Korg ES-1 - Synchronizing with ELECTRIBE Models

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Synchronizing with an EA-1 or ER-1
By synchronizing the ES-1 with other ELECTRIBE models such as the EA-1
or ER-1, you can obtain an even wider range of expressive possibilities. Here
we will explain how you can make the EA-1 and ER-1 play back in synchro-
nization with the tempo of the ES-1.
Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI OUT connector of
the ES-1 to the MIDI IN connector of the EA-1, and the
MIDI THRU connector of the EA-1 to the MIDI IN con-
nector of the ER-1. Also connect the line out jacks of the
ES-1 and ER-1, and the part out jacks of the EA-1, to your
mixer or powered monitors (speakers with built-in amp).
1. Press the Global mode key to enter Global mode.
2. Use the cursor keys [▲][▼] to make the parameter se-
lect LED indicate Clock.
3. Set the ES-1 to “Int” and the EA-1 and ER-1 to “E t”
(☞p.38 “Synchronizing the ES-1 with an external MIDI
device”).
4. Press the Play/Pause key of the ES-1 to start the pat-
tern or song (the Play/Pause key will light). The EA-1
and ER-1 will play the pattern or song in synchroniza-
tion with the tempo of the ES-1.
If you want the ES-1 to play the identically-numbered pattern in synchronization, make
the following settings.
• Set the ES-1 to “int” (master), and the EA-1 and ER-1 to “E t” (slave).
• Select the same MIDI channel for the ES-1, EA-1, and ER-1. (For example, select “01”
for all three.)
• On the EA-1 and ER-1, set the MIDI Filter parameter “P” to “O.” (☞ the EA-1 and ER-
1 owner’s manuals.)
• On the ES-1, set the MIDI Note Number parameter to C-1—A-1 or A
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8—G9 so that no
conflict occurs. (☞p.54 “MIDI note number settings for each part (Note No.)”).
*This will prevent the EA-1 and ER-1 from being sounded unintentionally when note-
on messages are transmitted.
Another easy way to obtain synchronized playback is to connect the ES-1 to a sequencer
or synthesizer that can transmit and receive MIDI Clock messages.