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Precautions
Location
Power supply
Interference with other electrical devices
Handling
Quick Start .................................................... 7
Editing........................................................ 12
Editing a synth program ................................... 15
Introduction................................................... 1
Preparations.................................................. 5
Editing the effects and EQ .................................39
Editing the arpeggiator .................................... 43
Overall settings (GLOBAL) ................................ 46
Editing a vocoder program ................................31
Using the microKORG with other MIDI devices (MIDI)..
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Saving Data.................................................. 58
SHIFT functions .............................................59
Appendix .....................................................65
Introduction
3. 128 built-in programs
4. Process the waveform of an external input source
5. Virtual Patch function
6. Effects to add the finishing touch to your sound
Front panel
Page
Rear panel
Preparations
Connections to MIDI equipment/computers
Connecting the included mic
Connections
Connections from the audio outputs
Turning the power on
2. Turning the power on
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3. Turning the power off
1. The power supply
Quick Start
Listening to the demo songs
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1, 31
Synth programs
2. Modifying the sound
Using the Performance Edit function to modify the sound
1. Selecting and playing a program
Using the PITCH and MOD wheels for control
Using the OCTAVE SHIFT UP and DOWN keys for control
Using the keyboard for control
Vocoder programs
1. Playing a vocoder program
2. Modifying the sound
1 1, 4 2
Arpeggiator
Using the arpeggiator
Modifying the arpeggio
Using the step arpeggiator to vary the arpeggio
2, 7 6
Editing
Basic editing procedure
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6. FILTER
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CUTOFF [0...127]
RESONANCE [0...127]
Editing each timbre
Using both timbres (Layer)
Selecting the timbre to edit
Listening to only one timbre (Solo)
Exchanging and copying the settings of the timbres (SHIFT function)
Editing a synth program
TIMBRE 1/2
EFFECTS
ARPEGGIATOR
The three attributes of sound: pitch, tone, and volume
1. VOICE
SINGLE/LAYER [Single, Layer]
VOICE ASSIGN [Mono, Poly, Unison]
TRIGGER MODE [Single, Multi]
UNISON DETUNE [0...99]
2. PITCH
TRANSPOSE [-24...24]
TUNE [-50...50]
PORTAMENTO [0...127]
BEND RANGE [-12...12]
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CONTROL 1 [0...127/
WAVE [Saw, Square, Triangle, Sine, Vox, DWGS, Noise, Audio In]
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CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2
WAVE
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WAVE CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2
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WAVE CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2
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4. OSC2 (Oscillator 2) SYNTH
WAVE [Saw, Square, Triangle]
OSC MOD [OFF, Ring, Sync, RingSync]
SEMITONE [-24...24]
TUNE [-63...63]
5. MIXER
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CUTOFF [0...127]
RESONANCE [0...127]
TYPE [-24dB LPF, -12dB LPF, -12dB BPF, -12dB HPF]
6. FILTER
FILTER EG INT [-63...63]
FILTER KEY TRACK [-63...63]
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TYPE
6. FILTER
FILTER KEY TRACK
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7. FILTER EG
DECAY [0...127]
SUSTAIN [0...127]
RELEASE [0...127]
ATTACK [0...127]
8. AMP (Amplifier)
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9. AMP EG
ATTACK [0...127]
DECAY [0...127]
SUSTAIN [0...127]
RELEASE [0...127]
10. LFO 1, 11. LFO 2
WAVE (LFO1) [Saw, Square1, Triangle, Sample&Hold] WAVE (LFO2) [Saw, Square2, Sine, Sample&Hold]
KEY SYNC [OFF, Timbre, Voice]
TEMPO SYNC [OFF, ON]
FREQUENCY [0...127]
12. PATCH 1, 13. P A TCH 2, 14. PATCH 3, 15. P A TCH 4
Setting example for "SOURCE" and "DEST"
FILTER
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SOURCE
Editing a vocoder program
EFFECTS
ARPEGGIATOR
Carrier
Modulator
1. VOICE
2. PITCH
3. OSC1
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GATE SENSE [0...127]
4. AUDIO IN 1
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5. MIXER
OSC 1 LEVEL [0...127]
Specifies the output level of Oscil- lator 1 (carrier).
INST LEVEL [0...127]
Specifies the output level of the sig- nal that is input from AUDIO IN 2.
6. FILTER
E.F.SENSE [0...126, Hold]
7. FC MOD
8. AMP
9. AMP EG
10. LFO 1, 11. LFO 2
12. CH LEVEL A, 13. CH LEVEL B VOCODER
14. CH PAN A, 15. CH PAN B VOCODER
Editing the effects and EQ
The microKORG's effect structure
16. MOD FX
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17. DELAY
TYPE [Stereo Delay, Cross Delay, L/R Delay]
TEMPO SYNC [OFF, ON]
DELAY TIME [0...127]
SYNC NOTE [1.32...1.1]
18. EQ
Editing the arpeggiator
The structure of arpeggiator
Selecting the timbre(s) that will be played by the arpeggiator
Synchroning the rate of LFO 1/2 or the delay time of the delay effect to the arpeggiator tempo
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19. ARPEG. A
TEMPO [20...300]
RESOLUTION [1/24...1/4]
GATE [0...100]
TYPE [Up, Down, Alternate 1, Alternate 2, Random, Trigger]
20. ARPEG. B
LATCH [OFF, ON]
SWING [-100...100]
KEY SYNC [OFF, ON]
LAST STEP [1...8]
Overall settings (GLOBAL)
GLOBAL structure
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21. GLOBAL
MASTER TUNE [30.0...50.0]
MASTER TRANSPOSE [-12...12]
VELOCITY CURVE [Curve, 1...127]
POSITION [Post KBD, Pre TG]
Using the microKORG with other MIDI devices (MIDI)
Connecting MIDI devices/computers
Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from the microKORG
Controlling the microKORG's tone generator from an external MIDI device
Controlling two or more external MIDI tone generators from the microKORG
MIDI-related settings
MIDI channel setting
GLOBAL "POSITION" setting
SHIFT function "MIDI FILTER" settings
SHIFT function "CONTROL CHANGE" settings
Synchronizing the arpeggiator
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22. MIDI
MIDI CH [1...16]
LOCAL [OFF, ON]
CLOCK [Internal, External, Auto]
Here you can make MIDI-related settings for the microKORG.
Pitch bend
Pitch bend change [En, bb, mm]
Control changes
Control changes [Bn, cc, vv]
MIDI channels
Parameters transmitted and received via NRPN
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MSB (Hex) LSB (Hex)
0...21: Up, 22...42: Down, 43...63: Alt1, 64...85: Alt2, 86...106: Random, 107...127: Trigger
GATE 00(00) 10(0A) Refer to separate table (GATE values) Refer to separate table (GATE values)
GATE values
System exclusive messages
microKORG format
Universal system exclusive
Master volume [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 01, vv, mm, F7]
Master fine tuning [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 03, vv, mm, F7]
Front panel knob/key control change assignments
Control 2 values when OSC 1 Wave = DWGS
(transmitted, received)
Value
DELAY Sync Note
LFO Sync Note
Saving Data
Saving GLOBAL, MIDI, and SHIFT function settings
1, 2
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Saving a program
SHIFT functions
SYNTH
Copying and exchanging timbres
1-1. COPY TIMBRE ( )
3-1. INIT PROGRAM ( )
Initializing CH LEVEL and CH PAN
MIDI Filter
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1-2. INIT LEVEL ( )
2-2. INIT PAN ( )
Assigning control changes
1 2 3 1, 4
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6-1. MIDI DATA DUMP ( )
Data dump
Transmission procedure
2 3 2, 4
Reception procedure
table s6-1
Write protect setting
Restoring the factory settings
1 2 3 1, 4
1 2 1, 3
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Other SHIFT key functions
TIMBRE SOLO
Timbre solo function
SWITCH EDIT SELECT
Switch between EDIT SELECT 1/2
Appendix
Synchronizing the LFO 1/2 rate or the delay time of the delay effect to the arpeggiator tempo
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Troubleshooting
Before you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points.
Power does not turn on
No sound
Cant input sound
Specifications and options
Battery life:
Tone generator system:
Keyboard: Effects:
Arpeggiator:
Index
Symbols
A
B
C
Index
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
Voice Name List
Parameter List
SHIFT Function List
DEMO Song List
All Demo Songs: 2002 KORG Inc. all rights reserved.