Korg PA1000 User Manual

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What is a MIDI Song
MIDI Songs’ jargon name is Standard MIDI File, often abbreviated as SMF.
The filename extension is .mid. The Standard MIDI File is the industry stan-
dard format for songs, and is used by Pa1000 as the native file format
when playing and recording MIDI Songs.
The MIDI Karaoke File (.kar) is an extension of the SMF format, and is also
supported. It always contains lyrics.
MID file
on disk
KAR file
on disk
MIDI
Song
What is an MP3 Song
MP3 Songs’ real name is even funnier: MPEG Layer-3, usually abbreviated
as MP3. The filename extension is .mp3. This is a compressed audio file,
used to store recorded songs in the smallest amount of space, without
losing too much audio quality. At the highest quality, MP3 files are usually
impossible to distinguish from a non-compressed audio file. Pa1000 can
play and record MP3 files.
MP3 file
on disk
MP3
Song
Choosing a Song by ID number
Each Song in a folder on a device has a progressive ID number assigned (up
to 9,999). When the ID numbers are shown in the Song Select window, you
can enter this number to select the corresponding Song.
To help you find a Song by ID number, you can export a song list using the
Export Song List command in the Song Select window, and print it.

Korg PA1000 Specifications

General

Sound Engine	EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded)
Polyphony	128 voices
Keyboard	61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Display	7-inch TFT display
Song Player	MP3, SMF (Standard MIDI File), KAR
Storage	960 MB
Connectivity	USB, MIDI, Audio In/Out
Weight	10.75 kg (23.7 lbs)
Effects	148 effect types
Sounds	Over 1, 750 Factory Sounds, 107 Drum Kits
User PCM Sample Memory	600 MB
Style Tracks	8 tracks
Chord Sequencer	Yes
Pads	4 Assignable Pads
Lyrics	MID, KAR, MP3+Lyrics
Sequencer	16 tracks
SongBook	Fully programmable music database
Multi Pad	4 Assignable Pads
Connections	Audio In, Line Out
Clock	Internal
Power Supply	AC adapter