User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Preparations
- Quick Start
- Editing
- Editing a synth program
- The structure of a synth program
- 1. VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 2. PITCH — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 3. OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 4. OSC2 (Oscillator 2) — SYNTH
- 5. MIXER — SYNTH
- 6. FILTER — SYNTH
- 7. FILTER EG — SYNTH
- 8. AMP (Amplifier) — SYNTH
- 9. AMP EG — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 10. LFO 1, 11. LFO 2 — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 12. PATCH 1, 13. PATCH 2, 14. PATCH 3, 15. PATCH 4 — SYNTH
- Editing a vocoder program
- The structure of a vocoder program
- 1. VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 2. PITCH — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 3. OSC1 — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 4. AUDIO IN 1 — VOCODER
- 5. MIXER — VOCODER
- 6. FILTER — VOCODER
- 7. FC MOD — VOCODER
- 8. AMP — VOCODER
- 9. AMP EG — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 10. LFO 1, 11. LFO 2 — SYNTH/VOCODER
- 12. CH LEVEL A, 13. CH LEVEL B — VOCODER
- 14. CH PAN A, 15. CH PAN B — VOCODER
- Editing the effects and EQ
- Editing the arpeggiator
- Overall settings (GLOBAL)
- Using the microKORG with other MIDI devices (MIDI)
- Saving Data
- SHIFT functions
- Appendix
- Voice Name List
- Parameter List
- SHIFT Function List
- DEMO Song List
- MIDI Implementation Chart
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Thank you for purchasing the Korg synthesizer/
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
programs, use the arpeggiator and performance functions), and perform basic
editing.
Demo songs .................................................................................7
Listening to the demo songs...............................................................................7
Synth programs.............................................................................8
1. Selecting and playing a program ....................................................................8
2. Modifying the sound .......................................................................................8
Vocoder programs ....................................................................... 10
1. Playing a vocoder program...........................................................................10
2. Modifying the sound .....................................................................................10
Arpeggiator................................................................................ 11
Using the arpeggiator........................................................................................11
Editing........................................................12
Explains what you need to know when editing sounds on the microKORG.
Basic editing .............................................................................. 12
Basic editing procedure ....................................................................................12
Editing each timbre ...........................................................................................14
Editing a synth program ...................................15
Explains the functions of the synth program parameters adjusted by edit control
knobs 1–5 for the corresponding setting of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 knobs.
The structure of a synth program...................................................... 15
Overview............................................................................................................15
Precautions ................................................................................iii
Data handling..............................................................................iii
Printing conventions in this manual ...................................................iii
Introduction................................................... 1
Explains the features of the microKORG, and the names and functions of each
part.
Main Features ..............................................................................1
Front and rear panel.......................................................................2
Front panel ..........................................................................................................2
Rear panel ...........................................................................................................4
Preparations.................................................. 5
Explains how to connect external audio devices and the included mic, and how to
turn on the power.
Connections .................................................................................5
Connections from the audio outputs...................................................................5
Connections to the audio inputs .........................................................................5
Connections to MIDI equipment/computers .......................................................5
Connecting the included mic...............................................................................5
Turning the power on ......................................................................6
1. The power supply............................................................................................6
2. Turning the power on ......................................................................................6
3. Turning the power off......................................................................................6
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