Korg MICRO manual Table of Contents

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Thank you for purchasing the Korg

synthesizer/

vocoder. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual

carefully and use the product correctly.

 

Precautions

iii

Data handling

iii

Printing conventions in this manual

iii

Introduction

1

Explains the features of the microKORG, and the names and functions of each

part.

 

Main Features

1

Front and rear panel

2

Front panel

2

Rear panel

4

Preparations

5

Explains how to connect external audio devices and the included mic, and how to

turn on the power.

 

Connections

5

Connections from the audio outputs

5

Connections to the audio inputs

5

Connections to MIDI equipment/computers

5

Connecting the included mic

5

Turning the power on

6

1. The power supply

6

2. Turning the power on

6

3. Turning the power off

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Table of Contents

 

Quick Start

7

Explains how to get started using the microKORG (listen to the demos, select

 

programs, use the arpeggiator and performance functions), and perform basic

 

editing.

 

Demo songs

7

Listening to the demo songs

7

Synth programs

8

1. Selecting and playing a program

8

2. Modifying the sound

8

Vocoder programs

10

1. Playing a vocoder program

10

2. Modifying the sound

10

Arpeggiator

11

Using the arpeggiator

11

Editing

12

Explains what you need to know when editing sounds on the microKORG.

 

Basic editing

12

Basic editing procedure

12

Editing each timbre

14

Editing a synth program

15

Explains the functions of the synth program parameters adjusted by edit control knobs 15for the corresponding setting of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 knobs.

The structure of a synth program

15

Overview

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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 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 offListening to the demo songs Demo songsMicroKORG contains several demo songs Using the Performance Edit function to modify the sound Synth programsSelecting and playing a program Modifying the soundUsing the Octave Shift UP and Down keys for control Using the Pitch and MOD wheels for controlUsing the keyboard 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 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 Using both timbres Layer Editing each timbreListening to only one timbre Solo Selecting the timbre to editStructure of a synth program Editing a synth programOverview 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 1 Level Mixer SynthOSC 2 Level Noise Level 127 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 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 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 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 Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG Midi channelsPitch bend 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 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 FilterControl Change Assigning control changesAssigning control changes 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