Korg MICRO manual Shift functions, Copying a timbre, Exchanging timbres, Initializing a program

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SHIFT functions

Copying and exchanging timbres –SYNTH / Initializing a program

By holding down the SHIFT key and pressing the appropriate key, you can perform various utility functions. While a SHIFT function is being used, the SYNTH and VOCODER LEDs will both light. If you press the lit SHIFT key at this time, you will exit these functions and return to normal operation.

1-1. COPY TIMBRE ()

Copying a timbre

You can access this function only if a synth program is selected.

Timbre settings from another program will be copied to the timbre of the currently selected program. In the case of a Layer program, the settings of the currently-edited timbre will be copied.

You cannot execute this function if a vocoder program is selected as the

copy-source program (2). ("": Error)

Procedure

1Hold down the SHIFT key and press

the 1 key.

The display will indicate "."

2Turn knob 1 to select the copy-source program (A.11–B.88).

The 1 key will begin blinking.

If you decide to cancel this operation, press the lit SHIFT key.

3Press the blinking 1 key. The timbre copy will be executed, and then the microKORG will return to its normal state.

If you have not selected a copy-source program (2), the 1 key will remain lit. If in this state you press the 1 key to attempt to execute, the display will

indicate "," and the copy will not be executed.

2-1. SWAP TIMBRE ()

Exchanging timbres

You can access this function only if a Layer synth program is selected.

This will exchange the settings of timbres 1 and 2 within the currently selected program.

You cannot execute this if a Single synth program is selected. (The display

will indicate "": Error.)

Procedure

1Hold down the SHIFT key and press

the 2 key.

The display will indicate "."

2Press the blinking 2 key. The timbre exchange will be executed, and then the microKORG will return to its normal state.

If you decide to cancel, press the lit SHIFT key.

3-1. INIT PROGRAM ()

Initializing a program

This function initializes the settings of the currently selected program.

If you execute this on a synth program, it will be set as a Single program.

Procedure

1Hold down the SHIFT key and press

the 3 key.

The display will indicate "."

2Press the blinking 3 key. The program will be initialized, and then the microKORG will return to its normal state.

If you decide to cancel, press the lit SHIFT key.

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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