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E 1 Precautions THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) Data handling Location This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Unexpected malfunctions can result in the loss of memory Using the unit in the following locations can result in a the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of contents. Please be sure to save important data on an malfunction. the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea- external data filer (storage device). Korg cannot accept • In direct sunlight sonable protection against harmful interference in a resi- any responsibility for any loss or damage which you may • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and incur as a result of data loss. • Excessively dusty or dirty locations can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and • Locations of excessive vibration used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm- • Close to magnetic fields ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular Power supply installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC out- ence to radio or television reception, which can be deter- let of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended. encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Interference with other electrical devices • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience • Increase the separation between the equipment and reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable dis- receiver. tance from radios and televisions. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- ent from that to which the receiver is connected. Handling • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the cian for help. switches or controls. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can Care void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thin- Notice regarding disposal (EU only) ner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes. When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is Keep this manual displayed on the product, owner’s manual, bat- After reading this manual, please keep it for later refer- tery, or battery package, it signifies that when you ence. wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment Do not discard this product, manual, package or Never set any container with liquid in it near this equip- battery along with ordinary household waste. Dis- ment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a posing in the correct manner will prevent harm to breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. human health and potential damage to the environment. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please con- adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest tact your local administrative body for details. If the battery Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was pur- contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, chased. a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package. * All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Table of Contents Table of Contents Editing the sound...................................19 1. How a program is organized ..........................19 Synthesizer............................................................................................... 19 Vocoder .................................................................................................... 21 Introduction ........................................... 5 2. Basic editing procedure..................................22 1. Main features..................................................... 5 Editing a program ..................................................................................... 22 2. Front and rear panels ....................................... 6 3. Full Edit mode..................................................23 Editing in Full Edit mode........................................................................... 23 Front panel ................................................................................................. 6 Editing the two timbres ............................................................................. 24 Rear panel.................................................................................................. 8 Editing the vocoder................................................................................... 25 Processing an external audio input .......................................................... 26 Editing the arpeggiator ............................................................................. 26 Preparations........................................... 9 4. About the Global settings...............................27 1. Connections ...................................................... 9 5. Other functions................................................28 Initializing a program ................................................................................ 28 2. Turning the power on ..................................... 10 Copying a timbre ...................................................................................... 28 Before you turn on the power................................................................... 10 Transmitting programs and other data (Data Dump)................................ 28 Turning the power on ............................................................................... 10 Restoring the factory settings................................................................... 29 Turning the power off ............................................................................... 11 Quick start ............................................ 12 Saving (Writing).....................................31 1. Saving the settings you’ve edited..................31 1. Demo performance ......................................... 12 Saving a program ..................................................................................... 31 Listening to the demo............................................................................... 12 Saving global data.................................................................................... 31 2. Selecting and playing a program .................. 12 Playing a synthesizer program................................................................. 12 Playing a vocoder program ...................................................................... 13 Parameter Guide....................................32 3. Modifying the sound....................................... 14 Using the controllers ................................................................................ 14 1. Timbre parameters ..........................................32 Using the keyboard to modify the sound.................................................. 14 2. Arpeggio parameters ......................................52 Using the knobs to modify the sound ....................................................... 16 Front Panel Arpeggio Parameters............................................................ 52 4. Playing arpeggios ........................................... 18 3. Edit utility parameters.....................................54 Using the arpeggiator............................................................................... 18 3 microKORG XL 4. Vocoder parameters ....................................... 55 3. Parameters transmitted and received via Front panel vocoder parameters .............................................................. 55 NRPN ................................................................86 5. Global parameters .......................................... 57 Controlling the arpeggiator ....................................................................... 86 Controlling the Timbre parameters........................................................... 87 6. MIDI parameters .............................................. 59 Controlling the vocoder parameters ......................................................... 88 Other controls........................................................................................... 89 7. Global utility parameters................................ 62 System exclusive messages .................................................................... 89 Realtime Messages.................................................................................. 89 4. Front panel knob/button control change Effect guide .......................................... 63 assignments.....................................................90 1. About the effects............................................. 63 About the effect input and output ............................................................. 63 Controlling effect parameters ..................................................................

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