Korg TRITON Extreme music workstation/sampler Bedienungsanleitung

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617. Sample memory (RAM) slot coverYou can open this cover and install SIMM boards to expand the sample memory (RAM). A maximum of three 32 Mbyte SIMM

96Arpeggiator settings in Combination and Sequencer modesIn Combination, Sequencer and Song Play modes, the TRITON Extreme provides dual arpeggiator f

97Combination D062: Old Vox OrganAlthough this is a somewhat sophisticated editing tech-nique, we will describe the settings of one of the preset comb

98Creating an user arpeggio patternAbout user arpeggio patternsThe patterns that can be selected on the TRITON Extreme’s arpeggiator are called “arpeg

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

1007 Set “Step No.” to 07, and press the [0] key.Set “Pitch Offset” to +00.8 Set “Step No.” to 08, and press the [0] key.Set “Pitch Offset” to –02.Cho

1018 Input the open hi-hat (Tone03).Set “Step No.” to 04, and press the [3] key. Then set “Step No.” to 08, and press the [3] key.If “Fixed Note Mode”

102Synchronizing the arpeggiatorThe note timing of the arpeggiator will differ depending on the state of the arpeggiator “Key Sync.” check box.If this

103Effect and Valve Force settingsThe effect section of the TRITON Extreme provides five insert effects, two master effects, one master EQ (stereo 3-ba

104Routing settings and effect set-tingsThe insert effects, master effects, and master EQ have the same structure in all modes, but the routing settin

105Master effectsThe input levels to the master effects are set by the “Send 1, 2” levels (step 3 or 8). If “Send 1, 2” are zero, the mas-ter effects

7Use an optical cable to connect this to the optical digital input jack of a DAT or MD, etc.The [VOLUME] slider does not adjust the output level of th

106Insert effectsSelect an effect for IFX1–IFX5, and set “Pan (CC#8),” “BUS Sel. (BUS Select),” “Send 1” and “Send 2” for the signal that has passed t

107AUDIO INPUT effect settingsIn Program, Combination, Sequencer, Song Play, and Media modes, you can apply the TRITON Extreme’s effects to an externa

108About dynamic modulation (Dmod)Dynamic modulation (Dmod) is a function that lets you use MIDI messages or the TRITON Extreme’s controllers to contr

109Valve Force settingsValve Force is an analog circuit that uses a 12AU7 (ECC82) vacuum tube. It uses a single vacuum tube to deliver ste-reo-in/ster

110Valve Force settings for Combination, Song, and Song Play modesIn Combination, Sequencer, and Song Play modes, you can set “Placement” to Final or

111If you want to route the sound through an insert effect and then into Valve Force, set the post-IFX “BUS Sel.” to 3/4(Tube), 3(Tube), or 4(Tube).Us

112If “Placement” = Insert (Use 3/4 BUS):If you want to send the external audio source to Valve Force, set “BUS (IFX/Indiv.) Select” to 3/4(Tube), 3(T

113Loading and saving data, creating audio CDs, and editing Wave files (Media mode, etc.)Types of data that can be savedYou can save data by writing it

114Writing to internal memoryWriting a program or combinationThe programs or combinations that you create by using the Performance Editor or by editin

115Assigning a name (Rename)You can modify the name of an edited program, combina-tion, song, drum kit, user arpeggio pattern, multisample or sample e

8Names and functions of objects in the LCD screenThe TRITON Extreme uses Korg’s TouchView graphical user interface.By touching objects displayed in th

116Writing global settings, user drum kits, and user arpeggio patternsThe settings you edit in Global mode can be written into internal memory. This i

117Saving on media Media, SaveFor details on the data that can be saved on storage media. (“Types of data that can be saved” ☞p.113).The Media mode Sa

1181 Prepare the media on which you want to save the data.(☞“Setting up media”)2 Press the [MEDIA] key to enter Media mode.3 Press the Save tab to acc

119Using the TRITON Extreme as a data filerThe TRITON Extreme can receive MIDI exclusive data sent by an external device, and save this data to media.

1207 Specify the initialization format.Quick Format: Normally you should use Quick For-mat to initialize the media.Select this if the media has alread

121Loading data Media, LoadThe types of data that can be loaded from media are shown in the diagram below. (☞For details on each type of data, refer t

1225 Navigate to the directory that contains the file you want to load, and select the .SNG file.Press the Open button to move to a lower level, or pres

123Loading data by individual item or bankThe TRITON Extreme lets you load programs and combi-nations individually or by individual banks. Drum kits a

124To add the file, press the Insert button.You can continue adding files until you press the Exit button. The files will be added to the track list in t

125In “Drive,” select your CD-R/RW drive. “Drive” will indicate Audio CD.Make the following settings to allow monitoring. Use “Track” to select the tr

9f: Check boxEach time you press a check box, a check mark will be added or removed.When checked, the parameter will function; when unchecked, the par

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127Restoring the factory settingsThe preload data stored in the TRITON Extreme can restore all the programs, combinations, drum kits, user arpeggio pa

128Loading the EXB-MOSS dataAfter installing the EXB-MOSS, you will need to load the data for it. The TRITON Extreme contains preload data and demo so

129Other functionsSetting the function of [SW1] and [SW2]You can specify the function of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys (☞PG p.279).The function of the [SW1

130Using tap tempo controlIn Program, Combination, Sequencer, and Song Play modes, you can use the tap tempo function to control the arpeggiator tempo

ProgramCombinationSequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOtherAppendices131AppendicesTroubleshootingIf you experience problems, refer t

132If there is no sound in Program, Combination, Sequencer, Song Play, and Media modes, check that “Input,” “Level,” and “BUS (IFX/Indiv.) Select” are

133ProgramCombinationSequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOtherAppendicesProgram, CombinationSettings for oscillator 2 are not displa

134Volume of a recorded sample is too low/too highA sample that you resampled with “Recording Level” set at approximately –12.0 (dB) plays back at a l

135ProgramCombinationSequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOtherAppendicesMIDIThe TRITON Extreme does not respond to incoming MIDI dat

10Overview of the TRITON Extreme’s modesThe TRITON Extreme has a large number of functions that let you play and edit programs and combinations, recor

136→ In the case of a CD-R, it may be possible to make the disc be recognized by executing the page menu com-mand “Convert to ISO9660 Format” (Media,

137ProgramCombinationSequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOtherAppendicesMedia that can be used with the TRITON ExtremeTypes of media

138Specifications and optionsSpecificationsSystem HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis systemTone generator Polyphony 60 voices (60 oscillators)/Maximum 120

139ProgramCombinationSequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOtherAppendicesOptions* Appearance and specifications of this product are su

140MIDI implementation chartConsult your local Korg distributor for more information on MIDI IMPLEMENTATION.MIDI Implementation ChartDate : 2003. 8.27

141ProgramCombinationSequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOtherAppendicesIndexNumerics10’s Hold 4, 13, 21, 3224 dB/oct low pass filt

142LoadDemo song 127EXB-MOSS 128Factory settings 127File 121Jukebox List 87Template Song 47LOCATE 5, 42, 130Lock function 22LoopSample 73, 74

143ProgramCombinationSequencerSamplingSong PlayGlobalEffectMedia, etcPresetOtherAppendicesTTab 9, 13Tap tempo 7, 74, 90, 130Template song 39, 113Te

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11Sequencer mode• Use the 16-track MIDI sequencer to record and play songs.• Record onto the sixteen MIDI tracks individually or all sixteen tracks at

12About polyphonyTone generators and oscillatorsEach oscillator in the TRITON Extreme is sounded by one of two Tone Generators.Each tone generator is

13Basic operation1. Selecting modesIn order to use a particular function on the TRITON Extreme, you must first select the appropriate mode. Press one o

14VALUE controllers[VALUE] sliderUse this when you wish to make major changes in the value.In Program mode and Combination mode, this slider can also

15SetupConnectionsConnections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless operation may dam-age your speaker system or cause

ii Thank you for purchasing the Korg TRITON Extreme music workstation/sampler . To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully

161. Connecting the power cable1 Turn off the power of the TRITON Extreme.2 Plug the included power cable into the AC power supply connector located o

176. Inserting and removing CF card slot mediaYou can insert a CompactFlash or Microdrive card into the CF card slot, and use it to save or load song

18Turning the power on/offBefore you turn on the power, make sure that the desired connections have been made as described in “Connections” (☞p.15).1.

19Playing and editing programs(Program Mode)Program structureWhen the TRITON Extreme is shipped from the factory, it contains 1,344 programs (excludin

20Playing a program P0: PlayHere you can select and play programs. You can use the Performance Editor to make simple edits, and also make settings for

214 When you are satisfied with the selected program, press the OK button to close the popup menu.If you press the Cancel button, your selection will b

22You can specify the way in which the [SW1] and [SW2] keys will operate: either Toggle, when the assigned func-tion will be switched between on and o

23Note NumberVarying amounts of an effect will be applied depending on the position of the key on the keyboard.Normally this is used to control volume

24Oscillator settings P1: Edit-BasicBasic settings for the oscillator are made in the P1: Edit-Basic page. The TRITON Extreme provides two oscilla-tor

253 Adjust the “Lvl” (Level) for High and Low multisam-ples to set their volume balance.If you do not wish to use this function, set the “Veloc-ity M.

iii Table of Contents About this manual...iiIntroduction... 1 Main f

26Pitch settings P2: Edit-PitchHere you can specify how the pitch of the multisample assigned to each oscillator will change. Pitch EG and LFO setting

27Filter settings P3: Edit-FilterThe filter allows you to diminish or emphasize specified frequency areas of the multisample selected for the oscil-lato

28Filter EGAdjusts the effect produced by the filter EG, whose set-tings are made in the EG page.• Use the “Velocity to A” and “Velocity to B” settings

29Amp1 Mod. pageKeyboard TrackThis lets you vary the volume relative to the position of the key you are playing on the keyboard.• When “Ramp Low” has

30Arpeggiator settingsP7: Edit-ArpeggiatorHere you can make arpeggiator settings (☞p.94).Insert Effect settingsP8: Edit-Insert EffectHere you can sele

31Playing and editing combinations(Combination Mode)Combination structureWhen the TRITON Extreme is shipped from the factory, it contains 1,280 combin

32Playing a combination P0: PlayHere you can select and play combinations. You can select the program for each timbre 1–8 and set its status, pan, and

33Easy arpeggiator editingArpeggio Play A/Arpeggio Play B tabs• You can switch arpeggiators A and B on/off independently.To turn both arpeggiators on/

34LayerLayer refers to settings which cause two or more pro-grams to sound simultaneously when a note is played.SplitSplit refers to settings which ca

35Settings for status, MIDI channel, and pitch parametersP2: Edit-Trk ParamMIDI Ch pageStatusHere you can specify the MIDI status of the internal tone

iv Use sampled Wave files to create an audio CD and play it: Media, Make Audio CD, Play Audio CD...123Editing a Wave file: Media, Edit WAVE...

36● Adjusting the BPM of multisamples or samples cre-ated in Sampling modeIf a timbre’s program uses multisamples or samples that you created in Sampl

37You can also enter these values by holding down the [ENTER] key and playing a note on the keyboard.Key Zone SlopeHere you can specify the range of k

38Auto Song Setup functionThis function automatically applies the settings of the cur-rent combination to a new song.If inspiration for a phrase or so

39Producing songs (Sequencer mode)TRITON Extreme contains a 16-track MIDI sequencer. The sequencer acts as a hub, integrating TRITON Extreme’s numerou

40The structure of Sequencer modeSequencer mode is structured as follows.SongsA song consists of MIDI tracks 1–16, a master track, song parameters suc

41Sequencer mode page structureFor details on how to access each mode and page, refer to “Basic operation” (☞p.13).If the separately sold EXB-MOSS opt

42If you are using the TRITON Extreme’s Sequencer mode as a 16-track multi-timbral tone generator, set this parameter to INT or BTH. (☞”Status” PG p.7

43Recording methodsThis section describes the ways in which you can record on the TRITON Extreme.Recording a trackThere are two ways to record to a MI

443 In “Location,” specify a location several measures earlier than the point at which you wish to begin recording.4 Press the SEQUENCER [START/STOP]

45When simultaneously recording multiple tracks using the RPPR functionYou can use multitrack recording to simultaneously record the playback of multi

1 Introduction Main features The TRITON Extreme is a music workstation/sampler that features the HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system as its tone

46Recording exclusive eventsExclusive messages received from an external MIDI device or the parameter changes produced when you edit a track parameter

47Using “Put Effect Setting to Track” to switch effectsThe page menu command “Put Effect Setting to Track” places effect settings into a track as excl

48B If you press the [COMPARE] key (the key will light) and play back, you will hear the state of the track prior to executing “Put Effect Setting to

499 Press the OK button.Now when you select song 000 and play it back, the track 3 effect will switch to 020: Stereo Flanger from measure 9.0 Using th

509 If you want to delete specific data while you continue pattern recording, you can press the SEQUENCER [REC/WRITE] key or check the “Remove Data” ch

51Decide on the number of measures, input the number in “Set Length,” and press the OK button.A new song will be created. Next we will copy the song s

524 Mute tracks.Press the [EXIT] key to select P0: Play/REC, and access the Program T01–08/T09–16 page.Mute all tracks other than tracks 3 and 4. When

53Creating and playing a Cue ListA cue list allows you to play multiple songs in succession. For example you can create a separate song for each por-t

54playback is started or when switching from song to song. Although it will not be possible to change effect types within the cue list, you can use dy

55Creating and recording RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)This section explains how to assign a pattern to RPPR, and how to play and record. (☞QS p.

2 Sequencer A sophisticated 16-track MIDI sequencer is built in.• The TRITON Extreme combines dual arpeggiators, RPPR, time slice, in-track sampling,

56RPPR playbackLet’s use the RPPR you created to perform in the Sequencer P0: Play/REC page.1 Select Sequencer P0: Play/REC.2 Check the “RPPR” check b

57Set “Gate” and “Velocity” to Step.Do not check “Key Sync.”Press the ARPEGGIATOR [ON/OFF] key. (The key will light.)3 In the Sequencer P0: Play/REC,

58Recording the sound of a combi-nation or programHere’s how you can easily copy the settings of a combina-tion or program, and then record.There are

59When using the “Copy From Program” page menu command, the dialog box will be different. You can specify any track as the copy destination, and “Auto

60The Compare functionWhen you perform realtime recording, step recording, or track editing, this function allows you to make before-and-after compari

61Sampling (Open Sampling System)Features of sampling on the TRITON Extreme• The TRITON Extreme features our Open Sampling System that lets you use sa

62Editing in Sampling mode• In Sampling mode, the sample data you sampled or loaded from various media (including WAVE and AIFF formats) can be assign

63Samples and MultisamplesSamplesThe data that is recorded (sampled) into internal memory or loaded from a file is referred to as a sample or sample fil

64Preparations for samplingThe multisample and sample data in the sample memory (RAM) is not backed up when the power is turned off. If you wish to ke

654 For Input1 and Input2, set “BUS (IFX/Indiv.) Select” to specify the destination to which the external audio signal you selected in “Input” will be

3 Front and rear panel Front panel 1. [SW1] key, [SW2] key These keys are on/off switches, their function can be assigned in Program, Combination, Se

662 Use “Trigger” to specify how sampling will begin.The available trigger methods will differ depending on the mode.Sampling mode:Sampling START SW,

67In Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes, you can set this parameter using the Sampling page menu command “Select Bank & Smpl. No.”.MEDIA: T

68Sampling only the stereo input sound from the AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 jacks while you listen to the sound of the TRITON Extreme (arpeggiator etc.)“Input

69Creating multisample indexes and samplingHere’s how to create indexes for a multisample, and how to assign a sample to each index.1 Select the P0: R

70Applying an insert effect to a sample and resampling itThe process of applying an insert effect etc. to a sampled sound and then sampling it once ag

717 In the P8: Insert Effect, Insert FX page, set “IFX1” to 052: Reverb Hall, and turn “IFX On/Off” ON.Press the C2 key, and verify that reverb is app

72If the edit cell is located at “Range Start” or “Range End,” this region will play back.When you finish making settings, press the SEQUENCER [START/S

738 Adjust the recording level.Press the SAMPLING [REC] key.When you press the SEQUENCER [START/STOP] key to play back the audio CD, the level meter w

74If the “Use Zero” check box is checked, only those addresses where the waveform data crosses the zero level will be found automatically when searchi

754 Choose “REC Audio Input.”5 Make the following settings for REC Audio Input.Set “Source Audio” to Analog. The external audio input source (the anal

4 6. Mode keys Use these keys to enter the desired mode.When you press a key, the key will light, and you will enter the mode whose key you pressed (

76E Notice that 0000: LOOP1-140BPM-L is selected for “Sample (Sample Select),” and that the sample wave-form data is displayed.The selected sample is

77Sample (waveform data) editingEditing the waveform data of the sample is done in P1: Sample Edit. You can use commands such as cut, copy, and normal

78The Create button has the same function as the Create button in P0: Recording (“Creating multisample indexes and sampling” ☞p.69).Modifying the sett

795 Press the OK button.The sample will automatically be sliced, and a dialog box will appear.When you play the keyboard, C2 will play the original sa

80The silence between samples may become obtrusive if you play back at a slower tempo, or noise may occur between samples if you play back at a faster

814 Connect your guitar to the rear panel AUDIO INPUT 1 jack.Set the AUDIO INPUT [MIC/LINE] switch to the LINE position, and set the [LEVEL] knob to a

82Record an external audio input source while a song plays, and create event data at the same time (In-Track Sampling function)As an example, here’s h

83right of the display) below +0.0 to an appropriate level. This adjustment will not affect the output volume, but will affect the data that will be s

846 Select the page menu command “Select Directory,” and specify the destination to which the WAVE file will be written.Use media select and the Open a

85SMF (Standard MIDI File) playbackIn Song Play mode you can load and play Standard MIDI File (SMF) data directly from media. If you’re playing SMF da

5Each time you press the [G] key when selecting a pro-gram, the bank selection will step to the next GM(2) bank or GM drum bank in the following order

86Playing SMF dataDirect playback from mediaWhen you wish to playback SMF data that is compat-ible with the GM/GS/XG standards, set “Bank Map” (Global

87Playback using the Jukebox func-tionThe TRITON Extreme provides a Jukebox function that can be used to playback SMF data.This function allows you to

88Playing along with SMF dataMinus-one playYou can enjoy “minus-one” play by playing back SMF data, muting a specific part, and playing that part your-

89Settings for the entire TRITON Extreme (Global mode)How Global mode is structuredIn Global mode you can make overall settings that apply to the enti

90Linking the arpeggiator to programs and combinationsYou can specify whether the arpeggiator settings written into a program or combination will also

91pitch change speed, volume, the pan following an insert effect, pan, volume, or send levels to the master effects (☞PG p.282).You can use this as a

92Drum kit settings P5: Drum KitWhat is a drum kit?A drum kit assigns a different drum sample (PCM wave-form data for drum sounds) to each note.If you

936 Use “High Drumsample Bank,” “High Drumsam-ple,” “Low Drumsample Bank,” and “Low Drumsam-ple” to specify the drum sample that will be assigned to t

94Arpeggiator settingsP7: Edit-ArpeggiatorThis chapter describes the procedure for making arpeg-giator settings in each mode.Arpeggiator settings for

954 Adjust the settings of the various parameters.“Octave”: Selects the octave range in which the arpeg-gio will be played.If a user arpeggio pattern