Step Key section, Select key | Korg ES-1 instruction

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Step Key section

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1.Select key

By pressing these keys to turn the Select LEDs on or off, you can use the sixteen step keys for up to 64 steps.In Song mode, these keys function as rewind and fast-forward keys. When the Pattern Set function is on, they are used to switch Pattern Set groups.

2.Select LEDs

The upper row of LEDs (green) indicates the location (length 1...4) within the pattern of the currently-playing rhythm pattern.

The lower row of LEDs (red) indicates the location (length 1...4) of the rhythm pattern indicated by the step keys. When the Pattern Set key is on, these LEDs indicate the pattern set group.

3.Step keys 1...16

Use these keys to modify and audition the rhythm pattern of each part. When the Pattern Set function is on, use these keys to select patterns that have previously been asigned to these keys.

4.Pattern Set key

By holding down this key and pressing one of the step keys, you can switch to the pattern that you registered for that key.

If you hold down this key and press the Rec key, the ES-1will enter sampling-ready mode. If a pattern or song is playing back, sampling will begin immediately.

5.Shift key

This key is used in conjunction with other keys. When held down, it gives an addi- tional function to another key.

Shift + Play/Pause key: Playback from the beginning of the pattern.

Shift + Rec key: During playback, erase triggers from the pattern.

Shift + Part keys: Select a part without sounding it.

Shift + Step keys: Execute the function shown below each step key.

Shift + dial: Switch the units that are displayed during tempo editing or sample editing.

Shift + pattern set key: The Pattern Set function will be held (maintained). For other Shift key combinations, refer to the explanation of each parameter.

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Korg ES-1 manual Step Key section, Select key

Contents

Page CE mark for European Harmonized Standards FCC Regulation Warning for U.S.A Contents Directly sampling the sound of the ES-1 Resampling Pattern mode Appendices Song modeGlobal mode Data you create on the ES-1 Main featuresIntroduction Preparing to play Adapter cable holder Power switch AC Local VoltageMake connections and play Example connections Common section Connector sectionFront and rear panel Front and rear panel Effect sectionPart Edit section Sequence Control section Part Select section Select key Step Key section Power switch Connector section Listening to a Song Conceptual diagram of the ES-1What is a Song? Basic operation Quick Start Listening to a Sample What is a Pattern?What is a Sample? Listening to a Pattern Changing the tempo of a song or pattern Using the dial to change the tempoUsing the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo Trying out the functions Striking the part keys along with a song or pattern Editing the effect and delay settingsWhat is the Part Edit section? Modifying editing the sound Basic operation Quick Start Modifying editing a rhythm pattern Using the step keys to edit the rhythm Step RecordingWhat is a Rhythm Pattern? What is Length? Erase Using the part keys to edit the rhythm Realtime Recording Saving a pattern you create Write What is a Motion Sequence? Using a Motion Sequence Sound heard from Audio In line output Connecting various sources to the audio inputsInput from CD or MD, etc Peak LED Sound input from Audio Input from CD or MD, etc Let’s record a sample Sample sound Assigning a sample sound to a sample partAbout the Slice function About the Resample function Midi keyboard etc Using the ES-1 as a tone generator moduleWhat is Pattern Set? Playing with Pattern Set Synchronizing with an EA-1 or ER-1 Recording a sample Sample modeSelecting a sample Playing a sample Directly sampling the sound ES-1 Resampling Specifying the start locationSpecifying the end location Specifying the fade-out Length Resampling just one note of a part Resampling from the middle of a Pattern or song Scale/Beat SliceCreating a slice sample Time Slice Normalize End Start Before Truncate After Truncate Sample modeOther functions for editing Sample Tips for achieving good results With Time Slice Checking the remaining Amount of sampling area Memory Once a sample has been deleted, it cannot be recoveredDeleting a sample Delete Sample Saving a sample Write Pattern Play Pattern modeSetting the playback tempo Playing a pattern Part Solo function Display when no parts are soloed Solo one partSelecting parts Part Mute function Assigning a sample Creating a pattern Editing effect and delay Decimator Ring Mod. ring modulationPitch Shifter Compressor BPM Sync Length, Scale/Beat settingsTime delay time Msec .. sec For BPM Sync 1/4...8 Motion Seq motion sequence Pattern mode Swing settingsSetting the Length Setting the Scale/Beat 16, 32, tri, tr2 Creating a Rhythm Pattern Setting the Roll TypeUsing the step keys Step Recording Using the part keys Realtime Recording Playing an effect motion sequence Motion sequencePlaying a motion sequence Recording a motion sequence Checking motion data Playing a delay motion sequenceRecording a delay motion Sequence There will be no effect if the delay Motion Seq is off dark Erasing data during playback or recording Erase Convenient functions for Editing patternsErasing rhythm pattern data from Copying a part Copy Part Part Copy Pattern data Data Copy within a pattern Editing the parameter values of a Motion sequence Editing motion sequence DataSelecting a motion sequence Pattern set Using Pattern Set to perform Pattern Set PlayPattern Set Registering a pattern for Pattern Set Saving a pattern Write Playing a song Song Play Song modeSelecting a song Erasing song data Clear Song Song modeCreating a song Creating a song from scratch Changing the pattern for a specific position Editing a songInserting a pattern at a specified posi Tion Insert Pattern Deleting a pattern from a specified Position Delete Pattern Checking for song event data Deleting event data from a song Saving a song Write Metronome OFF, r-0, r-1, r-2, on Global modeMetronome settings Global mode Midi ch Setting the Midi note num Ber for each part Note NoAudio In Mode Monaural, St. stereo Saving data to SmartMedia Save Using SmartMediaTMFormatting Smart Media Format Loading all data from SmartMedia To the ES-1 All Load Loading only a single sample From SmartMedia Sample Load Saving your changes Global mode WriteWith the factory settings, this is turned on Memory Protect Protect About Midi Appendices Editing sounds etc TroubleshootingTransmitting sound settings Other data Data Dump Specifications Error messages Index Pattern Set Play TroubleshootingPattern Play Rhythm Set 11, 25 Write Bank Pattern Name ListSample Name List Song Name List Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function Midi Implementation ChartSampler 2000.5.15 Korg INC