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Precautions Data handling THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.) Location Unexpected malfunctions can result in the loss of memory This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the contents. Please be sure to save important data on an external Using the unit in the following locations can result in a limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the data filer (storage device). Korg cannot accept any responsibility malfunction. FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro
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Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing the Korg synthesizer/ vocoder. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the product correctly. Quick Start .................................................... 7 Explains how to get started using the microKORG (listen to the demos, select programs, use the arpeggiator and performance functions), and perform basic Precautions ................................................................................iii editing. D
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Table of Contents 14. CH PAN A, 15. CH PAN B — VOCODER ...................................................................... 38 1. VOICE — SYNTH/VOCODER ............................................................................................ 16 2. PITCH — SYNTH/VOCODER ............................................................................................ 17 3. OSC1 (Oscillator 1) — SYNTH/VOCODER .................................................................... 18 Editing the effect
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Table of Contents Data dump............................................................................................................. 62 Using the microKORG with other MIDI devices (MIDI).. 48 Restoring the factory settings............................................................................... 63 Explains how to make connections with other MIDI devices, and explains the Write protect setting .............................................................................................
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Main Features Introduction 1. Analog modeling synthesizer 3. 128 built-in programs The analog modeling system of the microKORG uses DSP technology to The microKORG contains 128 built-in programs. When shipped, the TRANCE– simulate an analog synthesizer. Starting with a variety of different oscillator S.E./HIT banks contain 112 synth programs, and the VOCODER bank contains algorithms (such as the sawtooth and square waves familiar to users of analog 16 vocoder programs. synthesizers) you can use
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Front and rear panel aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Front panel BANK SIDE key AUDIO IN 1/2 LEDs Switches between the two sides of each program bank. These will light if a signal is being input to the (The indicator is dark when side A is selected, and lit AUDIO IN jacks. They will light red if an when side B is selected.) input overload occurs. Items on the front panel that relate BANK SELECT dial This indicator will blink when the microKORG receives Selects the program bank. to the
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Front and rear panel TIMBRE SELECT/FORMANT HOLD key ORIGINAL VALUE LED EDIT CONTROLS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 knobs If a Synth program using "layer" is selected, This will light if the value of the parameter These knobs edit the Performance Edit this key allows you to chose which timbre currently being edited matches the value that is parameters or the parameters of the section will be edited or sounded, or lets you edit stored in the program. (➝ p.13) selected by the EDIT SELECT 1 and 2 both timbres s
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Front and rear panel aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Rear panel AUDIO IN 1 A Synth program can use an audio signal from a synthesizer or external device connected here as the oscillator 1 waveform. OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks A Vocoder program can use an audio signal from a mic etc. connected here as the AUDIO IN 2 Connect these to your powered A Synth program can use an audio signal from an modulator audio. monitors, stereo amp, mixer, or external device connected here as the oscillator
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Connections Preparations The diagram below shows basic connections for the microKORG. Make substitu- want to use an external sequencer, rhythm machine, or audio source as the carrier tions as appropriate for your equipment. 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 Included mic the output jack of your external device to the AUDIO IN 1 and 2 jacks (➝ p.21). aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa C
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Turning the power on aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 1. The power supply 2. Turning the power on Before you connect the power supply, make sure that the power switch is turned off Before you turn on the microKORG’s power, you should lower the level of your (i.e., in the outward position). monitor system or other connected output device. 1 Turn the microKORG's VOLUME knob all the way toward the left. Connecting the AC adaptor 2 Press the power switc
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Demo songs Quick Start aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Listening to the demo songs The microKORG contains several demo songs. Here's how to listen to the demo songs and hear the sounds of the microKORG. Hold down the SHIFT key and press the ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF key. 1 The demo will begin playing. The SHIFT , OCTAVE SHIFT DOWN , UP , and PROGRAM NUMBER key LEDs will light. To switch the demo song during playback, press the OCTAVE SHIFT UP or 2 DOWN key. You can also use the PROGRAM NUMBER 1
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Synth programs aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 1. Selecting and playing a program 2. Modifying the sound The microKORG contains 128 programs that you can select and play immediately. On the microKORG, you can modify the sound to add expression to your perfor- Programs are arranged in Banks. Each bank contains two “Sides”, and each side mance by turning the edit control knobs 1 –5 , by moving the PITCH or MOD contains eight programs. To select diffe
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Synth programs In the case of a LPF (Low Pass Filter) Knob 2: RESONANCE Using the PITCH and MOD wheels for control Adjusts the resonance of the PITCH wheel: filter. This adds a distinctive The effect will be applied when you move the wheel away from character to the sound. or toward yourself. When the wheel is in the center position, Cutoff Cutoff Cutoff Cutoff Low resonance value High resonance value there will be no effect. Knob 3: EG ATTACK 0 Normally this wheel is used as the pitch bender, s
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Vocoder programs aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa While vocalizing into the mic and using the keyboard to play vocoder sounds, 6 you can "freeze" the current tone of the vocoder by pressing the FORMANT 1. Playing a vocoder program HOLD key. This allows you to continue to play the current vocoder sound, even Here's how to connect the included mic and play a vocoder program. when you are not vocalizing. This tone will be remembered when you Write the A vocoder applies the spectral character
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Arpeggiator aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa For example if you selected ARPEG.A in step 4, the parameters shown in the lower left diagram (below) will be selected as the knob functions. Turning knob Using the arpeggiator 1 will change the tempo of the arpeggio, and turning knob 3 will change the The arpeggiator is a function that automatically arpeggiates the notes of a chord duration of the arpeggiated notes. Turning knob 4 will switch the arpeggio you play; i.e., sounds the notes one a
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Basic editing Editing aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Turn edit control knob 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 to edit the assigned parameters. 3 Basic editing procedure For example if you are editing a synth program and set the EDIT SELECT 1 knob to FILTER, the parameters shown below the diagram at the bottom of this All of the editable parameters are organized into "sections". Each section contains page will be selected as the function of the five edit control knobs. (The left up to five parameters, wh
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Basic editing If you select another program or turn the power off before you write, your edits In the same way as when editing a program, you can make settings for the will be lost. entire microKORG or MIDI-related settings by selecting the desired parameter section and turning knobs 1–5 to make the settings (➝ p.47, 51). Changes you If the parameter value does not change when you turn knobs 1–5 make to these settings will also be lost if you turn the power off, so you must When you use EDIT SEL
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Basic editing aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Listening to only one timbre (Solo) Editing each timbre For a program that uses both timbres, you can use the Solo function to hear just one timbre. This is convenient when you want to hear just one timbre while you edit. Synth programs can have up to two timbres. 1 Hold down the SHIFT key and press the TIMBRE SELECT key. A timbre consists of the parameters of EDIT SELECT 1 VOICE (except for The TIMBRE SELECT LED for the timbre selected for e
