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 Parameters “ ” the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of to radio or television reception, which can be determined by Parameters are enclosed in “double quotation marks.” voltage other than that for which your unit is intended. turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to Interference with other electrical devices try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Symbols , , Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. These symbols respectively indicate cautions, advice, and MIDI- reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. related explanations. from radios and televisions. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different MIDI-related explanations Handling from that to which the receiver is connected. CC# is used as an abbreviation for Control Change Number. To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician In MIDI-related explanations, numbers enclosed in square switches or controls. for help. brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal notation. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void Care the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Display indications If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The numerical values of various parameters appearing in this Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or manual are only for explanatory purposes. They may not CE mark for European Harmonized Standards cleaning compounds or flammable polishes. necessary match what appears in the display of your R3. CE mark for European Harmonized Standards Keep this manual CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC Knob positions and parameters After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference. mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it Knob positions and parameter values appearing in this manual Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark are approximations. There may be slight discrepancies between Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after knob positions and parameter values. Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/ liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage fire, or electrical shock. Directive (73/23/EEC). Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC 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 R3 synthesizer/vocoder. To ensure Table of contents trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the product correctly. Introduction.......................................................... 1 Vocoder programs ............................................................................. 14 1. Playing a vocoder program ................................................................... 14 Main Features ..................................................................................... 1 2. Modifying the sound .............................................................................. 14 The structure of a program .................................................................. 2 Arpeggiator ...................................................................................... 15 Synthesizer ..................................................................................................... 2 Using the arpeggiator ................................................................................ 15 Vocoder ........................................................................................................... 4 Modulation Sequence ........................................................................ 16 Front and rear panel ........................................................................... 5 1. Playing back a modulation sequence .................................................. 16 Front panel ..................................................................................................... 5 2. Recording a modulation sequence....................................................... 16 Rear panel ...................................................................................................... 7 Formant Motion ................................................................................. 18 1. What is a Formant Motion?................................................................... 18 Preparations ........................................................ 8 2. Recording formant motion data ........................................................... 18 Connections ......................................................................................... 8 Connections from the audio outputs ......................................................... 8 Editing ............................................................... 19 Connections to the audio inputs ................................................................ 8 Connections to MIDI equipment/computers .......................................... 8 Basic editing ...................................................................................... 19 Connecting the included mic ...................................................................... 8 Basic editing procedures ............................................................................ 19 Connecting the pedal ................................................................................... 9 Editing each timbre .................................................................................... 20 Editing a vocoder program ....................................................................... 21 Turning the power on......................................................................... 10 Editing the arpeggiator .............................................................................. 22 1. The power supply ................................................................................... 10 How to read the pages for each section .................................................. 22 2. Turning the power on ............................................................................ 10 3. Turning the power off ............................................................................ 10 Quick Start......................................................... 11 Demo songs ...................................................................................... 11 Listening to the demo songs ..................................................................... 11 Synth programs ................................................................................. 12 1. Selecting and playing a program ......................................................... 12 2. Modifying the sound.............................................................................. 12 iv Table of Contents Timbre Parameters ............................................. 23 Arpeggio parameters ......................................... 51 1. VOICE ........................................................................................... 23 Front Panel Arpeggio Parameters ...................................................... 51 2. UNISON ........................................................................................ 24 32. ARPEGGIATOR-A ......................................................................... 52 3. PITCH-A ........................................................................................ 25 33. ARPEGGIATOR-B ......................................................................... 53