User's Manual

Global mode
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Global P4: Wave Sequence
Wave Sequences play back a series of different
Multisamples over time. You can use this to create a
variety of unique timbral and rhythmic effects, as
described below.
Like Drum Kits, Wave Sequences are edited in Global
mode, and then used within HD-1 Programs. For more
information on using Wave Sequences in Programs, see
“2–1c: OSC1 Multisample/Wave Sequence” on
page 49.
When editing Wave Sequences, you’ll hear them as if
they were being played through the parameter settings
of the previously selected Program or Combination.
This includes filter settings, envelopes, etc. So, before
you begin, it’s best to first select a suitable sound in
Program mode, and then enter Global mode.
For detailed step-by-step instructions on creating and
editing Wave Sequences, please see “Using Wave
Sequences” on page 151 of the Operation Guide.
Rhythmic Wave Sequences
Rhythmic Wave Sequences use short or abrupt
crossfades, so that transitions between the different
Multisamples create a rhythmic phrase. Flexible swing
amount, rests, and ties let you build complex patterns,
which you can then sync to KARMA and the system
tempo.
Crossfading Wave Sequences
By using long durations and crossfade times, Wave
Sequences can produce complex, evolving timbres.
Modulating the Start Step, Position, and Duration
makes the sound even more organic, so that every note
can play the Wave Sequence a little differently.
Velocity-Switching Wave Sequences
By setting each step’s duration to GATE, and then
modulating the Start Step by velocity, you can create a
sound with up to 64 velocity switches. For instance,
you can use this to switch between a large number of
different attack transients.
4–1: Sequence Parameters
This page contains parameters for the selected Wave
Sequence as a whole.
4–1a: Basic
Wave Sequence [I–000…149, U–A00…U–G31]
The 150 Wave Sequences in the Internal bank (I–000
through I–149) are the built-in “factory” sounds. You
can over-write them if you wish, but doing so may
change the sounds of the Programs and Combis in
banks INT A–E.
U–A through U–G are user banks. You can use these
for storing sounds that you create yourself, optional
sound banks from Korg, or third-party sound libraries.
Each User bank contains 32 Wave Sequences.
Mode [Time, Tempo]
This switches between Time mode (for crossfading
Wave Sequences) and Tempo mode (for rhythmic
Wave Sequences).
4–1a
4–1b
4–1d
4–1c
4–1PMC