Korg MICRO manual Vocoder programs, Playing a vocoder program, Knob 1 CUTOFF, Knob 2 Resonance

Vocoder programs

1. Playing a vocoder program	6	While vocalizing into the mic and using the keyboard to play vocoder sounds,
		you can "freeze" the current tone of the vocoder by pressing the FORMANT
Here's how to connect the included mic and play a vocoder program.		HOLD key. This allows you to continue to play the current vocoder sound, even
		when you are not vocalizing. This tone will be remembered when you Write the
A vocoder applies the spectral character of an externally-input voice (the "modula-
		vocoder program to memory.
tor") to an oscillator or other sound (the "carrier"), and outputs the result. In the
		Several of the VOCODER bank programs will sound even if you simply play
most popular use of a vocoder, you can speak or sing into a mic and play chords on
		the keyboard. These programs were written with FORMANT HOLD turned on.
the keyboard, to create the impression that an instrument is speaking or singing.
Alternatively, you can create a variety of interesting effects by inputting audio
signals other than a human voice (such as
rhythm sounds).	2. Modifying the sound
Included mic

1On the rear panel, turn the AUDIO IN 1

	VOLUME 1 knob to the MIN position, and		In the same way as for a synth program, you can modify the sound of a vocoder
			program by turning the edit control knobs 1 –5 , by moving the PITCH and MOD
	set the MIC/LINE switch to the MIC	1 1, 4 2
			wheels, and by the way that you play the keyboard. As described on the preceding
	position.
2	Connect the included mic to the AUDIO IN		pages, try out various changes for the selected program.
			The following Performance Edit operations work differently than for a synth
	1 CONDENSER jack.
			program.
	If you use a mic other than the included
			Knob 1: CUTOFF, Knob 2: RESONANCE:
	one, connect it to the appropriate jack.
			These control the carrier by adjusting the band pass filter cutoff frequency of the
3	Select a vocoder program.
			carrier. See page 35.
	Using the procedure described on page 8,
			Knob 3: EG ATTACK, Knob 4: EG RELEASE:
	select program "A.84" for this example.
			Only the amp EG can be controlled.
	With the factory settings, the VOCODER bank contains vocoder programs.
			Also, a vocoder program does not allow you to switch timbres.
	Notice that the SYNTH/VOCODER LED VOCODER is lit.
4	Vocalize into the mic, and turn the VOLUME 1	knob toward MAX without	4	6 SYNTH/VOCODER Edit control knobs 1–5
	allowing the AUDIO IN 1 LED to light red.
				LED

	Raising the AMP "DIRECT LEVEL" value will cause the input sound to be
	output directly, so raise the level if you want to hear the input sound while you
	make adjustments. (➝ p.37)
5	While vocalizing into the mic, play the keyboard.
	Try pronouncing different words and changing the chords you play, and listen
	to the vocoder effect.
	If you cannot hear the effect, try adjusting the AMP "LEVEL" (knob 1 ) (➝ p.37)
	or MIXER "OSC 1 LEVEL" (knob 1 ) (➝ p.34).	3

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