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Microkorg Owner's Manual E 1 ii Precautions Data handling Location THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.) Unexpected malfunctions can result in the loss of memory Using the unit in the following locations can result in a This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the contents. Please be sure to save important data on an external malfunction. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the data filer (storage device). Korg cannot accept any responsibility • In direct sunlight FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable for any loss or damage which you may incur as a result of data • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity protection against harmful interference in a residential loss. • Excessively dusty or dirty locations installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate • Locations of excessive vibration radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in • Close to magnetic fields accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no Printing conventions in this manual Power supply guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference Knobs and keys printed in BOLD TYPE. the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of to radio or television reception, which can be determined by Knobs and keys on the panel of the microKORG are printed in voltage other than that for which your unit is intended. turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to BOLD TYPE. Interference with other electrical devices try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience Parameters " " • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance Parameters are enclosed in "double quotation marks." • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. from radios and televisions. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different Handling from that to which the receiver is connected. Symbols , , To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician These symbols respectively indicate cautions, advice, and MIDI- switches or controls. for help. related explanations. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void Care MIDI-related explanations the user's authority to operate this equipment. CC# is used as an abbreviation for Control Change Number. If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. In MIDI-related explanations, numbers enclosed in square Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal notation. cleaning compounds or flammable polishes. CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our company's products of AC Display indications Keep this manual mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it The numerical values of various parameters appearing in this After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference. conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark manual are only for explanatory purposes. They may not Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment Directive (93/68/EEC). necessary match what appears in the display of your And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If microKORG. it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ Knob positions and parameters fire, or electrical shock. EEC). Knob positions and parameter values appearing in this manual Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products (p.16 and following) are approximations. There may be slight something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC discrepancies between knob positions and parameter values. adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased. * Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. iii Thank you for purchasing the Korg synthesizer/ Table of Contents vocoder. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the product correctly. Quick Start .................................................... 7 Explains how to get started using the microKORG (listen to the demos, select Precautions ................................................................................iii programs, use the arpeggiator and performance functions), and perform basic editing. Data handling ..............................................................................iii Printing conventions in this manual ...................................................iii Demo songs .................................................................................7 Listening to the demo songs............................................................................... 7 Synth programs .............................................................................8 Introduction................................................... 1 1. Selecting and playing a program .................................................................... 8 2. Modifying the sound ....................................................................................... 8 Explains the features of the microKORG, and the names and functions of each part. Vocoder programs ....................................................................... 10 1. Playing a vocoder program ........................................................................... 10 Main Features ..............................................................................1 2. Modifying the sound ..................................................................................... 10 Front and rear panel .......................................................................2 Arpeggiator................................................................................ 11 Front panel .......................................................................................................... 2 Using the arpeggiator ........................................................................................ 11 Rear panel ........................................................................................................... 4 Editing ........................................................ 12 Preparations.................................................. 5 Explains what you need to know when editing sounds on the microKORG. Explains how to connect external audio devices and the included mic, and how to turn on the power. Basic editing .............................................................................. 12 Basic editing procedure .................................................................................... 12 Connections .................................................................................5 Editing each timbre ........................................................................................... 14 Connections from the audio outputs................................................................... 5 Connections to the audio inputs ......................................................................... 5 Connections to MIDI equipment/computers ....................................................... 5 Editing a synth program ................................... 15 Connecting the included mic ............................................................................... 5 Explains the functions of the synth program parameters adjusted by edit control Turning the power on ......................................................................6 knobs 1–5 for the corresponding setting of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 knobs. 1. The power supply ............................................................................................ 6 2. Turning the power on ...................................................................................... 6 The structure of a synth program ...................................................... 15 3. Turning the power off ...................................................................................... 6 Overview............................................................................................................ 15 iv Table of Contents 1. VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER ............................................................................................ 16 14. CH PAN A, 15. CH PAN B — VOCODER ...................................................................... 38 2. PITCH — SYNTH/VOCODER ............................................................................................ 17 3. OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER .................................................................... 18 Editing the effects and EQ ................................. 39 4. OSC2 (Oscillator 2) — SYNTH ...................................................................................... 22 5. MIXER — SYNTH ............................................................................................................
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