User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Korg microKORG S synthe sizer/
vocoder. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual
carefully and use the product correctly.
Demo songs ......................................................................................................................7
Listening to the demo songs .......................................................................................... 7
Synth programs ................................................................................................................ 8
1. Selecting and playing a program ................................................................................ 8
2. Modifying the sound ................................................................................................... 8
Vocoder programs .......................................................................................................... 10
1. Playing a vocoder program ...................................................................................... 10
2. Modifying the sound ................................................................................................. 10
Arpeggiator .....................................................................................................................11
Using the arpeggiator ................................................................................................... 11
Editing .................................................................................. 12
Explains what you need to know when editing sounds on the microKORG S.
Basic editing ...................................................................................................................12
Basic editing procedure ............................................................................................... 12
Editing each timbre ...................................................................................................... 14
Editing a synth program ..................................................... 15
Explains the functions of the synth program parameters adjusted by edit control knobs
1–5 for the corresponding setting of the EDIT SELECT 1/2 dials.
The structure of a synth program ................................................................................ 15
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction ........................................................................... 1
Explains the features of the microKORG S, and the names and functions of each part.
Main Features ...................................................................................................................1
Front and rear panel ......................................................................................................... 2
Front panel .....................................................................................................................2
Rear panel ......................................................................................................................4
Preparations .......................................................................... 5
Explains how to connect external audio devices and the included mic, and how to turn on
the power.
Connections ...................................................................................................................... 5
Connections from the audio outputs .............................................................................. 5
Connections to the audio inputs .................................................................................... 5
Connections to MIDI equipment/computers .................................................................. 5
Connecting the included mic .......................................................................................... 5
Turning the microKORG S on .......................................................................................... 6
1. The power supply ....................................................................................................... 6
2. Turning the microKORG S on ..................................................................................... 6
3. Turning the microKORG S off ..................................................................................... 6
Quick Start ............................................................................. 7
Explains how to get started using the microKORG S (listen to the demos, select
programs, use the arpeggiator and performance functions), and perform basic editing.
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