Korg ER-1 User Manual

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ER-1 Main Features
• Pattern performance with emphasis on realtime
operation
• All functions are right on the surface, with no
menus or pages to slow you down!
• Familiar 16-step key interface to easily create your
own patterns using the built-in Part sounds
• Motion sequencing to record knob/switch
movements independently for each part
•
256 patterns in memory, each up to 4 bars long
• Play the part keys in realtime to record patterns;
each part key can be instantly tweaked and
saved as a pattern’s sound set!
• Delay and low-boost effects are provided
• 11 parts include 4 synth parts, 4 PCM parts, 2
Audio In parts and an Accent part
• Check out the new pattern data now available
for download at www.kor
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EasyStart CONTENTS
Making connections 2
Playing the demo songs 2
Pattern mode tour 2
Motion sequencing 3
More Pattern editing 4
Recording Patterns 5
Pattern Sets 5
More ER-1 Features 5

Korg ER-1 Specifications

General

Synthesis Type	Analog Modeling
Polyphony	4 voices
Drum Parts	4
Accent Parts	2
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Effects	Delay
Pattern Length	16 steps
Inputs	1 x 1/4" Audio In
Outputs	2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R)
Power Supply	9V DC

Summary

ER-1 Main Features

Making Connections

Playing the Demo Songs

Pattern Mode

Working with Tempo

Working with Parts

Realtime Pattern Control

Copy a Preset Pattern to a New Location

Learn to copy an existing pattern to a new memory slot for editing.

In-store Demo Suggestion

Guidance on using a specific pattern as a demo target.

Tweak the Copied Pattern

Instructions for modifying patterns after copying, including effects.

Motion Sequencing

Record knob and switch movements for parts and delay.

More Pattern Editing

Copy Previous Pattern and Change Length

Copy patterns and adjust their length, viewing step data.

View Step Data in Pattern

Analyze trigger settings and step data for each part.

Edit Trigger Settings for HI-HAT Close

Modify trigger settings for specific parts across pattern bars.

Work with the Swing Function

Apply and adjust swing timing for patterns.

Recording Patterns

Pattern Sets

Work with Pattern Sets

Assign and trigger patterns using step keys for instant recall.

More ER-1 Features!