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Korg X2 User Manual

Korg X2
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Korg X2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony32 voices
Velocity SensitivityYes
Year Released1993
TypeSynthesizer
Sound EngineAI2 Synthesis System
Keys61
Oscillators2 per voice
Waveform Memory8 MB PCM ROM
FiltersDigital filters (resonant low-pass, high-pass, band-pass)
LFO2 per voice
DisplayLCD
MIDIIn/Out/Thru
OutputsStereo

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Comprehensive safety guidelines including usage, environment, and servicing.

Grounding Instructions

FCC Regulation Warning

Understanding the X2/X3

X2/X3 Architecture Overview

Details on AI2 Synthesis, Multisounds, Programs, Combinations, and Drum Kits.

X2/X3 Components and Functions

Sequencer and Multi-Effects

Description of the sequencer and the digital multi-effects processors.

Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Diagram and Key Controls

Diagram and identification of main front panel controls.

Rear Panel Connections and Controls

Power, Card Slots, and MIDI

ACV Power, card slots, MIDI IN/OUT, and Contrast knob descriptions.

Setting Up the X2/X3: Audio Connections

Connecting Audio Equipment

Diagrams for connecting X2/X3 as sole source or with other gear.

Initial Setup Procedures

Power On, LCD Contrast, and Demo Song

Steps for powering on, adjusting LCD contrast, and listening to the demo song.

MIDI Connections Overview

Introduction to making MIDI connections for music creation.

Navigating and Selecting Parameters

Selecting LCD Screens

Instructions on how to select different LCD screens and screen groups.

Selecting Parameters

Method for selecting and editing parameters displayed on the LCD.

Setting and Editing Parameters

Setting Parameter Values

Methods for setting parameter values using sliders, buttons, keypad, or MIDI keyboard.

Program Play Tutorial

Changing Global MIDI Channel

Steps to change the Global MIDI Channel for Program Play mode.

Selecting Banks and Programs

Selecting Programs

Methods for selecting Programs using keypad, buttons, or MIDI.

Editing in Program Play Mode

Combination Play Tutorial Continued

Timbre MIDI Channels

Setting MIDI Channels for Timbres within a Combination.

Selecting Banks and Combinations

Selecting Combinations

Methods for selecting Combinations using keypad, buttons, or MIDI.

Editing in Combination Play Mode

Editing Combinations in Detail

Key Window Settings

Setting Key Window parameters for note ranges in Combinations.

Velocity Window Settings

Setting Velocity Window parameters for note velocity ranges in Combinations.

Advanced Combination Features

MultiTimbral Tone Generator Usage

Using the X2/X3 as an 8-part multi-timbral tone generator with an external sequencer.

Program Edit Tutorial

Sound Building Blocks and Volume Editing

Components of sound (OSC, VDF, VDA) and how the VDA EG controls volume.

Program Tone Editing

OSC Multisounds and VDF Filtering

Selecting waveforms and using the Variable Digital Filter to shape tone.

Program Tone Editing Continued

Filter Response and VDF EG

Understanding filter response curves and VDF EG impact on cutoff frequency.

Sequencer as Musical Sketch Pad

About GM Song Data

Compatibility with i2/i3 Floppy Disks

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