Korg KR-55 PRO - Introduction; Main Features; About the Owners Manual

KR-55 Pro Owner's Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the KORG RHYTHM KR-55 Pro.
To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please
read this manual carefully.
Main features
Rhythm Player function
• You can enjoy jamming along with realistic live-recorded
drum and percussion accompaniment.
• Twenty-four dierent rhythm styles are built in. You can
directly select these rhythm styles by using the buons on
the top panel.
• Each rhythm style has two variations, and each of these
variations contains three rhythm paerns: basic, ll-in 1,
and ll-in 2. You can switch variations or rhythm paerns
in real time as needed during your performance.
• You can use the chain function to create the rhythm
structure of an entire song so that it will play automatically.
Acoustage (surround) function
• Acoustage technology provides an expansive, extra-wide
sound eld.
* Acoustage (Virtual Surround Technology by KORG)
is Korg’s original and revolutionary virtual sound
technology for creating a unique personal acoustic space.
This technology oers an unprecedented and unique
three-dimensional acoustic experience, when connecting
stereo speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.
The playback system itself is acoustically analyzed, and
optimizations are applied for that specic system so that its
full potential can be realized.
Full-edged mixer functionality
• A mic input, two guitar inputs, and an AUX input allow
multi-channel mixing.
• You can apply a reverb eect to the inputs from the MIC IN
jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.
• You can use an equalizer to adjust the tonal character.
Tuner function
• You can tune while viewing a large and easily visible meter.
• You can tune while listening to the pitch of an audible
guide tone.
Recording function
*1
• You can create complete songs by recording chained
rhythm styles along with your own performance.
• You can record along with the playback of an audio le
from an SD card.
• The completed song data can be exported (wrien) as a
standard audio le, and played back by a commercially
available audio player or loaded into your computer DAW.
Player function
*1
• Standard audio les (WAV) can be played back from an SD
card.
• You can use the playlist function to play back your audio
les in a specic order. A playlist you create can be used for
background music or live performances.
• You can change the playback speed of audio les.
Foot switch control
• By using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can perform
operational tasks without having to take your hands o of
your instrument. This includes operations such as rhythm
playback or beginning recording/playback while you play
your instrument.
*1: You’ll need to insert an SD card into the KR-55 Pro.
About the Owner’s Manual
The KR-55 Pro Owner’s Manual is organized as follows:
• KR-55 Pro Quick Start Guide (printed material)
• KR-55 Pro Owner’s Manual (PDF: this booklet)
Download the PDF from the following website.
hp://www.korg.com
Tip: We recommend that you read this manual while
referring to the STAGEMAN 80 video manual. You can view
this manual on the Korg website.
hp://www.korg.com
Regarding data
Unexpected malfunctions caused by inappropriate operation can
cause the contents of memory to be lost. Please save important
data to other media for safekeeping. KORG INC. accepts no
responsibility for any damages resulting from loss of data.
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