Korg iS40 - User Manual

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iS40/iS50 Operating System
Release 3.0 (970956)
Introduction
The KORG iS40 and iS50 Workstations can be constantly
improved and updated with new functions. The new version of
the operating system may already be included in your instru-
ment. If not, you can load it from a 2DD (double density) or 2HD
(high density) disk.
To check the version of the operating system contained in your
instrument turn on the instrument while holding the DISK/GLO-
BAL button pressed. The display shows the version number of
the operating system (6-digit number). Check that the number
corresponds with the current version (970956) or with a previous
one.
If your instrument includes an older version, you can contact
your dealer to request the disks of the new version, or download
it from the Internet site www
.korg.it.
Once you have downloaded the operating system follow the
instructions contained in the “Loading the operating system”
section to prepare the iS40/iS50 system disks and load the sys-
tem into the instrument.
Functions of the 3.0 version not included in the
Owner’s Manual
In Arrangement Play mode:
• Arrangement and Program Preview
• Recall Arrangement
• Drum Mapping
• Kick&Snare Designation
• Master Transpose can be memorized in the arrangements
and Keyboard Sets
• Programmable status of the Upper 1, Upper 2 and Lower
tracks; can be memorized in the arrangements and Key-
board Sets
• Manual Bass
In Song Play mode:
• Lyrics
• Program Preview
• Arabic scale recognition
• Mute Keyboard
In Disk/Global mode:
• Loading arrangements in A and B banks
• Compatibility with KORG i30 data
• Improved compatibility with data from the other i-Series
instruments
• Erase All Style
• Speaker Off
• Global Protect
• Midi Setup
• Echo Back
• MIDI IN Octave
• Separated MIDI channels for Upper 2 and Lower tracks
• Master Transpose Lock
• New pedal assignable functions
• Trigger Note On/Off
• 14 USER scales
• Separate joystick programming for the Upper 2 and Lower
tracks
New page numbering
Due to the insertion of new functions in Rel. 3.0 of the operating
system, two new pages of parameters are inserted in the
Arrangement Play mode (the page number is shown on the dis-
play on the right). The numbering of the parameter pages differs
in part from the Owner’s Manual. In the Owner’s Manual:
MAN0001049/3 ENG
iS40/iS50-3.0
Page Number Number
Drum Mapping -
beco-
mes
6
Kick & Snare Designation - 7
Keyboard scale 6 8
Effect selection 7 9
Effect modulation 8 10
Effect configuration 9 11
Effect 1 parameters 10 12
Effect 2 parameters 11 13
Rename Arrangement 12 14
Write Arrangement 13 15

Summary

Loading the Operating System

System Disk Preparation

Procedure for preparing an iS40/iS50 operating system disk for loading.

Loading Procedure

Step-by-step guide for loading the new operating system into the instrument.

Arrangement Play Mode New Functions

Arrangement and Program Preview

Allows previewing arrangement and program names before selection.

Recall Arrangement

Recalls original arrangement programming for keyboard tracks.

Drum Mapping Function

Modifies drum parts of a style by replacing instruments without changing notes.

Song Play Mode New Functions

Lyrics and Chord Display

Enables display of SMF lyrics and chord symbols in time with the music.

Arabic Scale Recognition

Disk;Global Mode New Functions

Loading Arrangements to A;B Banks

Korg i30 Data Compatibility

Loading i30 Disk Data

New MIDI Settings

Global Protect Function

MIDI Setup Configuration

Echo Back and MIDI IN Octave

Echo Back Function

Connects to digital piano for muted keyboard accompaniment chord composition.

MIDI IN Settings

MIDI IN Octave Transposition

Other New Functions

Separated MIDI Channels

Master Transpose Lock

New Pedal Assignable Functions

Trigger Mode

New USER Scales

Separate Joystick Programming

Korg iS40 Specifications

General

Sound Source	AI2 synthesis system
Multitimbrality	16 parts
Outputs	L/Mono, R, Headphones
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Keyboard	61 keys with velocity
Styles	144 styles (128 preset, 16 user)
Sequencer	16-track
Display	LCD
Inputs	Assignable Pedal/Switch
Floppy Disk Drive	3.5-inch 2DD/2HD
Polyphony	32 voices
Effects	2 digital multi-effect systems