Korg A1 User Manual

CONTENTS
OWNER'S MANUAL
Identification of Controls and Terminals...4
Basic Operation .............................................................. 6
1. Preparation and Basic Connections......................6
2. Play Mode ............................................................. 8
3. Program Editing................................................... 12
The Four Modes and Their Functions............. 15
Play Mode ............................................................. 16
1. Program Selection ............................................... 16
2. Turning Effects ON and OFF ................................. 9
3. Performance Edit ................................................20
4. Setting the Master Out Volume. Noise
Reduction Threshold Level and Bypass
Switching in the Play Mode ................................... 21
Edit Mode....................................................... 22
1. Chain Edit ...........................................................23
2. Effect Edit ........................................................... 30
3. Program Utility ....................................................36
Write Mode ............................................................40
1. Write Operation ..................................................40
Global Utility Mode ............................................... 44
1. Setting MIDI Functions......................................... 45
2. Loading Programs From and Saving
to Memory Cards .................................................48
3. Setting Internal Memory Protect Functions ..........50
4. Mapping Programs .............................................. 51
5. Setting Foot Switch Functions .............................52
6. Setting the Digital I/O Functions.......................... 53
Connecting the Optional RE1
Remote Editor........................................................ 54
Connecting the Optional
FC6 Foot Controller ................................................. 55
1. Manual 1 (Program Change Mode).......................56
2. Manual 2 (Effect ON/OFF Mode) .........................57
3. Connecting Foot Switch 1 and 2 to the SW1
and SW2 Jackson the FCS Rear Pane! .............57
A1 Connection Examples ................................. 58
1.Guitar Setup .........................................................58
2.Mixers and Multi-track Recorder Setup.................59
3.Using the Digital I/O.............................................. 59
Troubleshooting..................................................... 60
List of Messages ..................................................... 61
Rack Mount Installation...........................................62
Specifications and Options ......……………………..63

Korg A1 Specifications

General

Brand	Korg
Model	A1
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings and Regulations

FCC and Canadian Interference Regulations

Warning about potential radio/TV interference and Canadian limits.

Identification of Controls and Terminals

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Details on indicators, display, keys, and controls on the front panel.

Identification of Controls and Terminals (Continued)

Rear Panel Connections and Jacks

Description of rear panel inputs, outputs, and connector functions.

Basic Operation

Preparation and Basic Connections

Steps for connecting instruments and amplifiers safely before operation.

Basic Operation (Continued)

Play Mode Program Selection

How to select factory preset or memory card programs using UP/DOWN keys.

Program Editing

Editing Individual Effect Parameters

Guide to modifying specific parameters of individual effects within a program.

Program Editing (Continued)

Replacing and Creating Programs

Play Mode

Program Selection and Basic Play

Edit Mode (Continued)

Replacing Effects in a Chain

Effect Edit and Parameter Adjustment

Program Utility: Setting Levels

Dynamic Modulation Function

Controlling Effects with Dynamic Sources

Using MIDI, pedals, or envelopes to modulate effect parameters in real-time.

Dynamic Modulation Function (Continued)

Setting the Dynamic Amount and Direction

Copying Effects

Transferring Effects Between Programs

Write Mode

Write Operation and Memory Protection

Saving edited programs and managing internal memory protection.

Write Mode (Continued)

Specifying a Program Name for Saving

Global Utility Mode

MIDI Channel and OMNI Mode Settings

Global Utility Mode (Continued)

MIDI Volume and System Exclusive Settings

System Exclusive Reception Setup

Mapping Programs for Performance

Foot Switch Function Assignments

Digital I/O Functions

Global Utility Mode (Continued)

Loading Programs from Memory Cards

Importing programs from ROM or RAM cards into the A1.

Saving Programs to Memory Cards

Exporting programs from the A1 to RAM cards.

Using the ROM Card

Internal Memory Protect Functions

Connecting Optional Editors

Connecting the RE1 Remote Editor

Details on connecting the RE1 for remote editing operations.

Connecting the FC6 Foot Controller

FC6 Manual Modes and Switching

Overview of Manual 1 (Program Change) and Manual 2 (Effect ON/OFF) modes.

FC6 Foot Controller Operations

Manual 1: Program Change Modes

FC6 Foot Controller Operations (Continued)

Manual 2: Effect ON/OFF Control

A1 Connection Examples

Guitar Setup Configuration

Troubleshooting

Common Operational Issues

Solutions for problems like no sound, no effect, or lost data.

List of Messages

Error Messages

Explains error messages related to card operations, effect copy, and writing.

Specifications and Options

Technical Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Function Transmission and Reception

Table detailing MIDI messages, channels, and parameters supported.

Important Safety Instructions

General Product Usage Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating electrical products.