Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing the Korg microKORG S synthe sizer/ vocoder. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the product correctly. Demo songs ...................................................................................................................... 7 Listening to the demo songs .......................................................................................... 7 Introduction .........................................................
Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER ....................................................................................................... 16 PITCH — SYNTH/VOCODER ........................................................................................................ 17 OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER ............................................................................... 18 OSC2 (Oscillator 2) — SYNTH ....................................................
Table of Contents Using the microKORG S with other MIDI devices (MIDI) ..... 48 Explains how to make connections with other MIDI devices, and explains the function of the MIDI parameters adjusted by edit control knobs 1–5 for the corresponding setting of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 dials. MIDI on the microKORG S ............................................................................................. Overview ......................................................................................................
Introduction Main Features 1. Analog modeling synthesizer 3. 256 built-in programs The analog modeling system of the microKORG S uses DSP technology to simulate an analog synthesizer. Starting with a variety of different oscillator algorithms (such as the sawtooth and square waves familiar to users of analog synthesizers) you can use the various controls located on the front panel to edit any sound, or to create sounds of your own. All sound parameters are organized into “sections”.
Front and rear panel ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Front panel Items on the front panel that relate to the Vocoder are printed in green. VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume of the output from the OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R), built-in speakers and headphone jack. ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF key Switches the arpeggiator on/off. (When on, the key LED will light.) ARPEGGIATOR TEMPO LED Blinks at the tempo of the arpeggiator performance.
Front and rear panel TIMBRE SELECT/FORMANT HOLD key If a Synth program using "layer" is selected, this key allows you to chose which timbre will be edited or sounded, or lets you edit both timbres simultaneously (Sync). If a Vocoder program is selected, this key switches Formant Hold on, letting you hold the tone currently produced by the vocoder without continuing to speak into the mic.
Front and rear panel ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Rear panel AUDIO IN 2 A Synth program can use an audio signal from an external device connected here as the oscillator 1 waveform. A Vocoder program uses this input signal as the external carrier for the vocoder. VOLUME 2 knob Adjusts the input level from the LINE jack. 4 LINE jack Connect a synthesizer or audio device here.
Connections Preparations The diagram below shows basic connections for the microKORG S. Make substitutions as appropriate for your equipment. If you want to use an external sequencer, rhythm machine, or audio source as the carrier of the vocoder, connect that device to AUDIO IN 2 (➝p.34). If you want to process the waveform of a synthesizer or sampler, connect a mic or the output jack of your external device to the AUDIO IN 1 and 2 jacks (➝p.21).
Turning the power on ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. The power supply 2. Turning the microKORG S on Before you connect the power supply, make sure that the power switch is turned off (i.e., that the display and switches are unlit). Connecting the AC adaptor Firmly insert the plug of the included AC adaptor into the jack. Then connect the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
Demo songs Quick Start ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Listening to the demo songs The microKORG S contains several demo songs. Here's how to listen to the demo songs and hear the sounds of the microKORG S. 1 Hold down the SHIFT key and press the ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF key. The demo will begin playing. The SHIFT, OCTAVE SHIFT DOWN, UP, and PROGRAM NUMBER key LEDs will light. 2 To switch the demo song during playback, press the OCTAVE SHIFT UP or DOWN key.
Synth programs ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. Selecting and playing a program 2. Modifying the sound The microKORG S contains 256 programs that you can select and play immediately. Programs are arranged in Banks. Each bank contains two “Sides”, and each side contains eight programs. To select different programs, use the front panel PROGRAM SELECT knob and PROGRAM NUMBER keys. As an example, here's how to select program "b.26".
Synth programs Knob 2: RESONANCE Adjusts the resonance of the filter. This adds a distinctive character to the sound. Using the PITCH and MOD wheels for control In the case of a LPF (Low Pass Filter) Cutoff Cutoff Cutoff Cutoff Low resonance value High resonance value Knob 3: EG ATTACK (FILTER EG + AMP EG ATTACK) Adjusts the attack time of the filter EG and amp EG. This will affect the amount of time from note-on (when you press a key) until the attack level is reached.
Vocoder programs ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. Playing a vocoder program Here's how to connect the included mic and play a vocoder program. A vocoder applies the spectral character of an externally-input voice (the "modulator") to an oscillator or other sound (the "carrier"), and outputs the result.
Arpeggiator ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the arpeggiator The arpeggiator is a function that automatically plays the individual notes of a held chord in a rhythmic pattern. The microKORG S's arpeggiator provides six types of arpeggio pattern, and lets you adjust the duration (gate time) of the notes that are sounded.
Basic editing Editing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Basic editing procedure All of the editable parameters are organized into "sections". Each section contains up to five parameters, which are controlled using the edit control knobs 1 – 5. The two dials labelled EDIT SELECT 1 and EDIT SELECT 2 are used to select a section. Notice the six columns of text under the five knobs.
Basic editing If you select another program or turn the power off before you write, your edits will be lost. If the parameter value does not change when you turn knobs 1–5 When you use EDIT SELECT 1 or EDIT SELECT 2 to select a section and turn knobs 1–5 to edit the parameter values, the value in the display will sometimes continue blinking, and the parameter value will not change.
Basic editing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Editing each timbre Synth programs can have up to two timbres. A timbre consists of the parameters of EDIT SELECT 1 VOICE (except for "SYNTH/VOCODER" and "SINGLE/LAYER") through LFO2 sections, and the parameters of EDIT SELECT 2 PATCH 1–4 sections. The VOICE section parameters "SYNTH/VOCODER" and "SINGLE/LAYER" apply to the entire program.
Editing a synth program ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The structure of a synth program Overview As shown in figure 0-1, a synth program consists of timbres 1/2, effects, and the arpeggiator. The three attributes of sound: pitch, tone, and volume TIMBRE 1/2 Sound has three basic attributes; pitch, tone, and volume.
1. VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER These settings determine the basic character of the program, and how it will sound. "SYNTH/VOCODER" (knob 1) specifies whether the program will be a synth program or a vocoder program. If you want this to be a synth program, select Synthesizer ( ). "SINGLE/LAYER" (knob 2) specifies whether both timbres will be used (Layer) in the case of a synth program.
2. PITCH — SYNTH/VOCODER These settings specify the pitch of the oscillator. Use "TRANSPOSE" (knob 1) and "TUNE" (knob 2) to set the desired pitch. These settings are shared by oscillators 1 and 2. In this section you can also set the portamento time, and specify how the PITCH and MOD wheels will affect the pitch. TRANSPOSE [-24...24] TUNE [-50...50] Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator in Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator in semitone (100 cent) steps. one-cent steps.
3. OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER The oscillator generates the waveform that is the basis of the sound. The timbre has two oscillators. The settings in this section are for oscillator 1. "WAVE" (knob 1) selects the basic waveform for oscillator 1, and "CONTROL 1" (knob 2) and "CONTROL 2" (knob 3) modify the waveform. For example if you set "WAVE" to Saw ( ), adjusting the "CONTROL 1" value will modify the sound, changing the waveform as shown in figure 3-1.
3. OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER WAVE CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2 Triangle Wave ( ): This is a triangle wave, which has weaker overtones and a stronger fundamental than a sawtooth wave or square wave. It is suitable for mellow bass sounds. CONTROL 1 [0...127]: You can modify the waveform by adjusting this value. A setting of 0 will produce a triangle wave, and a setting of 127 will produce a waveform with a pitch that is one octave and a fifth higher. (➝Figure 3-3) CONTROL 2 [0...
3. OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER WAVE CONTROL 1 DWGS ( ) (Digital Waveform Generator System): CONTROL 1 This is waveform data created by harmonic additive synthesis. Choose this when you want to create sounds with a distinctive "digital-synth" character, such as synth bass, electric piano, bell, or horn. 64 types of waveform are provided. Noise ( ): This generates white noise. Within the oscillator, a LPF (Low Pass Filter) is provided to process the noise. (➝Figure 3-6).
3. OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER WAVE Audio In ( ): The waveform of the audio signal input from the AUDIO IN 1 or 2 jacks will be used instead of an oscillator. This lets you apply filtering to a drum phrase, or synthesize a vocal or guitar sound together with oscillator 2. The parameters of the PITCH section have no effect on the waveform that is input from the AUDIO IN 1 or 2 jacks. CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2 CONTROL 1 [0...127]: This adjusts the volume balance between AUDIO IN 1 and AUDIO IN 2.
4. OSC2 (Oscillator 2) — SYNTH Here you can make settings for oscillator 2. You can create a variety of sounds by using two oscillators together. For example you can adjust "SEMITONE" (knob 3) and "TUNE (knob 4) so that one oscillator acts as though it were part of the overtone structure of the other oscillator, set the pitches of the two oscillators to an interval of harmony, or set both oscillators to the same pitch but slightly detune one of them to create a detuning effect.
5. MIXER — SYNTH These parameters adjust the volume balance of the oscillator 1 and 2, and the noise generator. "OSC 1 LEVEL" (knob 1) sets the output level of oscillator 1, "OSC 2 LEVEL" (knob 2) sets the output level of oscillator 2, and "NOISE LEVEL" (knob 3) sets the output level of the noise generator. These settings will be the input level to the filter. OSC 1 LEVEL [0...127] OSC 2 LEVEL [0...127] NOISE LEVEL [0...127] Sets the output level of oscillator 1. Sets the output level of oscillator 2.
6. FILTER — SYNTH The filter controls the tonal character of the sound produced by the oscillator. It determines the tone by allowing only the desired portion of the sound to pass. "TYPE" (knob 1) selects the type of filter (i.e., the way in which it will cut the frequency). "CUTOFF" (knob 2) sets the frequency at which the cut will occur. Normally, turning this knob toward the right will brighten the sound, and turning it toward the left will darken the sound.
6. FILTER — SYNTH TYPE FILTER KEY TRACK Keyboard Track operates according to the pitch that is controlled by pitch bend, and transpose. It is not affected by pitch changes produced by vibrato or Virtual Patch. Frequency -12dB HPF ( ): -12dB/oct HPF (High Pass Filter) allows frequencies above the cutoff frequency to pass, and cuts the lower frequencies. Use this when Figure 6-3 you wish to make the sound thinHPF (High Pass Filter) ner.
7. FILTER EG — SYNTH Here you can make settings for the filter EG, which applies time-variant change to the tone (➝Figure 7-1). Make these settings to specify the "shape" of the EG, and use the FILTER parameter "FILTER EG INT" to specify the amount of effect that the EG will have (➝p.24). By making FILTER EG settings, you can make the tone change as time passes. Create the desired tonal curve by adjusting the ADSR parameters; ATTACK (knob 1), DECAY (knob 2), SUSTAIN (knob 3), RELEASE (knob 4).
8. AMP (Amplifier) — SYNTH These parameters specify the volume. The sound that is created by passing through the oscillator and filter is amplified by the amp. "LEVEL" (knob 1) adjusts the volume. "KBD TRACK" (knob 4) adjusts how keyboard tracking will affect the volume, and "DISTORTION" (knob 3) specifies whether the sound will be distorted. You can use "PANPOT" (knob 2) to set the pan (stereo position of the sound). LEVEL [0...127] Adjusts the volume of the timbre. PANPOT [L63...Center...
9. AMP EG — SYNTH/VOCODER Here you can make settings for the AMP EG, which applies time-variant change to the volume (➝Figure 9-1). By making AMP EG settings, you can make the volume change as time passes. Create the desired volume curve by adjusting the ADSR parameters; ATTACK (knob 1), DECAY (knob 2), SUSTAIN (knob 3), RELEASE (knob 4). You can use AMP EG as a Virtual Patch source to modulate parameters other than volume. (➝p.30) ATTACK [0...
10. LFO 1, 11. LFO 2 — SYNTH/VOCODER The timbre has two LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillator). The cyclic change produced by an LFO can modulate various aspects of the sound such as the pitch, tone, or volume. Use "WAVE" (knob 1) to select the LFO waveform, knob 2 to select the key sync method, "TEMPO SYNC" (knob 3) to synchronize the LFO cycle to the tempo, and "FREQUENCY"/"SYNC NOTE" (knob 4) to specify the frequency.
12. PATCH 1, 13. PATCH 2, 14. PATCH 3, 15. PATCH 4 — SYNTH The microKORG S provides four Virtual Patch routes that let you create more sophisticated sounds. Each patch lets you select a modulation "SOURCE" (knob 1) and modulation destination "DEST" (knob 2), and specify the intensity of modulation "MOD INT" (knob 3). By using various patchings you can create a wide variety of changes in the sound.
Editing a vocoder program ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Overview A vocoder is a device that analyzes the character (the frequency response of each band) of a "modulator" signal (typically a human voice from a mic), and applies a filter with the analyzed characteristics to the "carrier" signal (typically a waveform produced by an oscillator), imposing a vocal character on that waveform, and making it seem as though the instrument is talking.
1. VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER The "1. VOICE" parameters are the same as for a synth program with a "SINGLE/LAYER" setting of Single (➝p.16). To use the program as a vocoder program, set "SYNTH/VOCODER" (knob 1) to Vocoder ( )). 2. PITCH — SYNTH/VOCODER The "2. PITCH" parameters are the same as for a synth program (➝p.17). They specify the pitch of the carrier. 3. OSC1 — SYNTH/VOCODER Here you can select the waveform of the carrier. The "3. OSC1" parameters are the same as for a synth program (➝p.18).
4. AUDIO IN 1 — VOCODER These parameters adjust the input from AUDIO IN 1 (the modulator). Adjust "THRESHOLD" (knob 2) so that noise is not heard when you are not speaking, and adjust "GATE SENSE" (knob 1) so that the vocoder sound is not cut off unnaturally. Use "HPF LEVEL" (knob 3) to emphasize the consonants (such as "s" sounds) of the input voice. GATE SENSE [0...127] Specifies the speed of the gate that will operate according to the "THRESHOLD" setting.
5. MIXER — VOCODER This sets the output level of the carrier. The level you specify here will be the input level to the band-pass filter (Synthesis Filter) of the carrier. OSC 1 LEVEL [0...127] INST LEVEL [0...127] NOISE LEVEL [0...127] Specifies the output level of Oscil- Specifies the output level of the sig- Specifies the output level of the lator 1 (carrier). nal that is input from AUDIO IN 2. noise generator.
6. FILTER — VOCODER By using "FORMANT SHIFT" (knob 1) and "CUTOFF" (knob 2) to shift the cutoff frequency of each band pass filter of the carrier (the "synthesis filter"), you can raise or lower the frequency response while maintaining the character of the modulator, thus varying the character of the vocoder output. Both of these knobs do the same thing, and have the same range. FORMANT SHIFT is indexed to shift from filter to filter, and CUTOFF is continously variable. In addition, you can use "E.F.
7. FC MOD — VOCODER These parameters select the modulation source that will vary the cutoff frequency of the carrier band-pass filter (the synthesis filter), and specify the depth of the modulation. For example if you set the modulation source "SOURCE" (knob 1) to AMP EG (A.EG) and use "INTENSITY" (knob 2) to adjust the depth of the effect, the AMP EG will produce tonal changes. SOURCE [AMP EG, LFO 1, LFO 2, Velocity, KBD Track, Pitch Bend, MOD.
8. AMP — VOCODER These parameters adjust the volume. "LEVEL" (knob 1) specifies the volume of the internal sound source (OSC 1, NOISE) for the carrier. "KBD TRACK" (knob 4) specifies how keyboard tracking will affect the volume, and "DISTORTION" (knob 3) specifies whether the sound will be distorted. The "DIRECT LEVEL" (knob 2) specifies the output volume level of the sound that is input from AUDIO IN 1. LEVEL [0...
12. CH LEVEL A, 13. CH LEVEL B — VOCODER These parameters set the level for each of the eight band-pass filter channels (SYNTHESIS FILTER) of the carrier (➝p.35). This lets you adjust the output level of the internal carrier sound source (OSC 1, NOISE). If desired, you can initialize (127) the level of all band-pass filter channels in a single step. (➝p.61) CH 1 LEVEL [0...127] CH 2 LEVEL [0...127] CH 3 LEVEL [0...127] CH 4 LEVEL [0...127] CH 5 LEVEL [0...127] CH 6 LEVEL [0...127] CH 7 LEVEL [0...
Editing the effects and EQ The microKORG S's effect structure ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Overview The output from the amp section of a synth program or vocoder program is sent to the modulation effect (MOD FX) ➝ delay effect (DELAY FX) ➝ equalizer (EQ). (➝ p.15 Figure 0-1, ➝ p.31 Figure v0-1) You can edit the modulation type effect and the delay effect to create the desired sound in the same way as when editing the filter or amp parameters.
16. MOD FX — SYNTH/VOCODER The modulation effect applies various types of cyclic change to the original sound. You can use it to give the sound greater depth, or to produce the impression that multiple sound sources are being heard simultaneously. You can also use LFO modulation to simulate cyclic changes produced by a performer on an instrument, such as breathing on a wind instrument or the strings of a string instrument.
17. DELAY — SYNTH/VOCODER The delay effect simulates the delays that occur when sound travels through air. "TYPE" (knob 1 ) selects the type of delay effect. "DELAY DEPTH" (knob 4 ) sets the delay depth and the amount of feedback. "TEMPO SYNC" (knob 2 ) specifies whether the delay time will be synchronized to the tempo set by the arpeggiator or by an external MIDI clock. TYPE [Stereo Delay, Cross Delay, L/R Delay] Selects the delay type. Stereo Delay ( ): This is a stereo delay.
18. EQ — SYNTH/VOCODER This is a two-band equalizer. Use EQ FREQ (knobs 1 and 3 to specify the frequency that you want to adjust, and use knobs 2 and 4 to adjust the gain of each frequency band. Excessively raising the equalizer gain parameters may cause the output to be distorted. LOW EQ FREQ. [40Hz...1.00kHz] LOW EQ GAIN [-12...12] HI EQ FREQ.[1.00kHz...18.0kHz] HI EQ GAIN [-12...
Editing the arpeggiator The structure of arpeggiator ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Overview The microKORG S's arpeggiator provides six arpeggio types. You can adjust the duration (gate time) and spacing of the notes played by the arpeggiator. The arpeggiator settings are adjusted by the ARPEG.A and ARPEG.B parameters. Each of the up to eight steps produced by the ARPEG.A and ARPEG.
19. ARPEG. A — SYNTH/VOCODER Here you can make various arpeggio-related settings. "TYPE" (knob 4 ) selects the arpeggio type. "TEMPO" sets the tempo of the arpeggiator, and "RESOLUTION" (knob 2 ) specifies the spacing of the notes relative to the tempo. "GATE (knob 3 ) sets the duration of the arpeggiated notes, and "RANGE" (knob 5 ) specifies the range of pitch (one to four octaves, in one-octave steps) in which the arpeggio will be played.
20. ARPEG. B — SYNTH/VOCODER Here you can make additional arpeggio-related settings. "LAST STEP" (knob 4 ) sets the number of steps in the arpeggio. "LATCH" (knob 1 ) specifies how the arpeggiator will operate when you release the keyboard, "SWING" (knob 2 ) adjusts the sense of swing, and "KEY SYNC" (knob 3 ) specifies how the arpeggiator will be synchronized to the keyboard. In addition, "TARGET TIMBRE" (knob 5 ) specifies which timbre(s) of a Layer synth program will be sounded by the arpeggiator.
Overall settings (GLOBAL) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Overview The GLOBAL section lets you can make overall settings for the microKORG S. For example, although it is possible to individually adjust the pitch of each synth or vocoder program, you can use the GLOBAL pitch settings ("MASTER TUNE" and "MASTER TRANSPOSE") to adjust the pitch of all programs. When you are playing the microKORG S together with other instruments, use "MASTER TUNE" to match the pitch.
21. GLOBAL Here you can make overall settings for the microKORG S. "MASTER TUNE" (knob 1) and "MASTER TRANSPOSE" (knob 2) adjust the pitch. "VELOCITY CURVE" (knob 3) specifies the velocity, "SPEAKER" (knob 4) specifies whether the microKORG S will play through the built-in speakers, and "AUDIO IN THRU" (knob 5) specifies whether the input signal from AUDIO IN will be output directly. MASTER TUNE [30.0...50.0] Adjusts the overall pitch in 0.1 Hz steps over a range of 430.0 Hz to 450.
Using the microKORG S with other MIDI devices (MIDI) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Overview Here you can make MIDI-related settings for the microKORG S. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic musical instruments and computers.
MIDI on the microKORG S Connecting an external MIDI sequencer or computer etc. You can play the microKORG S's keyboard and record your performance on an external MIDI sequencer/computer (connected via a MIDI interface), and then play back the recorded performance to sound the microKORG S's tone generator (i.e., using the microKORG S as an input keyboard and MIDI tone generator).
MIDI on the microKORG S generator a second time. To prevent each note from being sounded twice, once directly from the keyboard and once from the echoed-back note, you must turn the microKORG S's Local Control setting off.
22. MIDI Here you can make MIDI-related settings for the microKORG S. MIDI CH [1...16] Specifies the MIDI channel. When you wish to transmit program changes or system exclusive messages via MIDI, set the global MIDI channel to match the MIDI channel of the connected MIDI device. LOCAL [OFF, ON] Switch the local on/off setting. OFF ( ): With this setting, controllers such as the keyboard and modulation wheel will be internally disconnected from the tone generator section.
Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG S ❏ MIDI channels If you want program changes to be transmitted and received, set the SHIFT function ). If this is set to Disable ( ), "MIDI FILTER" to PROGRAM CHANGE Enable ( program change messages will not be transmitted or received. MIDI uses sixteen channels (1-16). MIDI messages can be transmitted and received when the channel of the receiving device matches the channel of the transmitting device.
Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG S If you want control changes to be transmitted and received, set the SHIFT function ). If this is set to Disable ( ), "MIDI FILTER" to CONTROL CHANGE Enable ( control change messages will not be transmitted or received. • Modulation depth (CC#01) [Bn, 01, vv] When a modulation depth message is received, the LFO2 vibrato depth will change according to the value specified for PITCH "VIBRATO INT.
Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG S • • • • • ON/OFF: RANGE: LATCH: TYPE: GATE: [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 02, Bn, 06, mm] [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 03, Bn, 06, mm] [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 04, Bn, 06, mm] [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 07, Bn, 06, mm] [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 0A, Bn, 06, mm] (n: channel, mm: parameter value) MSB (Hex) LSB (Hex) Value (transmitted) Value (received) ON/OFF 00(00) 02(02) 0: OFF, 127: ON 0...63: OFF, 64...
Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG S Vocoder Parameter MSB (Hex) LSB (Hex) Value (transmitted) CH [01] PAN 04(04) 32(20) CH [02] PAN 04(04) 34(22) CH [03] PAN 04(04) 36(24) CH [04] PAN 04(04) CH [05] PAN 04(04) CH PAN: 38(26) 0/1: L63, 2: L62...63: L01 40(28) 64: CNT, 65: R01...127: R63 CH [06] PAN 04(04) 42(2A) CH [07] PAN 04(04) 44(2C) CH [08] PAN 04(04) 46(2E) Value (received) CH PAN: 0/1: L63, 2: L62...63: L01 64: CNT, 65: R01...
Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG S Stop [FC] When a Stop [FC] message is received, the arpeggiator will stop. (It will not be turned off; the arpeggiator will start again when additional notes are played.) Front panel knob/key control change assignments Control changes can be assigned to each front panel knob/key of the microKORG S so that the changes in sound as controlled by knob/key operations can be transmitted as performance data.
Messages transmitted and received by the microKORG S Control 2 values when OSC 1 Wave = DWGS OSC 2 Semitone values When the synth parameter OSC 1 "WAVE" is set to DWGS, the "CONTROL 2" (knob 3) will select the DWGS waveform. The value of the control change transmitted/received by operating the "CONTROL 2" (knob 3) corresponds to the parameter value as follows.
Saving Data Saving your edited settings If you have edited a program, your edited settings will be lost if you turn the power off or select another program before saving (writing). If you want to use the edited program later, you must save (write) it. Changes made to settings of the Favorites mode, GLOBAL and MIDI parameters and the SHIFT functions listed below will automatically be saved (written) when the microKORG S is turned off.
Selecting and assigning a favorite program Favorites function Up to eight of your favorite programs can be assigned to the PROGRAM NUMBER keys for instant recall. This function is useful during a live performance, for example.
Copying and exchanging timbres –SYNTH / Initializing a program SHIFT functions By holding down the SHIFT key and pressing the appropriate key, you can perform various utility functions. While a SHIFT function is being used, the SYNTH and VOCODER LEDs will both light. If you press the lit SHIFT key at this time, you will exit these functions and return to normal operation. 1-1. COPY TIMBRE ( ) 2-1. SWAP TIMBRE ( Copying a timbre You can access this function only if a synth program is selected.
Initializing CH LEVEL and CH PAN 1-2. INIT LEVEL ( ) 2-2. INIT PAN ( –VOCODER ) 4-1. MIDI FILTER ( Initializing CH LEVEL A/B You can access this function if a vocoder program is selected. This will simultaneously initialize the output levels of the eight band-pass filter channels for the carrier (SYNTHESIS FILTER). When you initialize the levels, all output levels will be set to 127. Initializing CH PAN A/B You can access this function if a vocoder program is selected.
Assigning control changes 5-1. CONTROL CHANGE ( ) Assigning control changes You can assign control change numbers to the principal parameters accessed by the EDIT SELECT 1 and 2 dials and knobs 1– 5. When you operate a knob that corresponds to one of the parameters shown below, the assigned control change will be transmitted. If the microKORG S receives the assigned control change, the parameter value corresponding to that knob will be adjusted.
Data dump 6-1. MIDI DATA DUMP ( ) Data dump "Data dump" is a function that transmits program or global data in the form of MIDI exclusive data, so that it can be saved on a connected MIDI data filer or computer. This can also be used to transmit data to another microKORG S unit. Do not touch the knobs or keyboard of the microKORG S while data is being transmitted or received. Also, never turn the power off during this time.
Restoring the factory settings Write protect setting 7-1. PRELOAD ( 8-1. WRITE PROTECT ( ) Restoring the factory settings This operation restores the microKORG S's programs and global data settings to the factory-set condition. The factory-set settings are referred to as the "preload data." When you restore the Preload settings, the data within the microKORG S will be rewritten to the factory settings. Be sure that you don’t mind losing your current data before you restore the factory settings.
Other SHIFT key functions TIMBRE SOLO Timbre solo function • Hold down the SHIFT key and press the TIMBRE SELECT key. If a Layer synth program is selected, only one timbre will sound. (➝p.
Appendix Synchronizing the LFO 1/2 rate or the delay time of the delay effect to the arpeggiator tempo You can synchronize the LFO 1/2 rate or the delay time of the delay effect to the arpeggiator tempo. (When "TEMPO SYNC"=ON) Example 1. LFO1 LFO1 "TEMPO SYNC" (knob 3): ON LFO1 "SYNC NOTE (knob 4): 1/4 (1.4) In this case, one LFO cycle will occupy the same time as one quarter note.
Troubleshooting Before you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. Power does not turn on ❏ Is the AC adaptor connected to an AC outlet? ➝p.6 ❏ If you are using batteries, are batteries installed? Have the batteries run down? ➝p.6 No sound ❏ If your powered monitor system or headphones connected to the correct jack(s)? ➝p.5 ❏ Is the connected monitor system powered-on, and is the volume raised? ❏ Is the VOLUME knob set to a position where sound will be output? →p.
Specifications and options Tone generator system: Analog modeling synthesis system • Synth programs: Number of timbres: maximum 2 (when using Layer) Maximum polyphony: 4 voices Structure: 2 oscillators + noise generator: sawtooth wave, square wave, triangle wave, sine wave, Vox wave, DWGS x 64, Noise, Audio In (8 types) PWM function, OSC Sync function, Ring Mod. function, OSC Sync + Ring Mod.
