Korg X5 User Manual

Details FCC regulations for radio and television interference, including preventative measures.

Information regarding Canadian regulations for digital apparatus and radio noise.

Guidelines for equipment placement, power supply connection, and general handling.

Instructions on cleaning the equipment and keeping foreign matter out.

Highlights the X5's AI Synthesis System, multisounds, programs, combinations, and effects.

Describes multisounds for creating sound variety and programs for musical genres.

Explains the structure of programs, combinations, and the support for drum kits.

Details the digital multi-effect processors for adding dimension to sounds.

Detailed explanation of the buttons, sliders, and displays on the front panel.

Description of all input and output jacks and connectors on the rear panel.

Explains the function of the value slider and navigation buttons.

Details the number keypad, LCD screen, master volume, and modulation/pitch wheels.

Describes the DC IN, Power Switch, Audio Outputs, and Pedal input.

Explains the MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports and the TO HOST connection.

Guides on connecting the X5 to a power source and audio output devices.

Instructions for connecting optional foot pedals for control.

Details on MIDI connectors and how to control the X5 via external MIDI devices.

Guides on connecting the X5 to computers or sequencers.

Steps for connecting the X5 to an IBM PC or compatible.

Steps for connecting the X5 to an Apple Macintosh.

Configuring the external output selection for MIDI data.

Setting the computer communication baud rate.

Procedures for powering the unit and adjusting the master volume.

Overview of different operating modes like Program Play, Edit, Multi, and Global.

Details on accessing and using Program Play mode.

Instructions for entering and using Program Edit mode.

Guidance on accessing and playing Combinations.

Instructions for editing existing Combinations.

Explanation of the Multi mode for GM tone generation.

Details on accessing and configuring Global mode settings.

How to play programs and switch between them.

Methods for selecting programs using Bank and Number keypad.

Using MIDI messages to select programs.

Understanding how keyboard velocity and after touch affect sound.

Using pitch bend, modulation wheel, and assignable pedals.

Controlling effect modulation depth and intensity.

Using MIDI to control performance functions like velocity and after touch.

How to perform and select functions within Multi mode.

Steps to enter and navigate Multi mode.

Using the X5 as a master keyboard for MIDI data transmission.

How keyboard data is transmitted using MIDI.

Fundamentals of sound structure, including OSC, VDF, and VDA.

Guides on editing program parameters like attack, decay, and release.

Describes the different built-in multi-effects like Reverb, Delay, and Chorus.

Details on parameters for Reverb, Early Reflection, Delay, Chorus, and Flanger.

Instructions for editing combinations and layering multiple programs.

Guides on adjusting volume, key window, and velocity window.

Steps to prepare and edit drum kits.

Provides useful tips for editing drum kits effectively.

How to protect programs from being overwritten.

Explains how to set and adjust various parameters.

Tips for using detune to create specific sound characteristics.

Further advice on utilizing detune for sound shaping.

Introduction to the parameter guide and its structure.

Parameters for setting up global oscillator modes and assignments.

Detailed parameters for configuring Oscillators 1 and 2.

Parameters related to the Pitch Envelope Generator.

Parameters for VDF cutoff frequency, EG, and color.

Parameters for VDF1 velocity sensitivity and keyboard tracking.

Details on keyboard tracking intensity and EG time parameters.

Parameters related to after touch and joystick control.

Details on configuring the after touch curve.

Overview of effect setups and placement configurations.

Descriptions of various effect types including Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Phaser.

Explains the serial routing for effects processing.

Details on parallel routing for effects processing.

Guidance on using the X5 for performance and with other instruments.

Adjusting velocity sensitivity and obtaining after touch effects.

Instructions for using the keyboard in split mode.

How to modify controller functions within combinations.

Tips for efficiently selecting sounds.

How to assign and change functions for pedals.

Guidance on using and creating different scales.

How to adjust pitch bend and modulation wheel settings.

Procedures for editing individual sound parameters.

Information on copying and managing effect settings.

Introduction to Global mode and its functions.

Parameters for master tuning, transpose, and scale settings.

Settings for global MIDI channel and note receive filter.

Configuration of local control and various MIDI filters.

Guides for setting up and copying drum kits.

Configuration for assignable pedals and switches.

Setting the polarity for foot pedals.

Setting and calibrating the MG wheel.

Procedure for calibrating the pitch bend wheel.

Parameters for setting up Effect 1.

Details on serial and parallel effect routing.

How to copy effect settings between programs, combinations, or multis.

Disables effect processors.

Describes reverb effects simulating acoustic environments.

Combines mono delay and hall/room reverb.

Details the delay and room reverb effect parameters.

Modulates signal amplitude for regular variations.

Pans the signal continuously across the stereo image.

Combines chorus and delay effects.

Combines flanger and delay effects.

Describes effects routed independently to two channels.

Combines mono delay with rotary speaker effect.

Details the delay and rotary speaker effect parameters.

Introduction to Global mode functions and settings.

Parameters for master tuning, transpose, velocity curve, and computer select.

Settings for global MIDI channel and note receive filter.

Configuration of MIDI controller and program change filters.

How to dump MIDI data to external devices.

Steps to load factory preset data into the X5.

Parameters for setting up Drum Kit 1.

Configuration for assignable pedals and switches.

Setting the polarity for foot pedals.

Setting and calibrating the MG wheel.

Procedure for calibrating the pitch bend wheel.

Notes regarding controller events and MIDI messages.

Information on MIDI panpot and send data messages.

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common problems.

Explanation of the MIDI data format used by the X5.

Lists the technical specifications of the X5.

Lists optional accessories for the X5.

Detailed chart showing MIDI message implementation.

Instructions for installing the KORG MIDI driver.

Step-by-step guide for setting up the driver in Windows.

Instructions for installing the driver on a Macintosh computer.

Configuration steps for the driver on Macintosh.

List of preset programs available on the X5D.

Detailed list of presets within Bank A.

List of preset combinations for the X5D.

Map of drum kits, including their names and associated parameters.

A comprehensive list of multisound names.

A comprehensive list of drum sound names.

Information regarding Korg product warranty and liability requirements.