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Contents Introduction............................................................................. 3 About the owner’s manual............................................................3 prologue Key Features.................................................................3 Block Diagram.............................................................................4 Controls and Connections..................................................... 5 Front Panel Controls..........................................
Introduction About the owner’s manual Prologue comes in two variations, prologue-16 with a 61-key keyboard, and prologue-8 with a 49-key keyboard. The documentation for this product consists of the following: • Quick Start Guide (included) • Owner’s Manual (what you’re reading) prologue Key Features • The prologue is a keyboardist-oriented analog synthesizer featuring the best of Korg’s expertise. • Redesigned and refined analog circuitry.
Block Diagram VOICE 1 VOICE 2 VOICE 3 VOICE 4 LEFT RIGHT LEFT VOICE 5 VOICE 6 VOICE 7 VOICE 8 RIGHT LEFT 16/8 VOICE ASSIGNER RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL EFFECTS *prologue-16 only RIGHT VOICE 9 VOICE 10 VOICE 11 VOICE 12 OUTPUT L L.F.
Controls and Connections Front Panel Controls This diagram shows the layout of the front panel knobs, switches, and buttons. 5. FILTER section 7. EFFECT section 3. VCO 1/VCO 2/MULTI ENGINE section 4. MIXER section 6. EG/LFO section 1. MASTER controls 8. L.F. COMP. section (prologue-16 only) 11. PROGRAM/VALUE knob 12. Display 2. TIMBRE section 9. EDIT section 10. ARPEGGIATOR section prologue-16 5. FILTER section 7. EFFECT section 3. VCO 1/VCO 2/MULTI ENGINE section 4. MIXER section 6.
7. EFFECT section MULTI ENGINE NOISE/VPM/USR switch OCTAVE switch Display TYPE knob SHAPE knob MOD EFFECT OFF/ON/SELECT switch SPEED knob DEPTH knob DELAY/REVERB OFF/DELAY/REVERB switch TIME knob DEPTH knob 4. MIXER section VCO 1 knob VCO 2 knob MULTI knob 8. L.F. COMP. section (prologue-16 only) 5. FILTER section VU meter GAIN knob OFF/ON switch VCF CUTOFF knob RESONANCE knob EG INT knob DRIVE switch LOW CUT switch KEYTRACK switch 9. PROGRAM/VALUE knob 10. Display 11.
Rear Panel Connections The illustration below shows a typical example of connections for the prologue. Connect your equipment according to the needs of your own system. Be sure that the power on all of your devices is turned off before you make connections. Leaving the power on when you make connections may cause malfunctions, or damage your speaker system and other components. prologue-16 2. (Power switch) 4. EXPRESSION jack 6. MIDI IN/OUT connectors 8. OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (USB B connector) 5.
6. MIDI IN/OUT connectors These connectors allow the prologue to exchange MIDI messages with an external MIDI device. Refer to “Using with other MIDI devices” (p.66) for details. 7. SYNC IN/OUT jacks Use a stereo mini-cable to connect the prologue to the Korg volca series and other instruments. This is used to synchronize the steps of the prologue with the pulses sent from the audio out jack of connected devices, DAWs and so on. Refer to “Syncing to instruments with SYNC IN/OUT jacks” (p.64) for details.
Turning the prologue On and Off Connecting the power cord included (with this keyboard) Make sure that the prologue’s power is turned off. 1. Connect the included power cord to the AC Power connector. Make sure that your AC outlet is the correct voltage for your instrument. Use only the included power cord. Using any different power cord may cause malfunctions or other issues. 2.
1. Lower the volume of your powered monitors or external output system, and turn them off. 2. Turn off the Power switch on the rear panel of the prologue. Once you have turned the prologue off, wait about 10 seconds before turning the prologue on again. Auto Power Off Feature The prologue features an Auto Power Off feature that can automatically turn the prologue off after 4 hours have elapsed with no operation of the knobs, switches, buttons, or keyboard of the prologue.
Playing Programs Selecting and Playing a Program The prologue has 500 program locations of which 250 are preloaded with factory presets. The preset programs are assigned to the first 250 locations and are organized into sound categories for easy selection. The remaining locations contain the initialization program that can be used as a starting point when creating user programs. 2 1 Make sure the button is unlit. 1. Enter the Play mode.
In Play mode, the LEDs to the right of the VOICE MODE SELECT button show the Voice mode status of the selected program. Press the VOICE MODE SELECT button to switch between and play in different Voice modes. Refer to “VOICE MODE” (p.20) for details. Using the program sort function Sorting and selecting programs The Korg prologue features a program sort function that lets you search for programs in many different ways.
Button Type Details 4 LIKE Sorts by programs that you have “liked.” Hold down button 4 to like a program. To remove a like from a program, select the program and then hold down button 4 again. 5 FREQUENT Sorts programs by how often how you have used them. 6 ENVELOPE Sorts programs by the length of the EGs on the main timbre. 7 RANDOM Sorts programs in random order. 8 LIVE SET Sorts the programs that have been registered in the live set. Refer to “Using the live set” (p.
4. Press a button for the program you wish to register, using PROGRAM SORT/ EDIT PAGE buttons 1–8. The existing program will be registered as a live set, and the message “Complete” will appear on the display. Deleting a program registered to the live set You can delete programs that have been registered to the live set. Using step 4 (p.13, “Registering programs to the live set”), hold down the button (which will be lit) for the program you wish to delete, using PROGRAM SORT/EDIT PAGE buttons 1–8.
Using the arpeggiator The Korg prologue includes an arpeggiator function, which automatically plays programs in patterns based on the keys you press. Performing with the arpeggiator 1. In Play mode, press the ARPEGGIATOR ON/LATCH button. The arpeggiator will turn on, and the ON/LATCH button will light. 2. Play the keyboard. The arpeggiator will operate using the key you pressed as a base note, while you are playing the keyboard.
Setting the arpeggiator type This sets the arpeggiator type. 1. Press the ARPEGGIATOR TYPE button to set the arpeggiator to one of the following types. Type Function Manual The arpeggio will play in the order you play the keys. Rise The arpeggio will play from lower notes to higher notes. Fall The arpeggio will play from higher notes to lower notes. Rise Fall The arpeggio will play from lower notes to higher notes, and then go back down from high to low.
Programs Program Architecture A program includes settings for sounds, effects, timbres, Voice mode and arpeggiator. (MASTER knob, pitch bend wheel, OCTAVE buttons, L.F. COMP. section and arpeggiator LATCH settings are not included in a program.) Try editing each related parameter, and enjoy the sounds of the prologue.
Creating Sounds Editing a program means changing the Program’s parameters to alter its sound. There are two way to create sounds on the prologue. • Select an existing Program that’s close to the sound you want, and edit that Program’s parameters to achieve your own custom sound. • You can also initialize all the Program parameters to create your own sound from scratch. Editing an Existing Program 1. In Program mode, select the Program that you want to use as a starting point. 2.
Saving a Program We recommend that you save your Program on the prologue after editing the sound. Any edits that you make to the current program will be lost if you turn off the power or recall a different program before saving. 1. Edit the program in Play mode. For details, refer to “Basic Parameter Editing” (p.20). 2. Press the WRITE button; the prologue will enter the Write standby mode, and the WRITE button will blink. The message “Where to write?” will appear in the display. 3.
Basic Parameter Editing In this section, we’ll explain the basic parameters that make up a program. The basic parameters are assigned to the knobs and switches on the front panel. MASTER controls For details on the modulation wheel, pitch bend wheel, OCTAVE buttons and MASTER knob, refer to “Selecting and Playing a Program” (p.11). For details on the SUB ON/PGM FETCH button, refer to “Enabling the sub-timbre” (p.39). PORTAMENTO knob [OFF, 0...127] Specifies the length of the portamento.
Voice mode list Voice mode Action VOICE MODE DEPTH knob effect POLY Voice mode featuring 16 voices (for the prologue-16) or 8 voices (for the prologue-8), for playing as a poly synth. MONO Operate as a mono synth with [Sub 0...1023] sub-oscillator. Turning the knob to the right will assign voices 2 and 3 as a sub-oscillator one octave lower, and turning the knob to the right once more will assign voice 4 as a sub-oscillator two octaves lower. UNISON [Detune 0C...
TIMBRE section Set the timbre of the prologue-16 in the TIMBRE section. The timbre on the prologue-8 can be edited in PROGRAM EDIT mode (p.46, “Button 3 (TIMBRE)”). The methods of enabling sub-timbres and operating each parameter are different for the prologue-16 and the prologue-8. Refer to “About timbre” (p.39) for details for both instruments. SUB ON/PGM FETCH button (prologue-16 only) This enables the sub-timbre and allows you to use the program fetch function. See “Program fetch function” (p.
PANEL switch (prologue-16 only) [SUB, +, MAIN] Sets the timbre to edit. SUB: Edits the sub-timbre. + (MAIN+SUB): Edits both the main and sub-timbres. MAIN: Edits the main timbre. This is set in “Edit Timbre” (p.46) in PROGRAM EDIT mode on the prologue-8. TIP Editing a timbre applies to the basic parameters on the front panel, as well as all detailed parameters in PROGRAM EDIT mode.
VCO 1/VCO 2/MULTI ENGINE section VCO 1, VCO 2 VCO: Voltage Controlled Oscillators There are two voltage controlled analog oscillators for each voice on prologue. Oscillator Parameters include the settings for the oscillator pitch (OCTAVE, PITCH) and the waveform (WAVE, SHAPE). WAVE switch [ , , ] This sets the waveforms for Oscillators 1 and 2. Square wave: This waveform has a sound that can be used to create wind instrument-type timbres, electronic sounds, and imitate vintage video games.
SHAPE knob [0...1023] This knob will determine the final shape, complexity, or duty-cycle (Square) of the selected waveform. 0 1023 MODULATION A powerful oscillator sync, cross modulation, and ring modulation can be applied to the oscillators. PITCH EG switch [VCO 2, VCO 1+2, ALL] Select the oscillator and use the EG to modulate its pitch. VCO 2: Uses the EG to modulate the pitch of oscillator 2. VCO 1+2: Uses the EG to modulate the pitch of operators 1 and 2.
SYNC: With this type of modulation, the phase of Oscillator 2 is forcibly synchronized to the phase of Oscillator 1. This adds harmonic overtones to the frequency of Oscillator 2, making a complex waveform. VCO 1 Wave Sync VCO 2 Wave (original) VCO 2 Wave (output) CROSS MOD DEPTH knob [0...1023] Cross Mod (Modulation) allows Oscillator 1 to modulate the pitch of Oscillator 2. Turning the knob to the right results in stronger modulation.
NOISE Noise is used to create percussion instrument sounds, or sound effects such as surf. Select one of the four noise generators using the TYPE knob. Move the SHAPE knob to make changes in the sound. OCTAVE switch [2’, 4’, 8’, 16’] The key tracking effect can be adjusted on an octave-by-octave basis, only when “Decim” is selected with the TYPE knob. TYPE knob [High/Low/Peak/Decim] Select the noise generator to use. The noise generator name will be indicated on the MULTI ENGINE display.
VPM This engine is a VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) oscillator that was developed especially for this instrument. The engine features a simple structure with one carrier and one modulator, but allows you to create a wide range of sounds. Sixteen oscillator types are available for this VPM oscillator. mod attack mod decay shape mod int. pitch pitch ratio eg mod.
SHAPE knob Turning the SHAPE knob only will set the “Modulator Depth,” and turning the SHAPE knob while holding down the SHIFT button will set the “Modulator Pitch Ratio.” These parameters are common for all oscillator types, and produce the following effects. SHAPE knob effects Type Parameter Common TIP SHAPE knob effects Modulator Depth (SHAPE knob) [1.00...15.00] This adjusts the index and sets the intensity of the modulator. Modulator Pitch Ratio (SHIFT button+SHAPE knob) [1:4, 1:2, 1:1, 2:1...
MIXER section Use this section to set the output levels of oscillator 1, 2 and the MULTI ENGINE, and to adjust the balance. D VCO 1 knob VCO 2 knob MULTI knob [0...1023] [0...1023] [0...1023] Sets the output levels of oscillator 1 and 2, and the MULTI ENGINE.
FILTER section VCF VCF: Voltage Controlled Filter The low-pass filter shapes the tone by selectively filtering certain parts of the harmonic spectrum of the sound generated by the Oscillators and the Noise generator. CUTOFF knob [0...1023] This knob is used to set the cutoff frequency. Harmonic content above the cutoff frequency will be filtered out. Turning the knob to the left will lower the cutoff frequency, and turning the knob to the right will raise the cutoff frequency.
EG INT knob [-100%...0...+100%] The Envelope Generator (EG) can be used to control the CUTOFF, or Filter frequency, over time using this EG INT (intensity) knob. To learn more about the EG settings (p.34, “EG”). With this knob in the center position (0%), no EG is applied to the Filter. Rotating the knob to the left of center increases the EG intensity, but with the polarity of the EG inverted. Cutoff Note on Note off Time Rotating the knob to the right of center increases the EG intensity effect.
EG/LFO section AMP EG VCA: Voltage Controlled Amplifier / EG: Envelope Generator AMP Envelope Generator provides a precise control signal that varies over time to modify the VCA level. Level Note on Note off Attack Level Sustain Level 0 Attack Time ATTACK knob Decay Time Time Release Time [0...1023] The ATTACK specifies the time required for the EG to reach its maximum level once a new note is played. DECAY knob [0...
EG EG: Envelope Generator The EG controls the cutoff frequency of the filter and temporal change of other parameters. Modulation is applied to oscillators 1 and 2, the VCF and the LFO. The depth of the effect and other parameters are set using the PITCH EG INT knob (MODULATION), the EG INT knob (FILTER), the RATE knob (LFO), and the INT knob (LFO). Note on Note off Cutoff Sustain Level ATTACK knob Attack Time Decay Time Release Time Time [0...
LFO LFO: Low Frequency Oscillator The Low Frequency Oscillator creates a repeating cyclical signal. You can choose one of three LFO waveforms. Depending on its target, the LFO can provide vibrato (PITCH); Tonal changes to the Oscillators (SHAPE); or Wah-Wah (CUTOFF) effects. WAVE switch [ , , The LFO can be set to a square wave ( ( ). MODE switch ] ), a triangle wave ( ), or a sawtooth wave [BPM, SLOW, FAST] Specifies the range of change and action for the LFO frequency.
EFFECT section The prologue features high-definition digital effects. Select a modulation effect and a spatial effect (delay, reverb). The effects can be used in combination. The prologue-16 features, when the SUB ON/PGM FETCH button is pressed (the button will light) while the sub-timbre is enabled, the modulation effect as well as the delay and reverb can be turned on and off separately for the main and sub-timbres (p.51, "Button 8 (EFFECTS)").
DELAY/REVERB OFF/DELAY/REVERB switch [OFF, DELAY, REVERB] This sets the spatial effect settings. OFF: Turns the spatial effect off. DELAY: Selects the delay. REVERB: Selects the reverb. TIP Set the effect’s sub-type in PROGRAM EDIT mode for a wider variety of effects (p.51, “Button 8 (EFFECTS)”). For details on the sub-types, refer to “Effects list” (p.70). TIME knob [0...1023] This changes the amount of time the delay or reverb takes to disperse.
L.F. COMP. section (prologue-16 only) The L.F. COMP. is an analog effector used to boost or compress the lowfrequency band. This effect is placed last in the output series, providing a punchy sound. Note that this setting cannot be saved to a program. VU meter Refer to “How to use the L.F. COMP.” (p.38). GAIN knob This sets the intensity of the effect. Turning the knob to the right will decrease the compressor threshold and increase the gain.
About timbre The programs of the prologue contain two timbres, a main timbre and a sub-timbre. Enabling the sub-timbre will let you play the prologue as a two-timbre synthesizer. You can also use split, crossfade or layering when playing these timbres. The prologue-16 features 16 voices in single timbre mode, or 8+8 voices in double timbre mode. The prologue-8 features 8 voices in single timbre mode, or 4+4 voices in double timbre mode.
Setting the timbre parameters You can also use split, crossfade or layering when playing two timbres, as well as adjust their volume balance. prologue-16 1. Use the knobs and switches on the front panel to set the timbre parameters. Adjust the volume balance between the main timbre and the sub-timbre using the MAIN/SUB BALANCE knob. For details, refer to “MAIN/SUB BALANCE knob (prologue-16 only)” (p.22). Use the TYPE switch to set the timbre performance type (layer, crossfade or split).
Program fetch function Use the program fetch function to copy the sound of a program to the sub-timbre of the currently selected program. This function is especially convenient for combining sounds and hearing how they sound together. prologue-16 1. Hold down the SUB ON/PGM FETCH button. The prologue will enter the PROGRAM FETCH settings in FUNCTION mode, and the current program will be shown in the display. 2.
3. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to display the main or sub-timbre of other programs, and select the sound to copy. The word “PREV” will display to the right side of the program number in the display, so that you can confirm the sound. The main timbre is displayed as “M” at bottom right, and the sub-timbre is displayed as “S” at bottom right. Check the sounds by playing the keyboard. Initialization programs cannot be selected. TIP To cancel the program fetch function, press the EXIT button. 4.
Edit Mode Although nearly all of the prologue’s main parameters can be edited using the knobs and switches on the panel, other detailed parameters are accessed using the Edit mode. There are three sub-modes within the Edit mode: PROGRAM EDIT mode, FUNCTION mode, and GLOBAL EDIT mode. How to enter the Edit mode 2 3 1, 2 1. Press the EDIT MODE button. Each Edit mode is shown in the display, and the buttons light. 2.
3. Press the PROGRAM SORT/EDIT PAGE buttons 1–8. The prologue will enter the respective Edit page, and the parameter names will be indicated on the display. Switch to a different page by pressing the same button in succession. For details on each parameter, refer to “PROGRAM EDIT mode” (p.45), “FUNCTION mode” (p.52) and “GLOBAL EDIT mode” (p.54). 4. After you have configured the parameters in PROGRAM EDIT mode and/or FUNCTION mode, press the WRITE button to save your changes. See “Saving a Program” (p.
PROGRAM EDIT mode Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 SORT PROGRAM NAME TIMBRE PEDAL & WHEEL MODULATION OTHER SETTINGS MULTI ENGINE EFFECTS Arpeggiator Category PROGRAM NAME Sub Timbre M.Wheel Assign LFO Target OSC Parameter 1 Mod Effect Sub Type Edit Timbre M.Wheel Range LFO Key Sync Multi Routing Parameter 2 Delay/Reverb Sub Type EG Legato Parameter 3 Mod Effect Portamento Mode Parameter 4 Delay/Reverb Timbre Type E.
Button 3 (TIMBRE) This configures the timbre settings. Sub Timbre [Off, On] Sets whether the sub-timbre is enabled or disabled. Edit Timbre [Main, Main+Sub, Sub] This selects the timbre to edit. Main: Edits the main timbre. Main+Sub: Edits both the main and sub-timbres. Sub: Edits the sub-timbre. TIP Editing a timbre applies to the basic parameters on the front panel, as well as all detailed parameters in PROGRAM EDIT mode.
Button 4 (PEDAL & WHEEL) This button is for settings related to the expression pedal, modulation wheel and pitch bend wheel. M.Wheel Assign [BALANCE...GATE TIME] This sets the parameters that are assigned to the modulation wheel. M.Wheel Range [-100%...+100%] Sets how much the assigned parameter will change when using the modulation wheel. E.Pedal Assign [OFF, VOLUME...RV/DY DEPT] This sets the parameters that are assigned to the expression pedal connected to this instrument. Bend Range + [1 Note...
Button 5 (MODULATION) Configures the modulation settings. LFO Target OSC [All, VCO1+2, VCO2, Multi] This selects the oscillator that modulation will be applied to. All: Modulation is applied to operators 1 and 2, as well as the MULTI ENGINE. VCO1+2: Modulation is applied to operators 1 and 2. VCO2: Modulation is applied to operator 2. Multi: Modulation is applied to the MULTI ENGINE.
Button 6 (OTHER SETTINGS) Arpeggiator [Main+Sub, Main, Sub] Sets the timbre(s) that will be played by the arpeggiator. When this is set to “Main+Sub”, both timbres will sound. When this is set to “Main”, the arpeggiator will play only the main timbre; and when this is set to “Sub”, only the sub-timbre will sound. Multi Routing [Pre VCF, Post VCF] This sets whether the MULTI ENGINE is mixed prior to the signal reaching the VCF, or whether to bypass the VCF and mix.
Button 7 (MULTI ENGINE) This button configures the MULTI ENGINE settings. The parameters that are displayed will change, depending on the settings in “NOISE/ VPM/USR switch” (p.26), MULTI ENGINE. When the noise generator is selected There are no parameters to set for the noise generator. When the VPM oscillator is selected The VPM oscillator has 16 presets, each with six parameters. You can set these parameters to make changes to the sound.
Button 8 (EFFECTS) This button is used to configure the effects. Mod Effect Sub Type This sets the modulation effect type and the sub-type. Push the OFF/ON/SELECT switch up to SELECT, and select the effect type. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select the sub-type. TIP For details on the effect types and sub types, refer to "Effects list" (p.70). Delay/Reverb Sub Type This sets the delay or reverb effect type and the sub-type. Use the OFF/DELAY/REVERB switch to select the effect type.
FUNCTION mode Button 1 Button 2 Button 7 Button 8 INITIALIZE PROGRAM FETCH DUMP ALL DUMP Init Program Program Fetch Program Dump Init Main Timbre All Dump (USB) All Dump (MIDI) Init Sub Timbre Button 1 (INITIALIZE) This button initializes the current Program. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob until “Press WRITE” is indicated in the display. The WRITE button will blink. Press the WRITE button to initialize the Program. The display will indicate the message “Initialized”.
Button 7 (DUMP) Program Dump Transmits the SysEx data for the currently selected program to another prologue, MIDI data filer, computer or other compatible device that is connected to this instrument. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob until “Press WRITE” is indicated in the display. The WRITE button will blink. Press the WRITE button to send a SysEx Program dump from the prologue’s MIDI OUT and USB B connector. The display will indicate the message “Program Dump”.
GLOBAL EDIT mode GLOBAL EDIT functions apply to the entire prologue universally. Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8 GLOBAL 1 GLOBAL 2 GLOBAL 3 GLOBAL 4 GLOBAL 5 GLOBAL 6 GLOBAL 7 GLOBAL 8 Master Tune Transpose D.
Button 2 (GLOBAL 2) This button is used to set the polarity of the pedal. D. Pedal Polarity [- (KORG), +] Sets polarity to the same polarity as the damper pedal that is connected to the DAMPER jack. If the polarities do not match, the damper pedal will not operate correctly. - (KORG): Use this setting when connecting an optional DS–1H damper pedal (sold separately) or a PS-3/PS-1 pedal switch (sold separately). The polarity of Korg damper pedals and pedal switches is “–” (: open type).
Type 1 This curve requires you to play strongly in order to produce an effect. Type 2, 3 ... Type 4 This is a typical curve. Type 5 ... Type 6 This curve produces an effect without requiring you to play very strongly. Type 7 This curve produces a fairly steady effect with little change for medium-strength playing. Type 8 This curve produces a fairly steady effect with little change for medium-strength playing (a flatter curve than 7). Const 127 All notes will sound at maximum velocity.
If the parameter value does not change In some cases, the parameter value may not change, even when you turn the knob from left to right. This means that the knob mode is set to “Catch”. In this case, the actual value of the parameter you’re editing (the value shown in the display) will not change unless it matches the position of the knob. In Catch mode, the knob position and the value will be linked only when the knob position reaches the actual value.
Button 4 (GLOBAL 4) These parameters relate to the SYNC IN/SYNC OUT jack settings. Sync In Unit [16th Note, 8th Note] This sets how much the arpeggiator will advance with each pulse received via the SYNC IN jack. 16th Note: The Sequencer will advance one sixteenth note for each pulse. 8th Note: The Sequencer will advance one eighth note for each pulse. Sync Out Unit [16th Note, 8th Note] This sets when to send each pulse via the SYNC OUT jack, according to how far the arpeggiator has advanced.
Button 5 (GLOBAL 5) These parameters relate to the prologue’s MIDI capabilities. MIDI Route [USB+MIDI, USB] MIDI signals can be sent and received via the MIDI and USB connectors, or by the USB connector alone. USB+MIDI: MIDI messages are received via the USB B connector and the MIDI IN connector; messages are transmitted from the USB B connector and the MIDI OUT connector. USB: MIDI messages will be transmitted and received only via the USB B connector.
Button 6 (GLOBAL 6) MIDI Rx Prog Chg [Off, On] Selects whether MIDI program change messages will be received. MIDI Rx CC [Off, On] Selects whether MIDI control change messages will be received. MIDI Rx Pitch Bend [Off, On] Selects whether MIDI pitch bend messages will be received. MIDI Tx Prog Chg [Off, On] Selects whether MIDI program change messages will be transmitted. MIDI Tx CC [Off, On] Selects whether MIDI control change messages will be transmitted.
Button 8 (GLOBAL 8) These parameters relate to the prologue’s display and power settings. Brightness [1...10] Adjusts the display brightness. Continuous use of the prologue while the brightness is set to a high value will have an adverse effect on the overall life of the display.
Other functions Tuning As with all analog instruments, the prologue’s circuitry can drift over time during performance due to changes in environment and temperature. The prologue provides an auto-tuning function that automatically tunes the instrument’s analog circuits on demand, to correct for any analog drift. As you continue to play the prologue for a while right after you’ve turned it on, the pitch and tone may gradually drift.
4. Press the WRITE button. The display will indicate the message “Are you sure?”. 5. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select “Yes”, and press the WRITE button. The factory-set default data will be reloaded, and the prologue will be restored to its factory default state. TIP Press the EXIT button, or select “No” using the PROGRAM/VALUE knob and press the WRITE button to cancel the operation. Never turn off the prologue while data is being loaded.
Using with other devices Syncing to instruments with SYNC IN/OUT jacks The prologue can be connected to other instruments such as the Korg volca series or DAW equipment that have a SYNC IN and OUT jack, allowing multiple devices to play back together in sync.
Controlling the prologue from an external device In order to synchronize this instrument to other devices, use a mini cable to connect the SYNC OUT jack of the external device and the SYNC IN jack of the prologue. mini cable SYNC IN SYNC OUT prologue Set the “Sync In Unit” of the prologue to the same setting as the “Sync Out Unit” of the external device. Set the “Sync In Polarity” of the prologue to the same setting as the “Sync Out Polarity” of the external device. Refer to "Button 4 (GLOBAL 4)" (p.
Using with other MIDI devices MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a worldwide 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, performance data can be exchanged between the devices, even if they were made by different manufacturers. MIDI data can also be exchanged between the prologue and your personal computer using a single USB cable.
Controlling the prologue from an external MIDI device If you want to play or control the prologue from another MIDI keyboard, sequencer, or other device, connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the prologue’s MIDI IN connector with a MIDI cable.
MIDI-Related Settings Setting the MIDI channel Use the button 5 “MIDI Global Ch” (p.59) and “MIDI Sub CC Ch” (p.59) in the GLOBAL EDIT mode to set the prologue’s MIDI channel. TIP When synchronizing to an external MIDI device, refer to that device’s Owner’s manual.
Slaving the prologue clock to an external MIDI device Connect the MIDI IN connector of the prologue to the MIDI OUT connector on your external MIDI device. In the GLOBAL EDIT mode, set the Clock Source of the prologue to “Auto (MIDI)”, and configure the external MIDI device to transmit MIDI clock data. The prologue will automatically act as the slave whenever a MIDI timing clock is received, and will be driven by the tempo of the external MIDI device (sequencers, rhythm machines, and so on).
Data list Effects list EFFECT TYPE SUB TYPE MOD Chorus Ensemble Phaser Flanger (USER) Stereo A stereo chorus effect that varies the input signal to create a thicker or warmer sound. Light A chorus effect with lighter modulation than the stereo type. Deep A chorus effect with heavier modulation than the stereo type. Triphase An effect with three choruses, each with different LFO phases. Harmonic A chorus with slightly emphasized overtones. Mono A monaural chorus.
EFFECT TYPE SUB TYPE DELAY/REVERB Delay Reverb Stereo A stereo delay with an expansive left-right field. Mono A straight monaural delay. Ping Pong A ping-pong delay that bounces back and forth from left to right. Hi Pass A delay with a high-pass filter on which the low frequency band fades out. Tape Simulates a tape echo. One Tap A delay without feedback, on which the delay sounds only once. Stereo BPM A stereo delay on which the delay time is synced to the TEMPO button settings.
Program List No 1 Program Name Category Timbre Type Author Runner Brass POLY SYNTH - John Bowen 2 June Pad PAD/STRINGS - Luke Edwards 3 In My Dream COMBINATION LAYER Kazuto Okawa / LLLL 4 Solid Bass BASS - Ian Bradshaw 5 Selfosc Lead LEAD - Kazuto Okawa / LLLL 6 Opal Mine POLY SYNTH - Tim Mantle 7 ReeceFlux BASS - Francis Preve 8 Sherbet CHORD LAYER KORG Inc. 9 Raid Rush ARP - KORG Inc.
No Program Name Category Timbre Type Author 51 Steaming Pod POLY SYNTH - KORG Inc. 52 Smooth 5th POLY SYNTH - Henning Verlage 53 D51 POLY SYNTH - Luke Edwards 54 Code Snipper POLY SYNTH - KORG Inc.
No Program Name Category Timbre Type Author 101 EP logue KEY/BELL - KORG Inc. 102 Synth Piano KEY/BELL - KORG Inc. 103 Snow Piano KEY/BELL - KORG Inc. 104 VPM Pad EP 1 KEY/BELL - KORG Inc. 105 VPM Pad EP 2 KEY/BELL LAYER KORG Inc. 106 Cave Echo KEY/BELL - Francis Preve 107 Gentle Ocean KEY/BELL - Kazuto Okawa / LLLL 108 Droplets KEY/BELL - Tim Mantle 109 Pop Bell KEY/BELL - John Bowen 110 Glasskey KEY/BELL - KORG Inc.
No Program Name Category Timbre Type Author 151 Trusted Guy BASS - KORG Inc.
No Program Name Category Timbre Type Author 201 Manoeuvers LEAD - Francis Preve 202 Voice Lead LEAD - KORG Inc. 203 Wave Ride LEAD - Kazuto Okawa / LLLL 204 PhaseShifter LEAD - Francis Preve 205 Big Five LEAD - Francis Preve 206 5 Lead LEAD - KORG Inc.
No Program Name Category Timbre Type Author 251 ... (Init Program) 500 All Programs were made by Francis Preve, Henning Verlage, Ian Bradshaw, James Sajeva & Nick Kwas, John Bowen, Kazuto Okawa, Luke Edwards, Tim Mantle, KORG Inc. For more information about the authors please visit: Francis Preve http://www.francispreve.com/ Henning Verlage https://www.facebook.com/henningverlage John Bowen http://www.johnbowen.com/ Kazuto Okawa / LLLL https://www.facebook.com/lllltokyo/ Tim Mantle http://www.
Specifications Keyboard prologue-16: 61 keys (natural touch keyboard, velocity sensitive) prologue-8: 49 keys (natural touch keyboard, velocity sensitive) Sound generator Analog sound generator + Multi digital sound generator Maximum Polyphony prologue-16: 16 voices prologue-8: 8 voices Programs 500 (250 preset programs and 250 user programs as the factory-set default) Each program includes Voice mode and timbre settings. Features program sort and live set functions.
Dimensions (W x D x H) prologue-16: 874 × 348 × 118 mm / 34.41 × 13.70 × 4.65 inches prologue-8: 709 × 348 × 118 mm / 27.91 × 13.70 × 4.65 inches Weight prologue-16: 9.1 kg / 20.05 lbs. prologue-8: 7.5 kg / 16.53 lbs. Included items Power cord Quick Start Guide Options DS‐1H damper pedal PS‐1 pedal switch PS‐3 pedal switch XVP-20 volume/expression pedal XVP‐10 expression/volume pedal EXP‐2 foot controller * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
[POLYPHONIC ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER] Model: prologue MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Function...
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