how to use it, Printing conventions in this manual

Thank you for purchasing the Korg BX-3combo organ. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the instrument as directed.

About this owner’s manual

How this manual is organized, and how to use it

Please read this manual carefully to learn important points and basic operation.

“Introduction” explains the features of the BX-3 and their function, and how to make connections.

“Quick Start” explains how to play the demo songs, and perform basic operations.

“Basic functions” explains basic operations for playing the BX-3.

“Parameters” explains the operation and settings for each parameter, organized by mode. Refer to this section when an unfamiliar parameter is displayed, or when you want to learn more about a function.

“Appendix” explains how to connect a MIDI sequencer or computer, or perform a data dump. A list of the built-in sounds of the BX-3, and specifications etc. are also provided.

Printing conventions in this manual

Keys and knobs ... [ ]

Keys and knobs etc. on the front panel of the BX-3 are enclosed in square brackets [ ].

Parameters

Parameters that appear in the display are enclosed in quotation marks “ ”.

p.■

This indicates a page for reference.

symbol

This symbol indicates a cautionary note.

symbol

This symbol indicates a useful hint or application.

Display screen

The parameter values and program names etc. appearing in the screens printed in this manual are only examples; they will not necessarily match the values or names that appear in the screen of your BX-3.

MIDI-related conventions

CC# is an abbreviation for Control Change Number. In the context of a MIDI message, all numbers in square brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal notation.

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