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7. FILTER EG — SYNTH

ATTACK[0...127]

Here you can make settings for the filter EG, which applies time-variant change to the tone (Figure 7-1). Make these settings to specify the "shape" of the EG, and use the FILTER parameter "FILTER EG INT" to specify the amount of effect that the EG will have (p.24). By making FILTER EG settings, you can make the tone change as time passes. Create the desired tonal curve by adjusting the ADSR parameters; ATTACK (knob 1), DECAY (knob 2), SUSTAIN (knob 3), RELEASE (knob 4).

For details on how an EG (Envelope Generator) works, refer to AMP EG (p.28).

You can use the FILTER EG as a Virtual Patch source modulate a parameter other than the filter cutoff frequency. (p.30)

DECAY

[0...127] SUSTAIN

[0...127] RELEASE

[0...127] EG RESET

[OFF, ON]

Specifies the time from note-on (when the key is pressed) until the attack level (maximum value of the envelope) is reached.

Specifies the time from when the at- tack level is reached until the sus- tain level (SUSTAIN) is reached.

Specifies the cutoff frequency that will be maintained after the decay time has elapsed, until you release the key.

Specifies the time from note-off (when the key is released) until the level reaches 0.

Specifies whether or not the EG will be reset for the second and subse- quent note-on. If a new note is played before the previous note has finished its release stage, the enve- lope can either start over from zero, or continue from the current value.

OFF ():

The note will start from the current EG level.

ON ():

The second note-on will start from a level of 0.

Note on

Note off

Note on (Retrigger)

Figure 7-1

Cutoff

Attack Level

0

Note on

[3]

Note off

Time

Filter EG and Amplifier EG

When the Filter EG changes the cutoff frequency, the tone will change. However depending on the volume changes produced by the Amplifier EG, this can be heard in different ways. For example by changing the speed at which the tone and volume begin (attack) or decay, you can significantly vary the character of the tonal change. It is a good idea to adjust the changes of both the Filter EG (tone) and the Amplifier EG (volume) as you proceed with editing.

OFF

ON

The "EG RESET" parameter is only available if "VOICE AS- SIGN" is set to Poly, or if "VOICE

[1]

[2]

[4]

[1]: Attack Time

[3]: Sustain Level

[2]: Decay Time

[4]: Release Time

ASSIGN" is set to Mono or Uni- son and "TRIGGER" is set to Multi.

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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 Select 1 dial Edit Select 2 dial Timbre SELECT/FORMANT Hold keyEdit Controls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 knobs Rear panel Connecting the included mic ConnectionsConnections from the audio outputs Connections to the audio inputsTurning the power on Power supplyTurning the power on Turning the power offMicroKORG contains several demo songs Demo songsListening to the demo songs Using the Performance Edit function to modify the sound Synth programsSelecting 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 Vocoder programs Playing a vocoder programKnob 1 CUTOFF, Knob 2 Resonance Knob 3 EG ATTACK, Knob 4 EG ReleaseUsing the arpeggiator Using the step arpeggiator to vary the arpeggioArpeggiator 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 Using both timbres Layer Editing each timbreListening to only one timbre Solo Selecting the timbre to editOverview Editing a synth programStructure of a synth program Voice SYNTH/VOCODER SINGLE/LAYERVoice Assign Unison DetunePitch SYNTH/VOCODER Wave ControlYou can modify the waveform by adjusting this value Adjusting this value will modify the waveform. FigureTriangle Wave Sine WaveWave Control Processing an external input audio signal Wave Saw, Square, Triangle OSC MODSEMITONE-24...24 TUNE-63...63OSC 2 Level Noise Level 127 Mixer SynthOSC 1 Level Type DB LPF FigureCUTOFF0...127 ResonanceFilter KEY Track 12dB BPF12dB HPF Filter oscillationSustain Release EG Reset ATTACK0...127Decay Second note-on will start from a levelAMP Amplifier Synth LEVEL0...127Panpot L63...Center...R63 DistortionEG Reset AMP EG SYNTH/VOCODERAttack SustainLFO 1, 11. LFO 2 SYNTH/VOCODER Wave LFO1Tempo Sync OFF, on Frequency Wave LFO2Patch 1, 13. Patch 2, 14. Patch 3, 15. Patch 4 Synth MOD INTVelocity keyboard playing strength Keyboard tracking keyboard posi- tionEditing a vocoder program Structure of a vocoder programCarrier ModulatorOSC1 SYNTH/VOCODER Editing example for a vocoder programHigh-frequency portion of the signal will always be passed Gate SenseTHRESHOLD0...127 HPF LevelNoise Level Mixer VocoderInst Level Sense Filter VocoderFormant Shift INTENSITY-63...63 FC MOD VocoderAmp EG will be the modulation source AMP Vocoder Direct LevelCH 1 Level CH 2 LevelCH 3 Level CH 4 LevelDelay effect Delay FX Editing the effects and EQMicroKORGs effect structure Modulation-type effect MOD FXMOD FX SYNTH/VOCODER Selects the effect typeLFO Speed Specifies the speed of the modula- tion effect LFODelay SYNTH/VOCODER Delay TimeDelay Depth Tempo SyncEQ SYNTH/VOCODER LOW EQ GainHI EQ Gain Sets the amount of boost or cut forEditing the arpeggiator Structure of arpeggiatorResolution 1/24...1/4 ARPEG. a SYNTH/VOCODERTEMPO20...300 GATE0...100ARPEG. B SYNTH/VOCODER LatchKEY Sync Last StepOverall settings Global Global structureSignal will not be output Signal will be output 30.0...50.0Position Audio in ThruMidi on the microKORG Using the microKORG with Other Midi devices MidiConnecting Midi devices/computers MIDI-related settings Synchronizing the arpeggiator Set the microKORGs Global Position to Pre TGLocal MidiMidi CH Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG Midi channelsPitch bend Program changeParameters transmitted and received via Nrpn Controlling CH Param Gate valuesOther controls System exclusive messages Realtime MessagesFront panel knob/key control change assignments Control 2 values when OSC 1 Wave = Dwgs OSC 2 Semitone valuesSaving your edited settings ProcedureSaving Data Saving a programShift functions Copying a timbreExchanging timbres Initializing a programMidi Filter Initializing CH Level A/BInitializing CH PAN A/B Midi FilterAssigning control changes Assigning control changesControl Change Transmission procedure Reception procedureData dump Midi Data DumpRestoring the factory settings Write protect setting Restoring the factory settingsWrite protect setting PreloadSwitch between Edit Select 1/2 Enter demo modeOther Shift key functions Timbre solo functionLFO 1/2 and delay time synchronization Example 2. Delay timeAppendix Example 1. LFO1Troubleshooting Specifications and options Symbols IndexIndex Korg INC Voice Name List Parameter List Shift Function List