Korg M3R - User Manual

Details the various keys and buttons on the front panel for operation.

Describes the PHONES jack, MIDI ports, and PCM/PROG data slots.

Details the MIDI IN, OUT, THRU, and REMOTE jacks.

Describes the audio output jacks (1/L, 2/R, 3, 4).

Explains how to connect MIDI and audio devices to the M3R.

Discusses the principles of analog synthesizers and the M3R's approach.

Details Multisounds, Filters, Programs, and Combinations.

Defines and explains the use of Drum Kit programs.

Overview of the two built-in digital effects units.

Step-by-step guide for initial M3R setup.

Instructions for matching MIDI channels between devices.

Steps to choose and perform combinations.

Steps to choose and perform individual programs.

Instructions for listening to the internal demo songs.

Choosing the basic sound element (waveform).

Modifying the selected sound parameters.

Combining programs into layers or splits.

Setting up drum kits and assigning sounds.

Details on panning for Multi and PANPOT settings.

How to route effects in series or parallel.

Key functions specific to Program Edit mode.

Key functions specific to Effect mode.

Key functions specific to Combination Play mode.

Key functions specific to Drums mode.

Key functions specific to Combination Edit mode.

Key functions specific to Global mode.

Function of PLAY, EDIT, PAGE, and Cursor keys.

Function of A/YES, /NO, CARD, INT, and number keys.

How the display differs in playing vs. editing modes.

Structure of the program edit screen layout.

How page and sub-page indicators are shown.

Using arrow keys and value adjustment keys.

Enables/disables effects in other modes.

Remembers the last edited parameter.

How combinations are created from timbres and effects.

Details of internal RAM and ROM storage.

Details of storage on RAM/ROM cards.

Explains the layout of parameter display charts.

Understanding parameter values and descriptions.

Identifies keys used in Program Edit mode.

Overview of program parameter categories.

Lists pages and parameters available in Program Edit mode.

Explains pitch, tonal, and volume change limits.

How Page Memory and Effect Interlock affect editing.

Steps to select a program for editing.

Procedures for saving and renaming programs.

Choosing oscillator multisounds or drum kits.

Adjusting oscillator volume, pitch, and type.

Functions for play modes and sustain.

Details on Attack, Decay, Release settings.

How key velocity affects pitch EG level and time.

Adjusting tone brightness and VDF parameters.

How VDF EG changes cutoff over time.

How key velocity affects VDF EG intensity and time.

How key position affects VDF cutoff and EG times.

Further explanation of VDF keyboard tracking.

Parameters for VDA volume change over time.

How key velocity affects VDA volume and EG speed.

How key position affects VDA volume and EG times.

Controls for pitch modulation (vibrato).

Controls for VDF cutoff modulation (wah-wah).

How aftertouch affects pitch and pitch modulation.

How aftertouch affects VDF cutoff and volume.

Using the pitch bend wheel for modulation.

How other controllers affect modulation.

Identifies keys used in Combination Play mode.

Steps to choose and perform combinations.

Descriptions of basic combination types.

Description of velocity-based timbre switching.

Using up to 8 timbres with independent settings.

Identifies keys used in Combination Edit mode.

Creating and saving combinations.

Detailed explanations of Single, Layer, and Split types.

Selecting timbres based on playing velocity.

Using up to 8 timbres with independent settings.

Navigation and page selection within edit modes.

Select, Write, and Rename operations.

Procedure for choosing a combination type.

Program selection and level/panpot for Single type.

Settings for Layer 1: Program, Level, Panpot, Damper Filter.

Usage of Layer 1 Program, Level, Panpot, Damper Filter.

Program, Level, Panpot, Interval, Detune, Damper Filter.

Defining the keyboard split point.

Settings for the lower keyboard part.

Settings for the upper keyboard part.

Setting the velocity threshold for timbre switching.

Settings for the soft program part.

Settings for the loud program part.

Assigning programs to individual timbres.

Adjusting timbre output and MIDI reception.

Defining note and velocity ranges for timbres.

Pitch adjustments and MIDI message filtering.

Setting the output routing for each timbre.

Adjusting the volume level for each timbre.

Setting the MIDI reception channel for each timbre.

Defining the key range for each timbre.

Defining the velocity range for each timbre.

Adjusting pitch transpose and detune per timbre.

Filtering program change messages per timbre.

Filtering damper, aftertouch, and control change messages.

Setting the output routing for each timbre.

Identifies keys used in Effect mode.

How to route effects in series or parallel.

How effects are connected in series or parallel.

Selecting effects and adjusting their balance.

Settings for the first and second effect units.

Routing effects and panning outputs 3 & 4.

Descriptions of HALL, ENSEMBLE HALL, CONCERT HALL.

Descriptions of ROOM, LARGE ROOM, LIVE STAGE.

Descriptions and uses of different early reflection types.

Settings for Stereo Delay: time, feedback, damp.

Settings for Cross Delay with cross-fed feedback.

Settings for Stereo Chorus I (reversed phase).

Settings for Stereo Chorus II (in phase).

Settings for Stereo Flanger (opposite phase).

Settings for Cross Flanger (cross-feedback).

Settings for Phaser I (opposite phase).

Settings for Phaser II (in phase).

Settings for Stereo Tremolo I (reverse phase).

Settings for Stereo Tremolo II (in phase).

Controls for two-band EQ: cutoff and gain.

Simulates guitar-like overdrive.

Simulates fuzz-type distortion.

Enhances clarity, definition, and presence.

Multi-level chorusing for string ensembles.

Simulates rotary speaker speed and ratio.

Parameters for combined Delay and Hall effects.

Combined Delay and Room reverb parameters.

Combined Delay and Early Reflection parameters.

Parameters for combining two Delay effects.

Parameters for combining Delay and Chorus effects.

Parameters for combining Delay and Flanger effects.

Parameters for combining Delay and Phaser effects.

Parameters for combining Delay and Tremolo effects.

Default values for reverb and early reflection effects.

Default values for delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo.

Default values for EQ, Drive, Distortion, Exciter, Ensemble, Rotary.

Specific parameters for reverb and early reflection.

Specific parameters for delay and modulation effects.

Specific parameters for drive and other effects.

Identifies keys used in Drums mode.

How to edit drum kits and apply effects.

Parameters for editing Drum Kits 1-4.

Assigning drum sounds to indices.

Setting key, pitch, and volume for drum sounds.

Setting decay time and output destination.

Important notes on drum kit setup.

Relative volume and decay settings for drum kits.

Setting the output destination for drum sounds.

List of sounds assigned to Drum Kit 1.

List of sounds assigned to Drum Kit 2.

List of sounds assigned to Drum Kit 3.

List of sounds assigned to Drum Kit 4.

Identifies keys used in Global mode.

List of available global parameters.

Adjusting the overall tuning of the M3R.

Adjusting the overall pitch transposition.

Choosing between Equal Temperament and User Scales.

Setting custom pitches for User Scales.

Setting MIDI channel and filtering messages.

Protecting memory from writing.

Enabling/disabling effect application in other modes.

Remembering the last edited parameter.

Transmitting M3R data via MIDI.

Information on different data dump operations.

Reading data from ROM or RAM cards.

Writing data from internal memory to RAM cards.

Preparing RAM cards for use.

Loading factory preset data into internal memory.

Steps for physically connecting the REI editor.

Basic usage and function key operations of the REI.

How to edit parameters using the REI.

Using the REI for selecting combinations and demo songs.

Assigning programs to individual timbres in Multi mode.

Navigating and selecting pages in edit modes.

How to choose the combination type.

Defining key and velocity ranges for timbres.

Pitch adjustments and MIDI message filtering per timbre.

Overview of parameters available in Program Edit mode.

Choosing Effect 1 and Effect 2 and their parameters.

How to route effects and pan outputs 3 & 4.

Parameters for Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, and Over Drive.

Parameters for Delay, Equalizer, and Distortion effects.

Parameters for Reverb, Early Reflection, Exciter, Ensemble, Rotary.

Parameters for Delay/Hall, Room, ER, Delay/Delay combinations.

Parameters for Delay/Chorus and Delay/Flanger combinations.

Parameters for Delay/Phaser combinations.

Overview of how MIDI exclusive messages are applied.

How to adjust master tuning using MIDI messages.

Illustrations of data dumping operations.

Descriptions of various error messages and their causes.

Details on system, tone generator, effects, memory, and dimensions.

Guide to resolving common operational issues.

Table detailing MIDI messages transmitted by the M3R.

Table detailing MIDI messages recognized by the M3R.

Explanations for MIDI implementation chart entries.

A list of available multisounds for the M3R.

A list of available drum sounds for the M3R.