Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto microX del fabbricante Korg
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Oper a tion Guide Operation Guide 1 E Oper a tion Guide.
ii Pr ecautions Location Using the unit in the follo wing locations can result in a mal- function. • In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temper ature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dir.
iii Ab out this manual T he owner’ s manuals and ho w to use them The microX come with the following owner’s manuals. • Operation Guide • Parameter Guide (included in the CD-ROM) Operation Guide Please read this fi rst.
iv T able of C onten ts Precautions............................................................... ii About this manual ....................................... iii Quick Start ......................................... 1 Setup .........................
v Using and Editing Multi sets.......... 69 MIDI considerations ................................... 69 Selecting a multi set ........................................... 69 Assigning a program to a track, and setting the volume and pan ................
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1 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Arpeggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Appendices Quick Star t This Quick Start is pr ovided for those who just want to get started trying out the sounds right away .
Quick Start 2 3. T urn the microX’s [VOLUME] knob down (to the left). T urn on your audio monitor system and set the volume to a normal level. 4. T urn on the microX by pr essing the power switch located on the r ear panel. 5. Slowly raise the micr oX’s [VOLUME] knob to an appr opriate volume.
Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Arpeggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Appendices Playing programs and combinations 3 3.
Quick Start 4 For example if you pr ess the [CA TEGOR Y] button and then pr ess the PROGRAM [E] button, you’ll be able to choose only fr om programs in the Keyboar d category . The Keyboard category contains pr ograms such as acoustic piano, and electric piano etc.
Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Arpeggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Appendices Playing programs and combinations 5 5. Play the keyboar d to hear the combination you selected. While playing the keyboar d, use the joystick, and r ealtime controllers to modify the sound.
Quick Start 6 REAL TIME C ONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT ] Use the [SELECT] button to select r ealtime contr oller mode A/B/C, and use knobs [1]–[4] to control the tone, ef fects, MIDI control changes, and arpeggiator etc. while you perform. Use these knobs when you want to modify the sound while performing, or to make simple edits.
Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Arpeggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Appendices Playing programs and combinations 7 U sing the arpeggiator As you selected and listened to various pr ograms and combinations, you probably noticed that some of them began playing automatically .
Quick Start 8 Listening to the demo songs The microX contains demonstration songs. T ake a moment to listen to these demo songs to experience the diverse sounds and rich expr es- sive potential of the micr oX. 1. Hold down the [CA TEGORY] button and pr ess the [AUDITION] button.
9 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Intr oduc tion Main fea tures High-quality sound featuring the HI synthesis system The microX Music Synthesizer featur es Korg’s acclaimed HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis sys- tem.
Introduction 10 A combination allows you to use layers, splits, or velocity switching etc. to combine up to eight pr o- grams together with the ef fects and the two arpeg- giators, in order to cr eate complex sounds that could not be pr oduced by a pr ogram.
Front and rear panel 11 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Fr ont and rear panel Fr ont panel 1 6.
Introduction 12 1. [ VOL UME] knob This adjusts the volume of the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO, R jacks, as well as the volume of the headphone jack. 2. REAL TIME CONTROLS [SELECT ] button [1]–[4] knob Use .
Front panel 13 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices 10. P AGE, CURSOR [P AGE+][P AGE–] buttons Y ou can use these buttons to move forwar d or backward thr ough the dif ferent tabs in a page.
Introduction 14 Rear panel 1. A UDIO OUTPUT Connect these outputs to the input jacks of your amp or mixer . In addition to the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO and R main ster eo audio outputs, the microX pr ovides two individual audio outputs. ( ☞ p.25) MAIN OUTPUT L/MONO , R jack INDIVIDU AL OUTPUT 1, 2 jack 2.
Objects in the Display and their functions 15 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Objects in the Display and their functions a: Current page This indicates the curr ent page within the selected mode.
Introduction 16 * Scroll bar This indicates that the list contains mor e selections or parameters than can be shown in the scr een at one time. Use the ClickPoint [ π ][ † ] to move within the list. * Page menu In Combination, Pr ogram, Global, or Multi modes, pressing the [MENU/OK] button will display a list of the pages in that mode.
Basic Information 17 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Basic Informa tion About the microX’ mo.
Introduction 18 IFX MFX 1 MFX 2 MEQ Insert / Master Effect Arpeggiator OSC 1 Multi Sample - H Drum Kit Multi Sample - L PITCH1 FILTER1 AMP1 OSC 2 Multi Sample - L PITCH2 FILTER2 AMP2 Multi Sample - H .
Basic operations 19 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Basic opera tions After you’ve power ed-on the microX, her e’s how to perform basic operations such as selecting modes and pages.
Introduction 20 2. Use the ClickPoint [ √ ][ ® ][ π ][ † ] to select the page you want to view . 3. When you’ve made your selection, pr ess the center of the ClickPoint. Y ou will jump to the selected page, and that page will appear . As an example her e, try selecting “Key Zone.
Basic operations 21 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices dark and you will r eturn to the settings that you were editing. If you edit the settings that ar e recalled by pr ess- ing the [COMP ARE] button (i.
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23 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Setup Tu rning the pow er on/off C onnec ting the A C adapter Y ou must use only the included AC adapter . Using any other AC adapter may cause malfunctions.
Setup 24 Tu rning the power off After you’ve finished editing, be sur e to write (save) your changes. If you edit a pr ogram and then select a differ ent program or turn of f the power , the changes you made will be lost. The same is true for a combination or multi set.
Connections 25 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices C onnec tions Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be awar e that careless operation may damage your speaker system or cause malfunctions.
Setup 26 Headphones 1. When using headphones, plug them into the headphones jack located on the fr ont panel. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of the headphones. The micr oX’s headphone jack carries the same signal as the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO and R output jacks.
Connecting a computer 27 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices C onnec ting a foot pedal If you conn.
Setup 28 • Operating system Microsoft W indows XP Home Edition, Professional or x64 Edition (The driver for x64 Edition is a Beta version.) Macintosh: • Computer An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satisfies the requir ements of Mac OS X • Operating system Mac OS X version 10.
Connecting a computer 29 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices If you’ve made settings as shown in the scr een shot for step 2, the KORG USB MIDI Driver T ools Installer screen will appear first.
Setup 30 Then the standar d driver will be installed automatically . 3. In the task bar , choose [Start] → [All Programs] → [KORG] → [KORG USB-MIDI Driver T ools] → [Install KORG USB-MIDI Device] to start up the setup utility . The KORG USB-MIDI devices curr ently connected to your computer will be shown in the list above.
Connecting a computer 31 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Mac OS X: Installing the K ORG USB-MI.
Setup 32 3. Follow the on-scr een instructions to install application. See “Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver ” ( ☞ p. 31). 4. When the installation has been successfully completed, click [Close] to exit the installer .
Connecting a computer 33 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices echoed-back notes to operate the arpeggiator while monitoring your r ecording or during play- back.
Setup 34 3. Use the ClickPoint [ √ ][ ® ][ π ][ † ] to select a page, and press the ClickPoint center . • Local Control On • MIDI Filter Exclusive • Convert Position Choose “MIDI” if you want to make these settings. The GLOBAL 1: MIDI page will appear .
Connecting MIDI devices 35 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices C onnec ting MIDI devic es By conne.
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37 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Pla ying and Editing P rogr ams What ’ s a Pro gr am? Programs ar e the basic sounds of the micr oX. Programs ar e important elements of other modes as well.
Playing and Editing Programs 38 For example, to select bank B, pr ess the PROGRAM [B] button. The [B] button will light, and the name Bank B will appear in the left of the display . • Each time you press the [GM] button, the bank will alternate as shown below .
Selecting programs 39 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices U sing a footswitch to select Pro- grams Y ou can assign a footswitch to step thr ough Pro- grams one by one, either going up (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.
Playing and Editing Programs 40 Note: In bank G, pr ogram numbers 000 through 127 correspond to 001–128. Note: “R” (Receive) indicates that only r eception is supported. Note: Bank select messages will not be transmitted or received if the GLOBAL 1: MIDI page MIDI Filter “Bank” is unchecked.
Using Controllers 41 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices • Joystick movement in the +X/–X axis can vary the cutoff fr equency PROG 4: Ed–Filter1/2, Mod.
Playing and Editing Programs 42 The microX will automatically sense when a half- damper is connected to the r ear-panel DAMPER jack. For proper operation, you will also need to calibrate the pedal, using the “Half Damper Cali- brate” command in the Global page menu.
Simple program editing 43 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Simple progr am editing Y ou can edit any of the Programs shipped with microX, or you can start with an initialized Pr o- gram to create sounds fr om scratch.
Playing and Editing Programs 44 Note: If CC#70–79 ar e assigned to REAL TIME CONTROLS A-mode or B-mode, the sound edited by knobs [1]–[4] can be saved by the Pr ogram W rite operation ( ☞ p.45). 2. Rotate the desir ed knob to control the sound, etc.
Saving your edits 45 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices B-mode contr ols Y ou can control parameters such as volume, porta- mento time, pan or filter and amp EG, pitch LFO, and master ef fect send levels etc.
Playing and Editing Programs 46 Detailed Editing with P rogr ams Y ou can create your own original sounds by edit- ing the factory Pr ograms, or by initializing a Pro- gram (Bank E 127: Init. Program ) and starting from scratch. Y ou can save these Programs into any bank other than Bank G or g(d), which cannot be modified.
Before you begin editing 47 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices For the one insert ef fect and the two master effects, you can choose fr om 89 effect types.
Playing and Editing Programs 48 Basic oscillator settings Pr ogram type setting (single , dou- ble, drum kit) Here you can specify the type of pr ogram (whether to use one oscillator , two oscillators, or a drum kit). Use the PROG 1: Ed–Basic, Pr og Basic “Oscillator Mode” to specify the pr ogram type.
Basic oscillator settings 49 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices • Alternatively , you can select a multisample by category . W ith “High Multisample” highlighted, pr ess the [CA TEGORY] button to access the category menu.
Playing and Editing Programs 50 Co p ying settings between OSC1 & OSC2 Many of the Pr ogram parameters can be set differ - ently for OSC1 and OSC2.
Using Alternate Modulation 51 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices There ar e a number of waveforms to choose from.
Playing and Editing Programs 52 Co ntr olling Pitch Here you can specify how the pitch of the multi- sample selected for the oscillator will change. Pitch EG and LFO settings allow the pitch to var - ied over time. Note: To specify the basic pitch of the multisample, use the “Octave” parameter in the PROG 1: Ed– Basic, OSC1 or OSC2 page.
Using Filters 53 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices U sing F ilters The filters allows you to diminish or emphasize specified frequency ar eas of the sound.
Playing and Editing Programs 54 “Resonance” specifies the r esonance level. This boosts the overtones in the r egion of the specified “Frequency ,” giving the sound a distinctive character .
Using the Amp section 55 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices AMS modulation In addition to the EG, LFOs, and Key T rack, you can use two AMS sources to modulate the fi lters.
Playing and Editing Programs 56 Every instrument has its own characteristic vol- ume envelope. This is part of what gives each instrument its identifiable character . Conversely , by changing the volume contour–for instance, applying a string-like Amp EG curve to an organ multisample– you can pr oduce interest- ing and unusual sounds.
57 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Pla ying and Editing C ombinations What ’s a Combination? Combinations, or “Combis” for short, let you split and layer up to 8 Pr ograms at once.
Playing and Editing Combinations 58 •P r ess the center of the ClickPoint to highlight the field, then use [ π ][ † ] to select a pr ogram, and press the center to fi nalize your selection. 4. Press a COMBINA TION [A]–[C] button to switch banks.
Using Controllers 59 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination The “Status” setting is located in the COMBI 2: Ed–T rack Param, MIDI page, and the “Pr ogram Change” setting is located in the COMBI 3: Ed– MIDI Filter1, -1 page.
Playing and Editing Combinations 60 Simple combina tion editing Y ou can edit any of the Combinations shipped with microX, or you can start with an initialized Program to cr eate sounds fr om scratch.
REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] 61 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Adjusting the v olume Here’s how to adjust the volume of each timbr e.
Playing and Editing Combinations 62 Detailed Editing with C ombinations Y ou can edit any of the preloaded combinations or start with an initialized Combination (Bank C 127: Init. Combination) to cr eate your own original sounds. Y ou can use the factory Programs to cr eate new Combinations, or use your own custom Pr ograms.
Selecting a program for each timbre 63 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Ov er view of editing pages In the COMBI 0: Play page you can select and play combinations, select the pr ogram used by each timbre, adjust the mixing, and adjust the arpeggia- tor setting.
Playing and Editing Combinations 64 MIDI filter settings Here you can specify whether the MIDI data sent and received by timbr es 1–8 will be filtered.
Layers, Splits, and Velocity switches 65 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Creating K ey Splits and La yers Let’s create a Combi which combines both splits and layers, like the diagram below: 1. Access the COMBI 0: Play , Prog page.
Playing and Editing Combinations 66 V elocity Zone Slope Similar to Key Zone Slopes, as described above, these let you fade in and fade out sounds gradu- ally over a velocity range, instead of a simple har d switch. W e’ll assume that you are continuing to edit fr om the preceding example.
Altering Programs to fit within a Combination 67 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination A djusting the pitch Y ou can make these settings in COMBI 2: Ed–T im- bre Param, Pitch. Tr anspose, Detune (BPM Adjust) These parameters adjust the pitch of the timbr e.
Playing and Editing Combinations 68 Reso.HP: Adjusts the resonance level of the low pass filter or the cutof f frequency of the high pass filter for program OSC 1/2. The parameter that is controlled will depend on the fi lter type specified for the program.
69 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices U sing and Editing Multi sets Multi mode is gr eat when you want the microX to simultaneously play multiple tracks of data fr om your external MIDI sequencer .
Using and Editing Multi sets 70 O ther wa ys to select a multi set Y ou can’t use a foot switch connected to the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack to change multi sets. For details on how to select a multi set via MIDI, see p.77. Assigning a progr am to a track, and setting the volume and pan S electing a track program from the microX 1.
Assigning a program to a track, and setting the volume and pan 71 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices A djusting the pan (stereo position) Here’s how to adjust the pan of each track.
Using and Editing Multi sets 72 Co p ying the settings of a c ombina tion to a multi set Y ou can copy the settings of a combination to a multi set. If you have a favorite combination, this function provides a convenient way to copy those sounds to the tracks of a multi set.
What you can do in Multi mode 73 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices What you can do in Multi mode A multi set has sixteen tracks.
Using and Editing Multi sets 74 There is one insert ef fect and two master effects, and for each of these you can choose one of 89 effect types. The master EQ is a ster eo three-band EQ. The effect settings cr eated and saved with a pro- gram in Program mode ar e not used in Multi mode.
Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches 75 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices La yers , Splits, and.
Using and Editing Multi sets 76 Y ou can store 128 of these multi sets in the microX. T racks 1–16 consist of the following “setting parameters,” and will transmit and r eceive the “performance data” listed below . MIDI tracks 1–16 Setup parameters Bank/Program No.
Control via MIDI 77 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Selec ting a multi set Y ou can switch multi sets via MIDI by sending MIDI Song Select messages.
Using and Editing Multi sets 78.
79 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Effects settings The effect section of the microX pr ovides one insert effect , two master effects , one master EQ (stereo 3-band EQ), and a mixer that controls the routing of these components.
Effects settings 80 Limiters (03: St.Limiter–04: Mltband Limit) limit the level of the input signal to a maximum level that you specify . Exciters (1 1: St.Exct/Enhcr) give the sound gr eater clarity and definition. Enhancers sharpen the out- line of the sound, bringing it to the fr ont of the mix.
Effect settings for a program 81 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Effect settings for a progr am Routing The structur e of the insert effect, master ef fects, and master EQ is the same in each mode.
Effects settings 82 3. “MFX Send” specifies the send level fr om each oscillator to the master ef fects. This is valid only if “BUS Select (All OSCs)” is set to L/R or Of f .
Effect settings for a program 83 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices 5. Move to the IFX page, and set the parameters of the effect that you selected for the insert ef fect.
Effects settings 84 Effect settings in combina- tion, and Multi Routing In Combination and Multi modes, you can specify the routing of each timbr e/track to the insert ef fect and master ef fects. These settings are made in the same way in each of these modes.
Dynamic modulation and BPM/MIDI Sync. 85 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices In this example, IFX is used by 2 (timbr e 2) and 5 (timbre 5).
Effects settings 86 2. Return to the PROG 8: Ed–InsertFX, IFX page, and set the C Fb (C Delay Feedback) “(Sour ce)” to SW1 #82. 3. Set “(Amount)” to +30. 4. (Move the joystick up.) Pr ess the foot-switch; the feedback level will incr ease, and the delay sound will continue for an extended time.
87 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Global Mode How Global mode is struc- tured In Global mode .
Global Mode 88 Linking the arpeggiator to programs and combinations Y ou can specify whether the arpeggiator settings written to a pr ogram or combination will also be selected when you select that pr ogram or combi- nation, or whether the arpeggiator settings will remain in their curr ent state when you switch the program or combination.
MIDI-related settings 1: MIDI 89 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Assignable P edal Y ou can sp.
Global Mode 90 4. If you want the T rack to use the scale saved with its individual Pr ogram, check the track’s “Use Prog’s Scale” check box. T racks that are not checked will use the scale specified by Scale “T ype” (Multi’s Scale). 5.
91 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Ar peggiator settings The arpeggiator is a function that automatically generates arpeggios (playing the notes of the chord individually , with a constant tempo).
Arpeggiator settings 92 A djusting the arpeggiator tempo (TEMPO) 1. Press the REAL TIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to make the right “C” LED light. 2. Rotate the [4] (TEMPO) knob to adjust the tempo. The “ =” value in the upper right of the display will change.
Arpeggiator features in Program mode 93 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Editing in the PROG 0: Play , Arp. Play page • Access the PROG 0: Play , Arp.
Arpeggiator settings 94 Selec ting the playback or der of the arpeggiated notes (Sort) “Sort” is differ ent than selecting the arpeggiator pattern. “Sort” specifies whether the notes of the arpeggio will be sounded in or der of their pitch (regar dless of the order in which they wer e played) or in the or der in which you played them.
The arpeggiator in Combination and Multi modes 95 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Note: This value will be in ef fect when the REAL TIME CONTROLS C-mode [ARP- VELOCITY] knob is in the center position (12 o’clock).
Arpeggiator settings 96 Note: The [ARP ON/OFF] button and the REAL TIME CONTROLS C-mode [1] (ARP-GA TE), [2] (ARP-VELOCITY), [3] (ARP-LENGTH), and [4] (TEMPO) knobs ar e valid for both arpeggiators A and B. Their state will be memorized when the combination is written.
The arpeggiator in Combination and Multi modes 97 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices • Select an arpeggio pattern and set parameters independently for A and B .
Arpeggiator settings 98 Setting examples Although this is a somewhat sophisticated editing technique, we will describe the settings of one of the preset combinations as an example. C ombina tion B021: Urban Nature RnB Select combination B021: Urban Nature RnB , and play it.
Creating a user arpeggio pattern 99 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Creating a user arpeggio pa t- tern User arpeggio patterns can be cr eated in Global mode.
Arpeggiator settings 100 E diting a user arpeggio pattern in Progr am mode If you enter this mode fr om the Program mode, your editing will apply to the arpeggio pattern specified for the selected pr ogram.
Creating a user arpeggio pattern 101 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Creating an e xample pattern 1. Set “Step (Step No.)” to 01, and pr ess the center of the ClickPoint.
Arpeggiator settings 102 Other examples of creating a user arpeggio pattern Melody pattern 1. Set “Step (Step No.)” to 01, and pr ess the center of the ClickPoint. 2. Select T one 0, and press the center of the ClickPoint. 3. Use the ClickPoint [ ® ] to change “Step” to 02, and enter T one 0.
Creating a user arpeggio pattern 103 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices 2. Select the GLOBAL 5: Arp.Pattern, Setup page, and set the parameters. Check “Fixed Note.
Arpeggiator settings 104 Dual polyphonic arpeggiator editing in C ombi and Multi modes Here we will use a combination as an example in our explanation.
Synchronizing the arpeggiator 105 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices S ynchr onizing the arpeggiat or The note timing of the arpeggiator will dif fer depending on the state of the arpeggiator “Key Sync.
Arpeggiator settings 106.
107 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices U sing Drum Kits What is a Drum Kit? Drum Kits, as the name implies, ar e optimized for creating dr um sounds.
Using Drum Kits 108 Sa ving and comparing data • The edits you make in Global mode will be lost when the power is turned of f, so you need to write (save) your edits if you want to keep these changes.
Editing Drum Kits 109 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices details on how to make a selection, see “Selecting by Category” ( ☞ p. 38). 3. Select a drum sample name in the list so that it is highlighted.
Using Drum Kits 110 Co ntr olling effects for each ke y A drum kit lets you set the insert ef fect and master effect send for each key . 1. Access the PROG 8: Ed–InsertFX, BUS page.
111 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Ex ternal con trol settings The microX’s external contr ol function lets you use the four REAL TIME CONTROLS knobs to control an external MIDI device.
External control settings 112 External control setups Y ou will use Global mode to create external con- trol setups. • The content that you edit in Global mode is preserved until you turn of f the power , but will be lost when the power is turned of f.
113 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices O ther func tions Restoring the factor y set- tings (Loadi.
Other functions 114 Assigning a name (Rename) Y ou can modify the name of any pr ogram, combi- nation, multi set, category , arpeggio pattern, etc. The following table shows the items that you can rename, and the corr esponding page. 1. Use the ClickPoint to select the text button ( ), and press the center to open the text dialog box.
Assigning functions to REALTIME CONTROLS B-mode knobs [1]–[4] 115 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pen.
Other functions 116.
117 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Ap pendices Sa ving data Ty p es of data that can be s ave d Y ou can save data in the following ways.
Appendices 118 About the Edit Buffer About the memory in Program, Com- bination, and Multi modes When you select a pr ogram, combination, or multi set in PROG 0: Play , COMBI 0: Play , and MUL TI 0: Play , the data of the selected program, combina- tion, or multi set is called into the micr oX’s edit buffer .
Troubleshooting 119 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Tr oubleshooting If you experience pr oblems, see the relevant item and take the appr opriate measures.
Appendices 120 In GLOBAL 0: System, Foot page, make sur e that “Damper Polarity” or “Foot SW Polarity” is set correctly . ☞ PG p.80 Noise or oscillation is heard When using the BPM/MIDI Sync. function to control the delay time of an ef fect, noise may occur in the delay sound.
Troubleshooting 121 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices If no sound is played when you turn on the [AUDITION] button in Pr ogram mode, make sure that the PROG 1: Ed–Basic, Audition page parameter “Audition Rif f” has not been turned Off.
Appendices 122 Specifications and options Specifications Operating temperatur e +0 – +40 °C (do not allow condensation) Syst em HI (Hyper Integrated) Synthesis System Keyb oard 25 key Sound Engin.
Operating requirements for connection to a computer 123 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Opera .
Appendices 124 MIDI Implementa tion Char t MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 2006. 1.24 Basic Channel Default Changed Aftertouch Pitch Bend Polyphonic (Key) Monophonic (Channel) Velocity Note On Note O.
MIDI Implementation Chart 125 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Program Change Variable Range Sy.
Appendices 126 Index A Alternate modulation 51 Amp 55 Amp EG 55 AMS 51 ARP ON/OFF 91 Arpeggiator 91 Adjusting the tempo 92 Link 88 On/Off 91 , 97 Arpeggio pattern 93 Initialization 99 User arpeggio pa.
Index 127 Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Ar peggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Ap pendices Mode 17 Combination mode 57 Global mode 87 Multi mod.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Korg microX è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Korg microX - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Korg microX imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Korg microX ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Korg microX, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Korg microX.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Korg microX. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Korg microX insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
