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Korg PA800 User Manual

Korg PA800
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User’s Manual
ENGLISH
OS Ver. 2.0
MAN00010002
12E

Table of Contents

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Korg PA800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeArranger Workstation
Keyboard61 keys with Velocity and Aftertouch
Sound EngineEDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
DisplayColor TouchView™ Graphic Touch Screen
Sequencer16-track
StorageSD Card Slot
Audio Inputs2 x Mic/Line
Audio OutputsHeadphones

Summary

Front panel

Rear panel

Welcome!

Data Backup and Management

Guidance on backing up original data, OS, and musical resources.

Start up

Quick Guide

Playing Sounds on the Keyboard

Guide to selecting and playing single sounds on the keyboard.

Layering Multiple Sounds

Instructions for playing two or three sounds simultaneously on the keyboard.

Selecting and playing Styles

Selecting and Saving Performances

Guide to selecting and saving Performances, including saving settings to a Performance.

Selecting and Playing Styles

Instructions for selecting Styles, Style Elements, and Style Controls.

Song Play

Selecting and Playing Songs

Guide to selecting songs for Sequencer 1 and 2, and opening the Song Select window.

Playing Back and Controlling Songs

Instructions for playing back songs using sequencer controls and transport buttons.

The SongBook

Selecting Entries from the Main List

How to open and navigate the SongBook database to select entries.

Adding and Editing SongBook Entries

Instructions for adding new entries and editing existing ones in the SongBook database.

Creating and Using Custom Lists

Guide to creating custom lists of SongBook entries for specific shows.

Singing with a connected microphone

Connecting the Microphone

Instructions for connecting a microphone to AUDIO INPUT 1 and setting initial levels.

Applying Harmony to Your Voice

Guide to selecting Voice Processor Presets and enabling harmony for vocal performances.

Soloing Your Voice (TalkBack)

Instructions for using the TalkBack function to attenuate music for speaking.

Locking Voice Processor Settings

How to lock Voice Processor settings to prevent changes when selecting different presets.

Recording a new Song

Entering Backing Sequence (Quick Record) Mode

Steps to enter the Quick Record mode for recording Styles and performances.

Preparing for Recording

Guide to setting parameters like Style, Tempo, and track status before recording.

Realtime Recording Procedure

Instructions for performing and recording live with Styles, including Intro, Variation, Fill, Ending.

Second-Take Recording (Overdubbing)

Method for re-recording or adding to existing tracks in a song.

Saving a Song to Disk

Procedure for saving recorded songs to a storage device to prevent data loss.

Style Play operating mode

Main Page (Normal View) Description

Detailed description of the main Style Play screen layout and its elements.

Edit Menu and Page Structure

Overview of the Edit menu and the structure of edit pages within Style Play mode.

Mixer/Tuning: Tuning and Sub Scale

Guide to setting octave transpose, fine-tuning, and alternative scales for tracks.

Effects: FX Select and Assignment

How to select and assign effects to internal FX processors (A-D).

Preferences: Style Settings

General parameters for Style Play mode, including Chord Recognition and Velocity Control.

Dialog Boxes for Saving Settings

Explanation of Write Performance and Write Single Touch Setting dialog boxes.

Style Record mode

Saving Changes and Listening to Styles

Instructions for saving or aborting changes and listening to styles during editing.

Realtime and Step Record Procedures

Step-by-step guides for performing realtime and step recording of Styles.

Edit Menu and Event Editing

Overview of the Edit menu and procedures for editing MIDI events.

Style Edit: Transpose and Velocity

Guide to transposing tracks and changing note velocity values.

Copying Style Elements and Tracks

Guide to copying tracks or entire Style Elements/Chord Variations from Styles.

Style Element Track Controls

Parameters for Sound/Expression assignment and Keyboard Range settings.

Importing Standard MIDI Files (SMF)

Guide to importing SMF data to create Chord Variations or entire Styles.

Exporting SMF Files

Instructions for exporting Chord Variations or entire Styles as SMF files.

Pad Record mode

Saving Changes and Listening to Pads

Instructions for saving or aborting changes and listening to pads during editing.

Main Page - Record 1 Overview

Detailed description of the Main page in Pad Record 1 mode.

Main Page - Guitar Mode

Description of Guitar Mode parameters for recording guitar parts.

Edit Menu for Pad Record Mode

Overview of the Edit menu and structure for Pad Record mode.

Pad Edit: Copy Functions

Guide to copying tracks from Styles or Chord Variations from other Pads.

Song Play operating mode

Main Page Layout

Detailed layout of the Song Play main page, including Song areas and controls.

Mixer/Tuning: FX Send

Guide to setting the level of direct signals sent to internal FX processors.

Mixer/Tuning EQ Parameters

Details on setting EQ Gain and EQ Control for song tracks.

SongBook

Organizing Entries with the Book

Overview of the SongBook database for organizing Styles, MIDI files, and MP3 files.

Sequencer operating mode

Sequencer Main Page Layout

Detailed description of the Sequencer Play main page, including song areas and controls.

Multitrack Sequencer Record Mode

Instructions for multitrack recording, including overdub, overwrite, and auto punch.

Step Backing Sequence Record Mode

Guide to step-recording chords and controls for songs.

Backing Sequence (Quick Record) Procedure

Step-by-step guide for performing realtime recording using Styles.

Save Song Window

Instructions for saving songs to a storage device, including overwrite warnings.

Global edit mode

Voice Processor

Accessing Voice Processor Edit Pages

Guide to accessing Voice Processor Setup and Preset pages via the Global mode menu.

Voice Processor Setup: Basic Settings

Explanation of Lead Setting, Harmony Settings, and Low Cut Filter for voice processing.

Voice Processor Setup: Dynamics and EQ

Parameters for Compressor/Gate, Equalizer, and Talk function settings.

Voice Processor Preset: Effects

Guide to adjusting FX Mix, Reverb, Delay, and other effect parameters.

Harmony and Tuning with Voice Processor

Explanation of harmony modes (Notes, Shift, Chordal, Scalic) and tuning.

Voice Processor Preset: Harmony Voices

Parameters for setting up individual harmony voices, including voicing and scale modes.

Media edit mode

Media Edit Mode Main Page

Overview of the Media edit mode's main page, navigation tools, and commands.

MIDI

Connecting Pa800 to External Devices

Instructions for connecting Pa800 to a master keyboard and MIDI accordion.

Connecting Pa800 to a Computer

Guide for connecting Pa800 to a computer via USB for MIDI and file transfer.

Installing the MP3 Board (EXBP-Dual MP3)

Precautions and Installation Procedure

Safety precautions and step-by-step guide for installing the MP3 board.

Playing and Recording MP3 Files

Instructions for playing MP3 files and recording performances as MP3 files.

Installing the Video Interface (VIF4)

Video Interface Installation and Setup

Guide to connecting the Pa800 to a video monitor and selecting video standards.

Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver

Connecting Pa800 to a Personal Computer

Instructions for connecting Pa800 to a PC via USB and installing the required driver.

Mac OS X: Installing KORG USB-MIDI Driver

Guide for installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver on Mac OS X systems.

Shortcuts

SHIFT Button Shortcuts

List of functions accessible by pressing SHIFT + other buttons.

Troubleshooting

General Problems and Solutions

Common issues like no power, no sound, and incorrect note playback with solutions.

Media Related Problems

Troubleshooting steps for device formatting, saving, loading, and USB connection issues.

Technical specifications

MIDI Data

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