Korg MICRO Arpeggiator, Using the arpeggiator, Using the step arpeggiator to vary the arpeggio

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Arpeggiator

Using the arpeggiator

The arpeggiator is a function that automatically arpeggiates the notes of a chord you play; i.e., sounds the notes one after the other. The microKORG's arpeggiator provides six types of arpeggio pattern, and lets you adjust the duration (gate time) of the notes that are sounded. The microKORG also provides a "step arpeggiator" that lets you specify the on/off status of each note in the chord for as many as eight steps, letting you create an even wider range of arpeggio patterns.

For example if you selected ARPEG.A in step 4, the parameters shown in the lower left diagram (below) will be selected as the knob functions. Turning knob

1will change the tempo of the arpeggio, and turning knob 3 will change the duration of the arpeggiated notes. Turning knob 4 will switch the arpeggio pattern, changing the order in which the notes are sounded (➝ p.44). (For details on each parameter, refer to the appropriate page.)

Refer to page 13 for a note regarding cases in which the value does not change.

Using the step arpeggiator to vary the arpeggio

When you play the chord shown above on the keyboard, the notes will be sounded as shown at the right. (TYPE: UP)

1Select a program. (➝ p.8)

You can use the arpeggiator with either a synth program or a vocoder program, but let's select synth program b.58 for this explanation.

2 Press the ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF key to make the key LED light.

3Hold down a chord on the keyboard, and the arpeggiator will run.

Modifying the arpeggio

4 Turn the EDIT SELECT 2 knob to the ARPEG.A or ARPEG.B position.

5Turn the edit control 1 –5knobs to adjust the arpeggiator parameters, changing the way that the arpeggiator is sounded.

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If the EDIT SELECT 2 knob is turned to the ARPEG.A or ARPEG.B position,

 

the PROGRAM NUMBER 1 –5keys will act as arpeggiator step keys, and will be

 

lit (the "on" state) for the number of valid steps.

 

When you press a step key to make the key LED blink (the "off" state), the note

 

of the corresponding step will change to a rest, and the resulting arpeggio will

 

change (see the diagram below). The Step Arpeggiator function lets you switch

 

each step of the arpeggio on/off in this way to modify the arpeggio that is

 

sounded.

 

To change the number of valid steps in the arpeggio, set the EDIT SELECT 2

 

 

knob to ARPEG.B and turn knob 4 . (➝p.45)

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When you press the ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF key (the key LED goes dark), the

 

arpeggio will stop playing.

 

TYPE: UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAST STEP: 8

2, 7

4, 6

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Contents Page Page Iii Table of Contents Table of Contents Midi on the microKORG Saving your edited settingsIntroduction Main FeaturesFront panel Front and rear panelEdit Select 1 dial Edit Select 2 dial Timbre SELECT/FORMANT Hold keyEdit Controls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 knobs Rear panel Connections Connecting the included micConnections from the audio outputs Connections to the audio inputsPower supply Turning the power onTurning the power on Turning the power offMicroKORG contains several demo songs Demo songsListening to the demo songs Synth programs Using the Performance Edit function to modify the soundSelecting and playing a program Modifying the soundUsing the keyboard for control Using the Pitch and MOD wheels for controlUsing the Octave Shift UP and Down keys for control Playing a vocoder program Vocoder programsKnob 1 CUTOFF, Knob 2 Resonance Knob 3 EG ATTACK, Knob 4 EG ReleaseUsing the step arpeggiator to vary the arpeggio Using the arpeggiatorArpeggiator Modifying the arpeggioSelect the parameter that you want to edit Basic editing procedureBasic editing To return to the original parameter values of a program If the parameter value does not change when you turn knobsHow to read the pages for each section p.16 Editing each timbre Using both timbres LayerListening to only one timbre Solo Selecting the timbre to editOverview Editing a synth programStructure of a synth program SINGLE/LAYER Voice SYNTH/VOCODERVoice Assign Unison DetunePitch SYNTH/VOCODER Control WaveAdjusting this value will modify the waveform. Figure You can modify the waveform by adjusting this valueTriangle Wave Sine WaveWave Control Processing an external input audio signal OSC MOD Wave Saw, Square, TriangleSEMITONE-24...24 TUNE-63...63OSC 2 Level Noise Level 127 Mixer SynthOSC 1 Level DB LPF Figure TypeCUTOFF0...127 Resonance12dB BPF Filter KEY Track12dB HPF Filter oscillationATTACK0...127 Sustain Release EG ResetDecay Second note-on will start from a levelLEVEL0...127 AMP Amplifier SynthPanpot L63...Center...R63 DistortionAMP EG SYNTH/VOCODER EG ResetAttack SustainWave LFO1 LFO 1, 11. LFO 2 SYNTH/VOCODERTempo Sync OFF, on Frequency Wave LFO2MOD INT Patch 1, 13. Patch 2, 14. Patch 3, 15. Patch 4 SynthVelocity keyboard playing strength Keyboard tracking keyboard posi- tionStructure of a vocoder program Editing a vocoder programCarrier ModulatorEditing example for a vocoder program OSC1 SYNTH/VOCODERGate Sense High-frequency portion of the signal will always be passedTHRESHOLD0...127 HPF LevelNoise Level Mixer VocoderInst Level Sense Filter VocoderFormant Shift INTENSITY-63...63 FC MOD VocoderAmp EG will be the modulation source Direct Level AMP VocoderCH 2 Level CH 1 LevelCH 3 Level CH 4 LevelEditing the effects and EQ Delay effect Delay FXMicroKORGs effect structure Modulation-type effect MOD FXSelects the effect type MOD FX SYNTH/VOCODERLFO Speed Specifies the speed of the modula- tion effect LFODelay Time Delay SYNTH/VOCODERDelay Depth Tempo SyncLOW EQ Gain EQ SYNTH/VOCODERHI EQ Gain Sets the amount of boost or cut forStructure of arpeggiator Editing the arpeggiatorARPEG. a SYNTH/VOCODER Resolution 1/24...1/4TEMPO20...300 GATE0...100Latch ARPEG. B SYNTH/VOCODERKEY Sync Last StepGlobal structure Overall settings Global30.0...50.0 Signal will not be output Signal will be outputPosition Audio in ThruMidi on the microKORG Using the microKORG with Other Midi devices MidiConnecting Midi devices/computers MIDI-related settings Set the microKORGs Global Position to Pre TG Synchronizing the arpeggiatorLocal MidiMidi CH Midi channels Messages transmitted and received by the microKORGPitch bend Program changeParameters transmitted and received via Nrpn Controlling CH Param Gate valuesOther controls Realtime Messages System exclusive messagesFront panel knob/key control change assignments OSC 2 Semitone values Control 2 values when OSC 1 Wave = DwgsProcedure Saving your edited settingsSaving Data Saving a programCopying a timbre Shift functionsExchanging timbres Initializing a programInitializing CH Level A/B Midi FilterInitializing CH PAN A/B Midi FilterAssigning control changes Assigning control changesControl Change Reception procedure Transmission procedureData dump Midi Data DumpRestoring the factory settings Restoring the factory settings Write protect settingWrite protect setting PreloadEnter demo mode Switch between Edit Select 1/2Other Shift key functions Timbre solo functionExample 2. Delay time LFO 1/2 and delay time synchronizationAppendix Example 1. LFO1Troubleshooting Specifications and options Index SymbolsIndex Korg INC Voice Name List Parameter List Shift Function List
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