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Korg 707 User Manual

Korg 707
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Korg 707 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKorg
Model707
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Korg 707

Korg 707 Features Overview

Highlights key features like digital voice generation, performance controls, and MIDI compatibility.

Digital Voice Generation

Describes the 707's sound generation using two oscillators for rich, complex tones.

Programs and Combinations

Details storing, editing, and layering sounds with LAYER, DOUBLE, and MULTI modes.

Performance Features

Covers Pitch Bend, Modulation/Volume Wheels, and Performance Editor controls.

MIDI Compatibility

Outlines the 707's compatibility with MIDI devices for interfacing.

Important Safety Precautions

Usage, Cleaning, and Power Safety

Provides guidelines for location, cleaning, power supply, and electrical interference prevention.

Memory Backup Battery

Details the backup battery for memory preservation and replacement procedures.

Control Panel Overview

Panel Layout and Controls

Identifies and describes the card slot, programmer controls, and LCD panel.

Performance Controls

Explains the function of performance editor sliders and wheels.

Rear Panel and Basic Setup

Connections and Controls

Details footswitch, audio, and MIDI connections, plus power and LCD adjustments.

Selecting Programs and Combinations

Program Selection and Types

Explains program numbers, internal/external programs, and how to select them.

Combination Types

Introduces Layer, Double, and Multi combinations and their uses.

Double and Multi Combinations

Selecting a Combination

Footswitch Selection and Assignment

Performance Features Overview

Control Wheels and Performance Editor

Details the function of control wheels and performance editor sliders.

Envelope Generators

Explains the EG1 and EG2 sliders for controlling oscillator envelope lengths.

Creating Programs and Combinations

Editing Modes Overview

Introduces Voice Parameter and Combination Parameter modes for editing sounds.

How to Edit a Program

Provides a step-by-step guide to editing individual program parameters.

Editing Program Parameters

Cursor Key Navigation

Editing Combinations

Combination Storage Limitations

Storing Edited Programs and Combinations

Quick Guides for Editing

Voice Parameter Mode Explained

Job #1: Pitch Parameters

Covers setting OSC 1 and OSC 2 pitch and detuning amounts.

Job #2: Pitch EG Function

Explains the pitch envelope generator for pitch changes over time.

Timbre EG Graph and Parameters

OSC 1 Amplitude EG Explained

Amplitude EG Graph and Parameters

Modulation Generator Function

Modulation Generator Parameters

Portamento Function and Parameters

Control Wheel Settings

Velocity and After Touch Settings

Assign Mode Functionality

Naming Programs

Octave Transposition Settings

Combination Parameter Mode Explained

Job #0: Controller Settings

Selects which group's controllers affect the combination and which receive signals.

Job #1: Modulation Generator

Assigns Modulation Generator settings from a source group to other groups.

Combination Group Settings (Pan, Volume, Voices, MIDI)

Interval and Detune Settings

Key Split and Octave Shift

Function Mode Overview

Master Tune and Transpose

Covers master tuning and transposition functions for overall pitch adjustment.

Footswitch 1, 2 Assign

Assigns footswitches for Program Up/Down, Portamento, or Damper.

Saving and Loading from RAM Card

RAM Card Error Messages

Memory Protect and MIDI Settings

MIDI Communication and Filtering

MIDI Data Transfer and Wheel Assignment

MIDI Applications Overview

Basic MIDI Setup

Provides a basic setup guide for connecting MIDI devices.

Synthesizer and Sampler System

Shows connecting the 707 to a sampler like the KORG DSM-1.

Application #2: MIDI Sequencer System

MIDI Implementation Chart

Channel Messages and System Real Time

Lists MIDI channel and system real-time messages, status, and descriptions.

System Exclusive MIDI Message Structures

Device ID and Mode Requests/Changes

Details byte structures for device ID, panel, and keyboard mode requests/changes.

Parameter Save/Change Structures

Details byte structures for program and combination parameter save/change.

Recognized MIDI Receive Data

Channel Messages

Lists recognized MIDI channel messages, status, and descriptions.

System Real Time Messages

Details recognized system real-time MIDI messages like Active Sensing.

System Exclusive MIDI Message Structures

Device ID and Mode Requests/Changes

Details byte structures for device ID, panel, and keyboard mode requests/changes.

Parameter Save/Change Structures

Details byte structures for program and combination parameter save/change.

Recognized MIDI Receive Data

Channel Messages

Lists recognized MIDI channel messages, status, and descriptions.

System Real Time Messages

Details recognized system real-time MIDI messages like Active Sensing.

MIDI Implementation Chart Summary

MIDI Function Summaries

Provides a summary chart of MIDI transmitted and recognized functions.

Korg 707 Specifications

Keyboard, Voices, Programs

Specifies keyboard details, voice capabilities, and program/combination counts.

Parameter Mode Details

Details parameters for Voice and Combination modes.

Control Panel and Component Specifications

Korg 707 Technical Specifications

Keyboard, Voices, Programs

Specifies keyboard details, voice capabilities, and program/combination counts.

Parameter Mode Details

Details parameters for Voice and Combination modes.

Manufacturer Notice

Korg Distributors List

Preload Program List

Manufacturer Notice

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