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Korg microX User Manual

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Operation Guide

Operation Guide

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Operation Guide

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Precautions2
About this Manual3
- Conventions in this Manual3
- Table of Contents4
Quick Start7
- Setup7
- Playing Programs and Combinations8
  - Using Controllers to Modify the Sound11
  - Using the Arpeggiator13
- Listening to the Demo Songs14
Introduction15
Main Features15
Front and Rear Panel17
- Front Panel17
- Rear Panel20
- Objects in the Display and Their Functions21
Basic Information23
- About the Microx' Modes23
  - Combination Mode24
  - Multi Mode24
- Basic Operations25
Setup29
Turning the Power On/Off29
- Connecting the AC Adapter29
- Turning the Power on29
- Turning the Power off30
Connections31
- Basic Connections31
- Connecting a Damper Pedal, Foot Switch, or Foot Pedal32
- Connecting a Computer33
- Connecting MIDI Devices41
Playing and Editing Programs43
Playing Programs43
- Selecting Programs43
- Using Controllers46
- External Control48
Simple Program Editing49
- Performance Edit49
- Realtime Controls [1], [2], [3], [4], [Select]49
- Saving Your Edits51
- B/C-Mode Control51
Detailed Editing with Programs52
- Before You Begin Editing52
- Basic Oscillator Settings54
- Using Lfos and Envelopes (Egs)56
- Using Alternate Modulation57
- Controlling Pitch58
- Using Filters59
- Using the Amp Section61
- Effects62
Playing and Editing Combinations63
Playing Combinations63
- Selecting Combinations63
- Using Controllers65
Simple Combination Editing66
- Changing the Programs Within the Combination66
- Adjusting a Timbre's Pan and Volume66
- Realtime Controls [1], [2], [3], [4], [Select]67
- Saving Your Edits67
Detailed Editing with Combinations68
- Before You Begin Editing68
- Selecting a Program for each Timbre69
- Status and MIDI Settings69
- Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches70
- MIDI Filter Settings70
- Altering Programs to Fit Within a Combination72
- Effects74
Using and Editing Multi Sets75
MIDI Considerations75
- Selecting a Multi Set75
- Assigning a Program to a Track, and Setting the Volume and Pan76
  - MIDI Channel77
  - Adjusting the Volume77
- Copying the Settings of a Combination to a Multi Set78
- What You Can Do in Multi Mode79
- Using Controllers80
- Altering Programs to Fit Within a Multi Set80
- Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches81
- Effects81
- Saving Your Edits81
- Control Via MIDI81
Effects Settings85
- Effects in each Mode85
- Effect Types85
- Reverb Effects86
- Effect Settings for a Program87
- Effect Settings in Combination, and Multi90
- Dynamic Modulation and BPM/MIDI Sync91
- Saving Edited Effect Settings92
- Bypassing the Insert Effect or the Master Effects92
Global Mode93
- How Global Mode Is Structured93
- System Setup 0: System93
- MIDI-Related Settings 1: MIDI95
- Creating User Scales 2: User Scale95
- Setting Category Names 3: Category Name96
- Saving the Global Settings96
- Drum Kit 4: Dkit96
- Arpeggiator 5: Arp.pattern, External Control 6: Ext.control Settings96
Arpeggiator Settings97
- Arpeggiator Features in Program Mode97
- The Arpeggiator in Combination and Multi Modes101
- Creating a User Arpeggio Pattern105
- Saving a User Arpeggio110
- Synchronizing the Arpeggiator111
Using Drum Kits113
- What Is a Drum Kit113
- Before You Start Editing113
- Editing Drum Kits114
- Using Hold115
- Saving a Drum Kit116
External Control Settings117
- Using External Controls117
- External Control Setups118
- Saving an External Control Setup118
Other Functions119
- Restoring the Factory Settings (Loading the Preloaded Data)119
- Assigning a Name (Rename)120
- Assigning Functions to REALTIME121
- CONTROLS B-Mode Knobs [1]-[4]121
- Adjusting the Display Contrast121
- Tap Tempo Control121
Appendices123
Saving Data123
- Types of Data that Can be Saved123
- About the Edit Buffer124
Troubleshooting125
- Programs and Combinations126
- Drum Kits126
Specifications and Options128
- Specifications128
- Operating Requirements for Connection to a Computer129
- Options129
MIDI Implementation Chart130
Index132

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Korg microX Specifications

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Brand	Korg
Model	microX
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

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