Korg R3 Bedienungsanleitung

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4VocoderA vocoder is a device that analyzes the character (the frequency responseof each band) of a “modulator” signal (typically a human voice from a

5Front and rear panel[PITCH] wheelControls the pitch.[MOD] wheelControls the depth of modulation (cyclic change).OCTAVE [UP] [DOWN] buttonsShift the p

6[SHIFT] buttonYou can execute SHIFT functions (various utilities) by holding down this button and pressing another button (☞p.75).[WRITE] buttonSaves

7Front and rear panelOUTPUT [L/MONO], [R] jacksConnect your powered monitors, stereo amp, mixer, or multi-track recorder to these jacks.Use the L/MONO

8PreparationsIf you want to process the waveform of a synthesizer or sampler, connecta mic or the output jack of your external device to the AUDIO INP

9Connecting the pedalASSIGNABLE PEDAL jackBy connecting a pedal such as the Korg EXP-2 or XVP-10 to this jack. Youcan send control messages such as br

10Turning the power on1. The power supplyBefore you connect the power supply, make sure that the [POWER/STANDBY] switch is turned off (i.e., in the ou

11Quick StartDemo songsListening to the demo songsThe R3 contains several demo songs that take advantage of the richsounds and expressive potential of

12Synth programs2. Modifying the soundOn the R3, you can modify the sound to add expression to your perfor-mance by turning the knobs [1]–[4], by movi

13Using the [PITCH] and [MOD] wheels[PITCH] wheel:Normally this wheel is used for bending the pitch.Pushing the wheel up will bend the pitch up (sharp

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14Vocoder programs2. Modifying the soundJust as with synth programs, you can modify the sound of a vocoderprogram by turning the knobs [1]–[4], by mov

15ArpeggiatorUsing the arpeggiatorThe arpeggiator detects the notes being played on the keyboard, andautomatically plays these notes one at a time in

16Modulation Sequence1. Playing back a modulation sequenceTimbre 1 and timbre 2 provide a “modulation sequence” that can recordmovement of parameters

17Recording in Edit modeIn Edit mode you can choose any single parameter that is available forassignment via Knob Assign (SHIFT function) and record a

18Formant Motion8Speak or sing into the mic.9Press the FORMANT MOTION [REC] button to stop recording.Recording will stop automatically when the memory

19EditingBasic editing proceduresOn the R3 there are two basic ways for you to create your own sound(s).• Select a program that is close to the sound

20Returning a parameter to its original value.When editing, you can always return any edited parameter to its origi-nal value. Simply rotate the knob

21Editing a vocoder programCarrierThe carrier signal will be processed based on the modulator’s harmoniccontent, so a good choice for the carrier woul

22Editing the arpeggiatorThe R3’s arpeggiator provides six arpeggio types. In addition to selectingan arpeggiator type, you can adjust the duration (g

23Knob [1]Mode [Single, Layer, Split, Multi]This parameter determines how many tim-bres a program will use, and how thosetimbres will be allocated. Th

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242. UNISONHere you can make settings for the Unison function which “stacks” voices at the same pitch to create a richer sound.Knob [1]Sw (Unison Swit

253. PITCH-AThese settings affect the pitch of the oscillators. These settings are shared by oscillators 1 and 2.Knob [1]Transpos (Transpose) [–48...+

264. PITCH-B In this section you can specify how the [PITCH] and [MOD] wheels will affect the pitch.Knob [1]BndRange (Bend Range) [–12...+12]Specifies

27Knob [1]WAVE (Waveform Select)[Saw, Pulse, Triangle, Sine, Formant,Noise, DWGS, Audio In]Selects the waveform for oscillator 1. TheSaw, Pulse (squar

28When Knob [1] Wave: Noise,and Knob [2] OSC1 Mod: WaveformKnob [3] Control1: Resonance[000…127]Adjusts the amount of resonance of the fil-ter provide

295. OSC1 (Oscillator 1)broaden the pitch difference between theoscillators, producing a richer sound.Knob [4] Control2: Phase [000…127]Specifies the

306. OSC2 (Oscillator 2)Here you can make settings for oscillator 2. You can create a variety of sounds by using two oscillators together. For example

31Knob [1]OSC1 Lvl (OSC1 Level) [000...127]Sets the output level of oscillator 1.Knob [2]OSC2 Lvl (OSC2 Level) [000...127]Sets the output level of osc

32Knob [2]Reso1 (Filter1 Resonance) [000...127]Sets the resonance of the filter. This willemphasize the overtones near the cutofffrequency specified b

338. FILTER1-ALPF:LPF (Low Pass Filter) is the most commontype of filter; it passes the frequencies be-low the cutoff frequency and cuts the re-gion a

ivThank you for purchasing the Korg R3 synthesizer/vocoder. To ensuretrouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use theproduct cor

349. FILTER1-BHere you can set the values of the filter 1 parameters.Knob [1]EG1 Int1 (EG1 Intensity/Filter1) [–63...63]This specifies how time-varia

3510. FILTER2-AHere you can adjust the settings of the filter 2 parameters. The 8. Filt1-A page “Routing1” parameter (knob [4]) specifies how filter 2

3611. FILTER2-BHere you can make settings for the filter 2 parameters.Knob [1]EG1 Int2 (EG1 Intensity/Filter2) [–63...63]This is the same as for FILTE

3712. AMP (Amplifier)These parameters control the volume. The sound that is created by passing through the oscillator and filter is amplified by the a

3813. DRIVE/WS (Drive/Wave Shape)In this page you can set the Drive or Wave Shape parameters. This lets you add distortion to the sound and give it a

3913. DRIVE/WS (Drive/Wave Shape)Figure 13-1: DriveDepth: 000 Depth: 064Depth: 127Figure 13-2: DecimatrDepth: 000 Depth: 064Depth: 127Figure 13-3: Har

4014. EG1Here you can adjust the settings of the Filter EG, which applies time-variant change to the tone (☞Figure 14-1). Use these settings to specif

4115. EG2Here you can adjust the settings for the AMP EG, which applies time-variant change to the volume (☞Figure 15-1). Using the AMP EG settings,yo

4216. EG3Here you can adjust the settings of EG3. Create the desired curve by adjusting the ADSR parameters; ATTACK (knob [1]), DECAY (knob [2]),SUSTA

4317. EG VELO INT (EG Level Velocity Intensity)These settings allow the velocity (dynamics) of your keyboard playing to control the EG amplitude. High

vTable of ContentsTimbre Parameters ... 231. VOICE ...

4418. LFO 1, 19. LFO 2Each timbre contains two LFOs. An LFO produces a cyclic change that can be used to modulate the pitch, tone, or volume of the so

4520. PATCH 1, 21. PATCH 2, 22. PATCH 3, 23. PATCH 4,24. PATCH 5, 25. PATCH 6The R3 provides six Virtual Patch routes that let you create more sophist

4626. MOD SEQ-A (Modulation Sequencer)These are the parameters for the Modulation Sequencers. Modulation sequencers apply time-varying change to the s

4727. MOD SEQ-B (Modulation Sequence)In this page you can edit the data recorded in each step of the modulation sequencer. You can also use this page

48Knob [1]LoEQFreq (Low EQ Frequencey)[0020Hz…1000Hz]Specifies the frequency of the low equal-izer (shelving type).Knob [2]LoEQGain (Low EQ Gain)[–15.

4929. INSERT FX1, 30 INSERT FX2These are the settings for insert effect 1 and insert effect 2.Knob [1]Effect Type[NoEffect, S.Comp…W.TalkMd]Selects th

5031. MASTER FXIn this page you can adjust the master effect settings.There is one master effect. You’ll see the same effect whether you’re editing it

51ArpeggioparametersARPEGGIATOR [TEMPO] knobSpecifies the playback tempo of the arpeg-giator.The speed of modulation sequencesand LFOs for which “BPM

5232. ARPEGGIATOR-AHere you can make various arpeggio-related settings.Knob [1]Assign [Timbre1, Timbre2, Tmbr1+2]Selects the timbre(s) that will be so

53Figure 33-1: Arpeggiator Swing33. ARPEGGIATOR-BHere you can make additional arpeggio-related settings.Knob [1]GateTime [000%...100%]Specifies the du

viTable of ContentsPedal/Switch parameters... 7346. PEDAL/SW ...

54Vocoderparameters[VOCODER] buttonThis switches the Vocoder function on/off.Off (key unlit): Vocoder is off. The pro-gram will not use the vocoder.On

5534. CARRIERIn this page you can set the input level of the audio signal being used as the carrierKnob [1]Tmbr1Lvl (Timbre1 Level) [000...127]Specifi

5635. MODULATOR-AIn this page you can adjust the settings that relate to the modulator; the signal that applies its own tonal character to the carrier

5736. MODULATOR-BAs in the 35. Mod-A page, this page lets you make additional settings for the modulator.The parameters in this page have no effect if

58Knob [1]FrmntSft (Formant Shift) [–2…+2]Shifts the cutoff frequencies of each of thecarrier’s band pass filters. This will signifi-cantly change the

5938. FILTER/AMPHere you can set the parameters that modulate the cutoff frequency of the carrier’s band-pass filters (synthesis filter), and adjust t

60Knob [2]Level1…Level16 [000...127]Specifies the output level of the selectedchannel.Knob [1]Channel Select [Ch1…Ch16]Selects one of the sixteen filt

61Overall settings (GLOBAL)OverviewThe GLOBAL section lets you can make overall settings for the R3.For example, although it is possible to individual

6240. GLOBAL-AThe settings you make here will apply to the entire R3, such as the overall tuning and the velocity curve.Knob [1]Mst Tune (Master Tune)

6341. GLOBAL-BThese parameters select the input when using the AUDIO IN THRU function, and specify how knobs [1]–[4] will operate.Knob [1]Thru Src (Th

1Introduction6. Modulation SequencersJust as step sequencers provide new pitch data to an oscillator over time,the Modulation Sequencers can provide c

64MIDI parametersOverviewHere you can make MIDI-related settings for the R3.MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide

65Connecting an external MIDI sequencer or computer etc.If you want to record your performance on the R3’s keyboard into your externalMIDI sequencer/c

66GLOBAL “POSITION” settingThe R3’s GLOBAL “Position” lets you specify how MIDI IN/OUT will be internallyrouted. This will affect how the MIDI data wi

67Synchronizing the arpeggiatorThe 42. MIDI page “Clock” (knob [4]) setting specifies whether the R3’s arpeggiatorwill be the master (the controlling

6842. MIDIHere you can make MIDI-related settings for the R3.Knob [1]MIDI Ch (MIDI Channel) [01...16]Specifies the MIDI channel. When youwish to trans

69Knob [3]42. MIDIFigure 42-1: USB+MIDIMIDI OUTMIDI INMIDI THRUTG OUTPUTDUMP IN etc...KBD/KNOB OUTDUMP OUT etc...USB MIDI RX (EXT)USB MIDI TX (INT)USB

7043. MIDI FILTERHere you can adjust the the R3’s MIDI Filter settings.Knob [1]Prog Chg (Program Change)[Disable, Enable]Selects whether program chang

7144. MIDI CC# MAP (MIDI Control Change No. Map)Here you can assign control change numbers to the most important parameters corresponding to the front

7245. PATCH SOURCEHere you can select the functions that are assigned to modulation sources MIDI 1, 2, and 3 of the Virtual Patch function.If the sele

7346. PEDAL/SWHere you can specify the function of the foot pedal and foot switch connected to the rear panel.You can use a Shift function to adjust t

2The structure of a programSynthesizerEach of the R3’s programs consists of two timbres, a master effect, and anarpeggiator (Figure 0-1).Figure 0-1Tim

74Saving DataSaving a programSettings that will be saved• 01. Voice – 33. Arpeggiator-B page pa-rameters, 34. Carrier – 39. Lvl/Pan pageparameters• [

75SHIFT functions1-1. NAME PROGRAMRenaming a programThe R3 lets you assign a name of up to eightcharacters to each program. In Play mode,the main disp

764-1. SWAP TIMBRESwapping the timbresHere’s how to swap (exchange) the settingsof timbre 1 and timbre 2 in the currentlyselected program. This operat

776-1. MIDI DATA DUMPData dump1 Prog:Data for the currently selected programwill be transmitted (1. Voice – 39. Lvl/Pan page parameters, front panel b

787-1. PRELOAD1 Prog:Load only data for one program (1.Voice – 39. Lvl/Pan page parameters,front panel button and knob settings.)AllProg:Load data for

79Other SHIFT key functionsDEMOListening to the demo performance•Hold down the [SHIFT] button andpress the ARPEGGIATOR [ON/OFF]switch.The demo will b

80KNOB ASSIGN4To apply your settings, press the [ON/OFF] switch.The new settings will be applied. If youdecide to cancel the changes you made,press t

81IndexCreate a sound 19Cross Modulation 2, 27Cutoff 32DData dump 77Decay time 40Demo song 11, 79Destination 45Detuning 30Drive 2, 38Drive/Wa

82IndexRRelease time 40Renaming a program 75Resolution 53Resonance 32, 58Restoring the factory settings 78Ring and Sync modulation 30Ring modula

83SPECVNLVoice Name ListNo. Program Name Category Voice Mode ArpeggioE-1 Strings PAD/STRINGS Multi OffE-2 Warm Pad PAD/STRINGS Multi OffE-3 AirGlass P

3Envelope generators (EG1/EG2/EG3)Envelope generators (EG) are used to apply time-varying change to thesound parameters. Each EG consists of four para

84No. Program Name Category Voice Mode ArpeggioI-1 ChordHit PERC/HIT Layer OffI-2 5th Stut PERC/HIT Layer OffI-3 SeqVoice PERC/HIT Single OnI-4 Cyborg

85SPECVNL• In programs for which “Voice Mode” is set to Multi, the timbre 2 MIDI channel(“T2MIDIch”) is set to 9 as the factory default setting.• O-1–

86Trouble shootingBefore you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points.Power does not turn on❏ Is the AC adaptor connected to an AC out

87SPECVNLSpecifications and optionsTone generator system: MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)• Programs:Number of timbres: maximum 2 (when using Layer,

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