Korg Synthesizer/Vocoder microKORG - Introduction to the microKORG; Getting Started; Preparations for Use

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Thank you for purchasing the Korg synthesizer/
vocoder. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual
carefully and use the product correctly.
Quick Start .................................................... 7
Explains how to get started using the microKORG (listen to the demos, select
programs, use the arpeggiator and performance functions), and perform basic
editing.
Demo songs .................................................................................7
Listening to the demo songs...............................................................................7
Synth programs.............................................................................8
1. Selecting and playing a program .................................................................... 8
2. Modifying the sound ....................................................................................... 8
Vocoder programs ....................................................................... 10
1. Playing a vocoder program ...........................................................................10
2. Modifying the sound .....................................................................................10
Arpeggiator................................................................................ 11
Using the arpeggiator........................................................................................ 11
Editing ........................................................12
Explains what you need to know when editing sounds on the microKORG.
Basic editing .............................................................................. 12
Basic editing procedure ....................................................................................12
Editing each timbre ...........................................................................................14
Editing a synth program ...................................15
Explains the functions of the synth program parameters adjusted by edit control
knobs 1–5 for the corresponding setting of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 knobs.
The structure of a synth program...................................................... 15
Overview............................................................................................................ 15
Precautions ................................................................................iii
Data handling ..............................................................................iii
Printing conventions in this manual ...................................................iii
Introduction................................................... 1
Explains the features of the microKORG, and the names and functions of each
part.
Main Features ..............................................................................1
Front and rear panel .......................................................................2
Front panel ..........................................................................................................2
Rear panel ........................................................................................................... 4
Preparations.................................................. 5
Explains how to connect external audio devices and the included mic, and how to
turn on the power.
Connections .................................................................................5
Connections from the audio outputs................................................................... 5
Connections to the audio inputs .........................................................................5
Connections to MIDI equipment/computers .......................................................5
Connecting the included mic............................................................................... 5
Turning the power on ......................................................................6
1. The power supply............................................................................................ 6
2. Turning the power on ......................................................................................6
3. Turning the power off......................................................................................6
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