Korg NS5R User Manual

Highlights the key features of the NS5R, including its ai-squared synthesis system and wide variety of sounds.

Details the NS5R's use of multisamples for realistic instrument sounds and sound effects.

Explains the NS5R's compatibility with GM system level 1 and its ability to use XG and GS data.

Discusses the NS5R's 64-voice polyphony, enabling complex musical arrangements.

Details the extensive internal memory for programs and their versatility.

Explains how programs can be combined to create complex sounds and performances.

Highlights the NS5R's 286 usable drum sounds and 37 drum kits.

Describes the NS5R's dual digital multi-effect units with various parameters.

Guides users on setting up the NS5R for use with computer-based sequencers.

Details the necessary cable connections for power, monitoring, and computer interface.

Explains different methods for connecting the NS5R to computers via MIDI or serial cables.

Provides instructions for connecting an IBM PC using a serial port.

Details how to connect an Apple Macintosh using a modem or printer port.

Guides users through installing and configuring the Korg MIDI driver for Windows.

Step-by-step instructions for installing the MIDI driver on Windows 95 systems.

Provides guidance on connecting and setting up the NS5R for use with a MIDI keyboard.

Explains MIDI transmit channel and filter settings for MIDI keyboards.

Details how to operate the NS5R in Multi mode, including selecting sounds.

Troubleshooting tips for common issues when using a MIDI keyboard.

Introduces the NS5R's operational modes: Multi, Part Edit, Global, Utility, Drum Kit, and Effect.

Explains the NS5R's Multi mode for sound selection and performance.

Details how to select sounds using MIDI messages and program change.

Explains the NS5R's structure, including parts, channels, voices, and their relationships.

Defines parts, channels, and voices, and how they relate to the NS5R's sound generation.

Details how program and bank numbers are used to select sounds.

Introduces the editing capabilities of the NS5R for sound modification.

Breaks down sound elements like OSC, VDF, VDA, and EG for editing.

Explains Envelope Generators (EG) and Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO) for sound shaping.

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the NS5R.

Troubleshooting steps for when no sound is produced by the NS5R.

Addresses issues where sounds do not stop playing as expected.

Details parameters and settings for the NS5R's Multi mode operation.

Explains how to set the MIDI channel for each part to receive data.

Describes how to adjust the pitch transposition for each part.

Guides on selecting the sound bank for each part.

Explains how to select the sound program for each part.

Details how to adjust the volume level for each part.

Explains how to adjust the loud/soft dynamics for each part.

Describes how to adjust the stereo position (panning) for each part.

Guides on adjusting the reverb effect depth for each part.

Explains how to adjust the chorus effect depth for each part.

Details how to select the effect program bank for the setup.

Guides on selecting the effect program to apply to the setup.

Covers parameters for editing individual parts.

Covers Master Tune and Master Key Shift parameters.

Explains how to set the overall volume for the entire NS5R.

Covers global settings like LCD contrast and BPS select.

Covers functions for saving, loading, and initializing NS5R parameters.

Details how to initialize internal settings of the NS5R.

Covers parameters for editing combinations of programs.

Covers parameters for editing individual programs.

Covers parameters for editing drum kits.

Covers parameters for editing effect types and their connections.

Explains how two effects are connected (Serial, Parallel).

Provides instructions for installing and setting up the NS5R Sound Editor software.