Korg R3 Table of contents

Thank you for purchasing the Korg R3 synthesizer/vocoder. To ensure

trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the

product correctly.

Table of contents

Vocoder programs............................................................................. 14

1. Playing a vocoder program................................................................... 14

2. Modifying the sound.............................................................................. 14

Arpeggiator ...................................................................................... 15

Using the arpeggiator ................................................................................ 15

Modulation Sequence ........................................................................ 16

1. Playing back a modulation sequence ..................................................16

2. Recording a modulation sequence....................................................... 16

Formant Motion................................................................................. 18

1. What is a Formant Motion?................................................................... 18

2. Recording formant motion data........................................................... 18

Basic editing...................................................................................... 19

Basic editing procedures............................................................................ 19

Editing each timbre .................................................................................... 20

Editing a vocoder program .......................................................................21

Editing the arpeggiator ..............................................................................22

How to read the pages for each section ..................................................22

Main Features ..................................................................................... 1

The structure of a program .................................................................. 2

Synthesizer .....................................................................................................2

Vocoder........................................................................................................... 4

Front and rear panel ........................................................................... 5

Front panel .....................................................................................................5

Rear panel ...................................................................................................... 7

Connections......................................................................................... 8

Connections from the audio outputs......................................................... 8

Connections to the audio inputs ................................................................8

Connections to MIDI equipment/computers ..........................................8

Connecting the included mic...................................................................... 8

Connecting the pedal ...................................................................................9

Turning the power on ......................................................................... 10

1. The power supply................................................................................... 10

2. Turning the power on ............................................................................10

3. Turning the power off............................................................................ 10

Demo songs ...................................................................................... 11

Listening to the demo songs ..................................................................... 11

Synth programs................................................................................. 12

1. Selecting and playing a program .........................................................12

2. Modifying the sound.............................................................................. 12