Korg Speaker System manual

iii Thank you for purchasing the Kor g TRITON pr oX, TRITON pr o, or TRITON music worksta- tion/sampler . T o ensur e trouble-fr ee enjoyment, please read this manual car efully and use the instrument as dir ected. The owner’ s manuals and how to use them The TRITON pr oX, TRITON pr o, and TRITON come with the following owner ’s manuals. • Ba[...]

iv T able of Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Data handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introducing the TRITON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

v P3: Edit-Filter Filter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 P4: Edit-Amp Amplifier settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 P5: Edit-Common LFO LFO settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 P7: Edit-arpeggiator Arpeggiator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 P8: Edit-In[...]

vi Effect settings for the AUDIO INPUT . . . . . . . 109 About dynamic modulation (Dmod) . . . . . . . . . . 110 MIDI applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 About MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Connecting MIDI devices/computers (MIDI con- nectors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1 Introduction Introduction Introducing the TRITON Over view The TRITON is a music workstation/sampler that fea- tures the HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system as its tone generator . It provides high-quality pr eset multisamples/pro- grams/combinations and an effect section, and func- tionality such as sampling, sequencer , song play , dual poly[...]

2 grams together with effects and two arpeggiators, in order to cr eate complex sounds that could not be produced by a pr ogram. Y ou can also make settings that include external tone generators. Sampling The TRITON pr ovides 48 kHz 16 bit linear mono/ste- reo sampling functionality . 16 Mbytes of memory are provided as standar d, allowing approxim[...]

3 Introduction The TRITON has a lar ge number of functions that let you play and edit programs and combinations, r ecord and play sequence data, recor d and play back samples, and manage data on disk. The largest unit used to organize these functions is called a mode . The TRITON has seven modes. Program mode • Select and play programs Y ou can c[...]

4 • You can use a cue list to set up consecutive playback of multiple songs, and specify the number of repeats for each song. • You can use a maximum of 20 cue lists, 200 songs, and 100 preset patterns. One song can use as many as 100 patterns. • The TRITON can be used as a 16-track multitimbral tone generator. • Perform using the RPPR (Rea[...]

5 Introduction Front and rear panel 1. [SW1] key , [SW2] key These keys are on/of f switches for the functions to which they were assigned in Pr ogram, Combina- tion, Sequencer , Song Play , and Sampling modes. When on, the LED will light ( ☞ p.25). 2. Joystick This controls pitch or modulation, etc. Move the joystick up/down or left/right (+Y , [...]

6 6. [VOLUME] slider This adjusts the volume that is output from the OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R) and the headphone jack. 7. REAL TIME CONTROLS Use the [REAL TIME CONTROLS] key to select A or B mode for the realtime contr ollers, and use knobs [1]–[4] to control the tone, ef fects, and MIDI control changes etc. in r ealtime ( ☞ p.26). [REAL TIME CO[...]

7 Introduction Numeric keys [0] – [9] [ENTER] key [ – ] key [./10 ’ s HOLD] key Use these keys to numerically input a parameter value. Use numeric keys [0]–[9], the [–] key , and the [./10’s HOLD] key to enter the value, and press the [ENTER] key to confirm it. The [./10’s HOLD] key lets you input a value with a decimal point. The [?[...]

8 [VELOCITY] knob This adjusts the velocity (playing strength) of the arpeggio notes. At the center position (12 o’clock), the velocity will be the same as the “V elocity” parameter of the arpeggiator . Rotating the knob toward the left will weaken the velocity , and rotat- ing it toward the right will str engthen the velocity . [ON/OFF] swit[...]

9 Introduction 9. ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack A separately sold on/of f foot switch such as the Korg PS-1 foot switch can be connected her e ( ☞ p.16). Its function can be assigned in Global mode, allowing you to use the foot switch as a modula- tion controller , to select programs or combinations, or to start/stop the sequencer ( ☞ p.125). 10. ASSI[...]

10 Names and functions of objects in the LCD screen The TRITON’s LCD scr een features a T ouch V iew sys- tem that uses a touch panel. By pressing objects displayed in the LCD scr een, you can select pages, set parameter values, rename pr o- grams and combinations, write data, and perform many other operations. References in the TRIT ON’s owner[...]

11 Introduction e: (Categor y) popup button When you press this button, a tabbed popup menu will appear , allowing you to perform the fol- lowing selections. • “Category/Program Select,” “Category/ Combination Select”: Select programs or combinations by category T o close the tabbed popup menu, press the OK button or Cancel button . f: Ch[...]

12 Basic operation of the TRITON ● In order to use a particular function on the TRI- TON, you must first select the appropriate mode. Press one of the front panel mode keys ([COMBI] key – [DISK] key) to enter the corresponding mode. Each mode has a large number of parameters, which are gr ouped into pages. Each page is further divided into as [...]

13 Introduction • Some pages have no tabs. 5 T o move to another page or tab, press the [MENU] key and repeat the procedure from step 2 . The parameter value in the edit cell can be set by using the front panel V ALUE controllers ([V ALUE] slider , [ ][ ] keys, [V ALUE] dial, numeric keys [0]–[9], [–] key , [ENTER] key , and [./10’s HOLD] k[...]

14 [COMPARE] key Use this key when you wish to compare an edited pro- gram or combination sound with the un-edited origi- nal (i.e., the sound that is written into memory). When editing a program or combination, pr ess this key . The LED will light, and the last-written settings for that program number or combination number will be recalled. When y[...]

15 Introduction Connections 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. ● Connect the included power cable to the AC power supply inlet of the TRITON, and then connect the other end of the cable to an AC outlet. Connect a set of amplified mon[...]

16 Play mode and output the sound from the OUTPUT jacks, connect a mic or an external audio source to the AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 jacks. ● For details on connections when sampling in Sam- pling mode ( ☞ p.78). ● For details on connections when outputting from the OUTPUT jacks in other modes ( ☞ p.109). Foot pedal connections A foot pedal contr [...]

17 Quick Star t Quick Star t T urning the power on/of f Before you turn on the power , make sure that the desired connections have been made as described in “Connections” ( ☞ p.15). 1 Press the TRITON’ s [POWER] switch to turn on the power . The LCD screen will display the name of your model (TRITON, TRIT ON pro, or TRIT ON proX), and the s[...]

18 Listening to a demo song Here’s how to listen to a demo song on the TRIT ON. Contents of the disks The TRITON series comes with two floppy disks (TNFD-00P and TNFD-01P). PRELOAD.PCG • Preloaded data (programs, combinations, drum kits, arpeggio patterns, global settings) • Program data (programs using the sampling function) used by the dem[...]

19 Quick Star t The “Select .KSC Allocation” radio buttons specify how the sample data will be loaded into sample memory . For this example, select Clear . If you load with “Select .KSC Allocation” set to Clear , the sample data will be loaded from the beginning of the sample memory area. If you load with “Select .KSC Allocation” set to[...]

20 Here’s how to playback the demonstration cue list. A cue list allows you to playback multiple songs in suc- cession, and specify the number of times that each song will be repeated. 1 Press the [MENU] key . The LCD screen will show a list of the pages in Sequencer mode. 2 Press either “P1: Cue List” or numeric key [1]. The P1: Cue List pag[...]

21 Quick Star t Selecting and playing a program In Program mode you can select a pr ogram from banks A–G and play it. Her e we will show how to select preset pr ograms. Select various programs and hear how they sound. 1 Press the [PROG] key (the LED will light), and you will enter Program mode. 2 Make sure that P (page) 0: Play is selected in the[...]

22 Selecting programs from Categor y/Program Select Y ou can select programs fr om a list organized by cate- gory . W ith the factory settings, the programs are classi- fied into sixteen categories of instrument (keyboard, organ, bass, drums etc.). 1 Press the Category popup button. A tabbed “Category/Pr ogram Select” popup menu will appear . [...]

23 Quick Star t Selecting and playing a combination In Combination mode you can select a combination from banks A–D and play it. Here we will show how to select preset combinations. Select various combina- tions and hear how they sound. 1 Press the [COMBI] key (the LED will light), and you will enter Combination mode. 2 Make sure that P (page) 0:[...]

24 Selecting combinations from Categor y/Combina- tion Select Y ou can select combinations from a list or ganized by category . W ith the factory settings, the combinations are classified into sixteen categories of instrument (keyboard, or gan, bass, drums etc.). Here the combina- tions are divided into sixteen categories. 1 Press the Category pop[...]

25 Quick Star t Using controllers to modify the sound The TRITON pr ovides a variety of controllers that can be used to control the tone, pitch, volume, ef fects, and arpeggiator etc. in realtime while you play . Y ou can use the Lock function of SW 1 or 2 to hold the effect even after the joystick is r eturned to the center position. For the proce[...]

26 4 T o release the locked condition, press the [SW1] key once again. Ribbon controller When the [SW1] or [SW2] key function is set to Ribbon Lock , the sound produced by moving the ribbon con- troller can be held even after the ribbon contr oller is released. When the [SW1] key is set to Ribbon Lock and is oper- ating as a T oggle switch, the loc[...]

27 Quick Star t By adjusting the filter resonance level, you can incr ease or decrease the r esonance level to add a unique charac- ter to the sound. By adjusting the cutoff fr equency of a high pass filter , you can modify the brightness of the sound. Knob [3]: EG-INTENSITY Adjust the filter EG intensity (the depth at which the filter EG is ap[...]

28 Note Number An effect can be applied by the note number (keyboar d location) that you play . Normally this is used to control volume, tone (cutof f frequency), LFO sensitivity , and EG sensitivity etc. This can be used as a source for alternate modula- tion or effect dynamic modulation, to contr ol pro- gram parameters or effect parameters. Damp[...]

29 Quick Star t 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 TRITON’s arpeggiator is a poly- phonic arpeggiator that is able to produce a variety of chordal transf[...]

30 Adjusting the length of the arpeggio notes Rotate the ARPEGGIA TOR [GA TE] knob to adjust the length of the arpeggio notes. Rotating the knob toward the left will shorten the notes, and rotating it towar d the right will lengthen the notes. At the center position (12 o’clock), the note length will be as specified by the program parameter “G[...]

31 Quick Star t ● Press the “Key Sync.” check box in the LCD screen to make this setting. Checked: When you take your hand completely of f of the keyboard and then play the first note-on, the arpeggio pattern will start from the beginning. This setting is suitable when you want the arpeggio to start from the beginning of the measur e as you [...]

32 Arpeggiator-A, Arpeggiator -B For each arpeggiator A and B, you can make settings for “Pattern Select,” “Resolution,” “Octave,” “Sort,” “Latch,” “Key Sync,” and “Keyboard.” ( ☞ p.96) Other settings for the arpeggiator Y ou can also set “Gate,” “V elocity ,” “Swing,” and “Scan Zone.” These parameters [...]

33 Quick Star t Playing with the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function The TRITON’s Sequencer mode pr ovides an RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function. Using the RPPR function , a note of the keyboard can be assigned to a preset pattern or user pattern and a track that will play the assigned pattern. Y ou can then playback the [...]

34 Simple program editing Program sounds can be modified and cr eated in Pro- gram P1: Edit-Basic–P9: Edit-Master Effect. However , you can also use the “Performance Editor” to perform simple editing in Program P0: Play as well. Y ou can also use REAL TIME CONTROLS [1]–[4] knobs to modify the sound. The sound that you edit using the Perfor[...]

35 Quick Star t Simple combination editing A combination is a set of multiple (up to eight) pr o- grams, and allows you to create complex sounds that could not be produced by a single pr ogram. Y ou can edit a combination in Combination P1: Edit- program/Mixer–P9: Edit-Master Ef fect, but can also make settings for “Program Select,” “Status[...]

36 ● If you wish to select a differ ent program fr om the same category , pr ess the desired pr ogram. That pro- gram will be highlighted. Press the scr oll bar to see other programs in the same category . ● If you wish to select a program fr om a differ ent cate- gory , pr ess one of the tabs located at left and right to select the desired cat[...]

37 Basic functions Basic functions Saving data On the TRITON, ther e are thr ee ways to save data: writing to internal memory , saving on external media (floppy disk etc.) , and MIDI data dump . Writing to internal memor y The following data that you edit can be written into internal memory . • Program settings Programs 0–127 in banks A–F (H[...]

38 The System Prefer ence page will appear . 4 Press the “Memory Protect” check box for the type of internal memory into which you wish to write data, so that the box is unchecked. Assigning a name (Rename) Y ou can modify the name of an edited program, combi- nation, song, drum kit, user arpeggio pattern, multi- sample or sample etc. Y ou can [...]

39 Basic functions When you have input the desired name, press the OK button to return to the W rite Program/W rite Combination dialog box. 3 In “Category ,” specify the category of the program/ combination. The category you specify here can be selected in the Category/Program Select menu, the Category/ T rack Program Select menu, or the Catego[...]

40 The example sho wn is for Write Arpeggio Patterns 2 T o execute the W rite operation, press the OK but- ton. T o cancel, press the Cancel button. When you press the OK button , the display will ask “Are you sur e?” Press the OK button once again to write the data. Using the [REC/WRITE] key to write 1 In the following pages, press the front p[...]

41 Basic functions T o move to a lower directory level, pr ess the Open button . T o move to a higher level, pr ess the Up but- ton . 6 Press the page menu button, and then press the “Save All” page menu command. A dialog box will appear . The contents of the dialog box and the settings etc. will differ depending on the type of data that you ar[...]

42 Restoring the factor y settings The factory setting data is referr ed to as the “preload data”, and you can restor e the factory settings for the TRITON’s pr ograms, combinations, and global settings by loading this preload data. This will rewrite any data that had been written before loading. If you do not wish to lose this data, you must[...]

43 Basic functions Program mode In Program mode you can select and edit pr ograms. Program mode consists of pages P0–P9. In P0: Play you can play programs. Y ou can also per- form simple editing ( ☞ p.34). In P1–P9, you can edit the parameters of the program that was selected in P0. ● For details on how to access these pages or modes, refer[...]

44 modify using the performance editor, you must turn off memory protect in Global mode ( ☞ p.37), and write the program ( ☞ p.38). The Arpeggio tab • Use the ARPEGGIATOR [ON/OFF] key to turn the arpeggiator on/off. • You can select arpeggio patterns and edit arpeggiator parameters in realtime while you play. • You can use the ARPEGGIATOR[...]

45 Basic functions Program editing r efers to the process of modifying the parameters that make up a program to vary the sound or to set controllers etc. General program editing can be performed using the performance editor of Program P0: Play , or using the REAL TIME CONTROLS knobs [1]–[4], but detailed editing is performed in Program P1–P9. U[...]

46 If you press the popup button, all multisamples of internal ROM will be displayed, grouped into fif- teen categories. Use the tabs at left and right to select a category , and select the desired multisample. About High/Low Y ou can specify two multisamples for an oscillator , and use velocity (keyboard playing dynamics) to switch between the tw[...]

47 Basic functions Controller Setup tab For each program, this tab lets you make settings for the [SW1] and [SW2] keys, and for the B-mode of REAL TIME CONTROLS knobs [1]–[4] ( ☞ p.127). ( ☞ p.8, 217, 218 in the Parameter Guide ) P2: Edit-Pitch Pitch settings Here you can specify how the pitch of the multisample selected for the oscillator wi[...]

48 P3: Edit-Filter Filter settings The filter allows you to diminish or emphasize speci- fied frequency ar eas of the multisample selected for the oscillator . The tone of the sound will depend signifi- cantly on the filter settings. The TRITON lets you choose between two types of fil- ter for each oscillator . Filter 1 is used for OSC1, and F[...]

49 Basic functions • “Intensity to A” and “Intensity to B” adjust the effect that keyboard tracking will have on filters A and B ( ☞ p.13 in the Parameter Guide ). Filter EG Adjust the effect pr oduced by the filter EG, whose set- tings are made in the Filter 1 EG tab. • “Velocity to A” and “Velocity to B” adjust the effect t[...]

50 Use DKit Setting This is valid when “OSC Mode” is set to Drums . If this is checked , the pan location specified by the Drum Kit for each drum sound will be used. If this is unchecked , all drum sounds will sound at the same location. Preset drum kits are set to ster eo settings. Normally you will leave this checked . Amp1 Mod. tab Keyboard[...]

51 Basic functions P7: Edit-arpeggiator Arpeggiator settings Here you can make arpeggiator settings ( ☞ p.96). P8: Edit-Inser t Ef fect Inser t Ef fect settings Here you can select insert ef fects and make settings for them. Y ou can also specify the oscillator r outing (the signal sent to the insert effects, master ef fects, and independent outp[...]

52 Combination mode In Combination mode you select combinations and edit them. Combination mode consists of pages P0–P9. T o play a combination, select P0: Play . In P1–P9 you can edit the parameters of the combination that was selected in P0. ● For details on accessing each page or modes ( ☞ p.12 “Basic operation of the TRITON”). If th[...]

53 Basic functions Status For each timbre 1–8, this indicates the status of MIDI and the internal tone generator . Normally , you will set this to INT if you want the TRIT ON’s internal tone generator to sound. T urn this Of f for unused timbres. W ith settings of Off , EXT or EX2 , that timbre will not sound. Settings of EXT and EX2 allow the [...]

54 If you wish to keep a combination that you edited, you must W rite it ( ☞ p.38). Layer , split, and velocity switch W ithin a combination, you can use keyboar d 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 ca[...]

55 Basic functions P2: Edit-T rk Param Settings for status, MIDI channel, and playing mode MIDI Channel tab Status Select a “Status” of INT for all timbres that you wish to use. Select Of f for unused timbres. T imbr es that are set to INT will sound the TRITON’s internal tone generator . T imbres set to Off , EXT , or EX2 will not sound. T i[...]

56 Other tab Delay [ms] Specify the timing of the delay before each timbr e sounds. Select the preset combination A127: One Fin- gerTVShow , and play a single note. T imbres will sound consecutively , accor ding to their Delay setting. If you select KeyOf f for this parameter , the timbre will sound when the note is released. P3: Edit-MIDI Filter M[...]

57 Basic functions V el (V elocity) Zone tab (V elocity zone settings) 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 setting a velocity zone, you can set up a timbre which will be sounded only by notes played at a cer- tain stre[...]

58 Sequencer mode The TRITON contains a 16-track MIDI sequencer . This sequencer is the center to which the TRITON’s numerous functions ar e integrated, allowing it to be used in a variety of situations including music pro- duction and live performance. When you turn off the power , the settings made in Sequencer mode and the song data, cue list [...]

59 Basic functions • The Track BPM Adjust function (playback pitch adjust) can automatically change the pitch of a sample/multisample that was sampled in Sampling mode or loaded in Disk mode so that it matches the tempo. About song data The following two types of song data can be loaded from floppy disk or other external media into the TRI- TON?[...]

60 ● For details on how to access each page or modes, refer to “Basic operation of the TRITON” ( ☞ p.12). If the separately sold EXB-MOSS option is installed, bank F programs can also be used in Sequencer mode. For details on the parameters of bank F programs, r efer to the EXB-MOSS owner ’s manual. Sequencer mode consists of the followin[...]

61 Basic functions ** Musical data (MIDI RPN data) can be used to change the starting settings during playback. For details on control changes, r efer to p.223 in the Parameter Guide . Patterns There ar e two types of patterns: preset patterns and user patterns. • Preset patterns: Patterns suitable for drum tracks are preset in internal memory, a[...]

62 Playing a song (Play) When you wish to playback song data on the sequencer , you must first record song data, or load or dump song data into the TRITON. T o load song data from a floppy disk etc., use Disk mode. 1 In Sequencer mode, press P0: Play/REC. 2 Use “Song No. and name” to select the desired song ( ☞ p.64). 3 Press the [ST AR T/S[...]

63 Basic functions The process by which your playing on the TRIT ON’s keyboard and contr ollers is captured on the tracks or patterns of a song as data is called “ recording .” Recording on a track, and recording on a pattern Recording on a track There ar e two ways to recor d on a track: realtime recording and step recording . Y ou can choos[...]

64 Realtime recording on a track Preparations for recording Before you begin r ecording, you need to make track settings. Be sure to turn of f the Global mode protect setting ( ☞ p.37). 1 In Sequencer mode, select P0: Play/REC, and select the Program T01–08 tab (or Program T09–16 tab). 2 Press “Song No. and name,” and select the song that[...]

65 Basic functions 4 Press the [REC/WRITE] key , and then press the [ST AR T/STOP] key . If “Metronome Setup” has the default settings (r efer to “Preparations for r ecording” step 5 ), the metro- nome will sound for a two-measure pr e-count, and then recor ding will begin. Play the keyboard and move controllers such as the joystick to r ec[...]

66 5 Press the [REC/WRITE] key , and then press the [ST AR T/STOP] key . Playback will begin. When you reach the starting location you specified in step 3 , r ecording will begin. Play the keyboard and operate contr ollers such as the joystick to recor d your performance. When you reach the ending location you specified in step 3 , you will r etu[...]

67 Basic functions Using the T rack Play Loop function to record The T rack Play Loop function lets you specify a range of measures over which each track 1–16 will loop repeatedly during playback. As an example, we will describe how you can use the T rack Play Loop function to efficiently r ecord tracks. This is a convenient way to create a basi[...]

68 Copying combination sounds to multiple tracks Y ou can copy a combination sound to multiple tracks to recor d it. For the copy procedur e, refer to “Copy Fr om Combina- tion” ( ☞ p.48) in the Parameter Guide . If you wish to use the arpeggiator settings of a copied combination and recor d the arpeggiator performance in realtime, use “T r[...]

69 Basic functions If you want the arpeggio to start at the moment that recor ding begins, turn off ARPEGGIA TOR [ON/OFF], hold down a chord on the keyboar d, and then start recor ding. The arpeggiator will start at the moment that recor ding begins, and the arpeggio will be recor ded. When you recor d to the end of the pattern, you will return to [...]

70 T rack editing T rack editing is performed using the page menu com- mands of P5: T rack Edit. Event Edit allows you to modify pr eviously-recor ded data or to insert new data. T rack Edit commands such as Create Control Data allow you to insert bend, after touch, and control change data, and to delete , copy , insert and move tracks ( ☞ p.62 i[...]

71 Basic functions 3 Press the Insert button three times. Steps 01–04 will become active. 4 Select a song for each “Step” 01–04. Select S000: Intro for “Step” 01 , S001: A for “Step” 02 , S002: Bridge for “Step” 03 , and S003: Ending for “Step” 04 . 5 In “Repeat,” specify the number of times that the song at each step wi[...]

72 For details on the RPPR function, refer to “Playing with the RPPR function” ( ☞ p.33). Here we will give an example of how to make RPPR settings, and how to playback and recor d. RPPR settings RPPR settings are made individually for each song. T o use RPPR playback, check the “RPPR” check box. If this is checked , the RPPR function wil[...]

73 Basic functions RPPR playback Here’s how you can use the RPPR function to perform in the P0: Play/REC page. Y ou can also playback a song while you perform with the RPPR function. 1 In Sequencer mode, select P0: Play/REC. 2 Check the “RPPR” check box. The RPPR function will be turned on. The on/off setting is memorized for each song. 3 Pla[...]

74 For example if you are using tracks 1 and 2 for RPPR playback and using track 3 for keyboard per - formance, you would set REC only for tracks 1, 2, and 3 as shown below . 5 Check the “RPPR” check box. The RPPR function will be on. 6 In “Location,” specify the point at which recording will begin. It will not be possible to change the loc[...]

75 Basic functions Sampling mode The TRITON pr ovides high-performance mono/stereo sampling. None of the multisample or sample data in Sam- pling mode is backed up when the power is turned off. If you wish to keep this data, you must save it on a floppy disk or external SCSI device (if the sep- arately sold EXB-SCSI option is installed) before tur[...]

76 ● For the procedure of entering each page or modes, refer to “Basic operation of the TRITON” ( ☞ p.12). Sampling can be performed in any page P0–P8 of Sampling mode by using the [REC/WRITE] key and the [ST ART/ST OP] key . Recor ding-related set- tings such as input level are made by the parame- ters of P0: Recording, and these setting[...]

77 Basic functions The “fixed intervals” mentioned above are generally expressed as the “sampling fr equency .” 48 kHz (kilo- hertz) means that sampling is performed 48,000 times each second, and that the interval is 1 (second)/48,000 (times) = approximately 0.00002083 (seconds) = approximately 0.02083 mS (millisecond). The higher the samp[...]

78 Preparations for sampling Connections and settings for a monaural source When sampling in monaural from a mic, the output of an external audio device or mixer , or an instrumental sound such as guitar or synthesizer , connect the source to the AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2. Guitars etc. with active pickups can be input directly , but instruments with passi[...]

79 Basic functions 4 Use the AUDIO INPUT [LEVEL] knob to adjust a suitable input level. (Refer to step 6 of “Connec- tions and settings for a monaural source”) The AUDIO INPUT [LEVEL] knob adjusts both AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2. Using an inser t ef fect The TRITON’s insert ef fects can be applied to the sound that is being input from the AUDIO INPU[...]

80 5 In “Sample Select,” select the sample that you wish to record. For this example, select ----: ---No Assign----. Immediately after the power is turned on, this will be set to ----: ---No Assign---- . Y ou may sample even in this condition. The sample will be automatically recor ded to a vacant sample number . If you wish to first specify a[...]

81 Basic functions Creating multisample indexes and sampling Here’s how to cr eate indexes for a multisample, and assign a sample to each index. If desired, you can first cr eate several indexes for a multisample, and then recor d a sample for each index. 1 In P0: Recording, select the Recording tab. 2 Select the “MS” (multisample) (refer to[...]

82 W ith the default settings after the power is turned on, the sounds you sample will automatically be looped (P0: Recording page Pr eference tab “Auto Loop On.”) T o edit the loop and other playback address settings for the sample, use the P2: Loop Edit page. 1 Select P2: Loop Edit. The waveform data for the currently selected sam- ple will b[...]

83 Basic functions The grid is displayed according to the playback pitch of the base key (the key shown in gray in the “Keyboard & Index” ar ea). Y ou can select the base key by holding down the [ENTER] key and playing a note on the keyboard. Editing the waveform data of the sample is done in P1: Sample Edit. Y ou can use commands such as c[...]

84 Editing a multisample consists of creating indexes for the multisample and assigning a sample to each index (these basic settings can also be performed in P0), edit- ing operations such as deleting, copying, and inserting indexes, and detailed settings such as sample level and pitch for each index. Multisample editing is performed in P3: Multisa[...]

85 Basic functions Song Play mode In Song Play mode you can read Standard MIDI Files (SMF) dir ectly from a floppy disk and play them. If you simply want to play an SMF without editing it, it will be convenient to select this mode. ● For details on how to access these pages or modes, refer to “Basic operation of the TRITON” ( ☞ p.12). If t[...]

86 When the “Status” of a track is set to EXT or BTH , the data played back by that track and the data produced by operating the keyboard or contr ollers of the TRI- TON will play and contr ol an external tone generator . (The MIDI channel of the external tone generator must match the “MIDI channel” of the TRITON track that is set to EXT or[...]

87 Basic functions T o move to a directory that contains SMF data, pr ess the [MENU] key , and then pr ess “P3: Select Direc- tory” to display P3: Select Directory . If the separately sold EXB-SCSI option is installed and a hard disk etc. is connected, pr ess the drive select button to select the drive that contains the desired data. Then press[...]

88 • Change the directory • Remove the floppy disk • Change drives Saving a Jukebox list Saving procedure 1 Use the procedure described above to create a jukebox list. 2 If the separately sold EXB-SCSI option is installed and you wish to save the list on a hard disk etc., use the P3: Jukebox drive select button to select the drive in which yo[...]

89 Basic functions Global mode In Global mode you can make settings that affect the entire TRIT ON, such as user scales, category names, drum kits, and user arpeggio patterns. This chapter will describe the procedur e for editing a drum kit. For the procedur e of editing an user arpeg- gio pattern, refer to “Arpeggiator settings” ( ☞ p.96). F[...]

90 About dr um kits A drum kit assigns a drumsample (PCM waveform data for a drum) to each key , and specifies adjustments in pitch and level etc. for each sample. The TRITON contains 73 drum kit memory ar eas. W ith the factory settings, 00–15 (A/B) contain pr eset drum kits suitable for various styles of music. ROM memory areas 64–72 (GM) co[...]

91 Basic functions 6 Refer to the explanations below for the “Sample Setup tab” and “V oice/Mixer tab,” and make the desired settings. The parameters are located in the Sample Setup tab and the V oice/Mixer tab. 7 As necessary , repeat steps 4 – 6 to set the parame- ters for each key . T o change the drum kit name, use the “Rename Drum [...]

92 Disk mode In Disk mode you can use floppy disks or a connected external SCSI device (if the separately sold EXB-SCSI is installed) to save or load various types of data. Y ou can also make settings related to saving and loading func- tionality . For details on connecting an external SCSI device and setting the ID etc., refer to the owner ’s m[...]

93 Basic functions 2 Press the [DISK] key . Y ou will enter Disk mode. 3 Press the Load tab. The screen will appear , and file information will be displayed. 4 If you are loading from external SCSI media, press the drive select button to select the drive that con- tains the data to be loaded. 5 Select a .PCG file. The display will be highlighted.[...]

94 Loading a .PCG fi le from the fl oppy disk included with a separately sold EXB-PCM series option When loading EXB-PCM series programs and combi- nations, use the following procedur e. When doing so, you will specify the loading destination bank (C, D) in step 5 . T o load the data into bank C, select “ C_BANK.PCG .” T o load the data into [...]

95 Basic functions When handling floppy disks, please observe the fol- lowing points. Data loss may occur if a floppy disk is handled improperly . Floppy disk type and format The TRITON can use 2HD or 2DD 3.5 inch floppy disks. Floppy disk handling • Do not open the shutter of a floppy disk or touch the magnetic surface inside the disk. If the[...]

96 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.29). Arpeggiator on/off Each time you press the ARPEGGIA TOR [ON/OFF] key , the arpeggiator will be switched on or of f. When on, the LED wil[...]

97 Basic functions other arpeggio patterns will be added to U200– U215(C)/U216–U231(D). 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 P6: Pattern Setup tab) will affect the way in which the ar[...]

98 For example, suppose that you set “Pattern Select” to P0: UP , check “Latch,” set “T op Key” to B3 and “Bottom Key” to C–1 . The arpeggiator will operate when you play keys in the range of B3 and below . Since “Latch” is on, the arpeggio will continue playing even after you release your hand fr om the keyboard. Y ou can use[...]

99 Basic functions For this example, set timbres 1–4 to a “Status” of INT , and timbres 5–8 to a “Status” of Off . Set the “MIDI Channel” of timbres 1–4 to Gch . 3 In Combination P7: Edit-Arp., select the Setup tab. 4 Set the ARPEGGIA TOR [TEMPO] knob to specify the tempo. This is the same as for a program ( ☞ p.96). However , t[...]

100 channel). When the arpeggiator is on, playing the keyboard will cause arpeggiator A (which is assigned to T7 ( Gch )) to run. T8 will be sounded by arpeggiator A. T7 will not sound since its “Status” is Of f . • In this example, the “Status” of T7 is Of f , so it will not sound regardless of whether the arpeggiator is on or off. It is[...]

101 Basic functions 3 In Global P6: User Arpeggio, select the Pattern Setup tab. 4 If you moved here from Program mode, A will automatically be selected for “Arpeggiator Select.” 5 In “Pattern,” select the arpeggio pattern that you wish to edit. For this example, select an empty user arpeggio pattern. If you have moved from Pr ogram mode, t[...]

102 Y ou can also select “Step No.” by using the [ ][ ] keys, the [V ALUE] slider , the [V ALUE] dial, or the popup menu. 9 When you play the keyboard as shown in the illus- tration, the arpeggiator will begin playing. T one 0 corresponds to the pitch of the lowest key of chord you play on the keyboar d. (If “Sort” is unchecked , it will co[...]

103 Basic functions 5 For “Step No.” 05, do not enter a tone. 6 Set “Step No.” to 06, and press the [1], [2], [3], [4] keys. Set “Gate” to Legato. 7 For “Step No.” 07, do not enter a tone. 8 Set “Step No.” to 08, and press the [1], [2], [3], [4] keys. In Program mode, select an acoustic guitar pr o- gram, and then select the use[...]

104 If “Fixed Note Mode” is set to T rigger All T ones , playing a single note on the keyboard will cause the rhythm pattern to play . If “Fixed Note Mode” is set to T rigger As Played , playing a single note on the keyboard will cause only the kick ( T one00 ) to play . Playing two notes on the keyboard will cause only the kick ( T one00 )[...]

105 Basic functions The note timing of the arpeggiator will depend on the setting of its “Key Sync.” check box. If this is checked , the arpeggiator will operate at the timing that you play the first note-on after having released all notes. If this is unchecked , the arpeggiator will synchronize to the timing of the internal/external MIDI cloc[...]

106 Ef fects settings The effect section of the TRIT ON provides five insert effects , two master effects , one master EQ (ster eo 3- band EQ), and a mixer that controls the r outing of these components. Y ou can choose from 102 types of full-digital ef fects for each insert effect, and fr om 89 types for each master effect. The ef fects are categ[...]

107 Basic functions The insert effects, master ef fects, and master EQ have the same structure in all modes, but the r outing set- tings will determine how the oscillators of a program or the timbres of a combination or track of a song will be sent to each insert effect or master ef fect. In the pages that follow , we will explain how you can make [...]

108 “Send 1”, “Send 2”: Set the send levels to the master effects. For this example, set this to 127 . 8 Select the IFX1–5 tabs, and set the parameters for each of the selected effects. For details on the parameters of each effect ( ☞ p.155 in the Parameter Guide ). Master effects The input levels to the master effects ar e set by the ?[...]

109 Basic functions has passed through each insertion ef fect. If effects ar e chained, the settings after the last IFX in the chain will be used. “Send 1” and “Send 2” adjust the amount of master effect that is applied to the signal that has passed through the IFX. These settings can be made in the same way as for a program ( ☞ p.107). M[...]

110 to L000 ). When you ar e inputting a monaural audio source, you will normally set this to C064 . “BUS (IFX/Indiv .) Select”: In the same way as for the oscillator of a program, specify the bus to which the external audio source fr om AUDIO INPUT jacks 1 and 2 will be sent. “Send 1 (to MFX1)”, “Send 2 (to MFX2)”: In the same way as f[...]

111 Basic functions MIDI applications MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic musical instruments and computers. When MIDI cables are used to connect two or more MIDI devices, perfor - mance data can be exchanged between the devices, even if t[...]

112 Incoming MIDI data will be handled with settings equivalent to “Key T ranspose” 0 , “V elocity Curve” 4 , and “After T ouch Curve” 3 . • When controlling the TRITON’s tone generator from an external MIDI device, select “PostMIDI.” The above-listed settings will affect the MIDI data that is received. These settings will also [...]

113 Basic functions Connecting an Apple Macintosh T o connect an Apple Macintosh with the TRITON, you will need a separately sold AG-002B connecting kit (cable and Korg MIDI Driver softwar e). Macintosh computers that do not have a serial port (modem/printer) cannot be connected to the TO HOST connector . 1 Use the special AG-002B cable to connect [...]

114 [...] indicates hexadecimal notation MIDI channels MIDI messages can be exchanged when the transmit- ting and receiving devices ar e set to the same MIDI channel. MIDI uses sixteen channels, numbered 1–16 . The way in which channels are handled will dif fer depending on the mode. Program mode and Sampling mode • Transmission/reception is pe[...]

115 Basic functions Program mode • In Program P0: Play, program change and bank select messages are transmitted and received on the global MIDI channel. These messages are not received in P1: Edit-Basic – P9: Edit-Master Effect. Combination, Sequencer , and Song Play modes • Program change and bank select messages can be received on the MIDI [...]

116 • In Combination and Sequencer modes, the P3: MIDI Filter settings allow transmission/reception of control changes to be individually turned on/off for each timbre/track. For the assignable controllers ([SW1], [SW2], REALTIME CONTROLS [1]–[4] knobs, Foot Pedal/Switch), MIDI filter settings will apply to the control change number to which ea[...]

117 Basic functions sages to create changes in dynamics within the musical data of the song. ( ☞ p.31, 49 in the Parame- ter Guide “V olume” - “MIDI) By using the universal exclusive Master V olume mes- sage, you can adjust the overall volume without changing the volume balance between timbres or tracks. ( ☞ p.120 “About system exclusiv[...]

118 • In Combination and Sequencer modes, transmission/reception of this message can be turned on/off independently for each timbre/track ( ☞ p.35, 57 in the Parameter Guide P3: MIDI2 tab “Enable Foot Pedal/Switch”). Ribbon controller (CC#16) [Bn, 10, vv] This message will be transmitted when the TRITON’s ribbon controller is operated. ?[...]

119 Basic functions Sustain level (CC#70) [Bn, 46, vv] Attack time (CC#73) [Bn, 49, vv] Decay time (CC#75) [Bn, 4B, vv] LFO 1 speed (CC#76) [Bn, 4C, vv] LFO 1 depth (pitch) (CC#77) [Bn, 4D, vv] LFO 1 delay (CC#78) [Bn, 4E, vv] These messages are transmitted when assign the above CC# to the REAL TIME CONTROLS [1]–[4] knobs and operate them. When y[...]

120 Y ou can use the universal exclusive Coarse T une message to adjust the overall tuning that corre- sponds to the Global P0: Basic Setup “T ranspose” parameter . ( ☞ p.120 “About system exclusive mes- sages”) Changing the pitch bend range RPN pitch bend range [Bn, 64, 00, 65, 00] This RPN message can be used to adjust the pitch bend ra[...]

121 Basic functions Master fi ne tuning [F0, 7F , nn, 04, 03, vv , mm, F7] (A value of 8192 [mm, vv=40, 00] is center , 4096 [mm, vv=20, 00] is -50 cents, and 12288 [mm, vv=60, 00] is +50 cents.) When this is received, the Global P0: Basic tab “Master T une” parameter will be set. Master coarse tuning [F0, 7F , nn, 04, 04, vv , mm, F7] (Normal[...]

122 Playing the TRITON multi-timbrally from an external device The TRITON can be connected to an external device and played multi-timbrally in the following ways. • MIDI messages from the external device can play a combination (8-part multi-timbral performance). You can change the overall settings (programs, levels, and effects) by using program [...]

123 Basic functions • If you set Global P1: MIDI “MIDI Clock” to External MIDI or External PCI/F , the start of recording and the tempo etc. will all be under the control of the external sequencer. Since the two devices will be synchronized during the recording process, measure divisions etc. will be accurately preserved. (You will need to se[...]

124 Song Play mode • In Song Play mode, the TRITON can playback SMF data directly from a disk or external SCSI device (if the separately sold EXB-SCSI option is installed); i.e., the data will be played back as it is being read, and does not need to be loaded into memory. • If the SMF data contains a GM System On message, the TRITON will be ini[...]

125 Basic functions Other functions When you play the TRITON 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 P0: Basic tab “Master T une.” The tuning can be adjusted in a range of –50 – +50 cents (one semitone is 100 cents). [...]

126 5 Set the “Foot Switch Polarity” to the polarity of the foot switch you have connected. If you have connected a Korg PS-1 pedal switch, set this to (–) KORG Standard. If the polarity is not set correctly , the pedal will not function appropriately . If you want this setting to be preserved after the power is turned off, save the setting ([...]

127 Basic functions Y ou can specify the function of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys ( ☞ p.217 in the Parameter Guide ). The functions of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys are set independently for each program, combination, and song. In Sampling mode and Song Play mode, the functions of these keys are set for the entir e mode. Y ou can specify the function that[...]

128 [MENU] key + numeric keys [0] – [9] • Access the pages within a mode [ENTER] key + numeric keys [0] – [9] • Access the page menu commands in each page (up to ten items) [ENTER] key + keyboard • Input note number values or velocity values • Select “KEY” in Global P5: Drum Kit, Sequencer P5: RPPR Setup tab • Select base key and [...]

129 Appendices Appendices Installing and setting up the Korg MIDI Driver Installing the Korg MIDI Driver into Windows 95/98 If your application (sequencer) is W indows-compati- ble, using the Korg MIDI Driver will allow you to use a Korg tone generator connected to the serial port (COM, RS-232C) as a MIDI device. Before you install the Kor g MIDI D[...]

130 Click the [OK] button, and then click [OK] again. 6 Make settings as described in “Setting up the Korg MIDI Driver” (below), and click the [OK] button. 7 Be sure to r estart your computer so that the new driver becomes effective. Korg MIDI Driver settings 1 In “Control panel,” double-click the “Multimedia” icon, and the “Multimedi[...]

Appendices 131 4 When you finish making settings, click the [OK] button. Alternatively , if you wish to cancel the changes you made, click [Cancel]. If you have made changes, you must restart W indows. Y ou can use the Korg MIDI Driver if the MIDI applica- tion (sequencer) you use runs on Apple MIDI Manager . If you are using a MIDI application th[...]

132 T o use the Apple MIDI Driver , you must first delete or move the Korg MIDI Driver if it exists in your system folder . Then start up PatchBay , dou- ble-click the Apple MIDI Driver icon that appears, check Enabled for the Port to which the TRITON is connected, set Interface T ype to [1 MHz], and close the dialog box. In PatchBay , drag the mo[...]

Appendices 133 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 power cable connected to an outlet? ....... ☞ p.15 • Is the [POWER] switch turned on? Turn on the rear panel [POWER] switch. ......... ☞ p.17 Power is on, but nothing is displayed in the[...]

134 with the send setting of the timbre/track. Cannot record a sample • Are one or more SIMM modules installed? ........................................................................ PG ☞ p.243 • Is there free RAM area .................................. PG ☞ p.81 Select a different RAM memory.................. PG ☞ p.81 Delete unneeded [...]

Appendices 135 Speci fi cations and options System HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system Modes Combination, Program, Sequencer , Sampling, Song Play , Global, Disk T one generator W aveform memor y 32 Mbyte PCM ROM (425 multisamples, 413 drumsamples) Expandable via PCM ROM option (EXB-PCM series is supported) 16 Mbyte user sampling RAM (SIMM) (ex[...]

136 Audio inputs AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 LEVEL [MIC/LINE] switch, [LEVEL] knob Control inputs DAMPER (half-damper supported), ASSIGNABLE SWITCH/PEDAL Other MIDI IN, OUT , THRU TO HOST (Mini-DIN 8 pin I/F) LCD contrast knob 3.5 inch floppy disk drive AC power inlet, switch Suppor t for options EXB-PCM series PCM expansion board (16 Mbyte ROM) slots × 2 7[...]

Appendices 137 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : 1999. 04. 12 TRITON proX,  TRITON pro, TRITON Basic Channel Default Changed Aftertouch Pitch Bend ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊  ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊  Polyphonic (Key) Monophonic (Channel) Program Change Variable Range System Real Time Clock Command System E[...]

138 Index Numerics 10’s Hold Combination 23 Program 21 12 dB/oct low pass filter and 12 dB/ oct high pass filter 48 24 dB/oct low pass filter with reso- nance 48 A After Touch 27 , 11 5 After Touch Curve 126 Lock function 26 Vibrato effect 47 Wah effect 49 Alternate Modulation 51 Amp 44 Amp EG 49 , 50 AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) 51 Append 1[...]

Appendices 139 Input guitar instrument 78 Insert button 11 Insert Effect(IFX) 34 , 44 , 51 , 57 , 79 , 106 , 107 , 108 , 109 , 125 J Joystick 25 , 116 Amount of pitch change 47 Lock function 25 Vibrato effect 47 , 11 6 Wah effect 49 , 116 Jukebox 87 Jukebox list Load 88 Save 88 K Key Sync. 97 Key Zone 56 Keyboard 31 , 32 , 97 Keyboard & Index 8[...]

140 Routing AUDIO INPUT 109 Combination, Sequencer, Song Play 108 Program 107 Sampling 109 RPPR 33 , 72 , 72 Check box 33 Playback 73 Realtime recording 73 Setting 72 Shutdown Key, RPPR stop 33 S Sample 77 Recording 78 Save 40 , 83 Sampling 75 , 78 , 106 , 109 Sampling frequency 76 Save 37 .PCG file, .SNG file, .KSC file, .KMP file, .KSF file, SMF [...]