Korg ELECTRIBER ER-1 User Manual

Thank you purchasing the Korg
ELECTRIBE·R ER-1. In order to
enjoy long and trouble-free use,
please read this manual carefully
and use the instrument correctly.
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Korg ELECTRIBER ER-1 Specifications

General

Type	Drum Machine
Polyphony	8 Voices
Connectivity	MIDI, Audio In/Out
Patterns	64 patterns
Pattern Length	1-64 steps
Effects	Delay
Outputs	Stereo output (L/Mono, R)
Inputs	Audio In
MIDI	In, Out
Power Supply	9V adapter
Sound Engine	Analog Modeling Synthesis
Sequencer	16-step sequencer

Summary

1. Introduction

Main features

Highlights the key capabilities and functions of the ER-1 rhythm synthesizer.

Make connections and play!

Instructions for setting up and making initial connections to use the ER-1.

2. Front and rear panel

Synthesizer section

Details the controls for sound generation, including oscillator and amp parameters.

3. Basic operation (Quick Start)

Changing the tempo of a song or pattern

Methods to adjust the playback tempo using the dial or Tap Tempo key.

Modifying (editing) the sound

Guide to adjusting sound parameters using synthesizer section controls.

Modifying (editing) a rhythm pattern

Instructions for editing rhythm patterns using step keys.

Using the part keys to edit the rhythm (Realtime Recording)

Method for recording rhythm patterns in real-time.

Saving a pattern that you create

Procedure for saving edited patterns.

Connecting various sources to the audio inputs

Guide to connecting and using external audio devices.

4. Pattern mode

Playing a pattern (Pattern Play)

How to play patterns and control playback.

Creating a pattern

Methods for creating new patterns.

Editing the sound of a part

Guide to adjusting sound parameters for individual parts.

Creating a Rhythm Pattern

Motion sequence

Pattern Set

Registering a pattern for Pattern Set

Saving a pattern (Write)

Procedure for saving created or edited patterns.

5. Song mode

Playing a song (Song Play)

Setting the playback tempo

Methods to adjust the tempo for songs.

Creating a song

Specifying a pattern for each position

Assigning patterns to specific points within a song.

Inserting a pattern at a specified position (Insert Pattern)

Deleting a pattern from a specified position (Delete Pattern)

Changing the pattern for a specific position

Recording performances or knob movements into a song (Event Recording)

How to record knob movements and part key presses into a song.

Saving a song (Write)

Procedure for saving created or edited songs.

6. Global mode

Synchronizing the ER-1 with external MIDI devices (MIDI Clock)

Protect settings (Memory Protect)

Saving the settings you modify in Global mode (Write)

Procedure for saving Global mode settings.

7. MIDI mode

MIDI channel settings (MIDI ch)

Setting the MIDI note number for each part (Note No.)

Assigning MIDI note numbers to each sound part.

Transmit/receive dump data (MIDI Data Dump)

Saving the settings you modify in MIDI mode (Write)

Procedure for saving MIDI mode settings.

8. Appendices

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions for the ER-1.

Error messages

List and explanation of error messages displayed by the ER-1.

Restoring the factory set data

Procedure to reset the ER-1 to its original factory settings.