Korg PS-3100 User Manual

KORG PS-3100
User Manual
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Korg PS-3100 Specifications

General

LFO	1
Keyboard	61 keys
Oscillators	3 per voice
Filters	1 per voice
Envelope Generators	1 per voice

Summary

PS-3100 Features and Operation

Front and Back Panel Overview

Illustrates the front and back panels of the PS-3100 synthesizer, showing module placement and connections.

Signal Flow and Normal Setting

Explains the signal path and details the default control settings for basic operation.

Control Section Details

Signal Generators and Filters

Covers Signal Generators (VCOs) for tone color and Dynamic Lowpass Filters for timbre shaping.

Envelope Generators and Modifiers

Details Envelope Modifiers (EM) for volume changes and the General Envelope Generator (GEG).

Resonators and Modulators

Explains Resonators (RESO) for timbre and Amplitude Modulator (AM) for effects.

Voltage Processors and Control Inputs

Describes Voltage Processors (VP), Control Wheel, and Momentary Switch for external control.

Volume and Output Control

Manages overall sound volume and output routing (Final Out, Direct Out, Phones).

Sound Synthesis Techniques

Patching and Control Signal Application

Guides on understanding control voltages and setting up external patches for sound manipulation.

Creating Dynamic Effects

Examples of using control signals for vibrato, envelope contour, and pitch alteration.

Expansion and Specifications

Optional Equipment and Interconnection

Lists optional units, accessories, and methods for connecting multiple PS-3100 units.

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed specifications including keyboard, signal generators, filters, and power requirements.