Korg AmkII, EA-1mkII Creating a pattern

4.Pattern mode

Selecting a pattern

You can use the PART SELECT key to switch the part that will

be edited or played using the Keyboard function.

When you select a Part, the LED for that part will light, and you

can edit it in the Synthesizer section, or edit a phrase pattern.

At this time if the Keyboard function key is off (dark), the step

keys will indicate the trigger locations (refer to p.28) of the

phrase pattern for that part.

If the Keyboard function key is on (lit) while a pattern is play-

ing back, the step keys will light in succession to indicate the

pitch that the currently selected part is sounding. If the Key-

board function key is off (dark), the step keys will indicate the

trigger locations for the phrase pattern of the currently selected

part, and the step that is currently playing.

Creating a pattern

There are two ways to create a pattern. You can start with a

pattern that is similar to the desired result and then edit it, or

you can create a sound and phrase pattern for each part from

scratch. Either way, the EA-1mk

makes it easy for you to create

your own original patterns.

If you wish to save a pattern you create, you must perform

the Write operation before you select a different pattern or

turn off the power.

Editing the sound of a part

Select a pattern that is close to what you have in mind (or a

pattern which contains no sound or phrase). Use the PART SE-

LECT key to select the part that you wish to edit. Then operate

the knobs and keys to edit the sound. At this time, the Original

Value LED will light when the knob etc. that you are currently

moving reaches the same value as the original sound of the

pattern. Referring to the example sounds in the appendix (p.46)

will help you learn how to create your own sounds.

You can also edit while playing back a pattern. It is also pos-

sible to use an external MIDI device to control the value of each

knob (refer to p.43 "About MIDI").

If the sound does not change when you rotate a knob or

switch the setting of a key, either another knob or key has

been set so that the parameter you are attempting to ad-

just has no effect, or the Motion Sequence function (p.29

"Motion Sequence") is operating.

Synthesizer parameters

OSCILLATOR

This specifies the basic waveform and pitch of the sound.

PORTAMENTO 0...100

This parameter creates a smooth change in pitch from one

note to the next. As this knob is turned further toward the

right, the pitch will change more slowly.

If portamento is raised excessively, a certain amount of time

will elapse before the destination pitch is reached.

OSC BALANCE (oscillator balance)

OSC1...OSC2

When OSC MOD is off and you are using RING or SYNC,

this knob adjusts the volume balance of the two oscillators.

If you turn the knob all the way to one side, the level will be

zero for the other oscillator. When you are using CROSS,

this knob adjusts the depth of oscillator modulation.

OSC BALANCE does nothing if the OSC MODE is

CROSS and you select AUDIO IN for OSC 1.