Korg RK-100S Parameter Guide

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RK-100S parameter guide
Vocoder parameters
ON/OFF [O, On]
This switches the Vocoder function on/o.
O: Vocoder is o. The program will not use the vocoder.
On: The vocoder is on. The program will be a vocoder program, and the vocoder
parameters will be available for editing.
CARRIER
Here you can set the input level of the audio signal being used as the carrier
TIMBRE 1 LEVEL [000...127]
Species the output level of Timbre1 (carrier).
TIMBRE 2 LEVEL [000...127]
Species the output level of Timbre2.
MODULATOR
Here you can adjust the seings for the modulator, which applies its character
to the carrier audio.
For the modulator, you can use an external audio source such as a microphone
or rhythm (INPUT jack) or timbre 2.
AUDIO IN SOURCE [Audio Input, Timbre2]
This selects the audio source that will be sent to the modulator.
Audio Input: The audio source from INPUT jack will be sent to the modulator.
Timbre2: The output of timbre 2 will be input to the modulator.
GATE SENS [000...127]
Species the speed at which the gate will operate according to the “GATE
THRESHLD” seing. Lower values for this seing will make the gate close more
quickly, causing the vocoder sound to decay more quickly. Higher values for this
seing will make the gate close more gradually, causing the vocoder sound to
have a longer decay.
Note: If the “GATE THRESHLD” value is high, this eect will be applied more
readily. If the threshold value is 0, there will be no eect.
GATE THRESHOLD [000...127]
Sets the level where the input source will be cut. By seing this to an appropriate
level, you can cut the noise that might be present during times where there is no
input. Higher seings will make it more likely that the input source will be cut.
With excessively high seings, it’s more likely that the audio input signal
itself will be cut, making it dicult for you to apply the vocoder eect as
intended.
HPF GATE [Disable, Enable]
The RK-100Ss vocoder can extract the high-frequency portion from the audio
source being input to the modulator, and then mix this into the output of the
vocoder. You can specify whether this high-frequency portion will be mixed in
only while the internal sound generator (Timbre1) is producing sound, or at all
times.
Disable: The high-frequency portion will be mixed whenever the audio source
is being input to the modulator.
Enable: The high-frequency portion of the audio source will be mixed only when
the internal sound generator (Timbre1) is producing sound.
HPF LEVEL [000...127]
This adjusts the output level from the HPF (High Pass Filter) that extracts the high-
frequency components from the modulator input source; these high-frequency
components are then mixed into the output of the vocoder. Increase this value if
you want to emphasize the consonants of the vocal input source.
FILTER
Here you can adjust the seings for the carrier’s sixteen band-pass lters and the
modulator’s envelope lter. You’ll be using these parameters frequently, since they
play an important role in determining the character of the vocoder.

Korg RK-100S Specifications

General

Polyphony	8 voices
Arpeggiator	Yes
Type	Keytar
LFO	2 LFOs
Keyboard	37 keys (velocity sensitive)
Sound Engine	Analog modeling
Inputs	Audio input
Outputs	1 x 1/4" (audio)
Power Supply	6 x AA batteries or AC adapter
Dimensions	830 x 262 x 71 mm / 32.68 x 10.31 x 2.80 inches
Weight	3.4 kg / 7.50 lbs (excluding batteries)
Effects	Delay
Controllers	Ribbon controller
MIDI	Out
USB	Type B
Oscillators	2 oscillators