Korg 2E ii manuale d’uso

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ii To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully . Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. • In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration Power supply Please connect t[...]

iii Thank you for purchasing the Korg TR music workstation . To ensure trouble-fr ee enjoyment, please read this manual car efully and use the instrument as directed. About this manual The owner’ s manuals and how to use them The TR come with the following owner ’s manuals. • Operation Guide • Parameter Guide • Voice Name List ( included [...]

iv T able of Contents Introduction ................................. 1 Overview .......................................... 1 Main features ............................................. 1 Overview of the modes ............................... 3 Front and rear panel ......................... 5 Front panel ..............................................[...]

v Basic functions ........................... 42 Saving data ..................................... 42 Types of data that can be saved ................ 42 Writing to internal memory ....................... 43 Writing a program or combination ........... 43 Writing global settings, user drum kits, and user arpeggio patterns ..........................[...]

vi Loading data .......................................... 101 Types of data that can be loaded.............. 101 Data loading procedure ............................. 101 Saving data ............................................ 102 Types of data that can be saved ............... 102 Arpeggiator settings ...................... 103 Arpeggiator settin[...]

1 Introduction Over view Introduction Over view Main features Over view The TR Music W orkstation features Kor g’s acclaimed HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system. It contains high-quality preset multisamples/pr o- grams/combinations, an effect section, plus a sequencer , dual polyphonic arpeggiator , RPPR, four- channel audio output, and numero[...]

2 Sequencer TR provides a high-performance 16-track MIDI sequencer , with more than sufficient power for use as a stand-alone sequencer . The sequencer can serve as the core that brings together TR’s numer ous capabilities, allowing it to serve as an integrated music worksta- tion. For more on TR’s sequencer ( ☞ p.63). RPPR TR features a RPP[...]

3 Introduction Over view Over view of the modes The TR has a large number of functions that let you play and edit programs and combinations, r ecord and play sequence data, and manage data on media. The largest unit used to or ganize these functions is called a mode. The TR has five modes. If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed, Sampl[...]

4 • Create and playback patterns in realtime, using the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function. Global mode • Make settings that affect the entire TR, such as master tune and global MIDI channel. • Create drum kits (24 kits), user arpeggio patterns (216 patterns), and user scales (16 one-octave scales and 1 all-note scale). • Creat[...]

5 Introduction Front and rear panel Front and rear panel Front panel 1. [SW1] key , [SW2] key These keys are on/of f switches for the functions to which they were assigned in Pr ogram, Combination, Sequencer and Sampling modes (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed). When on, the key will light ( ☞ p.24). 2. Joystick This controls pitch or modulati[...]

6 [3] EG-INTENSITY : Controls the filter EG intensity . [4] EG-RELEASE: Controls the filter/amp r elease time. B-mode [1] ASSIGNABLE 1: [2] ASSIGNABLE 2: [3] ASSIGNABLE 3: [4] ASSIGNABLE 4: Controls the functions that ar e assigned in each mode (Program, Combination, Sequencer , or Sampling (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed)). C-mode [1] —?[...]

7 Introduction Front and rear panel [V ALUE] dial Use this dial to modify the value of the parameter . [INC]/[DEC] keys These are used to incr ease or decrease the parameter value in steps of one. It is convenient to use these to make fine adjustments. Numeric keys [0] – [9], [ENTER] key , [–] key , [./HOLD] key Use these keys to numerically i[...]

8 13. SEQUENCER/SAMPLING (If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed) [P AUSE] key This key pauses playback of a song or cue list (the key will light). Press the key again to cancel Pause (the key will go dark). [ REW] key This key rewinds playback of a song or cue list. Rewind will occur when you press the key (the key will light). (This [...]

9 Introduction Front and rear panel (MAIN) L/MONO, R These are unbalanced phone jacks ( ☞ p.12). These are the main audio output jacks. By setting “Bus Select” to L/R , the output from an oscillator , an inser- tion effect, an individual drum part, or the metr onome can be output to the (MAIN) L/MONO and R jacks. When making connections in st[...]

10 Objects and functions in the LCD screen a: Current page This indicates the currently selected page within the mode. From the left, this ar ea shows the mode name , page number:name , tab name , and the parameter name of the edit cell. b: T ab Most pages are divided into two or mor e tabs. By pressing the closest function key [F1]–[F7], you can[...]

11 Introduction Front and rear panel * Dialog boxes When you select a utility menu command etc., a dialog box will open. Use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to select parameters. Use the V ALUE contr ollers ( ☞ p.16) to input the parameter values. When selecting pro- gram or combination numbers in a dialog box, you can use the BANK [A]–[GM] [...]

12 Setup Connecting audio equipment etc. Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be awar e that careless operation may damage your speaker system or cause malfunc- tions. 1. Connecting the AC/AC power supply Connect the included AC/AC power supply to the AC power supply inlet of TR, and then connect the other end of the cable to [...]

13 Introduction Setup 3. Connecting pedals etc. Foot pedal connections A foot pedal can be connected to control the volume or other functions. Connect a separately sold Korg assignable pedal such as the XVP-10 EXP/VOL or EXP-2 to the rear panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack. The function controlled by the foot pedal is specified in GLOBAL 1.1–3: System,[...]

14 Inser ting/removing a card in the SD card slot If an SD card is inserted in the SD car d slot, you can use it to save or load various types of TR data. Inser ting a card 1 Insert an SD card in the SD card slot. W ith the card label facing upwar d, insert the con- nector end of the card into the SD car d slot and press it in until you hear a clic[...]

15 Introduction Basic operation Basic operation Selecting modes, pages and tabs; setting parameters 1. Selecting modes In order to use a particular function on the TR, you must first select the appropriate mode. Pr ess one of the front panel mode keys to enter the corr espond- ing mode. 2. Selecting pages and tabs Each mode has a large number of p[...]

16 Selecting a tab 5 Press the function key [F1]–[F7] that is near est the tab displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen. As an example, we will select the “Slope” tab. Press the [F3] key . Some pages have no tabs. 6 To move to another page, press the [MENU] key and repeat the pr ocedure from step 3 . 3. Selecting parameters Use the [ ], [ ],[...]

17 Introduction Basic operation 5 If after recor ding two different takes on the same track, you recor d a thir d, the Compare function will now alternate between the second and third takes. Recording a fourth take will mean that Compar e now alternates between takes three and four , and so on. In this fashion, Compare always alternates between the[...]

18 Quick Star t Tu r ning the power on/of f Before you turn on the power , make sure that the desired connections have been made as described in “Setup” ( ☞ p.12). 1. T urning the power on 1 Press the TR’ s [POWER] switch to turn on the power . The LCD screen will display the name of your model, and the software version. (The following grap[...]

19 Quick Star t Listening to the demo songs Listening to the demo songs Loading demo playback data The TR contains demo songs (and preloaded data). This data can be loaded in Global mode. 1 Press the [GLOBAL] key (the key will light) . Y ou will enter Global mode. V erify that the GLOBAL 1.1: System page is dis- played. If it is not displayed, pres[...]

20 Playing a cue list Here’s how to playback the demonstration cue list. By using a cue list, you can repeatedly play multiple songs that you specify in the cue list, or play songs consecutively . ( ☞ p.73) 1 Press the [MENU] key . 2 Press the [F2] key to select “Cue,” and then press the [F8] (“OPEN”) key . The SEQ 2.1: Cue List, Setup&[...]

21 Quick Star t Selecting and playing a program Selecting and playing a program In Program mode you can select and play a pr ogram from banks A–D, G, g(d). Here we will show how to select preset pr ograms. Select various programs and hear how they sound. Selecting a program 1 Press the [PROG] key (the key will light) . Y ou will enter Program mod[...]

22 Selecting programs by categor y Y ou can select programs by categories such as key- board, or gan, bass, and drums. W ith the factory settings, all the preloaded pr ograms are or ganized into sixteen categories. Y ou can choose a category , and then select fr om the pr ograms in that cat- egory . On this instrument, you can use one of the follow[...]

23 Quick Star t Selecting and playing a combination Selecting and playing a combination In Combination mode you can select and play a combi- nation from banks A–C . Select various combinations and hear how they sound. Selecting a combination 1 Press the [COMBI] key (the key will light) . Y ou will enter Combination mode. Make sure that the upper [...]

24 Using controllers to modify the sound The TR provides various contr ollers – a joystick, the SW1 and SW2 switches, and the REAL TIME CON- TROL [1], [2], [3], [4] knobs – that let you modify the tone, pitch, volume, or effects in r ealtime while you play . Each time you select a program or combination, try out these controllers to hear how th[...]

25 Quick Star t Using controllers to modify the sound If the function of the [SW1] or [SW2] key is set to JS X Lock , JS+Y Lock , or JS-Y Lock , the tone that was heard when the joystick is tilted can be main- tained even after the joystick is returned to the center position. Similarly , ther e is an AfterT Lock function that locks the aftertouch e[...]

26 B-mode controls Y ou can control parameters such as volume, porta- mento time, pan or filter and amp EG, pitch LFO, and master effect send levels etc. The B-mode function settings are made for each indi- vidual program, combination, or song. In Sampling mode, the B-mode functions are set for the entire mode (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed)[...]

27 Quick Star t Using the arpeggiator while you play Using the arpeggiator while you play The arpeggiator is a function that automatically gener- ates arpeggios (broken chor ds). Most arpeggiators pro- duce an arpeggio when you play a chord on the keyboard. In addition to this, the TR’s arpeggiator is a polyphonic arpeggiator that is able to prod[...]

28 Adjusting the arpeggiator tempo 1 Press the REAL TIME CONTROLS [SELECT] key to make the right “C” LED light. 2 Rotate the [TEMPO] knob to adjust the tempo. The “  =” value in the upper right of the LCD screen will change. Y ou can set this in the range of 40–240 . The [SELECT] key LED will blink at quarter-note (  ) intervals. Y [...]

29 Quick Star t Using the arpeggiator while you play Checked : the arpeggio will sound each note in the order of its pitch, r egardless of the order in which you actually played the notes. Unchecked : the arpeggio will sound each note in the order in which you actually played the notes. Letting the arpeggio continue playing even after you take your[...]

30 Checking the str ucture of a user arpeggio pattern Let’s see how combination C053: Echo Jamm is con- structed. 1 Select combination C053: Echo Jamm, and look at the Arp. Play A page and Arp. play B page. • As you can see from the “Timbre Assign” table in the upper right, arpeggiator A is assigned to timbre 4 and 8 , and arpeggiator B is [...]

31 Quick Star t Playing with the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/ Playing with the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function This instrument’s Sequencer mode provides an RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function . Using the RPPR function , each note of the keyboard can be assigned to a preset pattern or user pattern and a track that will [...]

32 Simple program editing By operating the performance editor and the realtime controllers you can easily and intuitively modify the sound of a program. Program editing r efers to the process of modifying the parameters that make up a program, in or der to mod- ify the sound or change the controller , effect settings etc. More detailed editing can [...]

33 Quick Star t Simple combination editing Simple combination editing A combination is a set of multiple (up to eight) pro- grams, and allows you to create complex sounds that could not be produced by a single pr ogram. Combination editing refers to the pr ocess of modify- ing the sound of a combination by changing the pro- gram selected for each t[...]

34 Listening to the program sound of just one timbre Press the [F8] (“UTILITY”) key to access the utility menu, and press the [F7] key to choose “Solo Selected T imbre.” Press the [F8] (“OK”) key. Now you will hear only the program sound of the currently selected timbr e. The lower part of the LCD screen will indicate [ Solo ]. To cance[...]

35 Quick Star t Sampling (recording a sample) Sampling (recording a sample) If the EXB-SMPL option (sold separately) is installed, you will be able to recor d 48 kHz 16 bit ster eo samples. Sampled sounds can be used in a program, combina- tion, or song. Here we will explain the pr ocess of making sampling settings, recor ding the actual sample, sa[...]

36 Set “Pre T rigger” to 5 ms. W ith this setting, sample recor ding will begin 5 ms earlier than (i.e., immediately before) sampling is actually triggered, so that the very beginning of the sound is not lost. As an alternative to the Auto setting for “ Mode (REC Mode) ,” you can set this to Manual and recor d manually . ( ☞ p.39) 4 In Sa[...]

37 Quick Star t Sampling (recording a sample) 3 Select “Insert Effect,” use the numeric keys to enter 52, and press the [ENTER] key to confirm 52: Rev Hall. Select “IFX On/Off,” and press the [INC] key to turn it ON. 4 Speak into the mic, and verify that reverb is applied to the sound. Y ou can adjust the effect settings in the IFX page ([[...]

38 Saving sample data Here’s how to save a sample or multisample that you created. All samples and multisamples in the TR will be lost when the power is turned off. 1 Insert an SD card into the slot. Alternatively , make sure that settings are made correctly for a con- nected external SCSI device. 2 Press the [MEDIA] key to select Media mode. 3 P[...]

39 Quick Star t Sampling (recording a sample) Sampling and looping a dr um phrase Here’s how you can sample a drum phrase (or similar phrase) from an audio CD, and loop the playback. Y ou will need to provide a drum r hythm loop sample. Initially , it is a good idea to begin with a r hythm loop sample that has a fairly simple beat. As an example,[...]

40 4. Record the sample 1 Press the [F1] (“Sample”) key to access the SMPL 1.1: Recording, Sample page. 2 Press the [REC/WRITE] key . 3 At the moment that you wish to start sampling, press the [ST AR T/STOP] key . Sampling will start. It is a good idea to allow a bit of extra time before you start and after you stop sampling. 4 At the moment th[...]

41 Quick Star t Sampling (recording a sample) Check “Grid,” set “Resolution” to  , and press the [F8] (“OK”) key. Set “  (Grid T empo) ” to 140 . W ith these settings, vertical dotted lines will be dis- played at 140 BPM quarter note intervals. Set “E (End).” When “Lp (Loop)” is On, the dotted vertical “Grid” lines[...]

42 Basic functions Saving data T ypes of data that can be saved On the TR, there ar e three ways to save data: writing to internal memory , saving on external media (SD card etc.) , and MIDI data dump . Writing to internal memor y The following data that you edit can be written into internal memory . • Program Programs 0–127 in banks A–D • [...]

43 Basic functions Saving data W riting to inter nal memor y Memor y protect To prevent pr ograms, combinations, songs, user drum kits, and user arpeggio patterns from being overwrit- ten accidentally , the TR pr ovides a Memory Pr otect set- ting that prohibits writing to memory . Before you save edited data or load data fr om SD card or other ext[...]

44 Assigning a name (Rename) Y ou can modify the name of an edited program, combi- nation, song, drum kit, user arpeggio patterns etc.. Y ou can also modify the category names for programs and combinations. These renaming operations can be performed in the following pages. *: If the EXB-SMPL option is installed 1 Open the text dialog box. Refer to [...]

45 Basic functions Saving data W riting global settings, user dr um kits, and user arpeggio patterns The settings you edit in Global mode can be written into internal memory . This is done using the operations W rite Global Setting , W rite User Drum Kits , and W rite User Arpeggio Patterns . If you wish to use these settings after turning the powe[...]

46 Saving on external media For details on the data that can be saved on external media (SD card etc.) ( ☞ p.42 “T ypes of data that can be saved”). Song data and cue lists in the TR’s Sequencer mode, and multisamples and samples in Sampling mode (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed) cannot be written into internal memory . This data will d[...]

47 Basic functions Saving data .KSC file Files listing the multisamples and samples created in Sampling mode (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed). Director y A directory containing the multisamples (.KMP files) and samples (.KSF files) that are listed in the .KSC file Other ways to save In addition to “Save All,” the page m[...]

48 Restoring the factor y settings Loading the preloaded data The factory settings are r eferred to as the “ preloaded data .” The action of restoring the pr ograms, combina- tions, and global settings of the TR to their factory set- tings is referr ed to as “loading the preloaded data.” This operation will rewrite any data that had been pr[...]

49 Basic functions Program mode Program mode In Program mode you can select, play and edit pr o- grams. Program mode consists of pages 1.1: Play–7.2: Ed–Mas- terFX. In 1.1: Play; you can select and play programs. Y ou can also edit the sound in simple ways, and make arpeg- giator settings. ( ☞ p.32) In 2.1: Ed–Basic–7.2: Ed–MasterFX, yo[...]

50 The three elements of sound Sound can be broken down into thr ee elements: pitch , tone , and volume . On this instrument, these elements correspond to the Pitch , Filter , and Amplifier settings of the program. In other words you would adjust the Pitch settings to modify the pitch, the Filter settings to modify the tone, and the Amplifier set[...]

51 Basic functions Program mode 1 Specify different multisamples for “High Multi- sample” and “Low Multisample.” 2 Specify a velocity value for “V elocity SW L → H.” Notes played on the keyboard at a velocity less than the value you specify will sound the Low multisam- ple; velocities at or above this velocity value will sound the Hig[...]

52 OSC1 page Pitch The “ JS (–X) ” and “ JS(+X) ” settings specify the amount of pitch change (in semitones) that will occur when MIDI pitch bend messages are r eceived or when the joystick is moved to left or right. A setting of +12 allows the pitch to be controlled a maximum of one octave upward; a setting of –12 allows the pitch to b[...]

53 Basic functions Program mode Basic page Filter T ype, Filter A, Filter B Selects the type of filter , and specify the “ Frequency ” (cutoff fr equency) and “ Resonance ” (resonance level). • Low Pass Resonance (24 dB/oct low pass filter with resonance): Make settings for filter A. • Low Pass & High Pass (12 dB/oct low pass filte[...]

54 Intensity : “ to A (LFO1 Int. to A)” and “ to B (LFO1 Int. to B)” specify by how much the LFO will change the tone. JS-Y Int. : “ to A ” and “ to B ” specify the depth of the wah effect that will be pr oduced by the LFO when the joystick of this instrument is moved toward yourself, or when CC#2 is received. “ Int. to A ” and [...]

55 Basic functions Program mode Amp Mod. “ V elocity Int ” is used by most pr ograms to decrease the volume of softly played notes and increase the vol- ume of strongly played notes, and this Amp Modula- tion parameter adjusts the depth of this control. Normally you will set Amp Modulation to positive (+) values . As this setting is increased, [...]

56 More about Alternate Modulation Alternate Modulation is a type of modulation that can be used to control various aspects of the sound. AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) refers to any of the numerous sour ces that can control alternate modu- lation, and includes controllers that you operate physi- cally such as the joystick and realtime contr oll[...]

57 Basic functions Combination mode Combination mode In Combination mode you select, play and edit combi- nations. Combination mode consists of pages 1.1: Play–7.2: Ed- MasterFX. In 1.1: Play; you can select and play combinations. Y ou can also do some overall editing, and make arpeggia- tor settings ( ☞ p.29, 33). In 2.1: Ed–Basic–7.2: Ed?[...]

58 Layer , split, and velocity switch W ithin a combination, you can use keyboard location and velocity to change the program that sounds. The programs assigned to each timbr e can sound in three ways: as a layer , a split , or a velocity switch . A combi- nation can be set to use any one of these methods, or to use two or more of these methods. La[...]

59 Basic functions Combination mode Mix (Mixer) page Pan Specifies the panning (stereo location) for each timbr e. A setting of C064 will reproduce the oscillator pan set- ting of the program. Moving this to left or right will move the sound to left or right while preserving the pan relationship between the oscillators. A setting of L001 is far le[...]

60 Pitch page T ranspose, Detune (BPM Adjust) These parameters adjust the pitch of the timbre. • In a layer-type combination, you can set two or more timbres to the same program, and create a richer sound by using “ T ranspose ” to shift their pitch apart by an octave or by using “ Detune ” to create a slight difference in pitch between t[...]

61 Basic functions Combination mode V elocity switch settings 3.4: Ed–V el Zone Here you can make settings for velocity switching and velocity crossfading. V el (V elocity) page For each timbre, you can specify a range of velocities for which it will sound. The range of velocities for which a timbre will sound is called the V elocity Zone . By se[...]

62 Auto Song Setup function This function automatically applies the settings of the current combination to a new song. If inspiration for a phrase or song strikes you while you’re playing a combination, you can use this func- tion to start recor ding immediately . Hold down the [ENTER] key and press the SEQUENCER [REC/WRITE] key . The “Setup to[...]

63 Basic functions Sequencer mode Sequencer mode This instrument contains a 16-multi track MIDI sequencer . The sequencer is the center to which TR’s numerous functions ar e integrated, allowing it to be used in a variety of situations including music produc- tion and live performance. When you turn off the power , the settings made in Sequencer [...]

64 The str ucture of Sequencer mode The following describes the structure of Sequencer mode. (see diagram below) Songs A song consists of tracks 1–16, a master track, song parameters such as the song name, effect, arpeggiator and RPPR parameters, and 100 user patterns. A maximum of 200 such songs can be created on this instrument. T racks 1–16 [...]

65 Basic functions Sequencer mode Producing a song This section describes how to use the TR’s sequencer . As an example, we will create a song by following the order outlined below . “Creating the basic song” Here we will use the convenient functions of the TR’s sequencer (e.g., template songs, preset patterns, arpeg- giator) to perform rea[...]

66 Use the V ALUE control to select T02: Bass, and play it from the keyboard. Next select T03–T08 in order , and play them from the keyboard. (The TR has sixteen sequence tracks, but this template song specifies only tracks 1–8.) Select T03: Elec.Piano. 6 Press the [ST AR T/STOP] key to play back the pre- set pattern that you copied. Play the [...]

67 Basic functions Sequencer mode There is also a “ Quantize ” function (SEQ 5.2: T rack Edit Utility menu command) which corrects the tim- ing of performance data after it has been input. If you have already r ecorded (without using realtime quantize) and later notice during playback that the timing is not quite right (as in line 1 of the prec[...]

68 recor d phrases that would be impossible or too rapid to play “live.” Rapid phrases can also be recor ded in realtime by temporarily slowing down the sequencer tempo. Here’s the pr ocedure for step recor ding. 1 Press the [MENU] key to access the page menu. Press the [F5] key to select “TEdit,” and press the [F8] (“Open”) key . The[...]

69 Basic functions Sequencer mode 7. Using controllers to record tonal changes Let’s try using the realtime contr ollers and the joystick to add effects to the performance that we just step- recor ded on track 8. 1 Press the [EXIT] key , and then press the [F6] (“Pref.”) key to move to the SEQ 1.1: Play/Rec, Preference page. 2 Set the “Reco[...]

70 Press the track 2 “SOLO On/Off” and press the [INC] key once. The display will change, and only the playback of tracks 1 and 2 will be heard. To turn off the Solo function, select the “SOLO On/Off” and press the [DEC] key once again. Select the track 1 and 2 “SOLO On/Off” and press the [DEC] key once each. The display will change, an[...]

71 Basic functions Sequencer mode When you are finished making these settings, the basic setup is complete. Record as described in “3. Recor d- ing the bass track” ( ☞ p.66) and following sections. Song editing methods A song can be edited in a variety of ways. Here we will explain various ways in which the song we recor ded in the preceding[...]

72 A dialog box will appear . Input the number of measures for the song. For this example, select 008 (8 measures) and press the [F8] (“ OK ”) key . The performance data from measur es 1–8 will r emain, and the data of subsequent measur es will be deleted. When you press the [ST AR T/STOP] key to play the song, playback will stop at the end o[...]

73 Basic functions Sequencer mode Creating and playing a Cue List A cue list allows you to play multiple songs in succes- sion. For example you can create a separate song for each portion (introduction, melody A, melody B, cho- rus, and ending) of a composition, and use the cue list to specify the order of each portion and the number of times that [...]

74 If playback is not connected smoothly between songs when playing a cue list Depending on the effect settings, a certain amount of time may be requir ed for the effects to be switched. If this occurs, the playback will not be smoothly con- nected from song to song. To ensure a smooth transition from song to song, check “FX” for “Step” 01.[...]

75 Basic functions Sequencer mode Creating and recording RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record) This section explains how to assign a pattern to RPPR , and how to play and recor d. ( ☞ “Playing with the RPPR function” p.31) Creating RPPR data 1 Create a new song. ( ☞ p.71) 2 Specify the program for each track. For this example we will use a te[...]

76 drums and bass to the C#2–B2 keys and use these keys to control pattern playback, and use keys C3 and above to play solos in realtime. It is a good idea to keep the assigned keys together in this way . RPPR playback Let’s use the RPPR you created to perform in the SEQ 1.1: Play/REC page. 1 In Sequencer mode, select SEQ 1.1: Play/REC. 2 Check[...]

77 Basic functions Sequencer mode 3 In the SEQ 1.1: Play/REC, Preference page, check the “Multi REC” check box. If “ Recording Mode ” is set to Loop All T racks ,” it will not be possible to select Multi REC . Set the “ Recording Mode ” to Over W rite. 4 Select the 1.1: Play/REC, Program page. For all tracks, the “ PLA Y/MUTE/REC ?[...]

78 3 Hold down the [ENTER] key and press the [REC/ WRITE] key . The “Setup to Record” dialog box will appear . 4 Press the [F8] (“OK”) key to execute Auto Song Setup, or press the [F7] (“Cancel”) key if you decide not to execute. When you execute Auto Song Setup, the TR will automatically enter the Sequencer mode, and the settings of th[...]

79 Basic functions Sequencer mode If the recorded perfor mance is not reproduced cor- rectly during playback If you use the Utility menu command “Copy From Combination” to copy the settings of a combination, and then perform multi-track recor ding with the arpeggiator turned on, there may be cases in which the performance during recor ding is n[...]

80 Caution and other functions in Sequencer mode TR song data and its compatibility The following two types of song data can be loaded from SD car d into this instrument’s sequencer . • Song data saved in this instrument’s own format This data is only for this instrument. However , it is partially compatible with the TRITON/TRIT ON- pro/TRIT [...]

81 Basic functions Sequencer mode Recording on the TR The process by which your playing on this instru- ment’s keyboard and contr ollers is captured on the tracks or patterns of a song as data is called “ record- ing .” Recording a track, and recording a pattern Recording a track There ar e two ways to record to a track: realtime recording an[...]

82 • Manual punch-in While the song is playing, you can press the [REC/ WRITE] key or a connected pedal switch at the desired location to start or stop r ecording. W ith this method, the musical data previously on the track is overwritten by the newly recor ded data. 1 Use “T rack Select” to select the track that you want to record. 2 Set the[...]

83 Basic functions Sequencer mode By checking the “ Remove Data ” check box you can erase only the specified data. During loop recor d- ing, press the note that you wish to delete, and only the data of that note number will be deleted from the keyboard as long as you continue pr essing that note. Similarly , bender data will be deleted as long[...]

84 Step recording This is a method of recor ding where you specify the note timing, note length, and velocity etc. in the LCD screen, and use the keyboar d to input the pitches. ( ☞ p.67) Only note-on/off data can be r ecorded with this method. Event Edit and Create Control Data Note data is the only type of data that can be recor ded in step rec[...]

85 Basic functions Sequencer mode Control data in pattern recording To recor d control data in a pattern, you should restor e the control data to its normal value within the pattern. If you fail to restor e the normal value, unnecessary control data may r emain in a “stuck” position when you place the pattern in a song or use the RPPR function [...]

86 Sampling mode The separately sold EXB-SMPL option can be installed in the TR to add high-performance mono/stereo sam- pling functionality . Features of EXB-SMPL • 48 kHz 16 bit linear mono/stereo sampling . • The EXB-SMPL includes a 16 Mbyte 72 pin SIMM sample data (waveform data) memory module. When this memory is installed in the TR, you c[...]

87 Basic functions Sampling mode • Sample names and multisample names of up to 16 characters can be assigned. Sample names and multisample names can also be viewed in Media mode ( ☞ PG p.143 “Translation”). How Sampling mode is organized In Sampling mode • An external audio signal from an external audio device or microphone connected to t[...]

88 back of sample A producing “One-T wo-Three,” sample B producing “One-T wo,” and sample C producing “T wo-Thr ee.” ( ☞ PG p.96). Multisamples A multisample consists of settings that make one or more samples sound in dif ferent ar eas of the keyboard. A multisample consist of between one and 128 “indexes.” Each index contains par[...]

89 Basic functions Sampling mode •“ Pan ” adjust the panning. For this example set it to L000 . • Set “ BUS .” If you wish to use the TR’s insert effect to process the incoming sound, select IFX here. For this example, select L/R . The input sound will be sampled just as it is. Be aware that when you change the setting fr om Off to L/[...]

90 3 Select the 1.1: Recording, Sample page. 4 For “MS (Multisample Select),” select 000: NewMS____000. Immediately after the power is turned on, 000: NewMS______000 will be created automatically . Use the numeric keys [0]–[9] to input the multisam- ple number that you wish to recor d, and press the [ENTER] key . If you select a new number , [...]

91 Basic functions Sampling mode 5 Select the “MS (Multisample Select).” ( ☞ “Manual sampling” step 4 ) 6 Select the sample in “SMPL (Sample Select)” that you wish to record. ( ☞ “Manual sampling” step 5 ) 7 Select the 1.1: Recording, Recording page. 8 Set the “Mode (Sample Mode).” ( ☞ “Manual sampling” 6 7 ) 9 Press t[...]

92 The recor ded sample will automatically be assigned to the index you created in step 1 . 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 . This is an efficient way to r ecord multiple samples. ( ☞ p.36) Loop settings W ith the default settings after the power is turned on, the sounds you sample will automatically be looped (1.1: Recording, Input/Pr ef page “AutoLoo[...]

93 Basic functions Sampling mode The following dialog box will appear . Check “ Grid ,” set “ Resolution ” as desired, and press the [F8] (“ OK ”) key . The dotted grid lines will appear . 2 Set “  (Grid T empo)” to the desired BPM tempo value. 3 Set the end address so that it coincides with a dot- ted line of the grid. This will[...]

94 Multisample editing Editing a multisample is accomplished with a number of operations i.e. creating indexes for the multisample and assigning a sample to each index, editing opera- tions such as deleting, copying, and inserting indexes, and detailed settings such as sample level and pitch for each index. Multisample editing is performed in 4.1: [...]

95 Basic functions Sampling mode Using Time Slice to divide a sam- ple and play it in Sequencer mode T ime Slice automatically detects the attacks of the kick and snare etc. in a r hythm loop sample (a looped sam- ple containing a drum pattern, etc.), and automatically divides the sample at the appropriate points. The resulting samples can be autom[...]

96 Seq.Event: Pattern Song: 001 , Pattern: U00 , Meter: 4/4 RPPR: On (checked) , Key: C#2 , T rack: 01 Press the [F8] (“Save”) key . to save your settings. Y ou will return to the dialog box of step 6 . 8 Press the [F7] (“Exit”) key to return to the screen of step 3 . 9 Press the [SEQ] key to enter Sequencer mode, and set “Song Select” [...]

97 Basic functions Global mode Global mode In Global mode you can make settings that affect the entire TR, such as user scales, category names, drum kits, and user arpeggio patterns ( ☞ PG p.123). This chapter will describe the procedur e for editing a drum kit. For the procedur e of editing a user arpeggio pattern, refer to “Arpeggiator settin[...]

98 Editing a dr um kit Before editing a drum kit, uncheck the Memory Protect ( ☞ p.43). 1 In PROG 1.1: Play , select the program that you wish to use while editing the drum kit. Select a drum kit program fr om the preload pr o- grams etc. If the drum kit that you will be editing is already being used by a pr ogram, select that pro- gram. (In the [...]

99 Basic functions Global mode A Set the “Excl Group (Exclusive Group).” The “Excl Group ( Exclusive Gr oup)” setting is used when you wish to group drumsamples of the same type. For example if the note number to which a open hi- hat and a closed hi-hat drumsample are assigned are set to the same exclusive gr oup number , they will be group[...]

100 Media mode How Media mode is organized In Media mode you can use an SD card or a connected external SCSI device (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL is installed) to save or load various types of data. Y ou can also make settings related to saving and loading functionality . For details on connecting an external SCSI device and setting the SCSI ID,[...]

101 Basic functions Media mode Loading data T ypes of data that can be loaded The data that can be loaded from external media (e.g., SD card) is shown in the diagram below . ( ☞ For details on each type of data, refer to PG p.141) If the EXB-SMPL option is installed, data can also be loaded from media such as a har d disk or CD-ROM. Data loading [...]

102 2 Enter Media mode, and press any function key to make the TR recognize the media. 3 Select the Load page. The LCD screen will display file information. 4 If you are loading from an external SCSI device, use the [INC]/[DEC] keys to select the media that contains the data you want to load. 5 Use the [ ], [ ] cursor keys to select a .PCG file. [...]

103 Basic functions Arpeggiator settings Arpeggiator settings This chapter describes the procedur e for making arpeggiator settings in each mode. For details on the arpeggiator function, refer to “Using the arpeggiator while you play” ( ☞ p.27). Arpeggiator settings for a pro- gram Arpeggiator on/of f Each time you press the [ARP ON/OFF] key [...]

104 4 Make settings for the various parameters. “Octave”: Select the octave range in which the arpeggio will be played. If a user arpeggio pattern is selected, the “Octave Motion” setting (GLOBAL 6.1: Arp.Pattern, Setup page) will affect the way in which the arpeggio is played. “Reso”: Specifies the timing value of the arpeggio notes o[...]

105 Basic functions Arpeggiator settings “V el Btm,” “V el T op”: The arpeggiator will operate when you play notes with a velocity (playing strength) that is within the specified range. Notes played with a velocity outside this range will be sounded normally , without r egard to the arpeggia- tor on/off. 6 If you wish to save the edited pr[...]

106 Y ou can use keyboard ranges or playing velocity to operate the arpeggiator , or to switch between arpeg- giators A and B. By using the COMBI 3.3: Ed-Key Zone, Key page and COMBI 3.4: Ed-V el Zone, V el page to set keyboard ranges and velocity ranges in conjunction with each other , you can create even more variations. 9 If you wish to save the[...]

107 Basic functions Arpeggiator settings Creating a user arpeggio pattern About user arpeggio patterns The patterns that can be selected on the TR’s arpeggia- tor are called “arpeggio patterns.” Ther e are two types of arpeggio patterns: preset arpeggio patterns and user arpeggio patterns . Preset arpeggio patterns: There ar e five patterns;[...]

108 • T one: At each step, a chord consisting of up to 12 tones (Tone No. 00–1 1 ) can be sounded. To input tones, select “Step (Step No.)” and then use numeric keys [0]–[9], [–], and [./HOLD] to input tones. The “T one No.” corresponds to the [0]–[9], [–], and [./HOLD] keys as shown below . Each time you press a [0]–[9], [–[...]

109 Basic functions Arpeggiator settings Other examples of creating a user arpeggio pat- tern Melody pattern 1 Set “Step (Step No.)” to 01, and press the [0] key . Set “Ptch (Pitch Offset)” to +00. 2 Set “Step (Step No.)” to 02, and press the [0] key . Set “Ptch (Pitch Offset)” to +10. 3 Set “Step (Step No.)” to 03, and press th[...]

110 3 Select the Edit page. Each T one in the display will be shown as a small circle. For each horizontal line ( T one ) in the display , you will specify a drumsample (note number) of the drum kit. Next we will input a rhythm pattern. 4 Input the kick (T one00). Set “Step (Step No.)” to 01, and press the [0] key . Then set “Step (Step No.)?[...]

111 Basic functions Arpeggiator settings 8 If you wish to save the state of the combination at the same time, return to Combination mode and write the combination ( ☞ p.43 ) . When editing a user arpeggio pattern, pay atten- tion to the global MIDI channel, the channel of each track, and the arpeggiator assignments, and make sure that the arpeggi[...]

112 Ef fects settings The effect section of the TR pr ovides one insert effect , two master ef fects , one master EQ (stereo 3-band EQ), and a mixer that controls the r outing of these compo- nents. Y ou can choose from 89 types of full-digital ef fects for each effect. The ef fects are categorized as follows. Categories of the 89 effect types Ef f[...]

113 Basic functions Effects settings Off: The output will not be sent to AUDIO OUT - PUT (MAIN) L/MONO, R, or to (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2 (After passing through the master ef fects, it will be output from AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN).) Select this when you wish to connect the output to the master effects in a series connection at the send levels spec- ified by ?[...]

114 Ef fect settings in combination, and song In Combination, and Sequencer modes, you can spec- ify the routing of each timbr e/track to the insert effect and master effects. These settings ar e made in the same way in each of these modes. W e will be using the example of Combination mode in our explanation here. Routing 1 Select the COMBI 7.1: Ed[...]

115 Basic functions Effects settings Ef fect settings for the AUDIO INPUT (requires the EXB-SMPL option) Even in modes other than Sampling mode, the TR’s effects can be applied to the external audio sour ce con- nected to the AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 jacks. The effect section of the TR can be used as a 2-in 4-out effect pr o- cessor . Routing In modes[...]

116 Using the Dmod function to var y the feedback level by operating [SW1] key 5 In the PROG 2.2: Ed-Ctrl, Controls page, set the function of “SW1” to SW1 Mod. (CC#80), T oggle. 6 Return to the PROG 7.1: Ed-InsertFX, IFX page, and set the C Fb (C Delay Feedback) “(Source)” to SW1 #80. 7 Set “(Amount)” to +30. 8 Press the [Exit] key etc.[...]

117 Basic functions Other functions Other functions T uning to another instrument/ T ransposing When you play this instrument together with other instruments, or along with music on a CD or tape, you may need to adjust the tuning so that the pitch matches. T o adjust the tuning, use GLOBAL 1.1: Sys- tem Basic page “Master T une.” The tuning can[...]

118 6 Set “Foot SW Polarity” to the polarity of the pedal you connected. If you connected a Korg PS-1 pedal switch, select (-) KORG Standard . The pedal will not function cor- rectly if you do not select the corr ect polarity . If you wish to keep this setting after the power is turned off, you must W rite the Global settings to memory . ( ☞ [...]

119 Basic functions Other functions Setting the function of [SW1] and [SW2] Y ou can specify the function of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys ( ☞ PG p.224). The functions of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys are set independently for each program, combination, and song. In and Sampling mode, the functions of these keys are set for the entir e mode. Y ou can speci[...]

120 Adjusting the contrast (brightness) of the LCD screen Use the GLOBAL 1.1: System, Preference page “LCD Contrast” to make adjustments. ( ☞ p.121, PG p.127) Using this instr ument as a data filer MIDI exclusive data transmitted from an external device can be received by this instrument and saved on an SD card (the Data Filer function). Thi[...]

121 Appendices T roubleshooting Appendices T roubleshooting If you experience problems, r efer to the relevant item and take the appropriate measur es. Power does not turn on • Is the AC/AC power supply connected to an outlet? .................................................................... ☞ p.12 • Is the [POWER] switch turned on? Turn o[...]

122 The actual send level is determined by multiplying the send setting of each oscillator in the program with the send setting of the timbre/track. When you loaded data, a combination or song does not sound correctly • In the dialog box from which you saved the data, did you check the check boxes for each item that you wanted to save? ..........[...]

123 Appendices T roubleshooting • Is the SD card set to the “protected” setting? Turn off the write protect switch, insert the card back into the slot, and perform the save or load operation once again. ........................................ ☞ p.100 Pressing the [SAMPLING] key does not enter Sam- pling mode. • Is the EXB-SMPL installed [...]

124 Specifications and options Specifications System HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system Modes Combination, Program, Sequencer , Global, Media, Sampling (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed) T one generator W aveform memor y 64 Mbyte PCM ROM (470 multisamples, 518 drumsamples) If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed[...]

125 Appendices Specifications and options Audio outputs 1/4" AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO, R: 1/4" AUDIO OUTPUT (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2 1/4" AUDIO OUTPUT HEADPHONE Audio inputs (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed) AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 LEVEL [MIC/LINE] switch, [LEVEL] knob Input impedance: 10 [k Ω ] Nominal level Maximum level[...]

126 MIDI Implementation Char t MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 2005. 08. 12 Basic Channel Default Changed Aftertouch Pitch Bend Polyphonic (Key) Monophonic (Channel) 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: OM[...]

127 Appendices Index Index Numerics 10’s HOLD ..................................... 22 A ADC OVER! ............................. 35, 39 After Touch.................................... 26 After touch curve ........................ 118 Alternate Modulation .. 1, 24, 56, 63 Amp EG ......................................... 54 Amplifier ..............[...]

128 I IFX Balance ..................................... 32 Index ...... 36, 37, 86, 88, 91, 92, 93, 94 (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2 .........................9 Input setting ................................... 39 Insert effect ....................... 55, 61, 112 Combination, Sequencer ....... 114 Program ...................................113 Sampling ........[...]

129 Appendices Index Routing AUDIO INPUT....................... 115 Combination, Sequencer....... 114 Program .................................. 112 Sampling ................................. 114 RPPR ........... 2, 31, 63, 64, 76, 83, 122 S Sample ...................................... 37, 87 Recording .................................. 35 Save ..[...]

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