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Thank you for purchasing the Korg PS60 Performance Synthesizer. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully. About this manual The owner’s manuals and how to use them Conventions in this manual The following documentation is included with the PS60. In the documentation, references to the manuals are abbreviated as follows.
Table of Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 About editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Introduction to the PS60 . . . . . . . . 1 Main features of the PS60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front and rear panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction to the PS60 Main features of the PS60 The PS60 is a lightweight and compact performance synthesizer that delivers high-quality sound and easy operation, making it an ideal choice for live use. High-quality sound for live or band performance The PS60 features high-quality sounds delivered by the EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated) sound engine which inherits the sound of Korg’s professional synthesizers.
Introduction to the PS60 Front and rear panels Front panel Performance controls 2 9 3 14 1 10 12 13 15 5 4 11 16 1. VOLUME knob This knob adjusts the volume of the OUTPUT L/ MONO, R outputs, as well as the volume of the headphone jack (p. 9). Performance 2. PERFORMANCE Here you can save the sound, effect and split settings you’ve made using the performance controls. There are four banks, each containing five performances, allowing you to save a total of twenty performances (p. 22).
Front and rear panels Front panel 6 7 8 When you press one of these buttons, the display will alternate between showing performance-related information and timbre-related information. Note: If you’re making single or layer settings, make sure that the indicators are lit for all of the timbres that are turned on.
Introduction to the PS60 RATE knob This knob adjusts the speed of LFO modulation. DEPTH knob This knob adjusts the depth of LFO modulation. Tip: In addition to these settings, there’s a “Global EQ Offset” function that lets you apply adjustments to all performances or programs (p. 49). FEEDBACK knob This knob adjusts the amount of feedback (which returns a portion of the output back to the input).
Front and rear panels Rear panel Display Rear panel 14.Display 1. Power supply This shows the names of performances or timbres, the single/layer/split status, and the values of parameters. Power switch This switch turns the power on/off (p. 9). You can make the display automatically scroll if text contains too many characters to be shown in the screen at once (p. 49). DC 9V jack Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter here (p. 9). Connections must be made with the power turned off.
Introduction to the PS60 6. ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW1/DAMPER jack You can connect a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal to this jack. You can use the pedal or switch to control the damper effect, modulate an effect, or switch performances (p. 11). ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW2 jack You can connect a foot switch or foot pedal to this jack and use it to apply modulation to the sound or effect, or switch performances (p. 11).
About the PS60 How the PS60 is organized About the PS60 How the PS60 is organized five EGs. The program also has one insert effect. (The STRINGS timbre does not have an insert effect.) In the center of the PS60’s front panel there are six sets of buttons that allows you select acoustic piano, electric piano, organ, strings, brass, and synthesizer sounds and variations of those sounds. You can use these buttons to instantly select the sound you want to play.
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Setup Turning the power on/off Connecting the AC adapter 1. Make sure that the PS60’s power switch is pressed to the STANDBY position, turning the power off. 2. Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter to the PS60’s rear panel DC 9V jack. 3. Turn on the power of the powered monitor speakers or other external output device connected to the PS60’s OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks. 4. Use the PS60’s VOLUME knob and the volume control of your external equipment to set the volume appropriately.
Setup Connections Connecting to a computer Connecting a MIDI device Connecting headphones Computer MIDI keyboard MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI cables MIDI IN MIDI OUT Connecting pedals SWITCH PEDAL PHONES USB AUDIO OUTPUT R L/MONO DAMPER SWITCH AC adapter (included) INPUT PEDAL Powered monitor speakers or audio system Connecting audio equipment Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless operation may damage your speaker system or cause malfunctions.
Connections Connecting a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal Connecting a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal If you connect an optional damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal to the PS60, you’ll be able to control the PS60 using your feet. When using the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW1/DAMPER jack, you can connect a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal. (The default setting is Damper.) When using the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW2 jack, you can connect a foot switch or an assignable pedal.
Setup Controlling PS60’s tone generator from an external MIDI device Connecting the PS60 to a computer The PS60 provides both MIDI and USB connectors as standard equipment. By connecting the PS60 to your computer via USB, you can use it as a controller and MIDI sound module for your DAW software with single cable convenience; and with out the need for a MIDI interface. When you wish to play or control the PS60’s tone generator from an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer etc.
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls Playing Selecting a timbre (sound) 2. Use the variation buttons to select a program. Using a single timbre (Single) 1. Press the ON button of the timbre you want to play (A.PIANO–SYNTH). (The button will light.) When the lower line of the display shows the program name, you can also use the VALUE knob to make a selection.
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls Layering multiple sounds (Layer) You can play multiple sounds simultaneously. This type of setting is called a “layer.” Layer Playing different sounds in different regions of the keyboard (Split) You can divide the PS60’s keyboard into two regions, and play different sounds in each region. This type of setting is called a “split.
Playing Selecting a timbre (sound) Procedure Setting the split point 1. As described in the explanation of single or layer settings (p. 13), select a sound to use in one of the regions. Note: This will be the main timbre; the master effect and EQ settings you specify here will be used. You are free to change the sound, master effect, and EQ settings even after you make split settings. 1. Hold down the LOWER button and press the UPPER button.
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls Cancelling the split settings • When split settings are in effect, press the SUB OFF/ RECALL button; the indicator will light, and split settings will be cancelled. Only the main timbre(s) will play across the entire keyboard (single or layer). Using the automatic Audition function when selecting sounds Each of the PS60’s programs specifies an appropriate riff (phrase) that demonstrates the sound.
Playing Using controllers Using controllers In addition to its keyboard, the PS60 lets you modify the sounds by using controllers such as the joystick and button, or optional damper pedal, foot switch or foot pedal. Joystick You can modify the sound by moving this joystick up/ down/left/right. Many of the preload programs will vary the pitch in response to left/right movement, apply vibrato for upward movement, and apply a wah effect for downward movement.
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls Note number and keyboard tracking Transposing (TRANSPOSE) The sound can be modified according to the position of the note on the keyboard (keyboard tracking). For example, the sound might be set to become brighter and decay more quickly as you play higher on the keyboard. These buttons shift the pitch that is produced when you play the keyboard, in steps of a semitone.
Using the performance controls to adjust the sound Easy setup Using the performance controls to adjust the sound Performance memory Performance controls Easy setup Split settings Timbre select Master effect and EQ The PS60 provides a variety of performance controls.
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls Master effect and EQ St.Phaser (Stereo Phaser) To adjust the effect amount for each sound, use EASY SETUP to set the MOD SEND and REV/DLY SEND for each timbre ( “Easy setup,” p. 19). This effect produces modulation by shifting the phase of the sound. It’s particularly good when applied to instruments such as electric piano.
Using the performance controls to adjust the sound Master effect and EQ DELAY This is a simple and easy-to-use monaural delay with a maximum delay time of 549 ms. Using the effects and EQ TIME: Adjusts the delay time. Switching master effects and EQ LEVEL: Adjusts the output level of the delay sound. FEEDBACK: Adjusts the feedback amount for the delay sound. When you switch performances, the master effect and EQ settings saved in each performance are recalled.
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls Storing a performance The sound settings you’ve made using the performance controls, as well as the Performance Edit settings, can be stored as a performance. Note: This will not store the settings for Joystick Lock, or the keyboard settings for octave and transpose. 1. Press the STORE button. The upper line of the display will indicate “=== Store ===” and the lower line will indicate the storedestination.
Editing About editing From the PS60 itself, you can edit the parameters that are most useful in creating sounds, as well as parameters that determine how the PS60 will operate. These parameters are called “quick parameters.” To edit these parameters, you’ll use the PS60’s edit modes: Performance Edit, Program Edit and Global. • Detailed settings for EG and LFO • AMS and AMS Mixer settings • Detailed settings for insert effects, etc.
Editing Selecting parameters and editing their value Performance Edit The editable parameters in each edit mode are organized into groups as the tree structure shown at the right. Common Rename SplitPoint :Value Scale :Value Character Type Key Ramdom To edit the settings, move between pages to select a parameter, and then modify its value. The following steps explain basic operations such as moving between edit pages and modifying values. Main Timbres Tempo :Value A.Piano Prog.
About editing Saving (Storing/Writing) Saving (Storing/Writing) Sounds and settings you’ve edited on the PS60 are not preserved unless you specifically save them. When you’ve come up with sounds you like, or settings that you use frequently, be sure to save them. Note: Your sound or settings cannot be recovered if you perform the following operations without saving.
Editing 6. Press the button to enter the page where you can specify the program’s category. Specify the desired category. When selecting a timbre from the front panel, you’ll be able to select this program for the timbre whose name matches the category you specify here. Note: If you change the category and save the program, the insert effect settings might be modified ( “Use caution when changing the category,” PG p.80).
Performance edit A performance’s structure and settings Performance edit A performance’s structure and settings A performance consists of the sound sources “main timbres” and “sub timbres,” and the “master effect” and “EQ” sections that apply effects to the overall sound and adjust its tonal character. A “program” is assigned to each timbre; “tone parameters” adjust the sound of this program, and “timbre parameters” specify how the timbre will operate.
Editing Master effect adjustments The program’s output passes through the insert effect (except for the STRINGS timbre) and is then sent to the master effect section, where the modulation effect and reverb/delay effect add movement and spaciousness to the sound. You can adjust each effect and the amount of sound that is returned from each effect to L/R, and you can also connect the output from the modulation effect to the reverb/delay effect. See “MFX1 (Mod.)” and “MFX2 (Rev/Dly)” (p. 33).
Performance edit Quick parameter list Quick parameter list The tree diagram shown on the left shows how the performance edit parameters (quick parameters) are organized. These parameters are explained below. Performance Edit Common Rename SplitPoint Scale Common Type Key Ramdom Rename Specifies the name of the performance (p. 26). Tempo Main Timbres Sub Timbres MFX1 (Mod.) A.Piano Program Select Volume Pan(Pre) Pan(Post) Send1(Mod) Send2(Rev) Status MIDI Ch.
Editing Tempo [40.00...300.00, EXT] This is the current tempo of the performance. This setting is used when an LFO or effect is synchronized to the tempo (PG p.80). 040.00…300.00 allow you to set a specific tempo in BPM, with 1/100 BPM accuracy. If “Clock (MIDI Clock Source)” (p. 50) is set to Ext.MIDI or Ext.USB, EXT is shown. This is also shown if “MIDI Clock” is Auto and MIDI clock data is being received from an external device.
Performance edit Quick parameter list OSC Mode [PRG, Poly, Mono, Legt] This specifies whether multiple notes can be played simultaneously, or whether only one note will be heard at a time. Normally you’ll set this to PRG so that the settings of the original program will be used. If you wish to force a polyphonic program to sound monophonically, set this either to Mono or Legt (Legato). Conversely, set this to Poly if you wish to force a monophonic program to play polyphonically.
Editing Filter/Amp EG: Foot Pedal This adjusts the filter EG and amp EG parameters of the program used by the timbre. This specifies whether the effect assigned to a foot pedal connected to the PS60 will be transmitted and received. This setting is effective if the foot pedal is assigned to a MIDI control change (p. 52).
Performance edit Quick parameter list Chain Level MFX1 (Mod.) About the master effects Send1 Modulation stereo Send2 stereo Tip: You can use the front panel MODULATION button and knobs to directly control the Effect Type and MFX Parameters. Return 1 MFX1(Mod) Chain Level [000...127] This specifies the level from master effect 1 to master effect 2 when “Chain On/Off” is On.
Editing EQ Command Here you can control the center frequency and bandwidth of low-frequency (Bass), mid-frequency (Mid), and high-frequency (Treble) bands. These commands allow you to initialize a performance and copy effects. Trim Initialize [0...100] This specifies the input level to the EQ. BassGain [–18.0...+18.0] This specifies the gain of the low-frequency band. Bass [Peak, Shelf-Low] This selects the filter type. BassFreq [20...1.00k (10Hz step)] This specifies the center frequency.
Performance edit Quick parameter list Copy MFX/EQ This command copies the effect or EQ settings from a program or performance saved in the PS60’s memory to the performance that you’re currently operating. From Mode [Prog, Perf] This specifies whether the copy-source will be a program or a performance. Src (Source) [A000: name..., 000: name...] This selects the bank and number of the copy-source. FX [All, Mod. Rev/Dly, EQ] This selects whether you’ll be copying effect or EQ settings. Procedure 1.
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Program edit A program’s structure and settings Program edit You can create original sounds by editing an existing program to your taste. Major program editing functions A program’s structure and settings Editing the pitch The PS60’s programs consist of Oscillator settings, Pitch settings, Filter settings, Amp settings, Effect settings, and various controllers such as EG and LFO ( “Program structure,” p. 37). You can edit the way in which the oscillator’s pitch will change.
Editing LFO1 2 Editing the filter The filter modifies the tonal character by allowing just the high-frequency, low-frequency, or a specific frequency band of the sound to pass through. • Adjust the cutoff frequency to modify the tonal character. “Cutoff (Filter Cutoff)” (p. 41) In the case of a low pass filter, the filter will vary the brightness of the sound. Normally, lower settings will make the sound darker, and higher settings will make the sound brighter.
Program edit Operating flow on the PS60 Velocity Many programs will vary their volume according to your keyboard playing dynamics (velocity). The “AmpVelInt (Amp Velocity Intensity)” setting (p. 41) specifies how velocity will affect the volume. Normally you’ll set the amp modulation value to a positive (+) setting. Increasing this value will produce a greater change between softly played and strongly played notes. Operating flow on the PS60 1.
Editing The tree diagram on the left shows how the program edit parameters (quick parameters) are structured. These parameters are explained below.
Program edit Quick parameter list Thickness [Off, 01...09] This parameter controls the character of the detuning for the unison voices. Thickness is available when “Unison” is On. Off: Unison voices will be evenly distributed across the Detune range, as shown above. 01–09: Unison voices will be detuned in an asymmetric way, increasing the complexity of the detune, and changing the way in which the different pitches beat against one another.
Editing LFO1 Delay Amp EG These parameters adjust the amp EG for oscillators 1 and 2. Attack (Amp EG Attack Time) [–99...+99 (Rel)] This scales the attack times of the Amp EGs. Decay (Amp EG Decay Time) [–99...+99 (Rel)] This scales the decay and slope times of the Amp EGs. Sustain (Amp EG Sustain Level) [–99...+99 (Rel)] This scales the sustain levels of the Amp EGs. Release (Amp EG Release Time) [–99...+99 (Rel)] This scales the release times of the Amp EGs. [–99...
Program edit Quick parameter list PtchSlope (Pitch Slope) [–1.0...+2.0] Portamento (Portamento Enable) [Off, On] This specifies how the oscillator’s pitch will change relative to the note played on the keyboard. Portamento is a function that creates a smooth change in pitch from one note to the next. Normally, this should be set to the default of +1.0. On: Turns on Portamento, so that pitch glides smoothly between notes. Pitch Slope, pitch, and note Pitch Off: Turns off Portamento.
Editing FltLFO1toA (Filter LFO1 Intensity to A) [–99...+99] This specifies the depth and direction to which LFO1 will modulate the cutoff frequency of filter A. LFO modulation of Filter Cutoff Audition Riff Here you can specify the riff used by the Audition function (p. 16), and its pitch. Audition Riff Low setting High setting FltLFO1toB (Filter LFO1 Intensity to B) [–99...+99] This specifies the depth and direction to which LFO1 will modulate the cutoff frequency of filter B.
Program edit Quick parameter list On/Off [Off, On] This turns the insert effect on/off. If this is off, the input will be output without change. (The Off setting is the same as if No Effect is on.) Command These commands let you copy effects or remove programs. Copy IFX Send1 (Mod), Send2 (Rev) Send1 (Mod) [000...127] Send2 (Rev) [000...127] These specify the send levels to master effects 1 and 2, taken from immediately after the insert effect.
Editing Write This command saves the edited program to the PS60’s internal memory ( “Writing a program (WRITE),” p. 25). You must save important programs. An edited program will be lost if you turn off the power or select a different program before saving it. Note: Before you can write a program, you must turn the memory protect settings off in Global mode. Name [space, !...~] Specify the name of the program.
Global settings Major global settings Global settings Major global settings Global settings apply to the entire PS60. • Adjust the pitch of the entire PS60. “MTune (Master Tune),” “Transpose,” “Octave” (p. 48) Transpose (TRANSPOSE) and octave (OCTAVE) settings can also be made from the front panel (p. 18). • Adjust how the volume or tone will respond to your playing dynamics (velocity). “Vel Curve (Velocity Curve)” (p. 48) • Bypass the insert effect, master effects, and EQ. “Effect SW:” (p.
Editing Quick parameters The tree diagram on the left shows how the program edit parameters (quick parameters) are organized. These parameters are explained below. GLOBAL Basic Basic MTune Transpose Vel Curve AT Curve Octave Effect SW All IFXs MFX1&2 EQ EQ Offset Bass Mid Treble Scroll Text Memory Protect Program Perf MTune (Master Tune) Transpose Command Load All Demo Half Dmpr Calib Reset ARP CC# Pedal1 Calib Pedal2 Calib [–12...+00...
Global settings Quick parameters 8: This curve produces an even more consistent effect. ScrollText 9: Compared with the standard curve #4, this curve softens the response of gently-played notes. This allows velocity control with broader dynamics for sounds such as acoustic piano. This specifies whether program names or performance names will be scrolled if they are too long to be shown in the display. AT Curve (Aftertouch Curve) On: Scroll on [1...
Editing MIDI MIDI IN Velocity Curve Here, you can make MIDI-related settings that affect the entire PS60. Channel (Global MIDI Channel) [01...16] PS60 Tone generator Scale Transpose Note number change Transmitted Table MIDI OUT Sets the global MIDI channel. The global MIDI channel is used in the following cases. • When switching performances. • When controlling a timbre or effect that is set to the Gch.
Global settings Quick parameters MIDI Filter Prog Chg (Enable Program Change) Controllers [Off, On] On: Program changes will be transmitted and received. When a performance receives program data on a channel that matches the global MIDI channel, the performance will be switched. When you switch performances, a program change will be transmitted on the global MIDI channel and on the MIDI channel of each timbre whose “Status” (p. 30) is EXT or EX2.
Editing Pdl (Foot Pedal function) [No Function...CC#16(Rbn)] Sw (Foot Switch function) This is shown if “Type” is set to Pedal. It specifies the function that will be controlled by a foot volume pedal (optional XVP-10 or EXP-2) connected to the DAMPER/PEDAL/SW1 jack. This specifies the function that will be controlled by a pedal switch (optional PS-1) connected to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW2 jack ( “List of Foot Switch assignments,” PG p.128).
Global settings Quick parameters Command Load Preload This command loads the performance and program data that is stored in internal memory ( “Restoring the factory settings,” p. 55). Note: Before you load this data, you must turn off the “Memory Protect” setting (p. 49) for the data that you intend to load.
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Appendix Restoring the factory settings Loading the preload data Here’s how to return the performances, programs, and global settings to their factory-set state. You can do this in either of the following two ways. • Load only the preload data. (Recommended) Data other than the preload data (i.e., user performances and programs) will remain unchanged. ( “Data loaded by Load Preload All”) • Execute initialization. All data other than the preload programs (i.e.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you experience problems, please see the relevant item and take the appropriate measures. Power supply Could the post-EQ “Master Vol” level be lowered? p. 34 Could the total polyphony be exceeding the maximum polyphony of 120 voices? Sound will not stop Power does not turn on Is the AC adapter connected to an outlet? p. 9 Is the rear panel POWER switch turned on? p. 9 Could “Hold” be on? p. 41 Is “Polarity (Switch Polarity)” set correctly? p.
Troubleshooting Audio output The same program might sound different because of differences in the performance’s tone parameters, timbre parameters, master effects, and EQ settings. Return the edited parameter to its original value, or change parameters of differing values to the same value. If a timbre’s tone parameters (p. 31) have been edited (this can happen by receiving certain CC#s), you can return to the saved settings by reselecting the program.
Appendix Connections with a computer Accessory disc The PS60 does not respond to MIDI data sent from outside Can’t install the driver Is the USB cable connected correctly? “PS60 USBMIDI Setup Guide” Is the accessory disc inserted in your CD drive? Make sure that the accessory disc is inserted correctly.
Effect priority order Error and confirmation messages Effect priority order Insert effect When you’re using split settings, and the same category of timbre is used for the main timbres and the sub timbres (for example, if different E.PIANO programs are used for both), the sub timbre’s program will use the insert effect of the main timbre’s program. This is because only one insert effect can be used for each timbre category.
Appendix Specifications Operating temperature Keyboard System Sound Engine 0 – +40 °C (non-condensing conditions) 61-note natural touch keyboard (velocity sensitive; aftertouch not supported) Tone generator EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) Mode Performance, Performance Edit, Program Edit, Global Maximum Polyphony 120 voices (120 ocillator) max, single mode 60 voices (60 ocillator) max, double mode * The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as ste
Specifications Error and confirmation messages Power AC adapter power supply connector (DC 9V 1.7A Dimensions (W × D × H) 925 × 291 × 90 (mm) / 36.41"× 11.45" × 3.54" ), POWER switch Weight 4.6 kg / 10.14 lbs Power Consumption 6W Accessories AC adapter, Easy start guide Accessory disc (PS60 Editor/Plug-In Editor, KORG USB-MIDI driver, PS60 Owner’s Manual (PDF), PS60 Parameter Guide (PDF), PS60 USB-MIDI Setup Guide (PDF) etc.
Appendix Operating requirements KORG USB-MIDI driver Windows Computer: USB port required (a USB host controller made by Intel is recommended) Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional / x64 Edition Service Pack 3 or later * Formats supported by PS60 Plug-In Editor: Windows: VST, RTAS Macintosh: VST, Audio Unit, RTAS * PS60 Plug-In Editor must also satisfy the operating requirements of the host application.
[Performance Synthesizer] PS60 Date : 2009.12.
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