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Korg PA1X - User Manual

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User’s Manual
ENGLISH
OS Ver. 2.52
MAN0001093
7E

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers:

Korg PA1X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony62 voices
Sound EngineHI synthesis (Hyper Integrated)
DisplayTouchView graphical touch screen
Sequencer16-track sequencer
Storagefloppy disk drive
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out/Thru, USB
OutputsHeadphones
InputsMicrophone Input

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

FCC Regulation Warning

CE Mark for European Harmonized Standards

Important Notice to Consumers

Data Handling

Example Screens

Description of example screens in manuals, noting that names and values are illustrative.

Cleaning the Display

Instructions for cleaning the LCD screen using soft cotton cloths or computer wipes.

Trademarks

List of registered trademarks including Akai, Macintosh, Microsoft, and TC-Helicon.

Disclaimer

Liability

Service and Users Assistance

The BALANCE Slider

Front Panel Overview

Front Panel Controls

Mode Section

Explains the MODE buttons (Style Play, Song Play, Sequencer, Sound, Demo) and their functions.

Front Panel Controls: Memory, Bass Inversion, Manual Bass, Fade In;Out

Single Touch Setting (STS)

Describes the STS function for instantly changing keyboard sounds and effects.

Style Select Section

Explains how to use buttons to open the Style Select window and choose a Style.

Intro 1-3;Count In Buttons

Buttons to set the arranger in Intro mode, starting the Style with a selected intro.

Front Panel Controls: Ending, Variation, Fill, Tap Tempo, Synchro Start;Stop

Start;Stop Button

Starts or stops the Style running, with options for Synchro Start and Panic.

Record Button

Sets the instrument to Record or Sampling mode depending on the current operating mode.

TRK.SEL. (Track Select) Button

Switches between various tracks views depending on the operating mode.

Single Touch Setting Buttons

Allows selection of up to four Single Touch Settings (STS) for automatic configuration.

Help Button

Press to open the context-sensitive Help.

Color TouchView Graphical Display

Use this display to interact with the instrument.

Sequencer 1 Transport Controls

Controls for Sequencer 1, including Rewind, Fast Forward, and Pause commands.

Front Panel Controls: Balance Slider, Tempo;Value Section, Audio In LED

Exit Button

Use to exit menus, dialogs, or return to the main page.

Menu Button

Opens the edit menu page for the current operating or edit mode.

Tempo Lock

Keeps tempo unchanged when selecting different Styles or Performances.

Display Hold

Keeps temporary windows open until EXIT or mode button is pressed.

SongBook Button

Recalls the SongBook mode to browse the music database.

Ensemble Button

Turns the Ensemble function on/off for harmonizing melodies.

Chord Scanning Section

Defines how chords are recognized by the arranger in Style Play and Sequencer modes.

Front Panel Controls: Keyboard Mode Section

Style Change

Turns Style Change function on/off, affecting Style based on Performance selection.

Performance Select

Use to select a Performance via the SOUND/PERFORMANCE SELECT section.

Sound Select

Use to select a Sound and assign it to the selected track.

Sound;Performance Select Section

Buttons to open Sound Select or Performance Select windows.

Transpose Buttons

Transpose the entire instrument in semitone steps (Master Transpose).

Front Panel Controls: Octave Buttons

Rear Panel Overview

Rear Panel Connections

AC Cable Connector

Plug the supplied AC cable into this connector.

Power Switch

Use this switch to turn the instrument on or off.

Video Out (Optional)

Connect the Pa1X to a TV or video monitor if an optional VIF3 interface is fitted.

LCD Contrast

Use this knob to adjust the display contrast.

Digital Output

Use this 48 kHz S/PDIF output to connect to other digital devices.

USB

Connect the Pa1X to a personal computer for data transfer.

MIDI Interface

Connects the Pa1X to external controllers, computers, or other MIDI instruments.

EC5 Multiswitch

Connects to a Korg EC5 multiswitch for realtime control.

Assign. Pedal

Connect a continuous or footswitch-type pedal.

Damper Pedal

Connect a Damper (Sustain) pedal.

OUTPUT

Send the audio signal to a mixer, PA system, or monitors.

INPUT

Connect a microphone, keyboard, or CD player.

Audio Inputs

Connect microphones, guitars, or other musical instruments.

MIDI Connections

Connect to external controllers or computers for MIDI communication.

Damper Pedal

Connect a Damper (Sustain) pedal.

Demo

Listen to built-in Demo Songs to appreciate the Pa1X's sonic power.

The Music Stand

A music stand comes standard with your Pa1X.

Welcome!

Live Performing

Information on using the Pa1X for live performance, emphasizing its realtime capabilities.

Useful Links

Provides contact addresses and web pages for Korg dealers and distributors worldwide.

Whats in the Box

About This Manual

Describes the manual's structure: Introduction, Quick Guide, Reference Guide, and Appendix.

Making a Backup Copy of System Files

Instructions for backing up Operating System and Factory Data.

Loading the Operating System

Instructions for downloading and installing new versions of the Pa1X operating system.

Reloading the Factory Data

Instructions on how to restore original Factory Data.

Start Up

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Instructions for connecting the power cord and plugging into a wall socket.

Turning the Instrument On and Off

Procedure for powering the instrument on and off, and warnings about data loss.

Controlling the Volume (Master & Acc;Seq)

Using the MASTER VOLUME and ACC/SEQ VOLUME sliders.

The BALANCE Slider

Controls the relative volume of the two onboard sequencers.

Headphones

Instructions for connecting headphones to the HEADPHONES output.

Audio Outputs

Connecting the Pa1X to an external amplification system.

Audio Inputs

MIDI Connections

Connecting to external controllers or computers for MIDI communication.

Damper Pedal

Connecting a Damper (Sustain) pedal.

Demo

Listening to built-in Demo Songs to appreciate the Pa1X's sonic power.

The Music Stand

A music stand comes standard with your Pa1X.

Glossary of Terms

Sound

Basic unit of an Arranger Keyboard performance, a playable instrument timbre.

Style

The core of an arranger keyboard, consisting of up to eight parts or 'Tracks'.

Variation

Each Style has four variations, offering slightly different versions of arrangements.

Fill-in

Adds extra dynamics and keeps the beat when transitioning, offering three fill-ins per Style.

Intro & Ending

Musical introductions and endings to embellish performances.

Keyboard Tracks

Up to four additional parts played on the keyboard in real-time.

STS (Single Touch Settings)

Instantly change sounds assigned to keyboard tracks with a single button press.

Ensemble

Embellishes notes with additional notes to create complete chord voicings.

The Logo Decoder

Interface Basics

The Color TouchView Graphical User Interface

Overview of the Pa1X's easy-to-use graphical interface based on Korg's Color TouchView™.

Pages

Parameters grouped into pages, selected by corresponding tabs on the display.

Menus and Sections

Pages grouped in sections, selected by corresponding buttons in the Edit menu.

Overlapping Windows

Selecting windows that overlap the current page, closing upon selection or EXIT.

Dialog Boxes

Windows that overlap the underlying page, requiring user input via displayed buttons.

Page Menus

Menu that appears when pressing the icon on the upper right corner of each page.

Pop-up Menus

Menus that appear next to a parameter name for selecting options.

Checkboxes

On/off switches for parameters, allowing users to change their status.

Interface Basics: Operative Modes

Selected, Highlighted Items

Operations are executed on highlighted items; select parameter/item first, then execute.

Non-Available, Grayed-Out Parameters

Parameters shown in grey are not currently available and cannot be selected.

Interface Basics: Non-Available, Grayed-Out Parameters

Quick Guide: Turning the Instrument On and Listening to the Demos

Turning the Instrument On, and Viewing the Main Screen

Procedure for turning the Pa1X on and familiarizing with the main display.

Playing the Demos

Instructions on how to access and play the built-in Demo Songs.

Playing Sounds: Selecting a Sound and Playing it on the Keyboard

Playing Sounds: Playing Two or Three Sounds at the Same Time

Playing Sounds: Playing Different Sounds with Your Left and Your Right Hand

Changing the Split Point

Instructions on how to set the split point to any key.

Playing Sounds: Raising or Lowering the Upper Octave

Digital Drawbars

Information on the "Digital Drawbars" sound, simulating tonewheel organs.

Selecting and Saving Performances

Selecting a Performance

Press the Performance area to open the Performance Select window.

Selecting and Saving Performances: Saving Your Settings to a Performance

Selecting and Playing Styles

Selecting and Playing a Style

Press the Style area to open the Style Select window.

Selecting and Playing Styles: Tempo

Intro, Fill, Variation, Ending

Selecting various "Style Elements" to make playing richer.

Selecting and Playing Styles: Single Touch Settings (STS)

Selecting and Playing Styles: The Pads

Adjusting Volume Balance Between the Style and the Keyboard

Using the ACC/SEQ VOLUME slider to adjust Style volume while Keyboard tracks remain unchanged.

Selecting and Playing Styles: Adjusting Volume of Each Single Track

Selecting and Playing Styles: Turning Style Tracks On;Off

Adding Chords to Your Right-Hand Melody (ENSEMBLE Function)

Applying chords played with the left hand to the right-hand melody using the Ensemble function.

Song Play: Selecting a Song to Play

Song Play: Playing Back a Song

Song Play: Changing Tracks Volume

Song Play: Turning Song Tracks On;Off

Song Play: Mixing Two Songs

Song Play: Listening to a CD

The SongBook

Selecting the Desired Entry from the Main List

Browsing the SongBook database in various ways, touching names to select entries.

The SongBook: Displaying Artist or Genre

The SongBook: Sorting Entries

Searching Entries

Using filtering functions to look for specific artists or song titles.

The SongBook: Adding Entries

The SongBook: Creating a Custom List

The SongBook: Selecting and Using a Custom List

Selecting a SongBook STS

Associating up to four STSs to an entry for recalling setups for tracks, effects, and VP.

Singing with a Connected Microphone

Connecting a Microphone

Connect a microphone to the MIC input and adjust audio in track volume.

Singing with a Connected Microphone: Applying Harmony to Your Voice

Singing with a Connected Microphone: Soloing Your Voice (TalkBack)

Locking Voice Processor Settings

Lock Voice Processor Preset and other settings to prevent changes when selecting Performances or STSs.

Recording a New Song

Entering Backing Sequence (Quick Record) Mode

Switch to Sequencer mode and select Backing Sequence for easy recording.

Recording a New Song: Preparing to Record

Recording a New Song: Recording

Recording a New Song: Second-Take Recording (Overdubbing)

Saving a Song to Disk

Save the recorded Song to disk to avoid losing it when the instrument is turned off.

Selecting Elements: Sound Select Window

Performance Select Window

Open the Performance Select window to choose a Performance.

Selecting Elements: Style Select Window

Pad Select Window

Open the Pad Select window to choose a Pad.

STS Select

Use the SINGLE TOUCH SETTING buttons to select STS associated with the current Style.

Selecting Elements: Song Select Window

Style Play Operating Mode: Main Page (Normal View)

Start-up Settings

Save preferred settings to Performance 1 for automatic selection on startup.

How Styles, Performances and STSs Are Linked Together

Explains the relationships between Styles, Performances, and STSs.

Panels

Sections accessible via tabs, providing access to various panels for editing.

Style Play Operating Mode: Main Page (Normal View): Recognized Chord

Page Menu Icon

Press to open the page menu (see 'Page menu' on page 97).

Style Area

Shows Style name, tempo, and meter parameters.

Performance;STS Area

Displays the latest selected Performance or STS name.

Sequencer 1;2 Area

Shows Song names assigned to the two onboard sequencers.

Style Play Operating Mode: Keyboard Tracks Area

Sound Name

Name of the Sound assigned to the corresponding Keyboard track.

Sound Bank

Bank the current Sound belongs to.

Program Change

Program Change number, shown when 'Show Program Change number' is on.

Style Tracks View Page

Switches from Normal view to show individual Style tracks.

Original Style Sounds

Determines if Styles use original sounds or assigned ones.

Panels

Accessible via tabs, providing various panels for editing.

Style Play Operating Mode: Selected Track Info Area

Track Name

Name of the selected track.

Sound Name

Name of the Sound assigned to the selected track.

Sound Bank

Bank the selected Sound belongs to.

Program Change

Program Change number, shown when 'Show Program Change number' is on.

Sounds Area

Shows Sounds and octave transposition for the eight Style tracks.

Style Tracks Octave Transpose

Non-editable octave transpose of the corresponding track.

Volume Panel

Set volume of each track and mute/unmute tracks.

Style Play Operating Mode: STS Name Panel

Mic Panel

Select this panel to set parameters for the microphone input.

Sub-Scale Panel

Select this panel to select a secondary scale for the Keyboard tracks.

Pad Panel

Select this panel to see which Hit or Sequence Pads are assigned to the four Pads.

Split Panel

Select this panel to adjust the split point for the Keyboard tracks.

Style Play Operating Mode: VP Lock Icon

Sub-Scale Panel

Replicates the 'Mixer/Tuning: Sub Scale' edit page.

Pad Panel

Assign different Hit or Sequence Pad to each of the four pads.

Split Panel

Set the split point and Chord Recognition mode.

Style Play Operating Mode: Edit Menu

Edit Page Structure

All edit pages share basic elements: Operating mode, Edit section, Page menu icon.

Mixer;Tuning: Volume;Pan

Set volume and pan for Keyboard or Style tracks.

Upper Volume Link

Defines if changing volume for one Upper track proportionally changes others.

Style Play Operating Mode: Mixer;Tuning: FX Send

Style Play Operating Mode: Mixer;Tuning: Tuning

Mixer;Tuning: Sub Scale

Program an alternative scale for tracks, with remaining tracks using Global scale.

Track Assign

Check parameters to assign the Sub-Scale to each track.

Style Play Operating Mode: Scale Lock Icon

How to Fine Tune Each Note of the User Scale

Change each note's tuning in cents to create a custom scale.

How to Use the Quarter Tone Function with a Footswitch, EC5 Switch or Assignable Switch

Assign Quarter Tone function to switches for realtime scale changes.

Effects: FX Select

Select effects to be assigned to the A/B (Style) and C/D (Keyboard/Pads) processors.

Style Play Operating Mode: Effects: FX A…D

Track Controls: Mode

Set Internal/External and Poly/Mono status of Song tracks.

Track Controls: Drum Volume

Adjust volume for each Drum and Percussion instrument family.

Track Controls: Easy Edit

Fine-tune parameters for Sounds assigned to each track.

Style Play Operating Mode: Track Controls: Easy Edit

How to Adjust Sound Parameters for a Single Sound

Example of using Easy Sound Edit to adjust Cutoff knob.

Style Play Operating Mode: Keyboard;Ensemble: Keyboard Control

Keyboard;Ensemble: Key;Velocity Range

Program key and dynamic (velocity) range for each Keyboard track.

Style Play Operating Mode: Keyboard;Ensemble: Ensemble

Style Play Operating Mode: Style Controls: Drum;Fill

Fill Mode Lock Icon

Prevents Fill Mode from changing when selecting a different Performance or Style.

Track Status

Shows track play/mute status. Press icons to change status.

Style Controls: Keyboard Range On;Off; Wrap Around

Program Wrap Around point and turn on/off Keyboard Range for Style tracks.

Style Play Operating Mode: Pad;Switch: Pad

Pad;Switch: Assignable Switch

Select a different function for each of the four ASSIGN. SWITCH buttons.

Style Play Operating Mode: Preferences: Style Preferences

Chord Recognition Mode

Defines how chords are recognized by the auto-accompaniment engine.

Velocity Control

Triggers functions by playing louder with the left hand.

Scale Mode

Defines which tracks are affected by the selected alternative scale.

Memory Mode

Sets the way the MEMORY button works.

Style Play Operating Mode: Preferences: Global Setup

Lock Icon

Protects parameters from changing when loading data or selecting different elements.

Style Change On By Default

Defines the status of the STYLE CHANGE button at startup.

Velocity Control Value

Sets a velocity value to trigger Style Start/Stop or select Style Element.

Upper Volume Link

Defines if changing volume for one Upper track proportionally changes others.

Bass & Lower Backing

Plays a simple accompaniment with the left hand when Style is not running.

Style Play Operating Mode: Page Menu

Write Performance

Opens Write Performance dialog to save settings to a Performance.

Write Global-Style Setup

Opens Write Global-Style Setup dialog to save Style Play specific global settings.

Save Song Marker Seq.1;2

Saves markers created in the corresponding sequencer.

Export Jukebox List

Saves the current Jukebox list as a text file to disk.

Seq.1-Groove Quantize Enable

Enables/disables groove quantize; works only on Sequencer 1.

Solo Track

Hear only the selected track; other tracks are muted.

Copy;Paste FX

Copy and paste FX settings between Styles, Performances, STSs, and Songs.

Exit from Record

Exit Record mode and return to the main page.

Write Style Dialog Box

Opens dialog to save recorded or edited Style to memory.

Style Play Operating Mode: Write Style Performance Dialog Box

Write Global-Style Play Setup Dialog Box

Save Style Play specific global settings to the Global file.

The Direct HD Bank

Information on DIRECT HD banks residing on the hard disk.

Creating the Direct HD Banks

Two ways to create DIRECT HD banks: Style Record mode or Disk mode.

Style Play Operating Mode: The Direct FD Bank

Creating the Direct FD Bank

Configure the DIRECT FD bank by creating a 'DIRECTFD.SET' folder on floppy disk.

Style Record Mode: The Style Structure

What to Record

Explains that recording a Style involves recording tracks within Chord Variations and Style Elements.

Pattern Data vs. Track Data

Style Record is for patterns, Style Play is for track parameters like Sounds and Volume.

Style Import;Export

Import Standard MIDI Files (SMF) to Pa1X Styles using Korg's Style To Midi application.

Entering the Style Record Mode

Press REC button in Style Play mode to enter Style Record mode.

Style Record Mode: Exit by Saving or Deleting Changes

List of Recorded Events

Lists recorded events and important filtered-out events in Style Record mode.

Listening to the Style While in Edit Mode

Listen to selected Chord Variation or whole Style while in Record/Edit mode.

Style Record Mode: Main Page - Record 1

Measure Number

Indicates the current measure you are recording.

Recording Parameters Area

Area showing parameters like Element, Chord Var, Resolution, Rec Length, Meter, NTT, Tempo.

Element (Style Element)

Select a Style Element for editing.

Chord Var (Chord Variation)

Select a Chord Variation for editing after selecting Style Element.

Resolution

Sets quantization for correcting timing mistakes after recording.

Rec Length (Recording Length)

Sets the recording length in measures for the pattern.

Meter

Sets the meter (time signature) of the Style Element.

NTT (Note Transposition Table)

Determines how the arranger transposes pattern notes for recognized chords.

Selected Track Info Area

Shows the Sound assigned to the selected track.

Style Record Mode: CV Length (Chord Variation Length)

Metro (Metronome)

Sets the metronome click and precount for recording.

Tempo

Sets the tempo using TEMPO/VALUE controls.

Meter

Sets the meter (time signature) of the Style Element.

NTT (Note Transposition Table)

Determines how the arranger transposes pattern notes for recognized chords.

Selected Track Info Area

Shows the Sound assigned to the selected track.

Style Record Mode: Sound Bank

Program Change

Program Change number, shown when 'Show Program Change number' is on.

Key;Chord Area

Defines track's original key and chord type for the current Chord Variation.

Delete Note button

Deletes a single note or percussive instrument.

Tracks Volume;Status Area

Shows track status icons (Play/Mute) and virtual sliders for volume.

Track Names

Labels for each track shown under the sliders.

Style Record Mode: Event Edit: Event Edit

Event List

Shows all events contained in the selected track.

Position

Position of the event, expressed in measure.beat.tick format.

Type, Value 1, Value 2

Shows event type and values, including End Of Track marking.

Length

Length of the selected Note event.

Scrollbar

Use to browse the event list.

Other Elements

Includes Track pop-up menu, Go Meas./Catch command.

Track Pop-up Menu

Use to select the track to edit within the current Chord Variation.

Go Meas.;Catch

Dual function command for moving to a measure or catching the current event.

Pad Edit: Quantize

Corrects timing mistakes after recording or gives a 'groovy' feeling.

Style Record Mode: Event Edit: Filter

Song Edit: Quantize

Corrects timing mistakes after recording or gives a 'groovy' feeling.

Style Record Mode: Edit Menu

Edit Page Structure

All edit pages share basic elements: Operating mode, Edit section, Page menu icon.

Parameters Area

Contains various parameters; use tabs to select available pages.

Track Status

Use buttons to mute/unmute tracks while editing.

Tabs

Use tabs to select edit pages of the current edit section.

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Cut

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Delete

Event Edit Procedure

General procedure for event editing: select track, event, edit values, save.

Style Edit: Delete All

Quickly delete a selected Style Element, Chord Variation, or the whole Style.

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Copy

E; CV (Style Element;Chord Variation)

Select Style Element and Chord Variation for editing.

Track

Select the track to edit.

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Transpose

Style Edit: Velocity

Change velocity (dynamics) value of notes in the selected track.

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Cut

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Delete

Style Edit: Delete All

Quickly delete a selected Style Element, Chord Variation, or the whole Style.

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Copy

Style Edit: Copy

Copy track, Chord Variation, or Style Element within or between Styles.

Style Record mode: Page menu

Write Style

Opens Write Style dialog box to save the Style to internal memory.

Undo

Cancels the latest operation and restores previous situation.

Copy Sound

Copies all Sounds assigned to the current Style Element tracks to a different Style Element.

Copy Expression

Copies all Expression values assigned to current Style Element tracks to a different Style Variation.

Copy Keyboard Range

Copies Keyboard Range values for current Style Element tracks to a different Style Element.

Copy Chord Table

Copies the Chord Table of the current Style Element to a different Style Element.

Delete Current Track

Deletes the selected track.

Overdub Step Recording

Opens Overdub Step recording window.

Solo Track

Hear only the selected track; other tracks are muted.

Exit from Record

Exits Record mode without saving changes to the Style.

Write Style Dialog Box

Dialog box to save recorded or edited Style to memory.

Style Record Mode: Copy Sounds Dialog Box

Copy Expression Dialog Box

Copies all Expression values assigned to current Style Element tracks to a different Style Variation.

Copy Key Range Dialog Box

Copies Keyboard Range values for current Style Element tracks to a different Style Variation.

Copy Chord Table Dialog Box

Copies the Chord Table of the current Style Element to a different Style Element.

Style Record Mode: Style Element Track Controls: Sound;Expression

Style Record Mode: Style Element Track Controls: Keyboard Range

Style Record Mode: Style Element Chord Table: Chord Table

Chord; Chord Variation

Assign a Chord Variation to each of the most important chords.

Style Track Controls: Type;Trigger;Tension

Set Mode, Retrigger mode for Style tracks, and activate/deactivate Tension.

Style Record Mode: Import: Import Groove

Style Record Mode: Import: Import SMF

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Event Edit

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Filter

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Transpose

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Velocity

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Cut

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Delete

Style Edit: Delete All

Quickly delete a selected Style Element, Chord Variation, or the whole Style.

Style Record Mode: Style Edit: Copy

Style Edit: Copy

Copy a track, Chord Variation or Style Element within or from a different Style.

Style Record Mode: Page menu

Write Global-Global Setup dialog box

Save global settings not tied to a single operating mode.

Write Global-Midi Setup dialog box

Save current MIDI settings to a MIDI Setup.

Write Global-Voice Processor Setup dialog box

Save current Voice Processor Setup settings.

Write Global-Voice Processor Preset dialog box

Save current Voice Processor Preset settings.

Disk Edit Mode: Disk structure

Page structure

All edit pages share basic elements: Edit mode, Page menu icon, Disk path.

List of files

Shows files and folders contained in the selected device.

Scrollbar

Use to scroll the list of files and folders.

Device pop-up menu

Use to select the available storage devices.

Disk Edit Mode: Navigation tools

Create New Folder

Create a new folder in the root or any generic folder.

Disk Edit Mode: Load

Loading all data of a specified type

Load all User data of a specified type with a single operation.

Loading i-Series data

Load i-Series Style data as if they were ordinary Pa1X data.

Disk Edit Mode: Load: Loading a single bank

Loading a single item

Save a single User item with a single operation.

Disk Edit Mode: Save

Saving the full memory content

Save the full memory content with a single operation.

Disk Edit Mode: Save: Saving all data of a specified type

Saving a single bank

Save a single User bank with a single operation.

Disk Edit Mode: Creating a new.SET folder

Copy

Copy files and folders between devices or within the same device.

Copying a folders content

Copy folder contents without copying the folder itself.

Disk Edit Mode: Copy: Copying a single file or folder

Multiple file selection

Select multiple files or folders consecutively or discontinuously before executing operations.

Overwriting existing files or folders

Handle dialog box prompts when copying files with existing names.

Disk Edit Mode: Erase

Format

Initialize a device (Quick or Full Format). Warning: all data is lost.

Disk Edit Mode: Utility

Save OS to Floppy Disk

Backup the instrument's Operating System onto three floppy disks.

Backup Resources

Backup all internal Factory and User data, excluding the Operating System.

Restore Resources

Restore internal Factory and User data from a backup file.

Disk Edit Mode: Preferences

Global Protect

Prevents Global parameters from being reprogrammed when loading data.

Hard Disk Protect

Protects the Hard Disk from writing.

Factory Style and Pad Protect

Protects Factory Styles and Pads from being overwritten.

Factory Sound Protect

Prevents writing edited Sounds from Edit Sound mode.

Disk Edit Mode: USB;CD

USB;CD: USB

Access internal hard disk from a personal computer via USB.

USB;CD: CD

Use the optional CDRW-1 CD Player/Writer to write data on CD and CD-RW disks.

Disk Edit Mode: USB;CD: CD

Edit List page

View and edit the list of files and/or folders to be written to a CD or image file.

Global Edit Mode: Global Controls: Interface

Help;Message Language

Select available languages for the online help system.

Change button

Apply the selected language to the user interface.

Program Change

Show or hide Program Change numbers next to Sound names.

Track Activity

Turn on/off the Track Activity display for monitoring events.

Acc;Seq Slider

Control Style/Song track volume or act as balance control.

Auto Select

Automatically select last used Style, Performance, or Sound when pressing bank buttons.

Global Edit Mode: General Controls: Transpose Control

General Controls: Scale

Select the main (or basic) scale of the instrument.

Global Edit Mode: General Controls: Lock

Locks

Prevent parameter changes when loading data or selecting different elements.

Master Transpose Lock

Prevent Master Transpose from changing when selecting a different Performance or Style.

Style Performance Master Transpose Lock

Prevent Style change from modifying Master Transpose.

Sub Scale;Quarter Tone Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Sub-Scale or Quarter Tone value.

Auto Octave Lock

Decide if instrument will automatically transpose Upper tracks when switching modes.

Assignable Switches Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Assignable Switch assignment.

Slider Mode Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing the selected SLIDER MODE button.

Global Edit Mode: General Controls: Lock: Split Point

Pad Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing the Pad assignment.

Lower Lock

Lower track remains unchanged when selecting a different Style, Performance or STS.

Keyboard Mode;Chord Scanning

Keyboard Mode and Chord Scanning remain unchanged when selecting a different Performance or STS.

Voice Processor Preset

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing the Voice Processor Preset.

Upper 1 FXs

Control whether Sound or Performance/STS effect parameters are considered.

Style Preferences

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Style Preferences values.

Bass Inversion

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Bass Inversion status.

Manual Bass

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Manual Bass status.

Fill Mode

Prevent selected Fill Mode from changing when selecting a different Performance or Style.

Style Element

Prevent selected Style from causing a different Style Element selection.

Style Tracks Play;Mute Lock

Prevent Style or Performance change from modifying Style tracks Play/Mute status.

Style Tracks Volume

Style tracks volume remains unchanged when selecting a different Style or Performance.

Global Edit Mode: General Controls: Interface

Help;Message Language

Select available languages for the online help system.

Change Button

Apply the selected language to the user's interface.

Program Change

Show or hide Program Change numbers next to Sound names.

Track Activity

Turn on/off the Track Activity display for monitoring events.

Acc;Seq Slider

Control Style/Song track volume or act as balance control.

Auto Select

Automatically select last used Style, Performance, or Sound when pressing bank buttons.

Global Edit Mode: General Controls: Transpose Control

General Controls: Scale

Select the main (or basic) scale of the instrument.

Global Edit Mode: General Controls: Lock

Locks

Prevent parameter changes when loading data or selecting different elements.

Master Transpose Lock

Prevent Master Transpose from changing when selecting a different Performance or Style.

Style Performance Master Transpose Lock

Prevent Style change from modifying Master Transpose.

Sub Scale;Quarter Tone Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Sub-Scale or Quarter Tone value.

Auto Octave Lock

Decide if instrument will automatically transpose Upper tracks when switching modes.

Assignable Switches Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Assignable Switch assignment.

Slider Mode Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing the selected SLIDER MODE button.

Global Edit Mode: General Controls: Lock: Split Point

Pad Lock

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing the Pad assignment.

Lower Lock

Lower track remains unchanged when selecting a different Style, Performance or STS.

Keyboard Mode;Chord Scanning

Keyboard Mode and Chord Scanning remain unchanged when selecting a different Performance or STS.

Voice Processor Preset

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing the Voice Processor Preset.

Upper 1 FXs

Control whether Sound or Performance/STS effect parameters are considered.

Style Preferences

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Style Preferences values.

Bass Inversion

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Bass Inversion status.

Manual Bass

Prevent Performance or STS selection from changing Manual Bass status.

Fill Mode

Prevent selected Fill Mode from changing when selecting a different Performance or Style.

Style Element

Prevent selected Style from causing a different Style Element selection.

Style Tracks Play;Mute Lock

Prevent Style or Performance change from modifying Style tracks Play/Mute status.

Style Tracks Volume

Style tracks volume remains unchanged when selecting a different Style or Performance.

Global Edit Mode: MIDI: MIDI Setup; General Controls

Current MIDI Setup

Assigns MIDI channels automatically by selecting a MIDI Setup.

Note to RX Noise

Enables/disables recognition of notes from MIDI in RX Noises range.

General Controls

Set MIDI Clock, Local Off, and MIDI Out ports.

Global Edit Mode: MIDI: MIDI In Channels

MIDI: MIDI Out Channels

Assign Pa1X tracks to any of the MIDI OUT channels.

Global Edit Mode: MIDI: Filters

Audio Output: Sty;Kbd

Connect Style, Keyboard and Pad tracks to audio outputs.

Audio Output: Seq1

Connect Sequencer 1 tracks to the audio outputs.

Global Edit Mode: Audio Output: Seq2

Audio Output: Drums

Route Drum Kit Sounds to the audio outputs.

Audio Output: Audio In

Connect the Audio Inputs and the Voice Processor to the audio outputs.

Global Edit Mode: Voice Processor Setup: Setup

Harmony;Modeling Select

Select Harmony or Voice Modeling modules.

Harmony On;Off

Enable/disable Harmony section voices.

Lead

Turn lead voice On or Off.

V1...V4

Turn each of the four Harmony Voices On or Off.

Master On;Off

Enable/disable various Voice Processor sections.

Pitch

Enable/disable the Pitch Correction module.

Thicken

Enable/disable the Thicken module.

Harmony;Modeling

Enable/disable the Harmony or Voice Modeling module.

Effects

Enable/disable the Voice Processor Effects module.

Global Edit Mode: Voice Processor Preset: Preset

Harmony;Modeling Select

Select Harmony or Voice Modeling modules.

Harmony On;Off

Enable/disable Harmony section voices.

Lead

Turn lead voice On or Off.

V1...V4

Turn each of the four Harmony Voices On or Off.

Master On;Off

Enable/disable various Voice Processor sections.

Pitch

Enable/disable the Pitch Correction module.

Thicken

Enable/disable the Thicken module.

Harmony;Modeling

Enable/disable the Harmony or Voice Modeling module.

Effects

Enable/disable the Voice Processor Effects module.

Global Edit Mode: Voice Processor Preset: Thicken; Pitch

Pitch Correction

Apply realtime pitch correction to your voice.

Pitch Correction On;Off

Turn Pitch Correction on or off.

Global Edit Mode: Voice Processor Preset: Voice Modeling

Resonance

Model different vocal tract dimensions and apply formant changes.

Spectral

Equalizer response curves complementing Resonance selections.

Growl

Combination of effects to change non-pitched vocal aspects like breathiness or grind.

Global Edit Mode: Voice Processor Preset: Harmony Voices

Harmony Hold

Sustain backing harmony voices while continuing to sing.

Harmony Modes

Five different harmony modes: Notes, Shift, Chordal, Scalic, and Diatonic/Chromatic.

Notes Mode

Provide specific note information to determine harmony voice pitch.

Shift Mode

Creates harmonies by shifting pitch relative to input note by semitones.

Scale (Scalic) mode

Use key and scale information to create musically correct, diatonic harmonies.

Just Tuning

Maintains relative (and perfect) ratios between pitches for perfect harmonies.

Global Edit Mode: Voice Processor Preset: Voice Modeling

Voice Processor: The Optional Pitch Correction and Voice Modeling Modules

Information on purchasing optional Pitch Correction and Voice Modeling modules.

Global Edit Mode: Voice Processor Preset: Controls

Voice Processor: The Optional Pitch Correction and Voice Modeling Modules

Information on purchasing optional Pitch Correction and Voice Modeling modules.

Installing the Hard Disk (Pa1 X Only)

Formatting the Hard Disk

Format the hard disk before use using the Disk mode.

Installing the Korg CDRW-1 Drive

Installing Additional RAM

Installing ROM Expansions

Installing the MP3 Board (EXBP-MP3)

Part Listing

List of parts included with the MP3 board kit.

Installing the MP3 Board (EXBP-MP3): Installation

Installing the MP3 Board (EXBP-MP3): Recording an MP3

Notes

Information on operating system version, audio outputs, playback, and recording.

Shortcuts

Shift + Functions

List of shortcut functions accessed by holding SHIFT and pressing another button.

Troubleshooting

General Problems

Troubleshooting for common issues like power, sound, and wrong sounds.

Disk Related Problems

Troubleshooting for issues related to floppy disks and data saving/loading.

Technical Specifications

Model

Specifications for Pa1X Pro and Pa1X models.

Keyboard

Keyboard type, velocity, and mono aftertouch.

Operating System

Details on OPOS, RX Technology, Multitasking, and SSD.

Display

Display type: Color TouchView™ graphic touch screen.

Help

Help system description: Hypertextual, context-sensitive, multilingual.

Data Storage

Available storage: Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD.

Sound Generation System

KORG HI - Hyper Integrated sound generation system.

Polyphony

62 voices, 62 oscillators, filters with resonance.

Multitimbricity

40 tracks (2 x 16 Sequencer, 4 Keyboard, 4 Pads).

Sounds

Factory: >870 Sounds, User: 256 Sounds, 64 Drum Kits.

Digital Drawbars

8 Footages. Realtime control using Assignable Sliders.

Sound Edit

Onboard full editing for Sounds and Drum Kits.

Sampling

Record, Edit, Time Slice functions.

PCM RAM Memory

16MB standard, expandable to 32MB.

PCM ROM Expansion

2 slots for up to 32MB additional samples (512 Sounds, 128 Drum Kits).

Effects

4 stereo digital multi-effect processors with 89 effect types plus Vocoder.

Voice Processor

TC•Helicon technology, 4-part harmonizer, Reverb, Delay, Compressor, EQ.

Realtime Tracks

Four Keyboard tracks and 4 Pad tracks.

Performances

320 Realtime Performance locations.

Single Touch Settings (STS)

Memorize realtime tracks and VP settings; up to 4x608 Styles.

Styles

Over 450 preloaded Styles, SSD-resident, 608 locations.

Style Controls

4 Variations, 2 Fills, 2 Intros, 2 Endings, etc.

General Controls

Master Volume, Ensemble, Octave Transpose, Split Point, Style Change etc.

Pads

4 Assignable Pads + Stop button.

Song Play

Patented XDS Crossfade Dual Sequencer player; reads SMF, KAR, MP3, Audio CD.

Sequencer

Quick, Multitrack and Step Record functions; 16 tracks.

MP3 Player;Recorder

Optional MP3 Player/Recorder board (EXBP-MP3).

CD Audio Player;Writer

Optional CDRW-1 drive for reading audio and data.

SongBook

Programmable music database for automatic Style/Song selection.

Pedals

Damper, Assignable (continuous, footswitch), EC5.

Realtime Controllers

Joystick, Assignable Sliders, Assignable Switches, Pads.

MIDI

2x IN, 2x OUT connectors; individual track assignment.

USB

USB 1.1 connector (Type B/Slave).

Audio Inputs

2x Line In, 1x Mic In with Gain control.

Audio Outputs

2 Main (Left/Mono, Right), 2 Sub (1, 2), 1 48kHz S/PDIF digital coaxial.

Headphone

Front 6.3 mm 1/4" jack connection.

Amplification

Bi-amped 2 × 35 Watt (Woofer) + 2 × 12 Watt.

Speakers

4 Speakers (13 cm Woofer + Dome Tweeter), 2-way, Bass Reflex Box.

Power Supply

Universal 100 ~ 240V AC power supply.

Power Consumption

35 W (Pa1X Pro) / 65 W (Pa1X).

Dimensions

W: 1330mm/52.36", D: 366mm/14.40", H: 136mm/5.35" (Pa1X Pro).

Weight

19.5 kg / 44.99 lbs (Pa1X Pro).

Accessories

User's Manual, AC Power Cable, Music Stand, CDRW installation kit.

Index

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