Korg TRITON Classic User Manual

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TRITON “Classic” Main Features
NEW OS
2.5 INFO
INSIDE !
• Incredible sound: 32MB of waveform ROM,
expandable with EXB-PCM expansion boards, and
EXB-MOSS DSP synthesis board.
• World -class Effects: 102 algorithms, 5 inserts, 2
masters include sync-able effects, 3-Band EQ.
• Quick, powerful Sampling: 16 MB RAM
(expandable to 64 MB), 48kHZ sampling rate,
Slicing, Time Stretching, Cross-fade Looping.
•
Easy and creative Sequencing: 16 Tracks,
200,000 events, with Cue List and RPPR
functions, shortcuts like Song Templates, preset
rhythm patterns, independent track-looping.
• Dual polyphonic Arpeggiators, 237 User
locations, sync-able to MIDI clock
• TouchView graphic interface makes navigation a
breeze
EasyStart CONTENTS
Important Info about OS V2.5; Loading the preload data 2
Listening to the Demo Songs 2
Selecting and playing Programs and Combinations 3
Arpeggiator Mode 4
Sequence Mode; Tap Tempo 4
One Touch Record; Combis with Arps 5
Swing Quantize; Sampling Mode 6
More new features of O.S. V2.5 7

Korg TRITON Classic Specifications

General

Polyphony	62 voices
Multitimbral	16 parts
Oscillators	2 per voice
Sampling	Optional (with EXB-SMPL board)
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Year Released	1999
Type	Keyboard Synthesizer / Workstation
Waveforms	425 multisamples
LFO	2 per voice
Filters	Multimode (LPF, HPF, BPF)
Effects	5 Insert Effects, 2 Master Effects
Keyboard	61 keys (velocity and aftertouch sensitive)
Sequencer	16 tracks, 200, 000 notes
Display	320x240 pixel TouchView LCD
Outputs	Main L/R, Headphone
Inputs	2 audio inputs (with EXB-SMPL board)
Memory	32 MB PCM ROM, expandable
Storage	3.5-inch floppy disk drive
Weight	12.5 kg

Summary

Triton OS V2.5 Information & Data Loading

Loading Preload Data

Guide to loading factory data, demo songs, or sounds from disk for the Triton OS.

Listening to Demo Songs

Playing Demo Songs and Cue Lists

Instructions on playing the first demo song or selecting others from the song list.

Programs and Combinations Selection

Selecting by Category

Browse and audition sounds by category for Programs and Combinations.

Arpeggiator and Tap Tempo Functions

Arpeggiator Mode Usage

Using the dual polyphonic arpeggiators in Program, Combi, and Sequence modes.

Tap Tempo Operation

How to set tempo using the TAP TEMPO function in various modes.

Sequence Mode Song Creation

Creating Songs with Templates

Quickly create songs using pre-defined templates and copy patterns to tracks.

Recording and Combi Workflow

One-Touch Recording Method

An alternate method for quickly recording songs using one-touch recording.

Copying Combis with Arpeggios

How to copy Combi data, including arpeggios and effects, into a new song.

Quantize and Sampling Features

Swing Quantize Adjustment

Adjusting the swing feel for tracks using the Quantize function.

Sampling Mode Overview

Details on sampling capabilities, RAM, and sample formats.

Recording One-Shot Vocal Samples

Step-by-step guide for recording vocal samples using the microphone input.

New OS V2.5 Features Overview

Sample and File Management

New features for sample manipulation and loading PCG/sample files.

Advanced Control and Compatibility

Covers footswitch assignments, sequencer behavior, GM, metronome, and file sharing.