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iii 2 About this manual How to read the Parameter Guide Conventions in this manual PROG 3: EdLFOs 3 Table of Contents2. Combination mode ................. 33 1. Program mode........................... 1 4 v 3. Multi mode ...............................55 5 vi 6. Effect Guide.............................. 97 5. Demo Song............................... 95 4. Global mode............................. 75 6 vii Mono Chain............................ 135 Mono Reverb ................................................... 133 ER/Delay ................................................127 Mod./P.Shift ..........................................122 Pitch/Phase Mod................................... 113 7 viii 7. Appendices ............................ 151 8 1. Program mode PROG PAGE MENU PROG 0: Play01: Program01a: Bank, Program Select, Category, Cat. Hold, 10s Hold, (Tempo)Bank X50: [Bank A...D, G, g(d)] microX: [Bank A...E, G, g(d)] X50: 9 microX: X50: [(AD)0127: name, (G, g(d))1128: name] microX: [(AE)0127: name, (G, g(d))1128: name] Category [00...15: name] X50: Cat. HOLD (Category Hold) microX: Category & Bank X50: 10s HOLD 123456789 (Tempo) [040...240, EXT] X50: microX: 01b: Program InformationX50: microX: X50: Write Program X50: 10 02: P .Edit 02a: Bank, Program Select, (Tempo) 02b: Performance Editor11 Octave [03...+00...+03]Stretch (Pitch Stretch) [12...+00...+12] OSC Bal (OSC Balance) [10+00+10] Level (Amp Level) [10+00+10] Attack (Attack Time) [10+00+10] Decay (Decay Time) [10+00+10] IFX Bal (IFX Balance) [10+00+10] MFX Bal (MFX Balance) [10+00+10] 123456789 12 03: Arp microX: 04: Ext. Control 13 PROG 1: EdBasic11: Basic 11a: OscillatorMode (Oscillator Mode) [Single, Double, Drums] 11b: Voice AssignMode (Voice Assign Mode) [Poly, Mono] Hold [Off, On] Single Trigger [Off, On] Legato [Off, On] Priority [Low, High, Last] 11c: ScaleType (Scale Type) [Equal TemperamentUser Octave 15] 123456789Copy Oscillator X50: Swap Oscillator 14 12: OSC1X50: microX: 12a: OSC1 MultisampleVelocity SW LH [001...127] 12b: High, LowHigh: High Multisample X50: [000...469] microX: [000...641] S.Ofs (High Start Offset) [Off, On] 15 12c: Octave, Tr anspose, Tune, Delay12d: OSC1 Drum Kit 12: UTILITY 123456789 16 13: OSC214: V .Zone 14a: OSC 1/2 Velocity ZoneOSC1 Bottom [001...127] OSC1 Top [001...127] OSC2 Bottom [001...127] OSC2 Top [001...127] X50: 14: UTILITY 15: Audition15a: Audition Riff, TransposeAudition Riff [000: Off...383: name] Transpose [24...+24] 15: UTILITY 17 PROG 2: EdPitch21: OSC121a: PitchPitch Slope [1.0+2.0] Ribbon (#16) [12+12] X50: PBend + [60+12] microX: JS (+X) [60+12] X50: PBend [60+12] microX: JS (X) [60+12] AMS (Pitch AMS) [Off, (FEG, AEG, EXT)] Intensity (AMS Intensity) [12.00+12.00] 21b: Pitch EG 123456789AMS (Pitch EG AMS) [Off, (KT, EXT)] Intensity (AMS Intensity) [12.00+12.00] 21c: PortamentoX50: Enable (Porta. Enable) [Off, On] Fingered (Porta. Fingered) [Off, On] Time (Porta. Time) [000...127] 18 22: OS1lfo 22a: Pitch LFO1/2 ModulationLFO1: Intensity (LFO1 Intensity) [12.00+12.00] X50: Mod.Whl Int. (LFO1 Mod.Whl+Int.) [12.00+12.00] microX: JS+Y Int. (LFO1 JS+Y Int.) [12.00+12.00] AMS (LFO1 AMS) 19 23: OSC224: OS2lfo 25: EG 25a: Pitch EG 20 12345678925b: Level Mod. (Level Modulation)AMS1 (Level Mod. AMS1) [Off, (KT, EXT)] X50: microX: S (AMS1 SW Start) [, 0, +] AMS2 (Level Mod. AMS2) [Off, (KT, EXT)] S (AMS2 SW Start) [, 0, +] 25c: Time Mod. (Time Modulation)AMS (Time Mod. AMS) [O ff, (KT, EXT)] D (AMS SW Decay) [, 0, +] 25: UTILITY 21 PROG 3: EdLFOs31: OS1LFO1 31a: OSC1 LFO1Waveform [Triangle 0Random6 (Vect.)] Frequency [0099] Ofs (Offset) [99+99] Fade [0099] Dly (Delay) [0099] 31b: Freq.Mod (Frequency Modulation)AMS1 (Freq. AMS1) [Off, (PEG, FEG, AEG, LFO2, KT, EXT)] Int (AMS1 Intensity) [99+99] X50: microX: 123456789AMS2 (Freq. AMS2) [Off, (PEG, FEG, AEG, LFO2, KT, EXT)] Int (AMS2 Intensity) [99+99] 31c: MIDI/Tempo Sync. (Frequency MIDI/Tempo Sync.)Sync. (MIDI/Tempo Sync.) [Off, On] 31: UTILITY 22 32: 1 LFO2 33: 2 LFO1 34: 2 LFO2 23 PROG 4: EdFilter141: Basic41a: Filter1Type (Filter1 Type) [Low Pass Resonance, Low Pass & High Pass] Trim [0099] 41b: A (Filter A)Frequency (A Frequency) [0099] Resonance (A Resonance) [0099] Reso.AMS (Resonance AMS) [Off, (PEG, FEG, AEG, LFO, KT, EXT)] Intensity (AMS Intensity) [99+99] 41c: B (Filter B)Frequency (B Frequency) [0099] 123456789 24 42: Mod.1 42a: Keyboard Track Key: X50: Low (KBDTrk Key Low) [C1G9] High (KBDTrk Key High) [C1G9] Ramp (Ramp Setting): Low (KBDTrk Ramp Low) [99+99] High (KBDTrk Ramp High) [99+99] Int. to A (KBDTrk Int. to A) [99...+99] Int. to B (KBDTrk Int. to B) [99...+99] 42b: Filter EGInt. to A (Intensity to A) [99+99] Int. to B (Intensity to B) [99+99] Vel to A (Velocity to A) [99+99] Vel to B (Velocity to B) [99+99] 42c: AMS, Into to A, Int to BAMS (Filter EG AMS) [Off, (EXT)] Int. to A (AMS Int. to A) [99+99] Int. to B (AMS Int. to B) [99+99] 25 43: Mod.2 43a: Filter-A ModulationAMS1 (Filter A AMS1) [Off, (PEG, AEG, EXT)] Intensity (A AMS1 Intensity) [99+99] X50: microX: AMS2 (Filter A AMS2) [Off, (PEG, AEG, EXT)] Intensity (A AMS2 Intensity) [99+99] 43b: Filter-B Modulation 44: lfoMod 44a: Filter LFO1 ModulationIntensity to A (LFO1 Int. to A) [99+99] Intensity to B (LFO1 Int. to B) [99+99] JSY Int. to A (LFO1 JSY Int. to A)[99+99] X50: 123456789 44b: Filter LFO2 Modulation 44: UTILITY 26 45: EG 45a: Filter1 EGS (Slope Time) [0099] R (Release Time) [0099] 27 45b: Level Mod. (Level Modulation)AMS (Level Mod. AMS) [Off, (KT, EXT)] S (AMS SW Start) [, 0, +] B (AMS SW Break) [, 0, +] 45c: Time Mod. (Time Modulation)AMS1 (Time Mod. AMS1) [Off, (KT, EXT)] D (AMS1 SW Decay) [, 0, +] S (AMS1 SW Slope) [, 0, +] R (AMS1 SW Release) [, 0, +] 123456789AMS2 (Time Mod. AMS2) [Off, (KT, EXT)] D (AMS2 SW Decay) [, 0, +] S (AMS2 SW Slope) [, 0, +] R (AMS2 SW Release) [, 0, +] 45: UTILITY 28 PROG 5: EdFilter251: Basic 52: Mod.1 53: Mod.2 54: lfoMod 55: EG PROG 6: EdAmp1/261: Lvl/Pan 61a: Amp1 LevelLevel (Amp1 Level) [000127] 61b: PanPan (Amp1 Pan) [Random, L001C064R127] Use DKit Setting [Off, On] 61c: AMS, Intensity 61: UTILITY 29 62: Mod. 62a: Keyboard Track 62b: Amp Mod., LFO1 Mod., LFO2 Mod. 62c: AMS, Int. 123456789AMS (LFO1 AMS) Int. (AMS Intensity) [99+99] AMS (LFO2 AMS) Int. (AMS Intensity) [99+99] 62: UTILITY 30 63: EG 63a: Amp1 EGL (Level parameters): S (Start Level) [0099] A (Attack Level) [0099] B (Break Point Level) [0099] S (Sustain Level) [0099] T (Time parameters): A (Attack Time) [0099] D (Decay Time) [0099] S (Slope Time) [0099] R (Release Time) [0099] 63b: Level Mod. (Level Modulation)AMS (Level Mod. AMS) [Off, (KT, EXT)] S (AMS SW Start) [, 0, +] B (AMS SW Break) [, 0, +] 31 63c: Time Mod. (Time Modulation)AMS1 (Time Mod. AMS1) [Off, (EXT, KT)] D (AMS1 SW Decay) [, 0, +] S (AMS1 SW Slope) [, 0, +] R (AMS1 SW Release) [, 0, +] AMS2 (Time Mod. AMS2) [Off, (EXT, KT)] D (AMS2 SW Decay) [, 0, +] S (AMS2 SW Slope) [, 0, +] R (AMS2 SW Release) [, 0, +] 123456789 63: UTILITY 64: Lvl/Pan 65: Mod. 66: EG 32 PROG 7: EdArp/Ctrls X50: microX: 71: Setup 71a: Arpeggiator SetupPattern* [Preset-0...Preset-4, U000...U250] X50: Octave* [1, 2, 3, 4] Reso (Resolution)* [ , , , , , ] Gate [000...100(%), Step] Velocity [001...127, Key, Step] Swing [100...+100(%)] Sort* [Off, On] Latch* [Off, On] Key Sync.* [Off, On] Keyboard* [Off, On] 33 71b: Arpeggiator Tempo 71: UTILITY 123456789 34 72: Zone 72a: Scan Zone 72: UTILITY 73: Controls73a: Knob B Assign X50: 73b: SW1/2 Assign 73: UTILITY 35 PROG 8: EdInsertFX81: BUS81a: BUSBUS Select: BUS Select (All OSCs) [L/R, IFX, 1, 2, 1/2, Off] MFX Send: OSC1 Send1 [000...127] OSC1 Send2 [000...127] OSC2 Send1 [000...127] OSC2 Send2 [000...127] 81b: Use DKit SettingUse DKit Setting [Off, On] 81: UTILITY 123456789 36 82: Setup82a: InsertFX SetupIFX On/Off [Off, On] Pan(CC#8) (Post IFX Pan CC#8) [L000...C064...R127] 82b: Routing 82: UTILITY 83: IFX 37 PROG 9: EdMasterFX91a: Master Effect SetupMFX1 On/Off, MFX2 On/Off [Off, On] Master Effect 1, 2 [00...89: name] Rtn 1, 2 (Return 1, 2) [000...127] 91b: ChainMFX Chain [Off, On] Direction (Chain Direction) [MFX1MFX2, MFX2MFX1] Signal (Chain Signal)[L/R Mix, L Only, R Only] Level (Chain Level) [000...127] Low [18.0...+18.0] Mid [18.0...+18.0] High [18.0...+18.0] X50: 38 92: MFX 1 93: MFX 240 2. Combination modeCOMBI PAGE MENU COMBI 0: Play 01: Combi 01a: Bank, Combi Select, Category, Cat.Hold, 10s Hold, (Tempo)Bank (Bank Select) [Bank AC] X50: microX: Combi Select (Combination Select) [0...127: name] Category [00...15: name] microX: Category & Bank X50: Cat.HOLD X50: 10s HOLD X50: microX: 41 01b: Combination InformationX50: microX: Write Combination Solo Selected Timbre 123456789 42 02: Prog 02a: Bank, Combi Select, Cat.Hold, 10s Hold, (Tempo) 02b: Timbre Number & CategoryTimbre Number & Category 1...8 02c: Program Select, Program NameProgram Select [A000...g128] Program Name 02d: Selected Timbre InformationTimbre No.: Bank No., Prog No.: and name Status (INT, Off, EXT, EX2) Ch (01...16, Gch) (Combi/Category, Prog T1...T8/Category) 43 03: Mix 03a: Pan, VolumePan [RND, L001...C064...R127] Volume [000...127] 123456789 44 04: Arp. A 05: Arp. B 04(5)a: Arpeggiator Run, Timbre assignArpeggiator Run A, B (Run A, B) [Off, On] Timbre assign 04(5)b: Arpeggiator A(B) 04(5): UTILITY microX: 06: Ext. Control06a: External Control 06: UTILITY COMBI 1: 45 EdTone Adjust11: Prog 11a: Program Select, Program Name 12: Mix 12a: Pan, Volume 12: UTILITY 13: TA1 14: TA2 15: TA3 13(4)(5)a: Destination 16, Value 16Destination 16 [LPF FcReverse] Value 16 [99+99, 12.00+12.00, 1200+1200, OffOn] Destination 16 and Value 16LPF Fc (Low Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency) [99+00+99] 46 123456789 13(4)(5): UTILITY 47 COMBI 2: EdTimbre Param21: MIDI21a: Status, MIDI Channel, Bank(EX2) MSB/LSBStatus [INT, Off, EXT, EX2] Bank(EX2) MSB [000:000...127:127] Bank(EX2) LSB [000:000...127:127] 22: OSC22a: Force OSC Mode, OSC Select, Porta- mentoForce OSC Mode [PRG, Poly, Mono, LGT] OSC Select [Both, OSC1, OSC2] Portamento [PRG, Off, 001...127] 123456789 48 23: Pitch23a: Transpose, Detune, Bend RangeTranspose [24+24] Detune (BPM Adj.) [1200...+1200] Bend Range [PRG, 24...+24] 23: UTILITY 24: Other24a: Delay [ms], Use Progs ScaleDelay [ms] [00005000, KeyOff] Use Progs Scale [Off, On] 24b: Combis Scale, Key, RandomType (Combis Scale) [Equal Temperament...User Octave15] 24: UTILITY 49 COMBI 3: EdMIDI Filter131: MIDI 11 31a: Program Change, After TouchProgram Change [Off, On] After Touch [Off, On] 31: UTILITY 123456789 50 32: MIDI 12 32a: Damper CC#64, Portamento SW CC#65 32: UTILITY 33: MIDI 13 33a: JS+Y/M.Whl CC#01, JSY CC#02 33: UTILITY 34: MIDI 14 34a: JSX/PBend as AMS, Ribbon CC#16 34: UTILITY 51 COMBI 4: EdMIDI Filter2X50: 43: MIDI 2341: MIDI 21 41a: Real-time Control Knob 1, 2Knob1 [Off, On] Knob2 [Off, On] 42: MIDI 22 42a: Real-time Control Knob 3, 4Knob3 [Off, On] Knob4 [Off, On] X50: 43: MIDI 23 (MIDI Filter23) X50: 44: MIDI 24 (MIDI Filter 24) microX: (MIDI Filter23) 123456789 FootPedal/Switch [Off, On] Other Ctrl Change [Off, On] X50: 44/microX: 43: UTILITY 52 COMBI 5: EdKey Zone51: Key 51a: Key Zone Map (1) 51b: Top Key, Bottom KeyTop Key [C1...G9] Bottom Key [C1...G9] X50: 51: UTILITY 52: Slope 52a: Top Slope, Bottom SlopeTop Slope [00...72] Bottom Slope [00...72] 52: UTILITY 53: Review53a: Key Zone Map (All) 53: UTILITY 53 COMBI 6: EdVel Zone 61: Vel 61a: Velocity Zone Map (1) 61b: Top V elocity , Bottom VelocityTop Velocity [1127] Bottom Velocity [1127] X50: 61: UTILITY 123456789 62: Slope 62a: Top Slope, Bottom SlopeTop Slope [000120] Bottom Slope [000120] 62: UTILITY 63: Review63a: Velocity Zone Map (All) 63: UTILITY 54 COMBI 7: EdArp/Ctrls X50: microX: 71: Setup71a: Arpeggiator Run, (Tempo)Arpeggiator Run A, B (Run A, B) [Off, On] 71b: Assign 71: UTILITY 55 72: Arp. A 73: Arp. B 72(3)a: Arpeggiator-A(B) Setup 123456789 72(3)b: (Tempo) 72(3): UTILITY 56 74: Zone 74a: Scan Zone A/B 74: UTILITY 75: Controls75a: Knob B Assign X50: 75b: SW1/2 Assign 75: UTILITY 57 COMBI 8: EdInsertFX81: BUS81a: BUS Select, Send1(MFX1), Send2(MFX2)BUS Select [DKit, L/R, IFX, 1, 2, 1/2, Off] 123456789 81: UTILITYDKit IFX Patch (DrumKit IFX Patch) 58 82: Setup82a: EdInsertFX SetupIFX On/Off [Off, On] Pan(CC#8) [L000...C064...R127] 82b: Control ChannelControl Channel [Ch01...16, G ch, All Rt.] 82c: Routing Map, BUS SelectRouting Map T01...8: BUS Sel [DKit, L/R, IFX, 1, 2, 1/2, Off] 82: UTILITY 83: IFX 59 COMBI 9: EdMasterFX91a: MasterFX Setup 91b: MasterFX Chain 123456789 91d: MEQ CtrlMEQ Ctrl (MEQ Control Ch) [Ch01...16, G ch] 60 92: MFX1 93: MFX2 62 3. Multi mode01a: MULTI PAGE MENU MULTI 0: Play01: MultiMulti Select, Control Track, (Tempo)Multi Select [000127: name] 63 Control Track [ T01T16: name] (Tempo) [040240, EXT] X50: microX: Multi Information X50: microX: Write Multi Copy From Combi (Copy from Combination) 123456789GM Initialize Rename Track 64 02: Prog..8 03: Prog..16 02(3)a: Track Number & Category 02(3)b: Program SelectX50: [AD 000...127, G...g 001...128: name] microX: [AE 000...127, G...g 001...128: name] PLAY/MUTE [PLAY, MUTE] 02(3)c: Selected Track InformationSelected Track Information 02(3): UTILITY 65 04: Mix..8 05: Mix..16 04(5)a: Pan, VolumePan [RND, L001...C064...R127] Volume [000...127] 123456789 04(5): UTILITY microX: 06: Ext. Control06a: External Control 06: UTILITY 66 MULTI 1: Tone Adjust11: TA1..8 12: TA1..16 13: TA2..8 14: TA2..16 15: TA3..8 16: TA3..16 11(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)a: Destination 16, Value 16 123456789 11(2)(3)(4)(5)(6): UTILITY 68 MULTI 2: Track Param21: MIDI..8 22: MIDI..16 21(2)a: Status, MIDI Channel, Bank(EX2) MSB/LSBStatus [INT, Off, BTH, EXT, EX2] MIDI Channel [0116] Bank(EX2) MSB [000...127] Bank(EX2) LSB [000...127] 21(2): UTILITY 69 23: OSC..8 24: OSC..16 23(4)a: Force OSC Mode, OSC Select, PortamentoForce OSC Mode [PRG, Poly, Mono, LGT] OSC Select [Both, OSC1, OSC2] Portamento [PRG, Off, 001...127] 23(4): UTILITY 25: Ptch..8 26: Ptch..16 25(6)a: Transpose, Detune, Bend RangeTranspose [24...+24] Detune (BPM Adj.) [1200... +1200] Bend Range [PRG, 24...+24] 123456789 25(6): UTILITYDetune BPM Adj. (Detune BPM Adjust) 70 27: Othr..8 28: Othr..16 27(8)a: Delay [ms] , Use Progs ScaleDelay [ms] [0000...5000, KeyOff] Use Progs Scale [Off, On] 27(8)b: ScaleType (Multis Scale) [Equal Temperament...User Octave15] 27(8): UTILITY 71 MULTI 3: MIDI Filter131: M11..8 32: 11..16 31(2)a: Program Change, After TouchProgram Change [Off, On] After Touch [Off, On] 31(2): UTILITY 33: 12..8 34: 12..16 33(4)a: Damper CC#64, Portamento SW CC#65Damper CC#64 [Off, On] Portamento SW CC#65 [Off, On] 33(4): UTILITY 35: 13..8 36: 13..16 35(6)a: JS+Y/M.Whl CC#01, JSY CC#02JS+Y/M.Whl CC#01 [O ff, On] X50: microX: JSY CC#02 [Off, On] X50: microX: 123456789 35(6): UTILITY 37: 14..8 38: 14..16 37(8)a: JSX/PBend as AMS, Ribbon CC#16JSX/PBend as AMS [Off, On] X50: microX: Ribbon CC#16 [Off, On] 37(8): UTILITY 72 MULTI 4: MIDI Filter2X50: 41: M21..8 42: 21..16 41(2)a: Realtime Control Knob 1, 2Knob1 [Off, On] Knob2 [Off, On] 41(2): UTILITY 43: 22..8 44: 22..16 X50: microX: X50: microX: 73 45: 23..847: 24..8 48: 24..16 45: 23..8 X50: 43(4)a: Realtime Control Knob 3, 4 46: 23..16 X50: Knob3 [Off, On] Knob4 [Off, On] 43(4): UTILITY (MIDI Filter23 T0108) (MIDI Filter23 T0916) 45(6)a: SW1, SW2 45(6): UTILITY(MIDI Filter24 T0108) (MIDI Filter24 T0916) X50: 47(8)a/microX: 45(6)a: Foot Pedal/ Switch, Other Control ChangeFoot Pedal/Switch [Off, On] Other Ctrl Change [Off, On] X50: 47(8)/microX: 45(6): UTILITY 123456789 74 MULTI 5: Key Zone51: Key..8 52: Key..16 51(2)a: Key Zone Map (1) 51(2)b: Top Key, Bottom KeyTop Key [C1...G9] Bottom Key [C1...G9] X50: 51(2): UTILITY 53: Slp..8 54: Slp..16 53(4)a: Top Slope, Bottom SlopeTop Slope [00...72] Bottom Slope [00...72] 53(4): UTILITY 55: Review55a: Key Zone Map (All) 55: UTILITY 75 MULTI 6: Vel Zone 61: Vel..8 62: Vel..16 61(2)a: Velocity Zone Map (1) 61(2)b: Top V elocity , Bottom VelocityTop Velocity [001127] Bottom Velocity [001127] X50: 61(2): UTILITY 63: Slp..8 64: Slp..16 63(4)a: Top Slope, Bottom SlopeTop Slope [000120] Bottom Slope [000120] 63(4): UTILITY 65: Review65a: Velocity Zone Map (All) 65: UTILITY 123456789 76 MULTI 7: Arp/Ctrls 71(2)a: Arpeggiator Run, 71: Set..8 72: Set..16 (Tempo)Arpeggiator Run A, B (Run A, B) (Tempo) [040...240, (EXT)] 71(2)b: Assign 71(2): UTILITY 77 73: Arp. A 74: Arp. B 73(4)a: ArpeggiatorA (B) Setup 73(4): UTILITY 75: Zone 75a: Scan Zone A/B 75: UTILITY 123456789 78 76: Controls76a: Knob B Assign X50: 76b: SW1/2 Assign 76: UTILITY 79 MULTI 8: InsertFX81: BUS..8 82: BUS..16 81(2)a: BUS Select, Send1(MFX1), Send2(MFX2)BUS Select [DKit, L/R, IFX, 1, 2, 1/2, Off] 81(2): UTILITY 83: Setup83a: Insert FX SetupIFX1 [Off, On] Chain [ (Off), (ON)] Pan(CC#8) [L000...C064...R127] 123456789 83b: Control ChannelControl Channel [Ch01...16, All Rt.] 83c: Routing Map, BUS SelectRouting Map T01...16: BUS Sel[DKit, L/R, IFX, 1, 2, 1/2, Off] 83: UTILITY 84: IFX 80 MULTI 9: MasterFX91a: Master FX SetupMFX1, 2 Control Ch [Ch01...16, G ch] 91b: Master FX ChainLow [18.0...+18.0] Mid [18.0...+18.0] High [18.0...+18.0] 91d: MEQ CtrlMEQ Ctrl (MEQ Control Ch) [Ch01...16, G ch] 81 92: MFX1 93: MFX2 82 4. Global modeGLOBAL PAGE MENU GLOBAL 0: System01: Basic01a: BasicMaster Tune (Master Tune [Cent]) [50cent (427.47Hz)+50cent (452.89Hz)] Key Transpose [12+12] Velocity Curve [18] microX: OCTAVE Keys [/]: Use Prog/ Combi/Multis Octave [Off, On] 83 01b: FX SWIFX Off [Off, On] MFX1 Off [Off, On] MFX2 Off [Off, On] 01c: Auto Arp. (Auto Arpeggiator)Program (Auto Arp. Program) [Off, On] Combi (Auto Arp. Combi) [Off, On] Write Global Setting 84 Load Preload DatamicroX: Change all bank references Half Damper Calibration 85 02: Pref. 02a: System PreferenceMulti Mode [for Ext-Seq, for Master] Bank Map [KORG, GM] X50: microX: Power On Mode [Reset, Memorize] Page Menu Style [Icon, List] 86 12345602b: Memory Protect Program [Off, On] Combi (Combination) [Off, On] Multi [Off, On] Drum Kit [Off, On] Arp. UsrPat (Arp. User Pattern) [Off, On] microX: Ext. Control Setup [Off, On] 87 03: Foot03a: Damper/Assignable Foot Switch, PedalFoot SW Assign [Off...Tap Tempo] Foot Pedal Assign [Off...Knob4] Damper Polarity [() KORG Standard, (+)] Foot Switch Polarity [() KORG Standard, (+)] 123456 88 GLOBAL 1: MIDI 11: MIDI11a: MIDI Setup MIDI Channel [0116] About MIDI reception MIDI transmission when this instruments controllers are operated Note Receive [All, Even, Odd] MIDI Clock [Internal, Ext-MIDI, Ext-USB, Auto] RT (Realtime Command) [Off, On] Convert Position [PreMIDI, PostMIDI] Local Control On [Off, On] 89 11b: MIDI Filter Enable Program Change [Off, On] Bank (Bank Change) [Off, On] Combi (Combi Change) [Off, On] 90 AfterT (After Touch) [Off, On]Ctrl Change (Control Change) [Off, On] Exclusive [Off, On] TransmissionData dump transmission procedure 91 ReceptionData dump reception procedure 123456 92 GLOBAL 2: User Scale 21: Octave21a: User Octave ScaleUser Octave [00...15] Tune [99+99] X50: Copy Scale 22: All Notes22a: User All Notes ScaleTune [99+99] X50: Key Select [C1...G9] 93 GLOBAL 3: Category Name31: P .0..7 32: P .8..15 33: C.0..7 34: C.8..15 31 (...4)a: Category 31 (...4): UTILITY GLOBAL 4: DKit41: High 41a: Drum Kit, Key, Assign, Level H, Level L, Vel. SW LH 94 123456Key [C1...G9] X50: Assign [Off, On] Level H (Level High) [99...+99] Level L (Level Low) [99...+99] Vel. SW LH (Velocity SW LoHi)[001...127] X50: 41b: High (High Sample)Drumsample X50: [000517: name] microX: [000...928: name] S.Ofs (Start Offset) [Off, On] Rev (Reverse) [Off, On] Trans (Transpose) [64...+63] Tune [99...+99] Fc (Cutoff) [64...+63] Reso (Resonance) [64...+63] At (Attack) [64...+63] Dc (Decay) [64...+63] 95 42: Low 43: Voice 43a: Voice Assign Mode/Mixer 123456Enable Note On (Note On Receive) Enable Note Off (Note Off Receive) Mixer: Pan [Rndm, L001...C064...R127] BUS (Bus Select) [L/R, IFX, 1, 2, 1/2, Off] S1 (Send1 (MFX1)) [000...127] S2 (Send2 (MFX2)) [000...127] 43: UTILITY 96 GLOBAL 5: Arp.Pattern51: Setup51a: Arp, Pat (Pattern), (Tempo)Arp (Arpeggio Select) [A, B] Pat (Pattern) [Preset-0...Preset-4, U000...U250] 97 51b: Lgth, Reso, Oct, Sort, Latch, K.Sync, KbdLgth (Length) [01...48] Reso (Resolution) [ , , , , , ] Oct (Octave) [1, 2, 3, 4] K.Sync (Key Sync.) [Off, On] Kbd (Keyboard) [Off, On] 51c: Arpeggio Pattern SetupType (Arpeggio Type)[As Played...Up&Down] Octave Motion [Up, Down, Both, Parallel] 51d: Fixed Note, Mode, Tone No., Fixed Note No.Fixed Note [Off, On] Mode (Fixed Note Mode) [Trigger As Played, Trigger All Tones] 123456Tone No. [00...11] Fixed Note No. [C1...G9] X50: 51: UTILITYWrite Arpeggio Patterns Rename Arpeggio Pattern Copy Arpeggio Pattern 98 52: Edit52a: Step, Ptch, Gt, Vel, FlamStep (Step No.) [01...48] X50: Ptch (Pitch Offset) [48...+48] Gt (Gate) [Off, 001...100%, LGT] Vel (Velocity) [001...127, Key] Flam [99...+99] 99 52: UTILITYInitialize Steps Copy Step Delete Step Insert Step Rotate Step 123456 100 microX: GLOBAL 6: Ext. Control61: A 62: B 63: C61(2)(3)a: Knob AB 61(2)(3)b: Knob 1A1C, Knob 2A2C, Knob 3A3C, Knob 4A4CCC Assign [Off, 000...119] 61(2)(3): UTILITYWrite Ext. Control Setups Reset Ext. Control Setup DEMO 102 5. Demo SongDemo SongX50: microX: 01a: Location 01b:Demo Song Select, Play Mode, Repeat AllDemo Song Select [000... : name] Play Mode [Continue to next song, Stop at end of selected song] Repeat All [Off, On] 01c: START, STOP 104 6. Effect GuideOverview1. Effects in each mode 2. Dynamic modulation (p.104). function (p.108). 3. Effect I/OCombination mode Multi mode 105 Insert Effect 1. In/Out 2. Routing21. Program mode 22. Combination, Multi mode 106 3. Mixer31. Pan (CC#8) 32. BUS Select 33. Send level 4. Controlling the Insert Effects via MIDI41. Program mode 42. Combination mode 43. Multi mode 107 Master Effects 1. In/Out 108 2. Routing21. Program mode 22. Combination, Multi mode 109 3. Mixer31. Rtn (Return1, Return2) 32. MFX Chain 33. Chain Direction 34. Chain Signal 35. Chain Level 36. Master EQ Gain[dB] 4. Controlling the Master Effects via MIDI 110 Master EQMFX2 Master EQ Combination, Multi mode Individual OutputsPan Oscillator 1 Send1 IFX BUS IFX MFX2 MFX1(MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO, R IFX / Indiv.Out Insert Effect Post IFX Pan(CC#8) BUS Select Send2 Master Effects (INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT) 1/2 = IFX Effect / Mixer Block Diagram in Program ModePROG 8: Insert Effect Post IFX Send1 / 2 PROG 9: Master Effect MFX1 Master EQ Effect / Mixer Block Diagram in Combination / Multi Mode 111 Filter/DynamicFilter and dynamics control effects 00: No Effect 01: St.Amp Sim 02: St.Compressor(Stereo Compressor)a: Envelope b: Sensitivity, d: Level c: Attack This parameter controls the attack level. 03: St.Limiter a: Envelope b: Ratio, c: Threshold, i: G.Adj d: Attack, e: Release f: Side PEQ Insert, h: EQ, h: Q, h: G g: Trigger Monitor 112 04: Mltband Limit (Multiband Limiter)e: Low Offset, f: Mid Offset, g: High Offset 113 05: St.Gate a: Envelope, b: Env. Dmod Src f: Polarity c: Threshold, d: Attack, e: Release g: Delay 06: OD/HiGain Wah (Overdrive/Hi.Gain Wah)a: Wah The Wah parameter switches the wah effect on/off. Selects a lter type for Band 1 and 4. b: SweepRng, b: Src d: Drive, e: Level d: Pre Low-cut g: Q, h: Q 114 07: St.Para.4EQ (Stereo Parametric 4-Band EQ)b: B1 Type, c: B4 Type d: B2 Dyn.G Src, d: (Amount), f: G You can control the gain of Band 2 using the modulation source. 115 08: St.Graphic7EQ (Stereo Graphic 7-Band EQ) 09: St.Wah/AutoW(Stereo Wah/Auto Wah)a: FreqBottm, a: FreqTop b: Swp Mode d: Envelope Sens e: Envelope Shape This parameter determines the sweep curve for auto-wah.f: lfoF, g: BPM/MIDI Sync g: BPM, g: Base, g: Times 116 10: St.Rndm Filter(Stereo Random Filter)a: LFO Wave, c: Freq, d: Step When LFO Wave is set to Random, the Step parameter uses a random LFO cycle. f: BPM, g: StepBase, g: Times j: W/D 117 11: St.Exct/Enhcr(Stereo Exciter/Enhancer)a: Blend b: Point c: Enh Dly L, d: Enh Dly R 12: St.Sub OSC(Stereo Sub Oscillator)a: OSC Mode, b: Note Interval, c: Fine e: Envelope Pre LPF D 118 13: Talking Mod d: Top, d: Center, d: Bottom e: Formant Shift h: Resonance 119 14: St.Decimatora: Pre LPF d: Resolution, e: Output Level 15: St.AnalogRecd(Stereo Analog Record)b: Flutter This parameter enables you to set the depth of the modulation caused by a warped turntable. 120 Pitch/Phase Mod.Pitch/phase modulation effects 16: St.Choruse: L Dly, e: R Dly Setting the left and right delay time individually allows you to control the stereo image. 17: St.HarmnicCho (Stereo Harmonic Chorus)e: Hi/Lo Split g: Feedback 121 18: MltTap ChoDly 19: Ensemble 122 20: St.Flangera: Shape Changing the LFO waveform shape controls the peak sweep of anging effects. h: High Damp 21: St.Rndm Flang 123 22: St.Env.Flanger(Stereo Envelope Flanger)e: Swp Mode, e: Src f: EG Attack, g: EG Decay Attack and Decay speed are the only adjustable parameters on this EG. 23: St.Phaserg: Resonance, i: W/D h: High Damp 124 24: St.Rndm Phasr 25: St.Env.Phaser 125 26: St.BiphaseMod(Stereo Biphase Modulation) 27: St.Vibratob: LFO Freq Mod, f: AUTOFADE Src, g: Fade Rate, g: Dly 126 28: St.AutoFd Mod(Stereo Auto Fade Modulation) 29: 2Voice Reso 127 30: Doppler128 31: Scratch129 Mod./P.ShiftOther modulation and pitch shift effects 32: St.Tremolo 33: St.Env.Tremlo(Stereo Envelope Tremolo)e: Freq, e: (Envelope Amount), f: Depth, f: (Envelope Amount) 130 34: St.Auto Pana: Shape You can change the panning curve by modifying the LFO wave- form. You need to input different sounds to each channel in order for this parameter to be effective. 35: St.Phasr+Trml(Stereo Phaser + Tremolo)a: Type, b: LFO Phase f: P W/D, i: W/D 131 36: St.Ring Mod(Stereo Ring Modulator)a: Pre LPF b: OSC Mode This parameter determines whether or not the oscillator fre- quency follows the note number. This parameter sets the oscillator frequency when OSC Mode is set to Fixed. 132 37: DetuneThis parameter sets the dynamic modulation of the input level. 38: Pitch Shiftera: Mode b: Shift, b: (Source), b: (Amount), c: Fine, c: (Amount) e: Feedback Position, f: Feedback 133 39: PitchShft Mod (Pitch Shift Modulation)a: Pitch Shift [cent], e: Depth These parameters set the amount of pitch shift and amount of modulation by means of the LFO. 40: Rotary SP 134 ER/DelayEarly reection and delay effects 41: Early Reect 135 42: Auto Reversea: Rec Mode, b: Reverse Time c: Envelope, c: Src, d: Threshold When recording is completed, reverse playback starts immedi- ately. 43: LCR Delaye: HiDamp, e: LoDamp g: Spread 136 44: St/Cross Dly45: St.MltTap Dly 137 46: St.Mod. Delay (Stereo Modulation Delay)b: Dmod e: LFO Sync, e: Src, f: L Phase, f: R Phase 47: St.DynamicDly (Stereo Dynamic Delay)a: Ctrl Target a: Pol, b: Threshold, b: Offset, c: Attack, d: Release 138 48: St.AutoPanDly(Stereo Auto Panning Delay)This stereo delay effect pans the delay sound left and right using the LFO. 49: LCR BPM Delay(L/C/R BPM Delay)a: BPM, b: L Bs, b: Times, c: C Bs, c: Times, d: R Bs, d: Times f: Time Over? > 139 50: St.BPM Delay This stereo delay enables you to set the delay time to match the song tempo.f: Time Over? L >, f: R > 51: Sequence Dly This four-tap delay enables you to select a tempo and rhythm pattern to set up each tap. 140 ReverbReverb effectsThese effects simulate the ambience of reverberation in con- cert halls. 52: Rev HallThis hall-type reverb simulates the reverberation of mid-size concert halls or ensemble halls. 53: Rev Smth. Hall 54: Rev W et PlateThis plate reverb simulates warm (dense) reverberation. 55: Rev Dry PlateThis plate reverb simulates dry (light) reverberation.c: Pre Delay, d: Pre Delay Thru The Pre Delay sets the delay time to the reverb input, allowing you to control spaciousness. 141 56: Rev Room57: Rev Brt. Room(Reverb Bright Room)g: ER Level, h: Reverb Level 142 Mono Mono ChainEffects that combine two mono effects con- nected in series 58: P4EQExciter(Parametric 4-Band EQ Exciter)This effect combines a mono-type four-band parametric equalizer and an exciter. 59: P4EQWah(Parametric 4-Band EQ Wah/Auto Wah) 143 60: P4EQCho/Fl(Parametric 4-Band EQ Chorus/Flanger)This effect combines a mono-type four-band parametric equalizer and a chorus/anger. 61: P4EQPhaser (Parametric 4-Band EQ Phaser)This effect combines a mono-type four-band parametric equalizer and a phaser. 144 62: P4EQM.Dly (Parametric 4-Band EQ Multitap Delay)This effect combines a mono-type four-band parametric equalizer and a multitap delay. 63: CompWah(Compressor Wah/Auto Wah)This effect combines a mono-type compressor and a wah. You can change the order of the connection. 145 64: CompAmpSim(Compressor Amp Simulation) 65: CompOD/HG(Compressor Overdrive/Hi.Gain) 66: CompP4EQ(Compressor Parametric 4-Band EQ) 146 67: CompCho/Fl(Compressor Chorus/Flanger) 68: CompPhaser 147 69: CompM.Dly(Compressor Multitap Delay) 70: LimitP4EQ(Limiter Parametric 4-Band EQ) 148 71: LimitCho/Fl72: LimitPhaser 149 73: LimitM.Dly 74: ExctComp 75: ExctLimiter 150 76: ExctCho/Fl(Exciter Chorus/Flanger)This effect combines a mono-type limiter and a phaser. This effect combines a mono-type limiter and a chorus/ anger. 77: ExctPhaser 78: ExctM.Dly(Exciter Multitap Delay)This effect combines a mono-type exciter and a multitap delay. 151 79: OD/HGAmpSim(Overdrive/Hi.Gain Amp Simulation)tortion and an amp simulation. You can change the order of the effect connection. 80: OD/HGCho/Fl(Overdrive/Hi.Gain Chorus/Flanger)tortion and a chorus/anger. You can change the order of the effect connection. 152 81: OD/HGPhaser(Overdrive/Hi.Gain Phaser)tortion and a phaser. You can change the order of the effect connection. 82: OD/HGM.Dly (Overdrive/Hi.Gain Multitap Delay)tortion and a multitap delay. 153 83: WahAmpSim(Wah/Auto Wah Amp Simulation) 84: DeciAmpSim(Decimator Amp Simulation) 85: DeciComp 154 86: AmpSimTrml(Amp Simulation Tremolo)This effect combines a mono-type amp simulation and a trem- olo. 87: Cho/FlM.Dly(Chorus/Flanger Multitap Delay)This effect combines a mono-type chorus/anger and a mult- itap delay. 155 88: PhasrCho/Fl(Phaser Chorus/Flanger)This effect combines a mono-type phaser and a chorus/ anger. 89: ReverbGateThis effect combines a mono-type reverb and a gate.g: Envelope, g: Src, f: In Rev Mix, h: Threshold 156 Master EQMaster EQUse the 94 MasterFX MEQ page in the Program, Combina- tion, and Multi modes 158 7. AppendicesAlternate Modulation Source (AMS)Alternate Modulation About Alternate Modulation About Alternate Modulation Sources 159 AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) ListX50: M.Whl&AT/2 microX: JS+Y&AT/2 (Joy Stick +Y & After Touch/2) 160 X50: microX: JSY&AT/2 (Joy StickY & After Touch/2) X50: microX: Pedal #04 (Foot Pedal: CC#04) SW 1 #80 (SW1 Mod.: CC#80) SW 2 #81 (SW2 Mod.: CC#81) X50: Foot SW #82 (Foot Switch: CC#82) 161 Alternate Modulation settingsNotes for the table on the lower right The effect of alternate modu- lation on various parameters, and example applicationsPitch (PROG 21a) Pitch EG Intensity (PROG 21b) Pitch LFO1/2 Intensity (PROG 22a) 162 Filter (Cutoff) Frequency (PROG 41b, 51b)Resonance (PROG 41b) Filter EG Intensity (PROG 42b) Filter LFO 1/2 Intensity (PROG 44a) 163 Amp (PROG 62(5)b)Amp LFO 1/2 Intensity (PROG 62(5)b) Pan (PROG 61(4)b) EG Level Pitch EG (PROG 25b) Filter EG (PROG 45b, 55b) Amp EG (PROG 63b) EG Time Pitch EG (PROG 25c) Filter EG (PROG 45c, 55c) Amp EG (PROG 63c) LFO Frequency (PROG 31b) 164 Dynamic Modulation Source (Dmod)168 X50: SW1/2 AssignSW1, SW2 Assign ListSW1 Mod.(CC#80) (SW1 Modulation:CC#80) SW2 Mod.(CC#81) (SW2 Modulation:CC#81) Porta.SW(CC#65) (Portamento Switch:CC#65) Pitch Bend Lock 169 Knob 1...4 B AssignRealtime Control Knobs B Assign List 171 Foot Switch Assign172 Foot Pedal Assign173 MIDI transmission when the X50/microXs control- lers are operatedCombination mode Multi mode 175 X50/microX operations when control changes are transmitted/receivedmovements on this instrument 176 CC#70: Sustain levelCC#71: Filter resonance level/High pass lter cutoff frequency CC#72: Release time CC#73: Attack time CC#74: Low pass lter cutoff frequency CC#75: Decay time CC#76: LFO1 speed CC#77: LFO1 depth (pitch LFO1 intensity) CC#78: LFO1 delay CC#79: Filter EG intensity 178 MIDI applications Messages transmitted and received by this instrument MIDI channelsProgram mode Combination mode Multi mode Note on/offNote-on [9n, kk, vv] Note-off [8n, kk, vv] Program Change/Bank SelectChanging the program/bankProgram change [Cn, pp] Bank select MSB (CC#0) [Bn, 00, mm], Bank select LSB (CC#32) [Bn, 20, bb] Program mode Combination, Multi mode Selecting combinations 179 After touchChannel after touch [Dn, vv] Polyphonic key pressure [An, kk, vv] Pitch benderPitch bend change [En, bb, mm] X50: microX: Control change[Bn, cc, vv] Selecting program/combination banksBank select (CC#00, CC#32) Using the [MOD] wheel, joystick to apply modulationModulation 1 depth (CC#01) [Bn, 01, vv] X50: microX: Modulation 2 depth (CC#02) [Bn, 02, vv] X50: 180 microX: Controlling the portamento effectPortamento time (CC#05) [Bn, 05, vv] Portamento switch (CC#65) [Bn, 41, vv] Controlling the volumeVolume (CC#07) [Bn, 07, vv] Expression (CC#11) [Bn, 0B, vv] Controlling panning (stereo position)Pan (CC#10) [Bn, 0A, vv] Post insert effect pan (CC#08) [Bn, 08, vv] Effect controlEffect control 1 (CC#12) [Bn, 0C, vv] Effect control 2 (CC#13) [Bn, 0D, vv] Effect 1 depth (Send 2) (CC#91) [Bn, 5B, vv] Effect 3 depth (Send 1) (CC#93) [Bn, 5D, vv] 181 Using various controllers for controlFoot controller (CC#04) [Bn, 04, vv] Controller (CC#83) [Bn, 53, vv] SW1 modulation (CC#80) [Bn, 50, vv] SW2 modulation (CC#81) [Bn, 51, vv] X50: microX: Foot switch (CC#82) [Bn, 52, vv] Damper pedal (CC#64) [Bn, 40, vv] Sostenuto (CC#66) [Bn, 42, vv] Soft pedal (CC#67) [Bn, 43, vv] Using the controllers of a connected MIDI instrument such as the TRITON ExtremeRibbon Controller (CC#16) [Bn, 10, vv] Controller (CC#18) [Bn, 12, vv] Controlling the tone/envelope of a program Silencing all notes on a specic channelAll note off (CC#123) [Bn, 7B, 00] (value 00) All sound off (CC#120) [Bn, 78, 00] (value 00) Resetting all controllers on a specic channelReset all controllers (CC#121) [Bn, 79, 00] (value 00) 182 Using RPN to editTuningRPN ne tune [Bn, 65, 00, 64, 01] TransposingRPN coarse tune [Bn, 65, 00, 64, 02] Changing the pitch bend rangeRPN pitch bend range [Bn, 64, 00, 65, 00] 183 Controlling the arpeggiator (NPRN)NRPN arpeggiator on/off [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 02, Bn, 06, mm] NRPN arpeggiator gate control [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 0A, Bn, 06, mm] NRPN arpeggiator velocity control [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 0B, Bn, 06, mm] About system exclusive messagesUniversal system exclusiveGM system on [F0, 7E, nn, 09, 01, F7] Master volume [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 01, vv, mm, F7] Master balance [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 02, vv, mm, F7] Master ne tuning [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 03, vv, mm, F7] Master coarse tuning [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 04, vv, mm, F7] 184 Transmitting sound settings data (Data Dump)Editing sounds etc.Parameter changes Drum kit parameter change/User arpeggio pattern parameter change 185 If notes are stuck Playing the X50/microX multi-timbrally from an external device Synchronizing the playback of the arpeggiatorUsing this instrument as master and the computer as slave Using the computer as master and this instrument as slave Recording the arpeggiator on an external MIDI sequencer/computerSetting example 1 Setting example 2 186 About GM/GS/XGConverting the GS/XG bank/program maps to the GM2 bank/program map Support for GS/XG part mode exclusive mes- sages Support for NRPN messages used in GS/XG music data About standard MIDI les 187 Various messagesA C MMemory protected MIDI data receiving error NNow Writing into internal memory Now receiving MIDI data Now transmitting data 191 Index
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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 Combinations Playing and Editing Programs.......37 Setup................................................23 Introduction ......................................9 Quick Start.........................................1 5 Using and Editing Multi sets.......... 69Saving data ............................................... 115 Appendices...................................115 Other functions ............................ 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 9 electing programs by category 3 10 4 Selecting combinations by bank and numberSelecting combinations by category 123 4 11 REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] [PITCH] wheel, [MOD] wheel 5 Using controllers to modify the sound 13 7Using the arpeggiatorUsing the realtime controllers to control the arpeggiator Changing the arpeggio pattern 8 14 Listening to the demo songs12, 3 4.154.2 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 512 programsPrograms using multisamples that pro- vide a broad range of sounds Drum programs that support any style of rhythm part 16 10384 different combinations let you freely combine programs Effects 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 Direct USB connection to your com- puter X50 Plug-In Editor supports editing from within your DAW software 17 Front and rear panelFront panel18 1. [PITCH] wheel, [MOD] wheel2. [SW1], [SW2] 3. [VOLUME] slider 4. REALTIME CONTROLS[SELECT] button [1][4] knob 5. Arpeggiator 6. MODE[COMBI] button [PROG] button [GLOBAL] button [MULTI] button 7. Display 8. CATEGORY 9. AUDITION, Demo Song Player[AUDITION] button Demo song player 10. VAL UE controllers [INC], [DEC] buttons Numeric buttons [0][9], [] button, [./HOLD] button, [ENTER] button 19 11. PAGE, CURSOR[PAGE+][PAGE] buttons ClickPoint [MENU/OK] button [EXIT/CANCEL] button 12. BANK SELECTPROG BANK [A], [B], [C], [D], [GM] buttons COMBI BANK [A], [B], [C] buttons 13. UTILITY, COMPARE[UTILITY] button [COMPARE] button 14. Headphone jack 20 Rear panel4 351. AUDIO OUTPUT 2. PEDALS 3. MIDI 4. USB 5. Power supply 1 2Objects 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 X50 modesProgram mode Combination mode Multi mode Global mode 19 25 Basic operations1. Selecting modes 2. Selecting pagesSelecting a pageUsing the page menu to move Using the [MENU/OK] button + [PAGE+][PAGE] buttons to move 26 20Using the [MENU/OK] button + numeric buttons [0][9] buttons to move [EXIT/CANCEL] button Selecting tabs 3. Selecting a parameter and editing the valueVALUE controllers[VALUE] dial [INC], [DEC] buttons ClickPoint Numeric buttons [0][9], [] button, [./HOLD] button, [ENTER] button 27 21[ENTER] button + keyboard (note name or velocity input) PROG BANK [A], [B], [C], [D], [GM] buttons COMBI BANK [A], [B], [C] buttons [COMPARE] button 4. Selecting and executing a Utility function 28 225. 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: X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor operating requirements Windows XP: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver and the editor software 36 30About the X50 and driver ports Setting up the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor Mac OS X: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI driver and editor softwareInstalling the KORG USB-MIDI Driver 37 31About the X50 and driver ports Installing the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor Setting up the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor Connecting via the X50s USB con- nector, and setting-upUSB connector (for connecting to com- puter) Connecting to your computer via MIDI 38 32Global mode settings on the X50Local Control On settings MIDI Filter Exclusive setting The Convert Position setting 39 Multi Mode settingMaking settings in Global mode 34 Example connections when using the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor 40 Connecting MIDI devicesAbout MIDI MIDI connectors Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from X50 41 35Controlling X50s tone generator from an external MIDI device Controlling two or more external MIDI tone generators from X50 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 CategorySelecting programs by category Using Cat.HOLD to select by category 45 39Using 10s HOLD to select programs Using a footswitch to select Pro- grams Using MIDI program change mes- sages to select programs 46 40Keyboard 47 41[PITCH] wheel, [MOD] wheel SW1, SW2 REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] 48 42Using the pedals for controlDamper Pedal (Sustain)Damper Switch vs. Half-Damper Assignable Foot Switch Assignable Foot Pedal 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 X50s oscillator, lter , and amp EG, LFO, keyboard tracking, AMS, Dmod, controllers OSC 1/2 EFFECTSBasic oscillator settings 47 Comparing (original and edited 53 Basic oscillator settingsProgram type setting (single, dou- ble, drum kit) 54 48Polyphonic/monophonic playing Working with MultisamplesWhat is a multisample? Multisamples and Drum Kits Selecting MultisamplesBasic oscillator settings 55 49Reverse check box Using oscillators 1 and 2 to create a detuned sound Using velocity to switch between oscil- lator 1 and 2 Copying settings between OSC1 & OSC2 Assigning a drum kit 50 56 Using LFOs and Envelopes (EGs)Using LFOsBasic LFO settingsUsing Alternate Modulation 51Frequency Modulation MIDI/Tempo Sync. EGs (Envelope Generators) 57 Using Alternate ModulationControlling PitchVarying the pitch according to key- board position (Pitch Slope) 52 Modulating the pitchPitch bend Portamento Creating Vibrato Pitch EG 58 Using FiltersUsing Filters 59 53Filter TypesLow pass lter High pass lter Resonance Selecting a lter to modify the tone 60 54Modulating the ltersKeyboard Track Filter EG LFO modulation AMS 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 10s HOLD to select combina- tions 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 [PITCH] wheel 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 [MOD] wheel to vary the delay level via Dmod Using the Dmod function and [SW1] to vary the feedback level 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 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 Switch Assignable PedalMIDI-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 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) 100 Selecting the playback order of the arpeggiated notes (Sort)Letting the arpeggio continue playing even after you take your hand off the keyboard (Latch) Synchronizing the arpeggiator to your keyboard timing or to the tempo (Key Sync.) Editing in the PROG 7: EdArp/Ctrls, Setup page Setting the duration of the arpeggiated notes (Gate)The arpeggiator in Combination and Multi modes 95Setting the velocity of the arpeggiated notes (Velocity) Making 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 patternThe arpeggiator in Combination and Multi modes 103 97Dual polyphonic arpeggiator set- tingsArpeggiator on/off Arpeggiator settings 104 98Setting examplesCombination A021: 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 patternChordal pattern Melody pattern Drum pattern 104 Dual polyphonic arpeggiator editing in Combi and Multi modes Assigning a name 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 X50 is the master When the X50 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 Assigning a name 116 Saving a drum kit117 Other functions121 AppendicesSaving dataTypes of data that can be savedWriting data into the X50Data areas that you can write Modes and pages in which you can write data MIDI data dump Using the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor control plug-in software to save data 116 122 About the Edit BufferAbout the memory in Program, Com- bination, and Multi modes Memory in Global mode 117 123 TroubleshootingPower supply Display Audio outputNo sound Notes do not stop 124 118Noise 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 125 119MIDI, 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 X50 Software does not operate correctly 126 Specications and optionsSpecicationsOperating requirements for connection to a computerQuick StartIntroductionSetupProgram Combination MultiEffectGlobalArpeggiatorDrum Kit External control Appendices 127 Operating requirements for connection to a computerKORG USB-MIDI Driver operating requirements X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor operating requirements Options 128 MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation Chart 130 IndexNumerics A B C D E F G H I K L M 131 125N O P R S T U V W 132 Operation GuideIMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
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