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Korg PA900 User Manual

Korg PA900
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ENGLISH | OS Ver. 1.0 |
MAN0010048
1E

Table of Contents

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Korg PA900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Built-in speaker(s)No
MIDI inYes
Audio (L/R) out2
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
Headphone connectivity6.3 mm
Keys quantity61 keys
AC input voltage100 - 240 V
Power source typeDC
Power consumption (max)20 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth378.3 mm
Width1030 mm
Height138.8 mm
Weight10760 g

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Regulatory and Compliance Information

Regulatory Compliance Warnings

FCC, CE, Consumer notices, and Disposal guidelines.

California Perchlorate Material Handling

Specific handling instructions for perchlorate material in California.

Introduction and Initial Setup

What's in the box

List of included accessories and items with the Pa900.

About this manual

Information on the manual's content and resources.

Contacts

Information on contacting Korg dealers and distributors.

Data Management and System Loading

Covers data backup, factory restore, and OS loading.

Overview

Front Panel Overview

Detailed explanation of the Pa900's front panel layout and controls.

Rear Panel Overview

Description of the Pa900's rear panel connections and ports.

Instrument Features

Key Features Overview

Covers physical, sound, style, mic, and other instrument features.

Initial Setup and Data Management

Making a safety copy of your data

Instructions for backing up instrument data to prevent loss.

Restoring the original factory data

Procedure to restore the instrument to its factory default settings.

Loading the Operating System

Guidance on updating the instrument's operating system.

Front Panel Controls - Part 1

Speakers and Headphones

Information on integrated speakers and headphone connection.

Joystick Lever

Explanation of the joystick's function for pitch bend and modulation.

Front Panel Controls - Part 2

Volume Controls and Assignable Knob

Master Volume, Balance, and Assignable Knob functions.

Operating Modes and Special Controls

Mode Selection and Special Buttons

Overview of operating modes and Global/Media buttons.

Style Section Functionality

How to select and use Styles and associated settings.

Front Panel Controls - Part 3

STS Mode and Chord Sequencer

STS mode, Memory, Bass Inversion, Manual Bass, and Chord Sequencer controls.

Record and Track Select Functions

Buttons for recording, track selection, and editing.

Front Panel Controls - Part 4

Pads and Player Controls

How to play pads and use player controls.

Style Elements and Controls

Style Elements: Intro, Variation, Break, Ending

Using Style Elements like Intros, Variations, Fills, Breaks, and Endings.

Style Controls: Tempo and Fade

Style controls for tempo management and fade in/out.

Front Panel Controls - Part 5

Start/Stop and SongBook Functions

Start/Stop buttons and SongBook database usage.

Ensemble, Display, and Navigation

Ensemble function, display brightness, and data navigation.

Front Panel Controls - Part 6

Menu, Lyrics, Score, Marker

Accessing menu, lyrics, score, and marker features.

Sound Select and Chord Split

Selecting sounds and configuring keyboard split.

Tempo and Metronome Controls

Managing tempo and metronome settings.

Front Panel Controls - Part 7

Split and Transpose Functions

Keyboard split and transpose functionalities.

Performance Selection and Style Change

Selecting performances and changing associated styles.

Front Panel Controls - Part 8

Microphone Settings and USB Host

Microphone setup, USB connection, and device management.

Standby Mode Operation

Functionality for putting the instrument into standby mode.

Rear Panel Connections

Music Stand and Video Output

Attaching the music stand and connecting to video output.

USB Device and MIDI Interface

Connecting to computers and external MIDI devices.

Pedals and Audio Outputs

Connecting pedals and audio output interfaces.

Rear Panel Connections - Part 2

Audio Outputs and Inputs

Connecting line-level audio sources and external audio.

Power Connection

Connecting the instrument to the power supply.

Start Up Procedures

Power Connection and Instrument On/Off

Connecting power and turning the instrument on/off standby.

Volume Controls and Headphones

Using volume controls and connecting headphones.

Start Up Procedures - Part 2

Loudspeakers, Audio Outputs, MIDI

Details on loudspeakers, audio outputs, and MIDI connections.

Pedals and Music Stand

Connecting pedals and attaching the music stand.

Glossary of Terms

Basic Musical Elements

Definitions of Sound, Style, Drums, Percussion, Accompaniment, Variation, Fill, Intro, Pad, Keyboard Tracks.

Advanced Musical Concepts

Definitions of STS, Ensemble, Performance, Sequencer, Player.

Glossary of Terms - Technologies

Technologies and Features Explained

Explanation of LOGO decoder terms like GM, RX, DNC, TouchView, TC-Helicon.

Interface Basics

Color TouchView Graphical User Interface

Overview of the touch-panel LCD graphical interface.

Interface Navigation Elements

Menus, sections, pages, overlapping windows, dialog boxes, page menus.

Interface Basics - Interaction

Interactive Interface Elements

Pop-up menus, checkboxes, numeric fields, editable names, lists, virtual sliders.

Interface Basics - Modes and Controls

Operative Modes and Virtual Controls

Understanding modes, virtual knobs, drawbars, icons, and selection indicators.

Shortcuts and Parameter States

Using shortcuts and understanding parameter availability.

Easy Mode

Activating and Deactivating Easy Mode

Steps to activate the simplified Easy Mode interface.

The Style Play Page

Style Information and Controls

Style name, tempo, performance/preset, split point, and mic talk controls.

The Song Play Page

Song Information and Controls

Song name, tempo, performance/preset, split point, and mic talk controls.

Playing the Demo

Starting and Stopping Demo Songs

How to start, choose, and stop the built-in demo songs.

Playing Sounds

Selecting and Playing a Sound

Steps to select and play a sound on the keyboard.

Playing Sounds - Layering

Playing Two or Three Sounds Simultaneously

How to layer multiple sounds on the keyboard.

Playing Sounds - Splitting

Playing Different Sounds with Left and Right Hands

How to split the keyboard and play different sounds with each hand.

Playing Sounds - Split Point

Changing the Keyboard Split Point

Procedure to set a custom split point on the keyboard.

Playing Sounds - Octave Control

Raising or Lowering the Upper Octave

Adjusting the octave for upper keyboard tracks.

Selecting and Saving Performances

Selecting a Performance

How to choose and load a saved Performance.

Selecting and Saving Performances - Saving

Saving Your Settings to a Performance

Steps to save current instrument settings as a Performance.

My Setting Performance

Selecting and Saving Startup Parameters

How to recall and save default startup settings.

Drawbars

Choosing a Drawbars Preset

Selecting presets for the Drawbars sound emulation.

Drawbars - Editing Presets

Editing the Drawbars Preset

Adjusting drawbar settings and saving them.

Selecting and Playing Styles

Selecting and Playing a Style

Steps to choose and play a musical Style.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Style Selection

Style Selection Process

Choosing a style, setting scan modes, synchro-start, and playing.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Tempo

Managing Style Tempo

Changing tempo, using Tempo Lock.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Style Elements

Using Intros, Variations, Fills, Breaks, and Endings

Using Style Elements like Intros, Variations, Fills, Breaks, and Endings.

Selecting and Playing Styles - STS

Single Touch Settings (STS) Functionality

Using Single Touch Settings for instant sound and effect recall.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Pads

Using the Instrument Pads

Assigning and playing sounds or patterns with the Pads.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Balance

Adjusting Style and Keyboard Balance

Balancing volumes between keyboard and style tracks.

Adjusting Separate Track Volumes

Adjusting individual track volumes within a Style.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Track Control

Turning Style Tracks On or Off

Muting or unmuting individual Style tracks during playback.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Harmony

Adding Harmony with the Ensemble Function

Using the Ensemble function to add automatic vocal harmonies.

Selecting and Playing Styles - Chord Sequencer

Using the Chord Sequencer

Recording and playing back chord sequences.

Song Play

Selecting a Song to Play

Steps to choose and load a song for playback.

Song Play - Playback

Playing Back a Song

How to start, control, and stop song playback.

Song Play - Track Volume Control

Changing Song Track Volumes

Adjusting the volume of individual song tracks.

Song Play - Track Control

Turning Song Tracks On or Off

Muting or unmuting individual song tracks.

Song Play - Advanced Functions

Soloing Tracks and Melody Removal

Isolating tracks and removing melody/vocals from songs.

Programming Assignable Switches for Songs

Assigning functions to switches for song control.

Song Play - Melody Track Selection

Choosing a Different Melody Track

Selecting an alternative melody track for songs.

Song Play - Mixing Songs

Mixing Two Songs with X-Fader

Playing and mixing two songs simultaneously using the X-Fader.

The SongBook

Selecting Entries from the Main List

Browsing and selecting entries from the SongBook database.

The SongBook - Display Options

Displaying Artist or Genre

Switching the SongBook display between artist and genre columns.

The SongBook - List Management

Sorting and Searching Entries

Changing the order and filtering SongBook entries.

The SongBook - Entry Management

Adding and Editing SongBook Entries

Procedures for adding and modifying SongBook entries.

The SongBook - Custom Lists

Creating Custom Lists

Steps to create personalized lists of SongBook entries.

The SongBook - Using Custom Lists

Selecting and Using Custom Lists

How to select and play songs from a custom list.

Singing with a Microphone

Connecting a Microphone

Connecting a dynamic microphone to the instrument's audio input.

Singing with a Microphone - Voice Setup

Setting Up Your Voice Tone

Adjusting equalization, compression, and gate for vocal tone.

Singing with a Microphone - Voice Presets

Choosing a Voice Processor Preset

Selecting and applying voice processor presets.

Singing with a Microphone - Harmony

Applying Vocal Harmony with Styles and Songs

Using Styles and Songs to generate automatic vocal harmonies.

Singing with a Microphone - Level Balancing

Balancing Voice, Effects, and Track Levels

Adjusting levels for voice, effects, styles, and songs.

Soloing Your Voice (Talk Function)

Using the Talk function to mute music and amplify voice.

Recording a New Song (Standard MIDI File)

Preparing for Song Recording

Selecting Styles and Sounds before recording a Song.

Recording a New Song (Standard MIDI File) - Quick Record

Accessing Backing Sequence (Quick Record) Mode

Entering the Quick Record mode for creating Songs.

Recording a New Song (Standard MIDI File) - Recording Process

Setting Record Parameters and Recording

Setting record parameters and the recording process.

Recording a New Song (Standard MIDI File) - Overdubbing

Second-Take Recording (Overdubbing)

Recording additional tracks or replacing recorded tracks.

Recording a New Song (Standard MIDI File) - Saving

Saving a Recorded Song

Procedures for saving recorded Songs to storage.

Recording a New Song (MP3 file)

Recording an MP3 Performance

Steps to record a performance as an MP3 file.

Searching Files and Musical Resources

How to Use the Search Function

General procedure for searching files and resources.

Searching Files and Musical Resources - Search Notes

Search Notes and Wildcards

Important notes and wildcard usage for search functionality.

Replacing the Clock Backup Battery

Precautions and Installation

Safety precautions and step-by-step instructions for battery replacement.

Installing a microSD Card

Precautions and Installation

Safety precautions and step-by-step instructions for microSD card installation.

Installing a microSD Card - Access and Removal

Accessing and Removing the microSD Card

Instructions for accessing and removing the microSD card.

Technical Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart

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