Korg MICRO manual Voice SYNTH/VOCODER, Single/Layer, Voice Assign, Unison Detune

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1.VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER

These settings determine the basic character of the program, and how it will sound.

"SYNTH/VOCODER" (knob 1) specifies whether the program will be a synth program or a vocoder program. If you want this to be a synth

program, select Synthesizer (). "SINGLE/LAYER" (knob 2) specifies whether both timbres will be used (Layer) in the case of a synth program. Other parameters in this section specify whether the program will sound monophonically/polyphonically/unison, and how the notes will be triggered.

If you simultaneously press more keys than the specified number of voices, the last-pressed key will take priority.

SYNTH/VOCODER [Synthesizer, Vocoder]

Switches the currently selected pro- gram between a Synthesizer pro- gram and a Vocoder program.

Synthesizer ():

The program will be a synth pro- gram. You can use two oscillators to create the sound.

Vocoder ():

SINGLE/LAYER

[Single, Layer]

Specifies how many timbres the program will use. This cannot be selected for a vocoder program.

Single ( ):

Only one timbre will be used.

Figure 1-1

Timbre1

VOICE ASSIGN

[Mono, Poly, Unison]

Specifies how the timbre will be sounded.

Mono ():

The timbre will sound monophoni- cally. The program will play only one note at a time.

Poly ():

The program will sound polyphoni-

TRIGGER MODE [Single, Multi]

Specifies whether the EG and LFO will be retriggered when you play the next key while still holding down the previous key.

You can edit this if "VOICE AS- SIGN" is Mono or Unison.

Single ():

The EG and LFO will not be retriggered by the second or subse- quent key. Use this setting if you

UNISON DETUNE

[0...99]

Specifies the amount of detuning (in steps of one cent) between the notes sounded by Unison mode. You can edit this if "VOICE AS- SIGN" is set to Unison.

The detuning method will depend on the number of unison voices.

Figure 1-4

2 voice

99

The program will be a vocoder pro- gram. You can use sound input from a connected mic to produce "talking" instrument effects.

Layer ():

Two timbres will be used. When you play the keyboard, both tim-

cally, allowing you to play chords. The maximum polyphony is four voices.

Unison ():

want to play legato.

Multi ():

The EG and LFO will be retriggered each time you press a key.

0

4 voice

Unison Detune

The parameters for editing will

bres will sound simultaneously.

All four voices will sound in uni-

99

vary depending on whether Synthesizer or Vocoder is se- lected here.

You can edit each timbre individually.

Figure 1-2

Timbre2

Timbre1

The maximum polyphony is four voices (four notes). In the case of a Layer program, these four voices are divided between tim- bres 1 and 2, so only two keys can be played in a layered program.

son at the same pitch. Use "UNI- SON DETUNE" to specify the pitch difference in steps of one cent.

"VOICE ASSIGN" and polyphony for a Layer program

 

Timbre 1

Timbre 2

VOICE ASSIGN

Mono

Poly

Polyphony

1 voice

3 voices

VOICE ASSIGN

Poly

Poly

Polyphony

2 voices

2 voices

VOICE ASSIGN

Unison

Mono

Polyphony

2 voices

1 voices

Figure 1-3

Note on

Note on

EG

Single

Trigger

EG

Multi

Trigger

0

Unison Detune

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Contents Page Page Iii Table of Contents Table of Contents Saving your edited settings Midi on the microKORGMain Features IntroductionFront and rear panel Front panelEdit Controls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 knobs Timbre SELECT/FORMANT Hold keyEdit Select 1 dial Edit Select 2 dial Rear panel Connections from the audio outputs Connecting the included micConnections Connections to the audio inputsTurning the power on Turning the power onPower supply Turning the power offListening to the demo songs Demo songsMicroKORG contains several demo songs Selecting and playing a program Using the Performance Edit function to modify the soundSynth programs Modifying the soundUsing the Octave Shift UP and Down keys for control Using the Pitch and MOD wheels for controlUsing the keyboard for control Knob 1 CUTOFF, Knob 2 Resonance Vocoder programsPlaying a vocoder program Knob 3 EG ATTACK, Knob 4 EG ReleaseArpeggiator Using the arpeggiatorUsing the step arpeggiator to vary the arpeggio Modifying the arpeggioBasic 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 Listening to only one timbre Solo Using both timbres LayerEditing each timbre Selecting the timbre to editStructure of a synth program Editing a synth programOverview Voice Assign Voice SYNTH/VOCODERSINGLE/LAYER Unison DetunePitch SYNTH/VOCODER Wave ControlTriangle Wave You can modify the waveform by adjusting this valueAdjusting this value will modify the waveform. Figure Sine WaveWave Control Processing an external input audio signal SEMITONE-24...24 Wave Saw, Square, TriangleOSC MOD TUNE-63...63OSC 1 Level Mixer SynthOSC 2 Level Noise Level 127 CUTOFF0...127 TypeDB LPF Figure Resonance12dB HPF Filter KEY Track12dB BPF Filter oscillationDecay Sustain Release EG ResetATTACK0...127 Second note-on will start from a levelPanpot L63...Center...R63 AMP Amplifier SynthLEVEL0...127 DistortionAttack EG ResetAMP EG SYNTH/VOCODER SustainTempo Sync OFF, on Frequency LFO 1, 11. LFO 2 SYNTH/VOCODERWave LFO1 Wave LFO2Velocity keyboard playing strength Patch 1, 13. Patch 2, 14. Patch 3, 15. Patch 4 SynthMOD INT Keyboard tracking keyboard posi- tionCarrier Editing a vocoder programStructure of a vocoder program ModulatorOSC1 SYNTH/VOCODER Editing example for a vocoder programTHRESHOLD0...127 High-frequency portion of the signal will always be passedGate Sense HPF LevelInst Level Mixer VocoderNoise Level Formant Shift Filter VocoderSense Amp EG will be the modulation source FC MOD VocoderINTENSITY-63...63 AMP Vocoder Direct LevelCH 3 Level CH 1 LevelCH 2 Level CH 4 LevelMicroKORGs effect structure Delay effect Delay FXEditing the effects and EQ Modulation-type effect MOD FXLFO Speed MOD FX SYNTH/VOCODERSelects the effect type Specifies the speed of the modula- tion effect LFODelay Depth Delay SYNTH/VOCODERDelay Time Tempo SyncHI EQ Gain EQ SYNTH/VOCODERLOW EQ Gain Sets the amount of boost or cut forEditing the arpeggiator Structure of arpeggiatorTEMPO20...300 Resolution 1/24...1/4ARPEG. a SYNTH/VOCODER GATE0...100KEY Sync ARPEG. B SYNTH/VOCODERLatch Last StepOverall settings Global Global structurePosition Signal will not be output Signal will be output30.0...50.0 Audio in ThruConnecting Midi devices/computers Using the microKORG with Other Midi devices MidiMidi on the microKORG MIDI-related settings Synchronizing the arpeggiator Set the microKORGs Global Position to Pre TGMidi CH MidiLocal Pitch bend Messages transmitted and received by the microKORGMidi channels Program changeParameters transmitted and received via Nrpn Other controls Gate valuesControlling CH Param System exclusive messages Realtime MessagesFront panel knob/key control change assignments Control 2 values when OSC 1 Wave = Dwgs OSC 2 Semitone valuesSaving Data Saving your edited settingsProcedure Saving a programExchanging timbres Shift functionsCopying a timbre Initializing a programInitializing CH PAN A/B Midi FilterInitializing CH Level A/B Midi FilterControl Change Assigning control changesAssigning control changes Data dump Transmission procedureReception procedure Midi Data DumpWrite protect setting Restoring the factory settings Write protect settingRestoring the factory settings PreloadOther Shift key functions Switch between Edit Select 1/2Enter demo mode Timbre solo functionAppendix LFO 1/2 and delay time synchronizationExample 2. Delay time Example 1. LFO1Troubleshooting Specifications and options Symbols IndexIndex Korg INC Voice Name List Parameter List Shift Function List
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