Korg iS40 Guide

Programs

You can select the programs via MIDI, sending Bank Select MSB, Bank Select LSB (shown in table as BS) and Program Change (shown in table as PC) messages, through the MIDI channel you wish to change the program to. The Bank Select MSB is always = 00.

BS

PC

#

 

 

BS

PC

#

 

 

BS

PC

 

#

 

BS

PC

#

 

 

 

 

Piano

 

 

Chromatic percussion

 

 

 

Organ

 

 

Guitar

000

000

A11

 

Piano 1

000

008

A21

 

Celesta

000

016

 

A31

Organ 1

000

024

A41

 

Nylon gtr

 

001

A12

 

Piano 2

 

009

A22

 

Glockenspiel

 

017

 

A32

Organ 2

 

025

A42

 

Steel Gtr.

 

002

A13

 

Piano 3

 

010

A23

 

Music Box

 

018

 

A33

Organ 3

 

026

A43

 

Jazz Gtr.

 

003

A14

 

Honky-tonk

 

011

A24

 

Vibraphone

 

019

 

A34

ChurchOrgan

 

027

A44

 

Clean Gtr.

 

004

A15

 

E. Piano 1

 

012

A25

 

Marimba

 

020

 

A35

Reed Organ

 

028

A45

 

Muted Gtr.

 

005

A16

 

E. Piano 2

 

013

A26

 

Xylophone

 

021

 

A36

Musette

 

029

A46

 

Overdrive

 

006

A17

 

Harpsichord

 

014

A27

 

Tubular Bell

 

022

 

A37

Harmonica

 

030

A47

 

Dist. Gtr.

 

007

A18

 

Clavinet

 

015

A28

 

Santur

 

023

 

A38

Bandoneon

 

031

A48

 

GT.Harm.

 

 

Bass

 

 

 

Strings

 

 

Esensemble

 

 

Brass

 

000

032

A51

 

Acoustic Bs.

000

040

A61

 

Violin

000

048

 

A71

Strings

000

056

A81

 

Trumpet

 

033

A52

 

Fingered Bs.

 

041

A62

 

Viola

 

049

 

A72

Slow Strings

 

057

A82

 

Trombone

 

034

A53

 

Picked Bs.1

 

042

A63

 

Cello

 

050

 

A73

SynStrings 1

 

058

A83

 

Tuba

 

035

A54

 

Fretless Bs.

 

043

A64

 

Contrabass

 

051

 

A74

SynStrings 2

 

059

A84

 

MuteTrumpet

 

036

A55

 

Slap Bass 1

 

044

A65

 

Tremolo Str.

 

052

 

A75

Choir Aahs

 

060

A85

 

French Horns

 

037

A56

 

Slap Bass 2

 

045

A66

 

PizzicatoStr.

 

053

 

A76

Voice Oohs

 

061

A86

 

Brass

 

038

A57

 

SynthBass 1

 

046

A67

 

Harp

 

054

 

A77

SynVox

 

062

A87

 

Syn.Brass1

 

039

A58

 

SynthBass 2

 

047

A68

 

Timpani

 

055

 

A78

OrchestraHit

 

063

A88

 

Syn.Brass2

 

 

Reed

 

 

 

Pipe

 

 

 

 

Synth lead

 

 

Synth pad

000

064

B11

 

Soprano Sax

000

072

B21

 

Piccolo

000

080

 

A31

SquareWave

000

088

B41

 

Fantasia

 

065

B12

 

Alto Sax

 

073

B22

 

Flute

 

081

 

A32

Saw Wave

 

089

B42

 

Warm Pad

 

066

B13

 

Tenor Sax

 

074

B23

 

Recorder

 

082

 

A33

Syn.Calliope

 

090

B43

 

PolySynth

 

067

B14

 

Baritone Sax

 

075

B24

 

Pan Flute

 

083

 

A34

Chiffer Lead

 

091

B44

 

Space Voice

 

068

B15

 

Oboe 1

 

076

B25

 

Bottle Blow

 

084

 

A35

Charang

 

092

B45

 

BowedGlass

 

069

B16

 

English Horn

 

077

B26

 

Shaku 1

 

085

 

A36

Solo Vox

 

093

B46

 

Metal Pad

 

070

B17

 

Basson

 

078

B27

 

Whistle 1

 

086

 

A37

5Th Wave

 

094

B47

 

Halo Pad

 

071

B18

 

Clarinet

 

079

B28

 

Ocarina 1

 

087

 

A38

Bass & Lead

 

095

B48

 

Sweep Pad

 

 

Synth SFX

 

 

Ethnic

 

 

Percussion

 

 

Effects

000

096

B51

 

Ice Rain

000

104

B61

 

Sitar

000

112

 

B71

Tinkle Bell

000

120

B81

 

Gt.FretNoise

 

097

B52

 

Soundtrack

 

105

B62

 

Banjo

 

113

 

B72

Agogo

 

121

B82

 

Breath Noise

 

098

B53

 

Crystal

 

106

B63

 

Shamisen

 

114

 

B73

Steel Drums

 

122

B83

 

Seashore

 

099

B54

 

Atmosphere

 

107

B64

 

Koto

 

115

 

B74

Woodblock

 

123

B84

 

Bird

 

100

B55

 

Brightness

 

108

B65

 

Kalimba

 

116

 

B75

Taiko

 

124

B85

 

Telephone 1

 

101

B56

 

Goblin

 

109

B66

 

Bagpipe

 

117

 

B76

Melo. Tom

 

125

B86

 

Helicopter

 

102

B57

 

Echo Drops

 

110

B67

 

Fiddle

 

118

 

B77

Synth Drum

 

126

B87

 

Applause

 

103

B58

 

Star Theme

 

111

B68

 

Shanai

 

119

 

B78

ReverseCym.

 

127

B88

 

Gun Shot

 

 

Piano

 

 

Chromatic percussion

 

 

 

Organ

 

 

Guitar

001

000

C11

 

90’s Piano

001

008

C21

 

SynCelesta

001

016

 

C31

Gospel Org.

001

024

C41

 

L&R Ac.Gtr.

 

001

C12

 

Rock Piano

 

009

C22

 

Sistro

 

017

 

C32

ClickOrgan

 

025

C42

 

12 Strings

 

002

C13

 

New Piano

 

010

C23

 

Orgel

 

018

 

C33

Rotary Org.

 

026

C43

 

PedalSteel

 

003

C14

 

M1 Piano

 

011

C24

 

SynVibes

 

019

 

C34

EuroPipe

 

027

C44

 

L&R El. Gtr.

 

004

C15

 

Whirly

 

012

C25

 

Balaphone

 

020

 

C35

SmallPipe

 

028

C45

 

Clean Funk

 

005

C16

 

DW-8000 EP

 

013

C26

 

Gamelan

 

021

 

C36

Fr.Musette

 

029

C46

 

DistoMutes

 

006

C17

 

HarpsiFunk

 

014

C27

 

ChurchBell

 

022

 

C37

Akordeon

 

030

C47

 

Solo Dist.

 

007

C18

 

Clavmation

 

015

C28

 

Celtic Plug

 

023

 

C38

Cassotto

 

031

C48

 

PowerChord

 

 

Bass

 

 

 

Strings

 

 

Esensemble

 

 

Brass

 

001

032

C51

 

Upright

001

040

C61

 

The Strings

001

048

 

C71

Marcato

001

056

C81

 

FlugelHorn

 

033

C52

 

Bass/ Harm.

 

041

C62

 

ChambViola

 

049

 

C72

Exp. Str.

 

057

C82

 

Dynabone

 

034

C53

 

Picked Bs.2

 

042

C63

 

Cello Ens.

 

050

 

C73

AnalogPad

 

058

C83

 

OB. Tuba

 

035

C54

 

Fat Fretty

 

043

C64

 

ChamDBass

 

051

 

C74

AnaStrings

 

059

C84

 

Mute Ens.

 

036

C55

 

SuperRound

 

044

C65

 

Octave Str.

 

052

 

C75

Doolally

 

060

C85

 

Horns Ens.

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Korg The iS40 manual Programs

The iS40 specifications

The Korg iS40 is an innovative and versatile musical workstation that caters to musicians, composers, and sound designers alike. Combining portability with a robust feature set, the iS40 stands out in the crowded realm of digital instruments. Designed with both beginners and professionals in mind, this instrument offers a wide range of functionalities that facilitate creative expression.

At the heart of the iS40 lies its extensive sound library, boasting over 600 sounds sourced from Korg's renowned engineers. These sounds encompass a diverse array of musical genres, including acoustic and electric pianos, synth leads, strings, and percussions, providing users with a rich tapestry to explore their musical ideas. Additionally, the iS40 features over 200 preset styles, which are designed to accompany various musical genres, allowing users to simply play along with preset rhythms or even create their own.

One of the standout technologies in the iS40 is its advanced PCM sound engine, which delivers high-quality audio playback, ensuring that performances are both dynamic and realistic. The inclusion of the powerful filter and modulation options further enhances the sound design capabilities of the workstation. Musicians can manipulate and shape their sounds with precision, creating customized tones that suit their artistic vision.

The user interface of the iS40 has been designed with simplicity and functionality in mind. The well-organized layout, with a color display and intuitive navigation, allows users to easily browse sounds, styles, and settings. Furthermore, the onboard sequencer supports up to 16 tracks, enabling detailed composition and arrangement of musical ideas, complete with real-time recording and editing features.

Connectivity is another strong point of the iS40. The workstation provides USB connectivity for seamless integration with computers, enabling users to interface with music production software and DAWs. MIDI input and output capabilities also allow the iS40 to function as a controller for external devices, expanding its versatility within the studio or live performance settings.

Battery-powered operation makes the Korg iS40 truly portable, allowing musicians to take their creativity on the go. With a light and compact design, it is an ideal choice for both home studios and outdoor sessions. Whether used for practice, composition, or live performance, the Korg iS40 delivers a powerful blend of features and functionalities that satisfy the needs of any music creator.