Korg iS50 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

Korg iS50 Specifications

General

MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Multitimbral	16 parts
Keyboard	61 keys
Sound Source	AI2 Synthesis System
Polyphony	32 voices
Combinations	64
Effects	Reverb, chorus
Sequencer	16-track
Outputs	Left/Mono, Right, Headphones
Floppy Disk Drive	3.5" (optional)
Memory	20, 000 events (Sequencer)

Summary

Introduction to KORG iS40/iS50 Operating System

Operating System Version Check & Loading

How to check the OS version and load the new operating system.

OS 3.0 New Features

Mode-Specific Functions & Page Numbering

Details new functions for Arrangement, Song, Disk/Global modes and page numbering changes.

OS Evolution and Feature Lists

Previous Release Features

Lists new functions introduced in previous OS releases.

Release 3.0 Mode-Specific Features

Details new functions in Release 3.0 across different operating modes.

Loading the Operating System

Prepare Disk & Load OS

Steps to prepare an OS disk and load the new operating system.

Arrangement Play Mode New Functions

Arrangement/Program Preview & Recall

Preview arrangements/programs and recall arrangement programming.

Arrangement Play Mode Functions

Kick & Snare Designation

Replace programmed Kick and Snare drums with different ones.

Song Play Mode New Functions

Lyrics Display & Program Preview

Display lyrics/chords and preview program names.

Song Play & Disk/Global Mode Features

Mute Keyboard & i30 Data Compatibility

Mute Keyboard function and loading Korg i30 data with limitations.

i30 Disk Data Loading Procedure

Procedure for loading data from a Korg i30 disk.

Disk/Global Mode - Utilities & Compatibility

i-Series Data Compatibility

Compatibility and limitations with iS35, iS50B, i40M data.

Erase Style & Speaker Off Utilities

Utilities to erase all Styles and deactivate loudspeakers.

Global Protect & MIDI Setup

Global Protect Functionality

Protects Global settings from modification during file loading.

Piano Connection & Octave Transposition

Connects to piano for accompaniment and transposes MIDI notes.

Advanced MIDI & Performance Functions

MIDI Channels, Transpose Lock, Pedals

Assign MIDI channels, lock Transpose, and new pedal functions.

Trigger Mode, USER Scales, Joystick

Chord recognition, USER scales, and joystick programming.

MIDI Setup Table & Errata

MIDI Setup Configurations

Table detailing parameter configurations for various MIDI Setups.

Errata: Drum Program Numbers

Correction for incorrect Drum Program numbers in the Owner's Manual.