Korg MICRO Quick Start .................................................... 7, Editing........................................................ 12, Editing a synth program ................................... 15, Introduction................................................... 1, Preparations.................................................. 5

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Thank you for purchasing the Korg synthesizer/
vocoder. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual
carefully and use the product correctly.
Quick Start .................................................... 7
Explains how to get started using the microKORG (listen to the demos, select
programs, use the arpeggiator and performance functions), and perform basic
editing.
Demo songs................................................................................. 7
Listening to the demo songs............................................................................... 7
Synth programs.............................................................................8
1. Selecting and playing a program ....................................................................8
2. Modifying the sound....................................................................................... 8
Vocoder programs ....................................................................... 10
1. Playing a vocoder program........................................................................... 10
2. Modifying the sound..................................................................................... 10
Arpeggiator................................................................................ 11
Using the arpeggiator........................................................................................ 11
Editing........................................................ 12
Explains what you need to know when editing sounds on the microKORG.
Basic editing.............................................................................. 12
Basic editing procedure ....................................................................................12
Editing each timbre ...........................................................................................14
Editing a synth program ................................... 15
Explains the functions of the synth program parameters adjusted by edit control
knobs 1–5 for the corresponding setting of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 knobs.
The structure of a synth program...................................................... 15
Overview............................................................................................................ 15
Precautions ................................................................................iii
Data handling.............................................................................. iii
Printing conventions in this manual................................................... iii
Introduction................................................... 1
Explains the features of the microKORG, and the names and functions of each
part.
Main Features ..............................................................................1
Front and rear panel....................................................................... 2
Front panel ..........................................................................................................2
Rear panel ........................................................................................................... 4
Preparations.................................................. 5
Explains how to connect external audio devices and the included mic, and how to
turn on the power.
Connections................................................................................. 5
Connections from the audio outputs...................................................................5
Connections to the audio inputs .........................................................................5
Connections to MIDI equipment/computers....................................................... 5
Connecting the included mic............................................................................... 5
Turning the power on...................................................................... 6
1. The power supply............................................................................................ 6
2. Turning the power on...................................................................................... 6
3. Turning the power off......................................................................................6
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