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Korg TRITON Musical Instrument User Manual

Korg TRITON Musical Instrument
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Korg TRITON Musical Instrument Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony62 voices
Multitimbral16 parts
Oscillators2 per voice
TypeWorkstation synthesizer
Sound EngineHI (Hyper Integrated) Synthesis System
Synthesis MethodSample-based synthesis
Number of Keys61
KeyboardVelocity-sensitive with aftertouch
Sound ROM32 MB (expandable with EXB series)
Sequencer16-track sequencer
ArpeggiatorYes
Display240 x 64 dot LCD
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out/Thru
OutputsL/MONO, R, Headphones
Inputs1, 2
Power SupplyAC adapter
Floppy Disk Drive3.5 inch 2DD/2HD

Summary

TRITON Features and Benefits

TRITON Highlights

Incredible Sound

Overview of the TRITON's synthesis system and sound capabilities.

World-Class Effects

Details on the TRITON's versatile effects section, including insert and master effects.

Quick and Powerful Sampling

Information on the TRITON's sampling features, RAM, and ease of use.

Easy and Creative Sequencing

Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiators

Explanation of the TRITON's dual polyphonic arpeggiator system and its capabilities.

Touchview Graphic Interface

Description of the TRITON's touch-sensitive graphic display for intuitive operation.

User-Installable, Affordable Options

EXB-MOSS

Details the EXB-MOSS option board for advanced synthesis sounds.

EXB-PCM

Explains EXB-PCM boards for expanding PCM memory and adding new sounds.

EXB-SCSI

Describes the EXB-SCSI interface for fast loading and saving of samples.

SIMMS Modules

Information on SIMM modules for expanding sample RAM capacity.

Start Here

Connections

Guide on connecting the TRITON to audio systems and power.

Disk Mode

Introduction to Disk Mode and loading preload disks.

Basic Navigation

Front Panel Overview

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

Program Mode

Selecting Programs

How to navigate and select sounds (Programs) from the TRITON's memory.

Select-By-Bank

Select-By-Category

Method for organizing and selecting Programs by instrument category.

The Real-time Control Knobs

AMS and Effect Dynamic Modulation

Explains how controllers affect sound and modulation.

Arpeggiator Mode

Working with the Arpeggiator in Program mode

Now to work with another Program / Pattern

Check out the Sort function

Demonstrates the Sort function for arpeggiator patterns.

Check out the Key Sync function

Explains the Key Sync function for synchronizing arpeggio patterns.

Check out the Keyboard function

Demonstrates the Keyboard function in arpeggiator mode.

Combination Mode

Selecting Combinations

Guide on how to choose and select Combinations from memory.

Select-By-Bank

Select-By-Category

Method for organizing and selecting Combinations by instrument category.

Working with a Combination

Quick Tour of the Combination Edit Pages

P1: Edit -Prog / Mixer

Allows selection of timbres and setting of pan/volume levels.

P2: Edit -Trk Param

Covers MIDI channel, status, and OSC/Pitch settings for timbres.

P3: Edit -MIDI Filter

Enables setting data filters for MIDI controller information.

P4: Edit -Zone / Ctrl

P7: Edit -Arpeggiator

Provides settings for arpeggiator assignments and zones.

P8: Edit -Insert-FX and P9: Edit-Master FX

Relates to insert and master effects parameters.

Insert and Master Effects

Working with TRITON's Effects

Tour of Insert and Master Effects in Program mode

Step-by-step guide to exploring effects in Program mode.

Work with the Master Effects

Work with the gain levels and Update the Program

Adjusting master EQ gain levels and saving changes.

Working with the Effects and EQ in Combination mode

Work with a Combination's Insert Effects

How to manage insert effects for timbres in a Combination.

Working with the Audio Inputs and Effects

Connect the microphone and set the input level

Guide for connecting a microphone and setting input levels.

Working with the Audio Inputs and Vocoder Effect

Work with the Vocoder effect

Instructions for using the TRITON's Vocoder effect.

Sampling Mode

Just a bit of Korg sampling terminology...

Defines basic terms used in Korg's sampling functions.

Recording One -Shot Vocal Samples

Input Setup Tab

Configuration settings for audio input in sampling mode.

Recording Tab

Settings for sample recording, including mode and key assignments.

Naming Your Samples and Multi-samples

Rename the Multi-sample

Steps to name multi-samples for better organization and recall.

Converting a Multi-sound to a Program

Using the Multi-sample you just recorded

Process for converting recorded multi-samples into playable Programs.

Working with Grooves, Loops and Tempo

Techniques for sampling rhythmic phrases, loops, and managing tempo.

Sequencer Mode

"Lot's of features ! Where do we start?"

An overview of the sequencer's extensive features.

Load a Template Song

Instructions for loading pre-made template songs to start composing.

Select a Preset Pattern and Put it to a track

Rehearse and record the Bass track

The Solo / Mute Functions

About the Locate Key

Information on setting locate points for rehearsal and recording.

Creating a Cue List

Let's get started...

Initial steps for creating a Cue List.

Create a new song and copy your current song to it

Process for creating new songs and copying existing song data.

RPPR (Real-time Pattern Play Record)

Load "FEVER" from the TNFD-00P(US) factory disk

Loading a demo song to demonstrate RPPR functionality.

Now to trigger some of the assigned patterns from the keyboard

How to trigger patterns using the keyboard with RPPR.

Playback the demo song

Playing back a demo song to showcase RPPR.

Now to create a new song using RPPR

Load the Template Song

Loading a template song to create a new RPPR-based song.

Assign patterns to keys and work with the RPPR functions

Assigning patterns to keys and configuring RPPR settings.

Recording with RPPR

Set up and record the patterns

Steps for setting up and recording RPPR patterns into the sequencer.

Using Combis and the Arpeggiators in a Sequence

Let's Do It

Tutorial on copying Combinations with arpeggiators into the sequencer.

Advanced Arpeggiator Tour

Editing the Arpeggiator in Program mode

Exploring advanced arpeggiator editing functions within Program mode.

Check out the Gate function

Demonstrates the Gate function for controlling note length in patterns.

Now to work with the Velocity function

Explains the Velocity function for adjusting note loudness in patterns.

Editing a User - Arpeggio pattern in Global mode

Work with a User - Pattern

Guide to creating and editing custom arpeggio patterns in Global mode.

Now back to the Pattern Setup Tab

Arpeggio Tone Mode

Setting the tone mode for arpeggio patterns.

Recording Combinations with Arpeggiation - Triton

Preface - In the Triton series workstations

Introduction to recording Combinations with arpeggiation.

Points to remember about Combinations

Key points regarding Combinations and their structure.

Points to remember about arpeggiators

Key points regarding arpeggiators within Combinations.

Tutorial 1

Multi Channel Combination -- Using Example Combination A33: "After-T-House"

Tutorial on using a multi-channel Combination in the sequencer.

Tutorial 2

Single Channel Combination -- Using Example Combination A28: "Random Blocks"

Tutorial on using a single-channel Combination in the sequencer.

Output Routing

Demonstrate output routing in Sequencer mode

Steps to demonstrate routing song tracks to individual outputs.

Output Routing for Individual Sounds

How to easily route individual drum sounds or samples.

Copy a preset drum kit to a user drum kit and set a new output bus for a drum sound

User - Installable Option Boards / Memory

EXB - MOSS

Details the EXB-MOSS tone generator and its features.

EXB - SCSI

Describes the EXB-SCSI interface board for fast data transfer.

EXB - PCM01, 02, 03, 04

Information on EXB-PCM boards adding multisamples and drum samples.

SIMM memory modules

Details on SIMM modules for expanding sample RAM capacity.

Additional Information - OM References

Save and Load Procedures

References for procedures related to saving and loading data.

Song Play Mode

References for information on Song Play Mode.

Global Mode

References for information on Global Mode settings.

MIDI / Host Port and Computer usage

References for using MIDI, Host Port, and computer connectivity.

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