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Korg DW-8000 User Manual

Korg DW-8000
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PROGRAMMABLE
DIGITAL WAVEFORM
SYNTHESIZER
OWNER'S
MANUAL
KORG

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Korg DW-8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital/Analog Hybrid
Polyphony8 voices
Oscillators2 DCOs per voice
Waveforms16 digital waveforms
Memory64 patches
Year Released1985
LFO1 LFO
EffectsDigital delay
Keyboard61 keys
MIDIIn, Out
FilterAnalog low-pass filter

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

Overview of controls and indicators on the front panel for operation.

REAR PANEL AND BASIC SETUP

Details on rear panel connections and initial power-on procedures.

SELECTING PROGRAMS

About Program Numbers

Explanation of how sounds are numbered and stored in memory.

How to Select a Program Number

Step-by-step instructions for choosing sounds from the DW-8000's memory.

CREATING SOUNDS

Sound Synthesis Techniques

Fundamental principles and approach to creating new sounds.

Parameter Reference

Detailed description of all sound-shaping parameters (OSC, VCF, VCA, MG, etc.).

Key Assign Modes

Configuration options for voice allocation and playing modes.

Writing Programs to Memory

Instructions for saving custom sounds into the synthesizer's memory.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Functions for Playing

Explanation of controls like TUNE, JOYSTICK, and their use in performance.

How to Use the Arpeggiator

Guide on operating the DW-8000's built-in arpeggiator for musical patterns.

TAPE INTERFACE

Features and Functions for Control

Overview of the tape interface controls and their functions.

Saving Program Data on Tape

Step-by-step guide for backing up sounds to cassette tape.

VERIFY Procedure

Method for checking the integrity of saved or loaded tape data.

LOAD Procedure

Instructions for loading sounds from cassette tape back into memory.

Tape Interface Precautions

Important warnings and guidelines for correct tape interface operation.

MIDI

How MIDI Works

Explanation of the MIDI protocol and its fundamental principles.

DW-8000 MIDI Features

Details on transmitted/received MIDI messages and unit parameters.

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

Transmitted Data

Lists the MIDI messages sent by the DW-8000.

Recognized Receive Data

Lists the MIDI messages the DW-8000 can understand.

System Exclusive Message Reference

Provides the BIT MAP and parameter values for system exclusive messages.

DW-8000 Send/Receive Data

Summarizes data types and provides computer connection examples.

SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

NOTICE

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