Korg MICRO manual If the parameter value does not change when you turn knobs

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Basic editing

If you select another program or turn the power off before you write, your edits will be lost.

If the parameter value does not change when you turn knobs 1–5

When you use EDIT SELECT 1 or EDIT SELECT 2 to select a section and turn knobs 1–5to edit the parameter values, the value in the display will sometimes continue blinking, and the parameter value will not change.

This occurs when there is a discrepancy between the actual value of the

In the same way as when editing a program, you can make settings for the entire microKORG or MIDI-related settings by selecting the desired parameter section and turning knobs 1–5to make the settings (➝ p.47, 51). Changes you make to these settings will also be lost if you turn the power off, so you must Write them if you want to keep your changes.

How to read the pages for each section (➝ p.16–)

parameter being edited (the value that is blinking in the display) and the position of the knob. If the actual value is significantly different from the position of the knob, and the value changed immediately when you moved the knob, the sound would change in a sudden and unnatural way.

To prevent this from happening, the knob and parameter will begin changing in tandem only when the knob position corresponds to the actual value of the edited parameter (the value in the display will stop blinking).

For example, suppose that you turn knob 1 to edit a parameter, so that the knob is in the position shown at left.

Then you use the EDIT SELECT 1 knob to switch to a different parameter section, and want to edit the parameter assigned to knob 1. The actual value of this parameter is at the position of the triangle in the diagram at left. (The actual value will blink when you turn the knob slightly.) The parameter value will not change until you turn the knob all the way to that position.

When the knob reaches the position of the actual value, the knob and parameter value will begin changing in tandem, so that you can edit the value. (When the knob reaches the actual value, the value in the display will stop blinking.)

To return to the original parameter values of a program

The edit control ORIGINAL VALUE LED will light to indicate the parameter values of a preset program or a program that you saved.

If you want to return parameters to their original values, turn knobs 1–5so that the ORIGINAL VALUE LED is lit.

If you select another program or re-select the same program while you are editing, all parameters will return to the values of the preset program or the previously-saved program.

This indicates the position of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 knob. The EDIT SELECT 1/2 knob selects the section that will be edited. In this example, the FILTER section is selected.

These are the edit control knobs 1—5. The markings printed around each knob are the values that will be selected when you turn that knob. These positions are approximate.

This area lists the parameters that are edited by edit control knobs 1—5when the above section is selected. The range of values for each parameter is given in square brackets [ ]. Explanations of each parameter and its values are given below.

This is the name of the section. When you have set the EDIT SELECT 1 or 2 knob to the FILTER position and would like to see an explanation of the

parameters, refer to this page. This section applies to synth programs.

A summary of this section is given here.

6. FILTER — SYNTH

The filter removes unwanted frequency regions of the sound produced by the oscillator. It determines the tone by allowing only the desired portion of the sound to pass. "TYPE" (knob 1) selects the type of filter (i.e., the way in which it will cut the frequency). "CUTOFF" (knob 2) sets the frequency at which the cut will occur. Normally, turning this knob toward the right will brighten the sound, and turning it toward the left will darken the sound. "RESONANCE" (knob 3) emphasizes the frequency region near the cutoff frequency, adding a distinctive character to the sound. Other parameters in this section let you specify the depth of the modulation applied by the filter EG, and the way in which keyboard tracking will affect the cutoff frequency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TYPE

[-24dB LPF, -12dB LPF,

 

CUTOFF

[0...127]

RESONANCE

[0...127]

FILTER EG INT

[-63...63]

 

FILTER KEY TRACK

[-63...63]

 

-12dB BPF, -12dB HPF]

Sets the cutoff frequency.

 

 

Sets the resonance of the filter.

This specifies how time-variant

This specifies how keyboard track-

Selects the type of filter

Increasing this value will raise the

This will emphasize the overtones

modulation from the Filter EG will

ing (the keyboard location that you

cutoff frequency.

 

 

near the cutoff frequency specified

be applied to the cutoff frequency

play) will affect the cutoff fre-

24dB LPF (

):

 

 

 

 

 

"CUTOFF" can be varied by

by "Cutoff," adding a distinctive

(➝ Figure 6-5). The cutoff frequency

quency.

 

The -24 dB LPF (-24 dB/octave Low

 

time-variant change produced

character to the sound. Increasing

will change over time according to

For example if the sound played by

Pass Filter) is the most common

 

this value willFigureincrease6-4the effect.

the Filter EG settings, modifying

the C4 key has the desired tone but

 

by Filter EG, by keyboard play-

type of filter; it passes the frequen-

 

(➝ Figure 6-4)

 

 

the tone. For example, you can use

higher notes no longer have reso-

 

ing dynamics (velocity), and by

 

 

cies that are below the cutoff fre-

 

note location (keyboard track-

Since movement of the "CUTOFF"

this to create a sound that gradu-

nance or are too mellow-sounding,

quency, and cuts the frequencies

 

ally begins to brighten when you

you can adjust keyboard tracking to

 

ing).

 

 

knob will affect the overtones that

that are above (➝ Figure 6-1). Low-

 

If the "CUTOFF" value is low-

are boosted by resonance, it is best

press the key, and then gradually

make compensations so that the

ering the cutoff frequency will

 

becomes darker.

 

 

cutoff frequency will rise for higher

 

to adjust "CUTOFF" and "RESO-

 

 

make the tone darker and more

 

ered, the volume may be ex-

This INT (Intensity) parameter

notes.

 

 

NANCE" in conjunction with each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Controls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 knobs Timbre SELECT/FORMANT Hold keyEdit Select 1 dial Edit Select 2 dial Rear panel Connections to the audio inputs Connecting the included micConnections Connections from the audio outputsTurning the power off Turning the power onPower supply Turning the power onListening to the demo songs Demo songsMicroKORG contains several demo songs Modifying the sound Using the Performance Edit function to modify the soundSynth programs Selecting and playing a programUsing the Octave Shift UP and Down keys for control Using the Pitch and MOD wheels for controlUsing the keyboard for control Knob 3 EG ATTACK, Knob 4 EG Release Vocoder programsPlaying a vocoder program Knob 1 CUTOFF, Knob 2 ResonanceModifying the arpeggio Using the arpeggiatorUsing the step arpeggiator to vary the arpeggio ArpeggiatorBasic editing Basic editing procedureSelect the parameter that you want to edit How to read the pages for each section p.16 If the parameter value does not change when you turn knobsTo return to the original parameter values of a program Selecting the timbre to edit Using both timbres LayerEditing each timbre Listening to only one timbre SoloStructure of a synth program Editing a synth programOverview Unison Detune Voice SYNTH/VOCODERSINGLE/LAYER Voice AssignPitch SYNTH/VOCODER Control WaveSine Wave You can modify the waveform by adjusting this valueAdjusting this value will modify the waveform. Figure Triangle WaveWave Control Processing an external input audio signal TUNE-63...63 Wave Saw, Square, TriangleOSC MOD SEMITONE-24...24OSC 1 Level Mixer SynthOSC 2 Level Noise Level 127 Resonance TypeDB LPF Figure CUTOFF0...127Filter oscillation Filter KEY Track12dB BPF 12dB HPFSecond note-on will start from a level Sustain Release EG ResetATTACK0...127 DecayDistortion AMP Amplifier SynthLEVEL0...127 Panpot L63...Center...R63Sustain EG ResetAMP EG SYNTH/VOCODER AttackWave LFO2 LFO 1, 11. LFO 2 SYNTH/VOCODERWave LFO1 Tempo Sync OFF, on FrequencyKeyboard tracking keyboard posi- tion Patch 1, 13. Patch 2, 14. Patch 3, 15. Patch 4 SynthMOD INT Velocity keyboard playing strengthModulator Editing a vocoder programStructure of a vocoder program CarrierEditing example for a vocoder program OSC1 SYNTH/VOCODERHPF Level High-frequency portion of the signal will always be passedGate Sense THRESHOLD0...127Inst Level Mixer VocoderNoise Level Formant Shift Filter VocoderSense Amp EG will be the modulation source FC MOD VocoderINTENSITY-63...63 Direct Level AMP VocoderCH 4 Level CH 1 LevelCH 2 Level CH 3 LevelModulation-type effect MOD FX Delay effect Delay FXEditing the effects and EQ MicroKORGs effect structureSpecifies the speed of the modula- tion effect LFO MOD FX SYNTH/VOCODERSelects the effect type LFO SpeedTempo Sync Delay SYNTH/VOCODERDelay Time Delay DepthSets the amount of boost or cut for EQ SYNTH/VOCODERLOW EQ Gain HI EQ GainStructure of arpeggiator Editing the arpeggiatorGATE0...100 Resolution 1/24...1/4ARPEG. a SYNTH/VOCODER TEMPO20...300Last Step ARPEG. B SYNTH/VOCODERLatch KEY SyncGlobal structure Overall settings GlobalAudio in Thru Signal will not be output Signal will be output30.0...50.0 PositionConnecting Midi devices/computers Using the microKORG with Other Midi devices MidiMidi on the microKORG MIDI-related settings Set the microKORGs Global Position to Pre TG Synchronizing the arpeggiatorMidi CH MidiLocal Program change Messages transmitted and received by the microKORGMidi channels Pitch bendParameters transmitted and received via Nrpn Other controls Gate valuesControlling CH Param Realtime Messages System exclusive messagesFront panel knob/key control change assignments OSC 2 Semitone values Control 2 values when OSC 1 Wave = DwgsSaving a program Saving your edited settingsProcedure Saving DataInitializing a program Shift functionsCopying a timbre Exchanging timbresMidi Filter Midi FilterInitializing CH Level A/B Initializing CH PAN A/BControl Change Assigning control changesAssigning control changes Midi Data Dump Transmission procedureReception procedure Data dumpPreload Restoring the factory settings Write protect settingRestoring the factory settings Write protect settingTimbre solo function Switch between Edit Select 1/2Enter demo mode Other Shift key functionsExample 1. LFO1 LFO 1/2 and delay time synchronizationExample 2. Delay time AppendixTroubleshooting Specifications and options Index SymbolsIndex Korg INC Voice Name List Parameter List Shift Function List
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