Korg microX manual

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 dirty locations • Locations of excessiv e vibration • Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connect the designated AC adapter to an A C outle[...]

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. It explains the names and functions of each part of the micr oX, how to make connections, basic operation, an overview of[...]

iv T able of C onten ts Precautions............................................................... ii About this manual ....................................... iii Quick Start ......................................... 1 Setup ......................................................................1 Playing programs and combinations ................ 2[...]

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 ...........................................70 Copying the settings of a combination to a multi set ................[...]

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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 . It explains how to set up the micr oX, how to select pr ograms and contr ol the sound, and how [...]

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. Pla ying programs and c ombinations By default, Com[...]

Quick Start Introduction Setup Program Combination Multi Effect Global Arpeggiator Drum Kit External control Other functions Appendices Playing programs and combinations 3 3. T urn the [V ALUE] dial to select the pr ogram you want to play . Y ou can also press the center of the ClickPoint to highlight the fi eld, then use [ π ][ † ] to select a[...]

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. Y ou can also use the [P AGE+][P AGE–] buttons to step through the categories on[...]

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. The result will dif fer [...]

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. Here we?[...]

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 . This is because of[...]

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. The Demo Song Player page will appear . 2. Press 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. The HI (Hyper Integrated) s[...]

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. Y ou can also create combis that include external tone genera- tors. Effects that can creat[...]

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 10 12 5 9 11 13 14 7 8 3 42[...]

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 the [SELECT] button to choose one of the r eal- time controller modes - A/B/C - and use knobs [1]–[4] to contr ol the tone, effects, MIDI contr ol c[...]

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. By holding down the [MENU/OK] button and pressing these [...]

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. PEDALS Y ou can connect a damper pedal, foot [...]

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. From the left, this ar ea shows the mode name, p[...]

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. To select[...]

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’ modes The microX has a wide range of capabilities; it lets you play programs/combinations, edit them, play the microX’s sound generator using musical [...]

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 IFX MFX 1 MFX 2 MEQ TRACK 1 TRACK 8 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 TRACK 6 TRACK 7 Insert /Master Effect Arpeggiator - A Arpeggiatpr - B TRACK 9 TRAC[...]

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. 1. S electing modes • In order to use a particular funct[...]

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.” The 5: Ed–Key Zone page will appear . Note: The page t[...]

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.e., the settings that are written into memo[...]

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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. Note: Make sur e that the micr oX’s power switch [...]

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. The settings you edit in Global mode ar e remember ed as long as the power i[...]

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. Basic connections Connect the audio [...]

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. Note: If you want to monitor the (INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT) 1 and 2 jacks in addit[...]

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 connect a separately sold EXP-2 foot con- troller or XVP-10 expr ession/volume pedal to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack, you can use it to apply modulation to s[...]

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 10.3 or later Please be awar e that in the case of some computers[...]

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. • Click [Next >]. • The “License agr eemen[...]

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. The lower ar ea w[...]

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-MIDI driver and editor software Installing the K ORG USB-MIDI Driver Note: Use the KORG USB-MIDI Driver if you ar e connecting the micr oX via USB to a [...]

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 . About the microX external contr ol tem- plates See “microX External Contr ol T emplate List” (PDF) for details on the [...]

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. Note: If you want the note data pr oduced by the arpeggiator to be r ecorded on the ext[...]

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 . • Multi Mode Choose “System” if you want to make these settings. One of th[...]

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 connecting the micr oX’s MIDI connectors to an external MIDI device you can transfer sound set- tings and performance data such as note messages between [...]

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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. In Combination mode you can combine multiple prog[...]

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 . G → g(d) → G → g(d) → G… Auditioning the sound 5. Play a note on the keyboar[...]

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.) or going down (3, 2, 1 etc.). This lets you c[...]

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. Note: The table above describes the operation w[...]

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.2 ( ☞ PG p.16 ) • Joystick movement in the +Y axis can adjust the depth of vibrato PRO[...]

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. ( ☞ PG p.77) Assignable F oot Switch This lets you use a simple footswitch, s[...]

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. On the microX, you can use [...]

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. See the explanations that follow . A-mode contr ols In A-mode, knobs [1]–[4] will contr ol/e[...]

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. The B-mode function settings ar e mad[...]

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. Be fo re you begin editi[...]

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. The master EQ is a stereo thr ee-band EQ. ARPEGGIA TOR A program can use one arpeggiator . [...]

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. Single Programs have one oscillator , an[...]

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. ( ☞ p.38) Use the[...]

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. These include all of the parameters on: • All of the tabs on the Ed–Pitch page, except for the Pitch EG • All of the tabs on the Ed–Filter page • All of the tabs on the Ed–Amp page • A[...]

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. Each ar e suited to dif ferent applications: T riangle and Sine are the classic LFO shapes for vibrato, tremolo, panning, and fi lte[...]

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. Va r[...]

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. The tone of the sound will depend signifi cantly on the filter settings. microX pr ovi[...]

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 . If you’ve selected Low Pass & High Pass as the filter type, you can use the Filter A parameters to adjust the low pass filter and the Filter [...]

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. For instance, you could use the joystick to change the brightness. Using[...]

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. A djusti[...]

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. A Combi is made up of 8 T imbres. Each T imbre has a Program, along with parameters for key and velocity zones, mixer settings, MIDI channel and[...]

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. When you select a dif ferent Bank, the button’s LED will light, and the selected bank will ap[...]

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. The result of r eceiving a pr ogram change on the global MIDI channel will depend on the GLOBAL 1: MID[...]

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. On the microX, you can use the edit of COMBI 0: Play page and the r ealtime controller knobs and switches of the fr ont panel to make simple changes [...]

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. 1. Access the COMBI 0: Play , Mixer page. 2. Use the ClickPoint [ √ ][ ® ][ π ][ † ] to highlight the “V olume” of the timbre whose volume setting you want to adjust,[...]

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. Y ou can write (save) t[...]

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. The other pages let you modify the sound in mor e detailed ways. For d[...]

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. If a check box is checked, the corr esponding MIDI data can be sent and r eceived. If “Status” is INT , movements of the micr oX’s controllers or incom- ing MIDI data will apply an ef fect[...]

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. 2. Select a piano sound for T imbre 1, a brass sound for T imbre 2, and a strings sound for T imbr[...]

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. 1. Access the COMBI 6: Ed–V el Zone, V el page. 2. In t[...]

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. • In a layer-type combination, you can set two or more timbr es to the same[...]

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. F EG Int: Adjusts the fi lter EG intensity (the depth of the filter EG) for pr ogram O[...]

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 . This section explains how to use the Multi mode. [...]

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. Access the MUL TI 0[...]

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. 1. Access the MUL TI 0: Play , Mixer page. This page shows the [...]

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. Note: Set the global MIDI channel (GLOBAL 1: MIDI, “MIDI Channel”) to [...]

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. Each track consists of one program, and parameters such as keyboar d zone, velocity zone, mixer settings, MIDI channe[...]

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. Effect settings ar e made independently for the Multi set. Ar [...]

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 V elocit y S witches Y ou can use keyboard r egions and velocity to switch between dif ferent tracks in a combination, just as you can in a combinati[...]

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.*, Pan*, V olume*, Status, MIDI Channel, Bank Select (When Status=EX2), F[...]

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. A song select message will be transmitted when you switch multi sets. Conversely , you can swit[...]

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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 in each[...]

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. By using these appr opriately , you can bring o[...]

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. How- ever , the routing will determine how the[...]

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 . If IFX is selected for “BUS Select (All OSCs),” the send level to the master ef fects is adjusted by the “Send 1 (MFX1)” and “Send 2 (MFX2)” parameters (P[...]

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. For details on the parameters of each ef fect, see PG p.104–. S electing [...]

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. W e will be using the example of Combination mode in our explana- tion here. 1. Access th[...]

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). In the same way as for a pr ogram, you can select the insert effect, turn it on/of f, and set the “Pan (C[...]

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. The “(Amount)” setting determines the fe[...]

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 you can make overall settings that apply to the entir e microX, such as master tuning, key transpose, ef fect global switch, global MIDI channel, and [...]

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. When the [...]

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 specify the function of an assignable pedal, such as the optional XVP-10 EXP/VEL pedal or EXP-2 foot contr oller , connected to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jac[...]

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. Set “T ype” (Multi’s Scale) to select the scale for the currently selected song. S etting ca[...]

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). Most arpeggiators pr oduce an arpeggio when you[...]

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. Y ou can set this in the range of 40–240 . The LED located above the [ARP ON[...]

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. Play page. S electing an arpeggio pattern (Pattern) An arpeggio pattern can be selected fr o[...]

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). Be sur e that the knob is in[...]

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. E diting arpeggio settings that appear in the display Y ou can make arpeggiator-[...]

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 . ☞ step 7 • Make Scan Zone page settings so that you can use keyboard range or pl[...]

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. Before you play , make sure that the global MIDI channel (GLOBAL 1: MIDI ?[...]

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. • When you play the keyboard in Global mode, the instrument will sound in the state[...]

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. 1. In Program mode, select a pr ogram for which the arpeggio pattern you wish to edit is selected, or a pr ogram that you wish to use as a bas[...]

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. 2. Select T one 0, and press the center of the ClickPoint. 3. Use the[...]

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. 4. In the same way , change “Step” to 03 an[...]

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.” If this is checked , tones will always sound at the specified pitch. If you s[...]

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. The same procedur e applies when editing an arpeggio pattern in Multi mode. If you have enter ed this mode from the Combina- tion mode, the arpeggio pattern selected by the combination will be af fe[...]

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.” check box. If this is checked , the arp[...]

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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.Drum Kits ar e created in Global Mode. They of fer a number of special fea- tures, such as: • Ea[...]

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. Four types of data ar e handled in Global mode: user drumkit settings (GLO- BAL 4), arpeggiator settings (GLOBAL 5), external contr ol settings (GL[...]

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. 4. Press the [MENU/OK] button to confi [...]

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. 2. Make sure that the “Use DKit Setting” check box is checked. When “Use DKit Setting” is checked, the Program will use the “BUS Select” and Ef fects Send[...]

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. Y ou can specify the MIDI channel and MIDI contr ol change that each knob will tran[...]

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. There ar e four types of data that you manage in Global mode; user drum kit settings (GLOBAL 4)[...]

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 (Loading the preloaded data) If desired, you can r estore the microX’s pr ograms, combinations, multi sets and Global mode settings to their factory-set s[...]

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. See the table[...]

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 pendices Assigning functions to REAL- TIME C ONTROLS B-mode knobs [1]–[4] Here’s how you can assign functions to REAL- TIME CONTROLS B-mode knobs [1][...]

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. •W rite the data into the microX • Save the data using the included “micr oX Edi- tor/Plug-In Edito[...]

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 . When you edit the parameters in pages[...]

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. Pow er supply Pow er does not turn on Is the AC adapter connected to an outlet? ☞ p.23[...]

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. This noise is due to discontinuities in the delay sound, and i[...]

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 Engine Sy nthesis types HI (Hyper Integr ated) Synthesis System M aximum polyphony Single mode 62 voices (62 oscillators) D ouble mode 31 voices (62 oscill[...]

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 ting requirements f or connection to a computer KO RG USB-MIDI Driver operating r equirements microX Editor/Plug-In E ditor operating requiremen ts Op[...]

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 Off Note Number: True Voice Mode Memorized Messages Altered 0 – 120 9n, V=0 – 127 1 – 16 1 – 16 0 – 127 0 – 127 9n, V=0 – 127 Memorized 3[...]

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 System Real Time Clock Command System Exclusive System Common Song Position Song Select Tune Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO : Yes Mode 3: O[...]

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 pattern 99 ASSIGNABLE PEDAL 27 , 89 ASSIGNABLE SWITCH 26 , 88 Assigning a name 114 Audio output 25 AUDITION 38 Audition function 38 B Bank Select 39 , 6[...]

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 mode 69 Program mode 37 Select 19 Modulation Amp 55 Filter 54 Pitch 52 Monophony 48 Multi mode 69 Multi Mode (Global) 33 Multi set 69 Multisample 48 Mult[...]

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