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Korg MONOLOGUE User Manual

Korg MONOLOGUE
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Table of contents
Introduction ...........................................2
monologue Key Features ............................... 2
Block Diagram .................................................... 3
Controls and Connections ....................4
Front Panel Controls ........................................ 4
Rear Panel Connections .................................. 5
Turning the monologue On and O .......... 6
Playing Programs and Sequences ........9
Selecting and Playing a Program ................ 9
Playing the Sequencer ..................................10
Programs ............................................. 12
Program Architecture .................................... 12
Creating Sounds ..............................................13
Saving a Program ............................................14
Basic Parameter Editing ................................15
Sequencer .......................................................... 22
Mortion Sequence ..........................................24
Edit Mode ............................................ 28
How to enter the Edit mode .......................28
Edit Mode Parameter List .............................30
PROGRAM EDIT mode ...................................31
SEQ EDIT mode ................................................35
GLOBAL EDIT mode ........................................38
Other functions ................................... 47
Tuning .................................................................47
Restoring the Factory settings ...................49
Shortcuts using the SHIFT button ............. 50
Understanding MIDI ........................... 51
Connecting Devices via MIDI and USB ....51
MIDI-Related Settings ....................................53
Program List ........................................ 55
Specications ...................................... 56
MIDI Implementation Chart ............... 58

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Korg MONOLOGUE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product typeAnalog synthesizer
Product colorSilver
User presets quantity20
Keyboard number of keys25
Preset programs quantity80
Display typeOLED
Built-in displayYes
Headphone outputs1
Battery typeAA
Operating time8 h
DC input voltage9 V
Power source typeAC, Battery
Number of batteries supported6
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth276 mm
Width350 mm
Height76 mm
Weight1700 g

Summary

Introduction to the Korg Monologue

Monologue Key Features Overview

Highlights the main features of the Korg Monologue synthesizer, including its analog circuit and portability.

Korg Monologue Block Diagram

Korg Monologue Front Panel Controls

Korg Monologue Rear Panel Connections

Powering the Korg Monologue On and Off

Installing and Replacing Batteries

Instructions for installing AA batteries and managing battery power for the monologue.

Korg Monologue Auto Power Off Feature

Selecting and Playing Korg Monologue Programs

Playing the Korg Monologue Sequencer

Korg Monologue Program Architecture

Creating Sounds on the Korg Monologue

Editing an Existing Program

Steps for modifying existing programs to create custom sounds.

Creating a Program from Scratch

Methods for creating new sounds from initial settings or using the Panel Load function.

Saving Korg Monologue Programs

Basic Parameter Editing: VCOs

VCO 1 and VCO 2 Parameters

Details on setting waveforms and shape parameters for the Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs).

Korg Monologue Sequencer: Real-Time Recording

Korg Monologue Sequencer: Step Recording

Korg Monologue Sequencer: Motion Recording

Korg Monologue Sequencer: Deleting Motion Sequences

Korg Monologue Sequencer: Editing Step Data

Korg Monologue Edit Mode Overview

How to Enter the Edit Mode

Steps to access the different edit modes (Program, Seq, Global) on the monologue.

Korg Monologue Edit Mode Parameter List

Program Edit Mode: Portamento and Slider Functions

Button 5: Portamento Settings

Configuration options for portamento time and mode to control pitch glide between notes.

Button 6: Slider Assignments

How to assign parameters to the slider for real-time control and pitch bend.

Program Edit Mode: Pitch Settings

Button 7: Pitch Settings (Microtuning)

Details on microtuning options, including preset scales and user-defined scales.

Program Edit Mode: Other Settings

Button 8: LFO and Cutoff Key Track

Settings for LFO synchronization and how keyboard pitch affects cutoff frequency.

Program Edit Mode: Name, Initialize, and Level

Button 9: Program Name Creation

Instructions for creating custom names for programs.

Button 11: Initialize Program

Procedure for resetting the current program to its default settings.

Seq Edit Mode: BPM and Sequencer Parameters

Button 5: BPM Settings

Setting the tempo (Beats Per Minute) for the sequencer.

Button 6: Sequencer Parameters

Configuration of step length, resolution, and swing for sequencer timing.

Seq Edit Mode: Sequence and Motion Clear

Button 7: Sequence Clear Functions

Options for clearing all sequence data or only motion sequences.

Button 10: Motion Clear

Specific function to delete individual motion sequences.

Seq Edit Mode: Motion Enable and Smoothness

Button 11: Motion Enable

Enabling or disabling recorded motion data without deleting it.

Button 12: Motion Smooth

Applying smooth transitions to motion sequence data for more natural changes.

Global Edit Mode: Tuning and Performance

Button 3: Global 1 (Tuning & Transpose)

Master tuning adjustments and keyboard transposition settings.

Button 4: Global 2 (Performance & Metronome)

Configuration of knob modes, metronome, and audio input.

Global Edit Mode: Sync Settings

Button 5: Global 3 (Sync I/O)

Settings for SYNC IN and SYNC OUT jacks, including units and polarity.

Global Edit Mode: MIDI Capabilities

Button 6: Global 4 (MIDI Settings)

Configuration of MIDI channel, clock source, and MIDI routing options.

Global Edit Mode: MIDI Filters and Battery Type

Button 7: Global 5 (MIDI Filters)

Enabling/disabling MIDI messages like program change, CC, and pitch bend.

Button 8: Global 6 (Battery & Display)

Setting battery type and display brightness.

Global Edit Mode: User Scales and Octaves

Button 10: User Scale Setup

Creating and managing up to six custom scales.

Button 11: User Octave Setup

Creating and managing up to six custom octave scales.

Button 12: Scale Clear

Initializing user scales and octaves back to factory defaults.

Global Edit Mode: Data Dump Functions

Button 13: Scale Dump

Transmitting microtuning data via SysEx.

Button 15: All Dump (MIDI/USB)

Performing a dump of all internal data via MIDI or USB.

Other Functions: Tuning and Microtuning

Automatic and Manual Tuning

Procedures for auto-tuning and manually adjusting the monologue's pitch.

Microtuning Function Explained

Guide to understanding and applying microtuning for different musical scales.

Restoring Korg Monologue Factory Settings

Shortcuts Using the SHIFT Button

Understanding MIDI Communication

Connecting Devices via MIDI and USB

How to connect the monologue to other MIDI devices and computers using MIDI and USB.

Connecting Monologue to Computer via MIDI

Connecting Monologue to Computer via USB

MIDI-Related Settings Configuration

Setting the MIDI channel and configuring the LOCAL setting for computer connections.

MIDI Filter Settings and Sequencer Synchronization

MIDI Filter Settings

Configuring MIDI message filtering for transmission and reception.

Synchronizing the Sequencer

Setting up master/slave synchronization for the sequencer with external devices.

Korg Monologue Program List

Korg Monologue Specifications

Korg Monologue MIDI Implementation Chart

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