Korg OASYS musical instruments - User Manual

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Default Chapter3
- Important Safety Instructions3
About this Manual6
- Table of Contents7
Quick Start9
- Setup9
- Playing Programs and Combinations9
- Selecting Combinations10
- Listening to the Demo Songs12
- New Features in Software Version 1.214
- New Features in Software Version 1.115
Introduction to OASYS17
Main Features17
- Open Architecture Synthesis Studio17
Front and Rear Panels26
- Front Panel26
- Headphone Jack30
- Rear Panel32
- Names and Functions of Objects on the LCD Display35
Basic Information38
- About the OASYS' Modes38
- About the OASYS' PCM Memory39
- About Polyphony41
- Basic Operations42
Setup45
- Connections45
- Turning the Power On/Off48
- Using the CD-R/RW Drive49
Playing and Editing Programs51
- Selecting Programs51
- Using Controllers53
- Note Number56
- Using Chord Mode57
- Quick Edits Using the Sliders59
- Knobs and Switches59
- Editing Sounds61
- Detailed Editing with HD-1 Programs62
- Using Lfos and Envelopes (Egs)65
- Using Alternate Modulation (AMS)66
- And the AMS Mixers66
- Controlling Pitch67
- Using Filters68
- Using the Amp Section70
- Using Vector Synthesis72
- Effects73
- Automatically Importing a Program74
- Into Sequence Mode74
Playing and Editing Combinations75
- Combination Overview75
- Selecting Combinations76
- Easy Combination Editing78
- Combination Editing79
- Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches80
- MIDI Settings81
- Altering Programs to Fit Within a Combination81
- Effects82
- Automatically Importing a Combination83
- Into Sequencer Mode83
- Saving Your Edits83
Creating Songs (Sequencer Mode)85
Overview - about the OASYS' Sequencer85
- Sequencer Mode Structure85
Playing Songs87
- Playback87
- The Control Surface in Sequencer Mode88
MIDI Recording91
- Preparations for Recording91
- Recording MIDI in Real-Time93
- MIDI Step Recording96
- Recording the Sound of a Combination or Program98
- Recording Multiple MIDI Tracks from99
- An External Sequencer99
- Recording System Exclusive Events100
- Recording Patterns101
- Other Ways to Record103
Audio Recording104
- OASYS' Hard Disk Recorder104
- Audio Input Settings and Recording Source Selection105
- Recording Procedure108
- Placing a WAVE File in an Audio Track116
- Song Editing117
- MIDI Tracks118
- Using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)120
- Sampling in Sequencer Mode122
- Saving Your Song123
- Cautions and Other Functions in Sequencer Mode124
Sampling (Open Sampling System)127
- Sampling Overview127
  - How Sampling Mode Is Organized128
  - Samples and Multisamples128
- Preparations for Sampling129
- Sampling and Editing in Sampling Mode134
- And Sequencer Modes149
Settings for the Entire OASYS (Global Mode)155
- How Global Mode Is Structured155
- P0: Basic Setup155
- Global Audio Settings156
- MIDI-Related Settings P1: MIDI157
- Pedal and Other Controller Settings157
- Creating User Scales158
- Setting Category Names for Programs, Combinations, and KARMA158
Using Wave Sequences159
- Wave Sequence Overview159
- Programming Basics159
- Adjusting the Sound of an Individual Step160
- Using Rhythmic Wave Sequences162
- Creating Smooth, Evolving Timbres164
- Modulating Wave Sequences165
- Saving Wave Sequences166
Using Drum Kits167
- Drum Kit Overview167
- Before You Start Editing167
- Editing Drum Kits168
- Saving Drum Kits169
Loading & Saving Data, and Creating Cds171
Saving Data171
- Types of Data that Can be Saved171
- Writing to Internal Memory172
- Writing Global Settings175
- Saving to Disks, Cds, and USB Media176
  - How to Save Data177
  - Formatting Media178
Loading Data from Disk179
- Loading .PCG, .SNG, and .KSC Files179
- Loading Individual Banks from a .PCG File181
- Loading Data by Individual Item or Bank181
Creating and Playing Audio Cds183
- Creating Audio Cds183
- Playing Audio Cds185
Other Disk Operations186
- Disk Media Info186
- Setting the Date and Time186
- Restoring the Factory Settings186
Other Functions188
- Assigning Functions to SW1/2 and the REALTIME KNOBS188
- Adjusting the Brightness, Contrast, and Color of the LCD188
- Using Tap Tempo189
- Resetting Controller Values189
- Shortcuts190
Using Effects191
- Effects in each Mode192
- Routing Effect Settings193
  - Master Effects194
  - Insert Effects196
- And Common FX LFO199
- Dynamic Modulation, MIDI/Tempo Sync199
Using KARMA201
Overview - What Is KARMA201
- Performing with KARMA204
- Combination Mode207
- KARMA Function Settings210
- Synchronizing the KARMA Function221
Appendices223
Troubleshooting223
- Power Supply223
- LCD Screen223
- Audio Input and Output224
- Programs and Combinations225
- Songs226
- Sampling227
- Karma228
- Vector228
- Drum Kits228
- Wave Sequences228
- Effects229
- MIDI229
- Disks, Cds, and USB Media229
- Other Problems230
Media that Can be Used with the OASYS231
- Types of Media Supported by the OASYS231
- Operations that the OASYS Can Perform on Media231
Specifications and Options233
MIDI Implementation Chart239

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Korg OASYS musical instruments Specifications

General

Type	Workstation
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Storage	40GB hard drive
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Sound Engines	HD-1, AL-1, STR-1, MOD-7
Sequencer	16 tracks
Effects	12 insert effects, 2 master effects, 1 total effect
Audio Outputs	8 outputs
Audio Inputs	2 inputs
Controllers	Pitch bend, modulation
Timbres	16
Sequencer Tracks	16
Polyphony	172 voices (max)
Number of Keys	88 (weighted hammer action) or 76 (semi-weighted)
Display	10.4-inch touchscreen TFT color LCD
RAM	256 MB