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ii 2 PrecautionsCE mark for European Harmonized Standards THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.) Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment Keep this manual Care Handling Interference with other electrical devices Power supply Location 3 About this manualMIDI-related explanations Example screen displays Note Symbols , , Procedure steps 1. 2. 3. Abbreviations for the manuals OG, PG Conventions in this manualParameter Guide Operation Guide iii The owners manuals and how to use them iv 4 Table of Contents...57 Playing and Editing Programs.......37 Setup................................................23 Introduction ......................................9 Playing and Editing CombinationsQuick Start.........................................1 5 Using and Editing Multi sets.......... 69Saving data ............................................... 117 Appendices...................................117 Other functions ............................ 113 External control settings .............111 Using Drum Kits............................ 107 Arpeggiator settings...................... 91 Global Mode ................................... 87 Effects settings ............................... 79MIDI considerations ................................... 69 v 7 Quick Start Setup 8 Selecting programs by bank and number Playing programs and combinations 1, 4 29 Using the [CATEGORY] and PROGRAM/COMBINATION buttons to select a cat- egory 10 4 Selecting combinations by bank and number 11 Using controllers to modify the soundSelecting combinations by category 5 13 7Using the arpeggiatorUsing the realtime controllers to control the arpeggiator Changing the arpeggio pattern 8 14 Listening to the demo songs4.1 Changing the play mode 9 15 IntroductionMain featuresHigh-quality sound featuring the HI synthesis systemTone generator section: Filter/synthesis section: Effect section: Alternate Modulation and Effect Dynamic Modulation: A great selection of 640 programsPrograms using multisamples that pro- vide a broad range of sounds Drum programs that support any style of rhythm part 384 different combinations let you freely combine programs 16 10Effects that can creatively manipu- late the sound or generate subtle ambience 4 channel audio outputs Multi mode plays multiple tracks of data from an external sequencer Dual polyphonic arpeggiator External control setups Direct USB connection to your com- puter microX Plug-In Editor supports edit- ing from within your DAW software 17 Front and rear panelFront panel18 1. [VOLUME] knob2. REALTIME CONTROLS[VALUE] dial [SELECT] button [1][4] knob 3. Arpeggiator 4. External 5. MODE/BANK Select 6. Display 7. CATEGORY 8. AUDITION, Demo Song Player[AUDITION] button Demo song player 9. VAL UE controller 19 10. PAGE, CURSOR[PAGE+][PAGE] buttons ClickPoint [MENU/OK] button [EXIT/CANCEL] button 11. UTILITY, COMPARE[UTILITY] button [COMPARE] button 12. JOYSTICK 13. OCTAVE 14. Headphone jack 20 Rear panel1. AUDIO OUTPUT 2. PEDALS 3. MIDI 4. USB 5. Power supplyObjects in the Display and their functions 21 Objects in the Display and their functionsa: Current page b: Tab c: Parameters d: Edit cell e: Check box * Utility menu * Dialog boxes * Text dialog box * Function buttons 22 * Scroll bar* Page menu * Other objects 23 Basic InformationAbout the microX modesProgram mode Combination mode Multi mode Global mode 19 25 Basic operations1. Selecting modes 2. Selecting pagesSelecting a pageUsing the page menu to move 26 20Using the [MENU/OK] button + [PAGE+][PAGE] buttons to move [EXIT/CANCEL] button Selecting tabs 3. Selecting a parameter and editing the valueVALUE controllers[VALUE] dial ClickPoint [COMPARE] button 27 214. Selecting and executing a Utility function 5. Writing (saving) 29 SetupTurning the power on/off 31 ConnectionsBasic connectionsConnecting audio output devicesConnecting the MAIN OUTPUT L/MONO and R Connecting INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 26 32 Connecting a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedalConnecting a damper pedal Connecting a foot switch 27 Connecting a foot pedal 33 Connecting a computerOperating requirements for the KORG USB-MIDI Driver and the edi- tor softwareContents of the CD-ROM KORG USB-MIDI Driver operating requirements 34 28Macintosh: microX Editor/Plug-In Editor operating requirements Windows XP: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver and the editor software 37 31Mac OS X: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI driver and editor softwareInstalling the KORG USB-MIDI Driver About the microX and driver ports Installing the microX Editor/Plug-In Edi- tor Setting up the microX Editor/Plug-In Editor Installing the microX External Control Temperate 38 32About the microX external control tem- plates Connecting via the microXs USB connector, and setting-upUSB connector (for connecting to com- puter) Connecting to your computer via MIDI Global mode settings on the microX 40 34Example connections when using the microX Editor/Plug-In Editor 35 41 Connecting MIDI devicesAbout MIDI MIDI connectors Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from microX Controlling microXs tone generator from an external MIDI device Controlling two or more external MIDI tone generators from microX Connecting an external MIDI sequencer 37 43 Playing and Editing ProgramsWhats a Program? Playing programsSelecting programsSelecting programs from the front panel 44 38Auditioning the sound Overview: Program Banks Selecting by CategoryUsing [CATEGORY] and the PROGRAM/ COMBINATION buttons to select 45 39Using a footswitch to select Pro- grams Using MIDI program change mes- sages to select programsMIDI channel setting Selecting programs 46 40Keyboard Joystick 47 41OCTAVE REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] Using the pedals for controlDamper Pedal (Sustain)Damper Switch vs. Half-Damper 48 42Assignable Foot Switch Assignable Foot Pedal External control Sending MIDI information from the various controllers 49 Simple program editingPerformance Edit REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT]50 44A-mode controlsLPF Knob [1]: LPF CUTOFF Knob [2]: RESONANCE/HPF Knob [3]: EG-INTENSITY Knob [4]: EG-RELEASE 51 45B-mode controls C-mode control 52 Detailed Editing with ProgramsBefore you begin editingThe three attributes of sound: pitch, tone, and volume The microXs oscillator, lter , and amp EG, LFO, keyboard tracking, AMS, Dmod, controllers OSC 1/2 EFFECTS 53 ARPEGGIATOR48 54 Basic oscillator settingsProgram type setting (single, dou- ble, drum kit) Polyphonic/monophonic playing Working with MultisamplesWhat is a multisample? Multisamples and Drum Kits Selecting MultisamplesBasic oscillator settings 55 Reverse check boxUsing oscillators 1 and 2 to create a detuned sound Using velocity to switch between oscil- lator 1 and 2 50 Copying settings between OSC1 & OSC2 Assigning a drum kitWhat is a drum kit? Selecting a drum kit 56 Using LFOs and Envelopes (EGs)Using LFOsBasic LFO settingsUsing Alternate Modulation 51Frequency Modulation MIDI/Tempo Sync. EGs (Envelope Generators) 57 Using Alternate ModulationSuggestions on using AMS 52 58 Controlling PitchVarying the pitch according to key- board position (Pitch Slope) Modulating the pitchPitch bend Portamento Creating Vibrato Pitch EG 53 59 Using FiltersFilter TypesLow pass lter High pass lter Resonance Selecting a lter to modify the tone 60 54Modulating the ltersKeyboard Track Filter EG LFO modulation 55 61 Using the Amp sectionSetting the basic amp level Applying modulation to the ampKeyboard Track Velocity (Amp Modulation) LFO1/2 Mod. Amp EG (Amp Envelope Generator) 57 63 Playing and Editing CombinationsWhats a Combination? Playing combinationsSelecting combinationsSelecting combinations from the front panel 64 58Auditioning the sound Overview: Combination Banks Selecting by Category Using a footswitch to select Combi- nations Using MIDI program changes to select combinationsSwitching combinations via MIDI Switching the program of a timbre via MIDI 65 59Sending MIDI information from the various controllers 60 66 Simple combination editingChanging the programs within the CombinationSelecting programs from the front panel and LCDListening to the program sound of just one timbre Receiving MIDI program changes to switch timbre programs Adjusting a timbres pan and volumeREALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] 61 Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume while preserving the volume balance between timbres 67 REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT]68 Detailed Editing with CombinationsBefore you begin editingOverview of Combi mode parame- tersSelect a program for each timbre Status and MIDI settings Layer, split, and velocity switch Adjust the programs so that they t within the combination Effects ArpeggiatorSelecting a program for each timbre 63 Comparing (original and edited 69 Selecting a program for each timbreStatus and MIDI settingsStatus and MIDI channelStatus Bank Select (when status=EX2) MIDI Channel 64 MIDI lter settings 70 Layers, Splits, and Velocity switchesLayer Split Velocity SwitchLayers, Splits, and Velocity switches 71 65Creating Key Splits and Layers Creating Velocity Switches 66 72 Altering Programs to t within a CombinationSpecifying how the timbre will soundForce OSC Mode OSC Select PortamentoAltering Programs to fit within a Combination 73 67Adjusting the pitchTranspose, Detune (BPM Adjust) Adjusting the BPM of multisamples Specifying the range of pitch change controlled by the joystick (+X, X) Delay and scale settings Editing Programs with Tone Adjust 69 75 Using and Editing Multi setsThe Multi Mode setting MIDI considerations 85 Effects settingsEffects in each modeProgram mode Combination mode, Multi mode Effect typesFilter and dynamics control effects 86 80Pitch/phase modulation effects Other modulation and pitch shift effects Early reection and delay effects Reverb effects Effects that combine two mono effects connected in seriesEffect settings for a program 81 87 Effect settings for a programRouting 88 82Selecting an insert effect, and rout- ing after the insert effectEffect settings for a program 89 83Selecting master effects, and chain settingsIf this is Off, the output of the master effect will be muted. 84 90 Effect settings in combina- tion, and MultiRouting Selecting an insert effect, and rout- ing after the insert effectDynamic modulation and BPM/MIDI Sync. 85 Specifying the MIDI channel that will control effectsInsert effect Master effects 91 Dynamic modulation and BPM/MIDI Sync.Using dynamic modulation to con- trol effects in realtimeMoving the joystick to vary the delay level via Dmod Pressing a foot switch to vary the feed- back level via Dmod 86 Using the BPM/MIDI Sync. function to synchronize the delay time to arpeggiator tempo changes. 92 Saving edited effect settingsBypassing the insert effect or the master effects 93 Global ModeHow Global mode is struc- tured System setup 0: SystemBasic PageTuning to another instrument/Trans- posing Adjusting the way in which velocity will affect the volume or tone Bypassing the effects 88 Linking the arpeggiator to programs and combinations OCTAVE 94 Preference PageRecalling the last-selected mode and page at power-on Protecting the memory Foot PageSpecifying the function of the ASSIGNABLE Switch and ASSIGN- ABLE PedalAssignable SwitchMIDI-related settings 1: MIDI 89 95 MIDI-related settings 1: MIDICreating user scales 2: User ScaleCreating an original scale, and assigning it to a Program 90 96 Setting category names 3: Category NameProgram, Combination Category Saving the global settings Drum kit 4: DKit, Arpeggiator 5: Arp.Pattern, External Control 6: Ext.Con- trol settings 97 Arpeggiator settingsArpeggiator features in Program modeUsing the arpeggiator in Program mode Arpeggio controllersArpeggiator on/off (ARP ON/OFF) 98 92Adjusting the arpeggiator tempo (TEMPO) Adjusting the length of the arpeggiated notes (ARPGATE) Adjusting the level of the arpeggiated notes (ARP-VELOCITY) Changing the length of the arpeggio pattern (ARP-LENGTH) Saving your settings Editing arpeggio settings that appear in the displayArpeggiator features in Program mode 99 Editing in the PROG 0: Play, Arp. Play pageSelecting an arpeggio pattern (Pattern) Changing the timing value of the arpeg- giated notes (Resolution) Selecting the octave range of the arpeg- giated notes (Octave)The arpeggiator in Combination and Multi modes 95Making the arpeggio pattern shufe (Swing) Editing in the PROG 7: EdArp/Ctrls, Scan- Zone page Specifying the range of notes in which the arpeggiator will operate (Key Btm, Key Top) Specifying the range of velocities in which the arpeggiator will operate (Vel Btm, Vel T op) Writing (saving) the arpeggiator set- tings Linking the arpeggiator to a program 101 The arpeggiator in Combina- tion and Multi modesUsing the arpeggiators as you play in Combination mode 102 96Editing arpeggio settings that appear in the displaySelect the arpeggiator(s) that will runArpeggiator-A, Arpeggiator-B Checking the structure of a user arpeg- gio pattern Dual polyphonic arpeggiator set- tings 104 98Setting examplesCombination B021: Urban Nature RnB Combination B071: In The Pocket Writing the arpeggiator settings Linking the arpeggiator to the com- bination 99 105 Creating a user arpeggio pat- ternMemory structure for the arpeggio patterns Changing the memory protect set- ting Saving and comparing data Caution when the arpeggiator is used by multiple programs or combi- nations Initializing an arpeggio pattern 106 100Editing a user arpeggio pattern in Program mode 108 102Other examples of creating a user arpeggio patternMelody pattern Chordal pattern Drum pattern 104 Dual polyphonic arpeggiator editing in Combi and Multi modes 110 Saving a user arpeggioSynchronizing the arpeggiator 105 111 Synchronizing the arpeggiatorSynchronization between arpeggia- tors A and B Synchronization with an external sequencer in Program, Combination, or Multi modesWhen the microX is the master When the microX is the slaveSynchronization to external MIDI clock Synchronization to the MIDI Start mes- sage 107 113 Using Drum KitsWhat is a Drum Kit?Drum Kit memory structure Drum Kit Programs and Oscillator Mode Before you start editingFirst, select a Drum Program Match the note mapping and key position for the drum kit Check the memory protect setting 108 Saving and comparing data Caution when a drum kit is used by more than one program 114 Editing Drum KitsBasic Editing Placing drum samples 115 109Fine-tuning the sound of each sam- ple Using Exclusive Groups Using Hold 110 Controlling effects for each key Setting the pan for each key 116 Saving a drum kit117 External control settingsUsing external controlsSelecting external controlsExternal control settings 112 118 External control setupsSelecting an external control setup and assigning control changes Saving an external control setup 119 Other functions123 AppendicesSaving dataTypes of data that can be savedWriting data into the microXData areas that you can write Modes and pages in which you can write data MIDI data dump Using the microX Editor/Plug-In Edi- tor control plug-in software to save data 118 124 About the Edit BufferAbout the memory in Program, Com- bination, and Multi modes Memory in Global mode 119 125 TroubleshootingPower supply Display Audio outputNo sound Notes do not stop 126 120Noise or oscillation is heard Programs and CombinationsSettings for oscillator 2 are not displayed A combination does not play correctly after you load data Multi setWhen you loaded data, a Multi set does not sound correctly A combination copied using Copy From Combi sounds different than it did in Combination mode Effects ArpeggiatorArpeggiator does not start Drum KitsThe drum samples pitch does not change AuditionNo sound when the [AUDITION] button is turned on 127 121MIDI, USBThis instrument does not respond to incoming MIDI data This instrument does not respond cor- rectly to incoming MIDI data When using USB, sound processing is slow, or the tempo is unstable Included CD-ROMCant install the driver included CD-ROM Your software does not respond to the microX Software does not operate correctly 128 Specications and optionsSpecicationsOperating requirements for connection to a computerQuick StartIntroductionSetupProgram Combination MultiEffectGlobalArpeggiatorDrum Kit External control Other functions Appendices 129 Operating requirements for connection to a computerKORG USB-MIDI Driver operating requirements microX Editor/Plug-In Editor operating requirements Options 130 MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation Chart 132 Index134 Operation Guide
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