Korg TR Music Workstation Operation Guide 2E ii Manual de usuario

Operation Guide2E

4• Create and playback patterns in realtime, using the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function.Global mode• Make settings that affect the enti

94Multisample editingEditing a multisample is accomplished with a number of operations i.e. creating indexes for the multisample and assigning a sampl

95Basic functionsSampling modeUsing Time Slice to divide a sam-ple and play it in Sequencer modeTime Slice automatically detects the attacks of the ki

96Seq.Event: PatternSong: 001, Pattern: U00, Meter: 4/4RPPR: On (checked), Key: C#2, Track: 01Press the [F8] (“Save”) key. to save your settings.You w

97Basic functionsGlobal modeGlobal modeIn Global mode you can make settings that affect the entire TR, such as user scales, category names, drum kits,

98Editing a drum kitBefore editing a drum kit, uncheck the Memory Protect (☞p.43).1 In PROG 1.1: Play, select the program that you wish to use while e

99Basic functionsGlobal modeA Set the “Excl Group (Exclusive Group).”The “Excl Group (Exclusive Group)” setting is used when you wish to group drumsam

100Media modeHow Media mode is organizedIn Media mode you can use an SD card or a connected external SCSI device (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL is i

101Basic functionsMedia modeLoading dataTypes of data that can be loadedThe data that can be loaded from external media (e.g., SD card) is shown in th

1022 Enter Media mode, and press any function key to make the TR recognize the media.3 Select the Load page.The LCD screen will display file informatio

103Basic functionsArpeggiator settingsArpeggiator settingsThis chapter describes the procedure for making arpeggiator settings in each mode. For detai

5IntroductionFront and rear panelFront and rear panelFront panel1. [SW1] key, [SW2] keyThese keys are on/off switches for the functions to which they

1044 Make settings for the various parameters.“Octave”: Select the octave range in which the arpeggio will be played.If a user arpeggio pattern is sel

105Basic functionsArpeggiator settings“Vel Btm,” “Vel Top”: The arpeggiator will operate when you play notes with a velocity (playing strength) that i

106You can use keyboard ranges or playing velocity to operate the arpeggiator, or to switch between arpeg-giators A and B. By using the COMBI 3.3: Ed-

107Basic functionsArpeggiator settingsCreating a user arpeggio patternAbout user arpeggio patternsThe patterns that can be selected on the TR’s arpegg

108• Tone: At each step, a chord consisting of up to 12 tones (Tone No. 00–11) can be sounded.To input tones, select “Step (Step No.)” and then use nu

109Basic functionsArpeggiator settingsOther examples of creating a user arpeggio pat-ternMelody pattern1 Set “Step (Step No.)” to 01, and press the [0

1103 Select the Edit page.Each Tone in the display will be shown as a small circle.For each horizontal line (Tone) in the display, you will specify a

111Basic functionsArpeggiator settings8 If you wish to save the state of the combination at the same time, return to Combination mode and write the co

112Effects settingsThe effect section of the TR provides one insert effect, two master effects, one master EQ (stereo 3-band EQ), and a mixer that con

113Basic functionsEffects settingsOff: The output will not be sent to AUDIO OUT-PUT (MAIN) L/MONO, R, or to (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2 (After passing through t

6[3] EG-INTENSITY:Controls the filter EG intensity.[4] EG-RELEASE:Controls the filter/amp release time.B-mode[1] ASSIGNABLE 1:[2] ASSIGNABLE 2:[3] ASSIG

114Effect settings in combination, and songIn Combination, and Sequencer modes, you can spec-ify the routing of each timbre/track to the insert effect

115Basic functionsEffects settingsEffect settings for the AUDIO INPUT (requires the EXB-SMPL option)Even in modes other than Sampling mode, the TR’s e

116Using the Dmod function to vary the feedback level by operating [SW1] key5 In the PROG 2.2: Ed-Ctrl, Controls page, set the function of “SW1” to SW

117Basic functionsOther functionsOther functionsTuning to another instrument/TransposingWhen you play this instrument together with other instruments,

1186 Set “Foot SW Polarity” to the polarity of the pedal you connected.If you connected a Korg PS-1 pedal switch, select (-) KORG Standard. The pedal

119Basic functionsOther functionsSetting the function of [SW1] and [SW2]You can specify the function of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys (☞PG p.224).The funct

120Adjusting the contrast (brightness) of the LCD screenUse the GLOBAL 1.1: System, Preference page “LCD Contrast” to make adjustments. (☞p.121, PG p.

121AppendicesTroubleshootingAppendicesTroubleshootingIf you experience problems, refer to the relevant item and take the appropriate measures.Power do

122The actual send level is determined by multiplying the send setting of each oscillator in the program with the send setting of the timbre/track.Whe

123AppendicesTroubleshooting• Is the SD card set to the “protected” setting?Turn off the write protect switch, insert the card back into the slot, and

7IntroductionFront and rear panel[VALUE] dialUse this dial to modify the value of the parameter.[INC]/[DEC] keysThese are used to increase or decrease

124Specifications and optionsSpecificationsSystemHI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis systemModesCombination, Program, Sequencer, Global, Media, Sampling (if

125AppendicesSpecifications and optionsAudio outputs1/4" AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO, R:1/4" AUDIO OUTPUT (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 21/4" AUDIO OUT

126MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation ChartDate : 2005. 08. 12Basic ChannelDefaultChangedAftertouchPitch BendPolyphonic (Key)Monophonic (Cha

127AppendicesIndexIndexNumerics10’s HOLD...22AADC OVER!... 35, 39After Touch...

128IIFX Balance...32Index...36, 37, 86, 88, 91, 92, 93, 94(INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2...9Input settin

129AppendicesIndexRoutingAUDIO INPUT... 115Combination, Sequencer... 114Program ...112Sampling.

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813.SEQUENCER/SAMPLING(If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed)[PAUSE] keyThis key pauses playback of a song or cue list (the key will lig

9IntroductionFront and rear panel(MAIN) L/MONO, RThese are unbalanced phone jacks (☞p.12).These are the main audio output jacks. By setting “Bus Selec

10Objects and functions in the LCD screena: Current pageThis indicates the currently selected page within the mode. From the left, this area shows the

11IntroductionFront and rear panel* Dialog boxesWhen you select a utility menu command etc., a dialog box will open.Use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ],

12SetupConnecting audio equipment etc.Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless operation may damage your spea

13IntroductionSetup3. Connecting pedals etc.Foot pedal connectionsA foot pedal can be connected to control the volume or other functions.Connect a sep

iiTo ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully. Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result

14Inserting/removing a card in the SD card slotIf an SD card is inserted in the SD card slot, you can use it to save or load various types of TR data.

15IntroductionBasic operationBasic operationSelecting modes, pages and tabs; setting parameters1. Selecting modesIn order to use a particular function

16Selecting a tab5 Press the function key [F1]–[F7] that is nearest the tab displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen.As an example, we will select th

17IntroductionBasic operation5 If after recording two different takes on the same track, you record a third, the Compare function will now alternate b

18Quick StartTurning the power on/offBefore you turn on the power, make sure that the desired connections have been made as described in “Setup” (☞p.1

19Quick StartListening to the demo songsListening to the demo songsLoading demo playback dataThe TR contains demo songs (and preloaded data). This dat

20Playing a cue listHere’s how to playback the demonstration cue list. By using a cue list, you can repeatedly play multiple songs that you specify in

21Quick StartSelecting and playing a programSelecting and playing a programIn Program mode you can select and play a program from banks A–D, G, g(d).

22Selecting programs by categoryYou can select programs by categories such as key-board, organ, bass, and drums.With the factory settings, all the pre

23Quick StartSelecting and playing a combinationSelecting and playing a combinationIn Combination mode you can select and play a combi-nation from ban

iii Thank you for purchasing the Korg TR music workstation . To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the instrum

24Using controllers to modify the soundThe TR provides various controllers – a joystick, the SW1 and SW2 switches, and the REALTIME CON-TROL [1], [2],

25Quick StartUsing controllers to modify the soundIf the function of the [SW1] or [SW2] key is set to JS X Lock, JS+Y Lock, or JS-Y Lock, the tone tha

26B-mode controlsYou can control parameters such as volume, porta-mento time, pan or filter and amp EG, pitch LFO, and master effect send levels etc.Th

27Quick StartUsing the arpeggiator while you playUsing the arpeggiator while you playThe arpeggiator is a function that automatically gener-ates arpeg

28Adjusting the arpeggiator tempo1 Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] key to make the right “C” LED light.2 Rotate the [TEMPO] knob to adjust the te

29Quick StartUsing the arpeggiator while you playChecked: the arpeggio will sound each note in the order of its pitch, regardless of the order in whic

30Checking the structure of a user arpeggio patternLet’s see how combination C053: Echo Jamm is con-structed.1 Select combination C053: Echo Jamm, and

31Quick StartPlaying with the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Playing with the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) functionThis instrument’s Sequencer

32Simple program editingBy operating the performance editor and the realtime controllers you can easily and intuitively modify the sound of a program.

33Quick StartSimple combination editingSimple combination editingA combination is a set of multiple (up to eight) pro-grams, and allows you to create

iv Table of Contents Introduction ...1 Overview... 1 Main features ...

34Listening to the program sound of just one timbrePress the [F8] (“UTILITY”) key to access the utility menu, and press the [F7] key to choose “Solo S

35Quick StartSampling (recording a sample)Sampling (recording a sample)If the EXB-SMPL option (sold separately) is installed, you will be able to reco

36Set “Pre Trigger” to 5 ms.With this setting, sample recording will begin 5 ms earlier than (i.e., immediately before) sampling is actually triggered

37Quick StartSampling (recording a sample)3 Select “Insert Effect,” use the numeric keys to enter 52, and press the [ENTER] key to confirm 52: Rev Hall

38Saving sample dataHere’s how to save a sample or multisample that you created.All samples and multisamples in the TR will be lost when the power is

39Quick StartSampling (recording a sample)Sampling and looping a drum phraseHere’s how you can sample a drum phrase (or similar phrase) from an audio

404. Record the sample1 Press the [F1] (“Sample”) key to access the SMPL 1.1: Recording, Sample page.2 Press the [REC/WRITE] key.3 At the moment that

41Quick StartSampling (recording a sample)Check “Grid,” set “Resolution” to  , and press the [F8] (“OK”) key. Set “ (Grid Tempo)” to 140. With these

42Basic functionsSaving dataTypes of data that can be savedOn the TR, there are three ways to save data: writing to internal memory, saving on externa

43Basic functionsSaving dataWriting to internal memoryMemory protectTo prevent programs, combinations, songs, user drum kits, and user arpeggio patter

v Basic functions...42 Saving data...42 Types of data that can be saved ...42W

44Assigning a name (Rename)You can modify the name of an edited program, combi-nation, song, drum kit, user arpeggio patterns etc..You can also modify

45Basic functionsSaving dataWriting global settings, user drum kits, and user arpeggio patternsThe settings you edit in Global mode can be written int

46Saving on external mediaFor details on the data that can be saved on external media (SD card etc.) (☞p.42 “Types of data that can be saved”).Song da

47Basic functionsSaving data.KSC fileFiles listing the multisamples and samples created in Sampling mode (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is ins

48Restoring the factory settingsLoading the preloaded dataThe factory settings are referred to as the “preloaded data.” The action of restoring the pr

49Basic functionsProgram modeProgram modeIn Program mode you can select, play and edit pro-grams.Program mode consists of pages 1.1: Play–7.2: Ed–Mas-

50The three elements of soundSound can be broken down into three elements: pitch, tone, and volume.On this instrument, these elements correspond to th

51Basic functionsProgram mode1 Specify different multisamples for “High Multi-sample” and “Low Multisample.”2 Specify a velocity value for “Velocity S

52OSC1 pagePitchThe “JS (–X)” and “JS(+X)” settings specify the amount of pitch change (in semitones) that will occur when MIDI pitch bend messages ar

53Basic functionsProgram modeBasic pageFilter Type, Filter A, Filter BSelects the type of filter, and specify the “Frequency” (cutoff frequency) and “R

vi Loading data ...101 Types of data that can be loaded...101Data loading procedure...

54Intensity: “to A (LFO1 Int. to A)” and “to B (LFO1 Int. to B)” specify by how much the LFO will change the tone.JS-Y Int.: “to A” and “to B” specify

55Basic functionsProgram modeAmp Mod.“Velocity Int” is used by most programs to decrease the volume of softly played notes and increase the vol-ume of

56More about Alternate ModulationAlternate Modulation is a type of modulation that can be used to control various aspects of the sound.AMS (Alternate

57Basic functionsCombination modeCombination modeIn Combination mode you select, play and edit combi-nations.Combination mode consists of pages 1.1: P

58Layer, split, and velocity switchWithin a combination, you can use keyboard location and velocity to change the program that sounds. The programs as

59Basic functionsCombination modeMix (Mixer) pagePanSpecifies the panning (stereo location) for each timbre. A setting of C064 will reproduce the oscil

60Pitch pageTranspose, Detune (BPM Adjust)These parameters adjust the pitch of the timbre.• In a layer-type combination, you can set two or more timbr

61Basic functionsCombination modeVelocity switch settings3.4: Ed–Vel ZoneHere you can make settings for velocity switching and velocity crossfading.Ve

62Auto Song Setup functionThis function automatically applies the settings of the current combination to a new song.If inspiration for a phrase or son

63Basic functionsSequencer modeSequencer modeThis instrument contains a 16-multi track MIDI sequencer. The sequencer is the center to which TR’s numer

1 Introduction Overview Introduction Overview Main features Overview The TR Music Workstation features Korg’s acclaimed HI (Hyper Integrated) synthes

64The structure of Sequencer modeThe following describes the structure of Sequencer mode. (see diagram below)SongsA song consists of tracks 1–16, a ma

65Basic functionsSequencer modeProducing a songThis section describes how to use the TR’s sequencer. As an example, we will create a song by following

66Use the VALUE control to select T02: Bass, and play it from the keyboard. Next select T03–T08 in order, and play them from the keyboard. (The TR has

67Basic functionsSequencer modeThere is also a “Quantize” function (SEQ 5.2: Track Edit Utility menu command) which corrects the tim-ing of performanc

68record phrases that would be impossible or too rapid to play “live.”Rapid phrases can also be recorded in realtime by temporarily slowing down the s

69Basic functionsSequencer mode7. Using controllers to record tonal changesLet’s try using the realtime controllers and the joystick to add effects to

70Press the track 2 “SOLO On/Off” and press the [INC] key once.The display will change, and only the playback of tracks 1 and 2 will be heard.To turn

71Basic functionsSequencer modeWhen you are finished making these settings, the basic setup is complete. Record as described in “3. Record-ing the bass

72A dialog box will appear.Input the number of measures for the song. For this example, select 008 (8 measures) and press the [F8] (“OK”) key.The perf

73Basic functionsSequencer modeCreating and playing a Cue ListA cue list allows you to play multiple songs in succes-sion. For example you can create

2SequencerTR provides a high-performance 16-track MIDI sequencer, with more than sufficient power for use as a stand-alone sequencer. The sequencer can

74If playback is not connected smoothly between songs when playing a cue listDepending on the effect settings, a certain amount of time may be require

75Basic functionsSequencer modeCreating and recording RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)This section explains how to assign a pattern to RPPR, and ho

76drums and bass to the C#2–B2 keys and use these keys to control pattern playback, and use keys C3 and above to play solos in realtime. It is a good

77Basic functionsSequencer mode3 In the SEQ 1.1: Play/REC, Preference page, check the “Multi REC” check box.If “Recording Mode” is set to Loop All Tra

783 Hold down the [ENTER] key and press the [REC/WRITE] key.The “Setup to Record” dialog box will appear.4 Press the [F8] (“OK”) key to execute Auto S

79Basic functionsSequencer modeIf the recorded performance is not reproduced cor-rectly during playbackIf you use the Utility menu command “Copy From

80Caution and other functions in Sequencer modeTR song data and its compatibilityThe following two types of song data can be loaded from SD card into

81Basic functionsSequencer modeRecording on the TRThe process by which your playing on this instru-ment’s keyboard and controllers is captured on the

82• Manual punch-inWhile the song is playing, you can press the [REC/WRITE] key or a connected pedal switch at the desired location to start or stop r

83Basic functionsSequencer modeBy checking the “Remove Data” check box you can erase only the specified data. During loop record-ing, press the note th

3IntroductionOverviewOverview of the modesThe TR has a large number of functions that let you play and edit programs and combinations, record and play

84Step recordingThis is a method of recording where you specify the note timing, note length, and velocity etc. in the LCD screen, and use the keyboar

85Basic functionsSequencer modeControl data in pattern recordingTo record control data in a pattern, you should restore the control data to its normal

86Sampling modeThe separately sold EXB-SMPL option can be installed in the TR to add high-performance mono/stereo sam-pling functionality.Features of

87Basic functionsSampling mode• Sample names and multisample names of up to 16 characters can be assigned. Sample names and multisample names can also

88back of sample A producing “One-Two-Three,” sample B producing “One-Two,” and sample C producing “Two-Three.” (☞PG p.96).MultisamplesA multisample c

89Basic functionsSampling mode•“Pan” adjust the panning. For this example set it to L000.• Set “BUS.” If you wish to use the TR’s insert effect to pro

903 Select the 1.1: Recording, Sample page.4 For “MS (Multisample Select),” select 000: NewMS____000.Immediately after the power is turned on, 000: Ne

91Basic functionsSampling mode5 Select the “MS (Multisample Select).”(☞“Manual sampling” step 4)6 Select the sample in “SMPL (Sample Select)” that you

92The recorded sample will automatically be assigned to the index you created in step 1.3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.This is an efficient way to record multi

93Basic functionsSampling modeThe following dialog box will appear.Check “Grid,” set “Resolution” as desired, and press the [F8] (“OK”) key. The dotte