EasyManua.ls Logo

Korg NAUTILUS 88 User Manual

Korg NAUTILUS 88
269 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
i
OperationGuide
E 1

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Korg NAUTILUS 88

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Korg NAUTILUS 88 and is the answer not in the manual?

Korg NAUTILUS 88 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Keyboard88-key RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
Sound Engines9 sound engines
Effects12 insert effects, 2 master effects
Display8-inch (800 x 480 pixels) TouchView display
Sequencer16-track MIDI sequencer
SamplingOpen Sampling System
User MemoryApprox. 60 GB SSD
External StorageUSB Flash Drive
ControllersJoystick
Audio OutputsL/MONO, R
Audio InputsL/MONO, R (1/4" jacks)
USBType A
Pedal InputsDamper, Assignable
Weight23.1 kg / 50.93 lbs
Dimensions1, 437 x 387 x 139 mm / 56.57" x 15.24" x 5.47"
Power SupplyAC adapter (included)

Summary

About this manual

The owner’s manuals and how to use them

Explains the NAUTILUS owner's manuals and how to use them.

Quick Start Guide

Provides a quick introduction to the NAUTILUS's basic features for getting started.

Operation Guide (this document)

Details the Operation Guide's purpose and content for the NAUTILUS.

Parameter Guide

Explains the function of every parameter within the NAUTILUS.

Voice Name List

Lists all sounds and setups included with the NAUTILUS.

PDF versions

Describes the features and navigation of the NAUTILUS PDF manuals.

Conventions in this manual

Abbreviations for the manuals: QSG, OG, PG, VNL

Lists abbreviations used for NAUTILUS manuals.

Symbols , , Note, Tips

Explains symbols used to indicate caution, MIDI, notes, and tips.

Example screen displays

Notes that example screen values are for explanatory purposes only.

MIDI-related explanations

Explains MIDI terms like CC# and hexadecimal number notation.

Introduction to NAUTILUS

Front and rear panels

Details the front and rear panel layouts and features of the NAUTILUS.

Basic information

Covers essential NAUTILUS modes, PCM memory, polyphony, and basic operations.

Playing and editing Programs

Explains how to select, play, and edit Programs on the NAUTILUS.

Playing and editing Combinations

Guides on selecting, playing, and editing Combinations on the NAUTILUS.

Creating songs (SEQUENCER mode)

Covers creating songs using the NAUTILUS sequencer, including MIDI and audio recording.

MIDI recording

Details MIDI recording techniques within the NAUTILUS sequencer.

Sampling (Open Sampling System)

Explains the NAUTILUS sampling capabilities, including audio inputs and RAM usage.

Arpeggiator function

Describes the NAUTILUS arpeggiator, its functions, scene settings, and synchronization.

Editing arpeggio patterns

Guides on creating and editing user arpeggio patterns on the NAUTILUS.

Global Settings, Wave Seq., Drum Kits

Covers global settings, Wave Sequences, and Drum Kits on the NAUTILUS.

Set Lists

Explains how to use Set Lists for organizing sounds, programs, and combinations.

Smooth Sound Transitions Overview

Details the Smooth Sound Transitions feature for seamless sound changes.

Editing Set Lists

Guides on editing Set Lists, including naming slots and rearranging sounds.

Set Lists

Set List Overview

Explains the purpose and benefits of Set Lists for organizing sounds.

Set Lists and Slots

Describes the structure of Set Lists, including slots and memory capacity.

Selecting and playing sounds

Guides on selecting sounds within Set Lists using front panel and touch-screen.

Editing Set Lists

Details how to edit Set Lists, including naming slots and rearranging sounds.

Smooth Sound Transitions Overview

Using Smooth Sound Transitions

Explains how Smooth Sound Transitions work and their parameters.

Using Hold Time

Details the Hold Time parameters for controlling sound sustain.

Sampling (Open Sampling System)

Sampling overview

Provides an overview of the NAUTILUS sampling capabilities.

About sampling on the NAUTILUS

Details NAUTILUS sampling features like RAM, file formats, and bit resolution.

Preparing for sampling

Covers audio settings and input configurations for sampling.

Sampling and editing in SAMPLING mode

Explains how to record, edit, and assign samples within SAMPLING mode.

Arpeggiator function

Arpeggiator functions and scene settings

Describes arpeggiator functions, scene settings, and drum track integration.

Selecting a scene, playing with the arpeggiator and drum track or step sequencer

Guides on selecting scenes and controlling arpeggiators and drum tracks.

Setting the range in which the arpeggiator operates

Explains how to set the octave range and note order for arpeggios.

Regarding arpeggiator synchronization

Details synchronization settings for arpeggiators, drum tracks, and sequencers.

Global Settings, Wave Seq., Drum Kits

GLOBAL mode overview

Provides an overview of GLOBAL mode settings for the entire NAUTILUS.

Tuning and Transposing

Explains how to adjust master tune and transpose the keyboard.

Velocity curves: adjusting the keyboard response

Guides on adjusting velocity curves for customized keyboard response.

Configuring the QUICK ACCESS buttons

Details how to assign functions to the QUICK ACCESS buttons.

Using Drum Kits

Drum Kit Overview

Introduces Drum Kits, their features, and memory structure.

Before you start editing…

Provides guidance on selecting programs and preparing for Drum Kit editing.

Editing Drum Kits

Details the basic editing process for Drum Kits, including parameters and tab pages.

Creating a velocity crossfade

Explains how to create a velocity crossfade between two stereo Drumsamples.

Editing arpeggio patterns

Creating a user arpeggio pattern

Guides on creating new user arpeggio patterns and editing existing ones.

About user arpeggio patterns

Explains the types of arpeggio patterns and their functionality.

Editing a user arpeggio pattern

Details the process of editing user arpeggio patterns, including length and parameters.

Loading & saving data

Saving data

Explains the methods for saving data to internal memory or media.

Writing to internal memory

Details how to save Programs, Combinations, and other data to internal memory.

Saving to internal drive, CDs, and USB media

Covers saving data to various types of external media supported by the NAUTILUS.

Loading individual banks from a .PCG file

Guides on loading specific banks of data from a .PCG file.

Using Effects

Effects overview

Provides an overview of the NAUTILUS's effects system.

Effects basics

Explains the basic functionality of insert, master, and total effects.

Effects in each mode

Details how effects are applied and routed in different NAUTILUS modes.

Detailed effects editing

Covers detailed editing of effects parameters, including dynamic modulation.

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common operational problems with the NAUTILUS.

Sampling

Addresses issues related to sampling, audio inputs, and file loading.

Error and confirmation messages

Lists and explains various error and confirmation messages displayed by the NAUTILUS.

Related product manuals