Korg AmkII User Manual
Thank you purchasing the Korg
ELECTRIBE·AmkII EA-1mkII.
In order to enjoy long and troublefree use, please read this manual
carefully and use the instrument
correctly.
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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to
an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
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suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
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Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
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Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................6
Main features......................................................................................... 6
About the data you create on the EA-1mk
Make connections and play!.................................................................. 7
Example connections............................................................................................ 7
Preparing to play....................................................................................................7
2. Front and rear panel......................................................8
Common section ................................................................................... 8
Synthesizer section ............................................................................... 9
Sequence Control section ....................................................................10
Step Key section...................................................................................10
Connector section ............................................................................... 11
3. Basic operation (Quick Start) ......................................12
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Conceptual diagram of the EA-1mk
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Listening to a Song...............................................................................12
Listening to Patterns............................................................................ 13
Trying out the functions ....................................................................... 13
Changing the tempo of a song or pattern ........................................................... 13
• Using the dial to change the tempo ...................................................................................... 13
• Using the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo.................................................................... 13
Striking keys to play sounds (Keyboard function) ............................................... 14
Modifying (editing) the sound.............................................................................. 14
Playing the sound of a part along with a song or pattern.................................... 15
Modify (edit) the sound along with a song or pattern.......................................... 15
Modifying (editing) a phrase pattern ................................................................... 15
• Realtime Recording (using the Keyboard function to create a phrase).................................16
• Step Recording (using the Step keys to create a phrase) .................................................... 16
Saving a pattern that you create ......................................................................... 17
Using a Motion Sequence................................................................................... 18
Connecting various sources to the audio input ................................................... 19
Playing with Pattern Set ...................................................................................... 20
Using the EA-1mkII as a tone generator module ..................................................20
Synchronized playback with the ER-1mk
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4. Pattern mode...............................................................22
Selecting a pattern ...............................................................................22
Setting the playback tempo ................................................................. 22
• Using the dial to change the tempo .................................................................. 22
• Using the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo................................................ 22
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Playing a pattern (Pattern Play)............................................................22
The timing at which patterns will change ............................................................ 22
Playing from the beginning of a pattern (Reset & Play) ...................................... 22
About the tempo when the pattern is changed ................................................... 22
Selecting a pattern .............................................................................................. 23
Creating a pattern................................................................................ 23
Editing the sound of a part .................................................................................. 23
Synthesizer parameters ...................................................................................... 23
OSCILLATOR...........................................................................................................................23
FILTER .................................................................................................................................... 24
AMP .........................................................................................................................................25
EFFECT.................................................................................................................................. 25
Length, Scale/Beat settings ................................................................................ 26
Swing settings..................................................................................................... 26
Creating a phrase pattern ................................................................................... 27
Realtime recording.................................................................................................................. 27
Step recording .........................................................................................................................27
Event editing ........................................................................................................................... 27
Motion sequence................................................................................. 29
Playing a motion sequence................................................................................. 29
Recording a motion sequence ............................................................................ 29
Checking motion sequence data......................................................................... 29
Convenient functions for editing patterns .............................................29
Erasing phrase pattern data from a part ............................................................. 29
Erasing data during playback or recording (ERASE)...............................................................29
Erasing all data from a part (CLEAR PART)........................................................................... 29
Transposing a phrase (TRANSEPOSE).............................................................. 30
Moving data within a part (MOVE DATA) ............................................................ 30
Copying a part (COPY PART)............................................................................. 31
Data Copy within a pattern.................................................................................. 31
Erasing motion sequence data from a part (CLEAR MOTION) .......................... 31
Pattern Set .......................................................................................... 32
Using Pattern Set to perform (Pattern Set Play) ..................................................32
5. Song mode ..................................................................34
Selecting a song...................................................................................34
Setting the playback tempo................................................................. 34
• Using the dial to set the tempo ......................................................................... 34
• Using the tap tempo key to set the tempo ........................................................ 34
Playing a song (Song Play) ................................................................. 34
Fast-forward or rewind a song............................................................................. 34
Switching songs .................................................................................................. 34
Playing from the beginning of a position or song (Reset & Play) .........................34
Creating a song....................................................................................35
Creating a song from scratch.............................................................................. 35
Erasing song data (CLEAR SONG).........................................................................................35
Specifying a pattern for each position......................................................................................35
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Specifying the pitch of each pattern.................................................................... 36
Editing a song ..................................................................................................... 36
Inserting a pattern at a specified position (INSERT PATTERN)...............................................36
Deleting a pattern from a specified position (DELETE PATTERN) ..........................................37
Changing the pattern for a specific position.............................................................................37
Recording knob movements or your performance in a song (Event Recording) .....................38
Deleting event data from a song (CLEAR EVENT)................................................................. 38
Checking for song event data ..................................................................................................38
Saving a song (WRITE)....................................................................... 38
6. Global mode ................................................................39
Metronome settings..............................................................................39
Adjusting the volume of the Audio In................................................... 39
Synchronizing the EA-1
Synchronizing the EA-1mkII to a master external MIDI device (Ext) .................. 39
Synchronizing an external MIDI device to the EA-1mkII as master (int) .............. 40
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with external MIDI devices (MIDI Clock).. 39
Protect settings (Memory Protect)....................................................... 40
Saving the settings you modify in Global mode (WRITE).....................40
7. MIDI mode...................................................................41
Setting the MIDI channel of part 1....................................................... 41
Setting the MIDI channel of part 2....................................................... 41
Transmit/receive dump data (MIDI Data Dump) ...................................41
MIDI filter settings................................................................................ 42
Adjusting the pitch bend range............................................................ 42
Saving the settings you modify in MIDI mode (WRITE) ...................... 42
8. Appendices..................................................................43
About MIDI .......................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................44
Error messages....................................................................................45
Restoring the factory set data ............................................................. 45
Specifications .......................................................................................45
Example sounds...................................................................................46
Blank Chart ......................................................................................... 47
Index.................................................................................................... 48
Pattern Name List................................................................................ 50
Song Name List....................................................................................50
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................................. 51
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1.Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Electribe·AmkII (EA-1mk
The EA-1mkII is a unique and easy-to-use synthesizer that uses DSP synthesis technology to help
anyone from beginners to hard-core users to produce truly original sounds and phrases.
By using the front panel knobs and keys, you can create analog synthesizer sounds intuitively, and
easily create phrases using these sounds.
The EA-1mkII is the ideal tool for the musician, DJ, sound creator, or desktop-music user who is
looking for originality in their music.
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Main features
• The EA-1mkII features analog synthesizer-like operation that lets you create a versatile range of
sounds using two parts (each part with 2 OSC, 1 Filter, 1 Amp, and 3 Effects). By combining the
two synthesizer parts you can create unique sequenced phrases
• By using an external input as an oscillator, you can use the EA-1mkII as a filter bank with powerful
resonance. Ring, Sync, and Cross functions allow oscillators to modulate each other.
• The Motion Sequence function lets you record and loop knob movements, and these can be memorized separately for each part of a pattern.
• You can quickly modify sounds or phrases to change your performance while you play.
• You can create Pattern consisting of a sound for each part and a sequence phrase (up to 64 steps
long), and store up to 256 of these patterns in memory. Furthermore, you can arrange patterns in
the desired playback order and add knob movements etc. to create Songs, and store up to 16 of
these songs in memory.
• Distortion, delay, and chorus/flanger effects are provided for each part.
• A Keyboard function lets you use the sixteen step keys as a keyboard on which to perform.
• Pattern Set Play lets you register sixty-four patterns in the sixteen step keys, and switch patterns as
you perform.
• Tap tempo and MIDI Clock can be used to synchronize the EA-1mkII's performance with an external sequencer or turntable etc.
• The EA-1mkII can be controlled from an external sequencer or keyboard etc., and used as a MIDI
expansion tone generator.
• The MIDI Dump function lets you save data on a computer or external sequencer etc.
About the data you create on the EA-1mk
Patterns and songs that you create on the EA-1mkII by editing will return to their un-edited state if
you select a different pattern or song, or turn off the power before performing the Write operation.
If you wish to save an edited pattern, song, or global data, be sure to perform the Write operation.
Even after Writing the edited data, it is still possible to restore all songs and patterns etc. to the factory
settings. (Refer to p.45 "Restoring the factory set data.")
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Make connections and play!
Example connections
or
Power switch
AC Local
Voltage
Preparing to play
Be sure to turn off the power before making connections. Careless operation may damage your
speaker system or cause malfunctions.
1.Introduction
1.Introduction
1. Connect the included AC adapter to the DC 9V jack, and plug the adapter into an AC outlet.
As shown in the above diagram, hook the AC adapter cable around the adapter cable holder. When
removing the cable from the holder, do not use excessive force.
2. Connect one end of your audio cables to the Part output jacks of the EA-1mkII (PART1/MIX, PART2),
and connect the other end to your mixer. The output of the EA-1mkII is not stereo, but is independent for each part, so you will need to make pan adjustments on your mixer. If you wish to mix the
two parts for output, connect your powered monitor speaker (amplified speaker) to the PART1/
MIX jack.
3. If you will be using headphones, connect them to the headphone jack. The headphone output is
monaural.
The output from the Part output jacks will not be switched off even if headphones are plugged in.
Master volume
Keyboard function key
* Alternates on/off each
time it is pressed
Step keys
4. When you have finished making connections, turn on the power. Slightly raise the master volume
of the EA-1mkII, and press the Keyboard function key. Press the step keys to produce sound and
verify that connections have been made correctly. Use the master volume of the EA-1mkII and the
gain and fader controls of your mixer or powered monitor system to adjust the volume to an
appropriate level.
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2. Front and rear panel
The contr ols and other par ts of the EA-1mk
can be br oadl y grouped as sho wn in the diagram.
Common section
Sequence
control section
Step key section
Common section
1. MASTER VOLUME
This knob adjusts the v olume that is output fr om
the Part output jacks and the headphone jack.
2. AUDIO IN THRU
This key allows the external audio input to be output directl y from the P ar t output jac ks and the headphone jack.
When this key is on, the AUDIO IN of OSC1 will
have no eff ect.
3. Display
This sho ws the v alue of the currentl y selected parameter , and v arious messa ges.
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Connector section
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Synthesizer
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4. Dial
Use this to modify the v alue sho wn in the displa y.
5. Peak LED
This indicates the peak le vel for the input signal fr om the audio in jac ks. Adjust the
output level of your external device so that the LED lights only at the maximum level.
6. Beat LED
This will b link at quar ter-note inter vals to indicate the tempo.
7. [▲][▼] (cursor keys)
In eac h mode , use these ke ys to select parameter s fr om the matrix sho wn in the displa y.
8. Matrix
The parameter s that will appear in the displa y are listed here f or eac h mode . Use the
cur sor ke ys to make the desired parameter select LED light.
9. Mode keys
Use these ke ys to mo ve to the desired mode: Pattern, Song, Global, or MIDI. During
playback you can move to Global mode, but not to MIDI mode.
10. WRITE key
Use this key when you wish to save settings that you modified in Pattern , Song , Global ,
or MIDI mode, or to save Pattern Set data.
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Synthesizer section
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1. OSCILLATOR
This pr oduces the basic wa vef orm.
• PORTAMENTO
This smoothly connects changes in pitch.
• OSC BALANCE (oscillator balance)
When OSC MOD is off and y ou are using
RING or SYNC, this knob adjusts the level
balance of the tw o oscillator s. When you are
using CROSS, this knob adjusts the depth
of oscillator modulation.
• OSC2 PITCH OFS (oscillator 2 pitc h offset)
Adjust the pitc h difference between OSC1 and OSC2.
• OSC1 (oscillator 1 wave)
Select the waveform for OSC1.
• OSC2 (oscillator 2 wave)
Select the waveform for OSC2.
• OSC MOD (oscillator modulation)
Specify the type of oscillator modulation.
2. Original value LED
This will light when the knob y ou are currentl y mo ving reac hes the v alue of the original
saved sound of the pattern.
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3. MOTION SEQ (motion sequence)
This function allo ws y ou to loop knob mo vements. Eac h time y ou press this ke y, the setting
will alternate between Off (dark), SMOOTH, and TRIG HOLD.
4. PART SELECT key
Each time you press this key, PART 1 and PART 2 will alternate as the part selected for editing.
5. Synthesis diagram
This is a block diagram for the synthesizer section of the EA-1mkII.
6. FILTER
These controls let you adjust the brightness of the sound or add a distinctive tonal character.
• CUTOFF: Adjust the cutoff frequenc y of the filter .
• RESONANCE: Adjust the resonance of the filter .
• EG INT (EG intensity): Adjust the depth of the filter en velope .
• DECAY: Adjust the deca y speed of the filter en velope .
7. AMP
Here you can adjust the v olume le vel and the distor tion eff ect.
• DISTORTION: Switc h distor tion on/off.
• LEVEL: Adjust the v olume le vel.
8. EFFECT
Here you can ad d eff ects to the sound.
• DEPTH: Adjust the depth of the eff ect (tempo dela y, c horus/flanger).
• TIME: Adjust the dela y time, or the speed of the c horus/flanger LFO .
• TYPE SELECT: Choose the eff ect (tempo dela y or c horus/flanger) that will be adjusted
by the Depth and Time contr ols.
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Sequence Control section
1. Rec key
Use this ke y to recor d phrases and mo vements of the
knobs etc. If you press this ke y during recor ding, recor ding will end, and pla ybac k will contin ue .
2. Stop/Cancel key
This key stops playback of a pattern or song, or cancels an operation.
3. Play/Pause key
This key begins/pauses playback of a pattern or song.
4. TAP, REST/TIE key
Use this ke y to enter a tap tempo. During step recor ding, use this ke y to input a rest or a tie .
5. TRANSPOSE key
Use this key to transpose a phrase.
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Step Key section
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1. SELECT keys
By pressing these ke ys to turn the Select LEDs on or off , you can use the sixteen step ke ys
below as up to 64 step keys.
When the K eyboar d function is on, these ke ys are used to s witch the octa ve.
In Song mode , these ke ys function as re wind and fast-f orward ke ys. When the P attern Set
function is on, the y are used to s witch P attern Set gr oups.
2. Select LEDs
The upper r ow of LEDs (green) indicates the location (length 1...4) within the pattern of the
currentl y-playing phrase pattern.
The lo wer row of LEDs (red) indicates the location (length 1...4) of the phrase pattern indicated by the step keys. When the Pattern Set function is on, these LEDs indicate the pattern
set gr oup. When the K eyboar d function ke y is on, these LEDs indicate the octa ve position.
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3. Step keys 1...16
Use these keys to modify and audition the phrase pattern of each part.
When the K eyboar d function ke y is on, these ke ys function as a ke yboar d, allowing you to
play sounds. When the Pattern Set function is on, use these keys to select patterns that you
registered.
4. Keyboard function key
This makes the sixteen step ke ys function as a ke yboar d. Eac h time y ou press this ke y, the
setting will alternate on/off . By holding do wn this ke y and pressing one of the step ke ys,
you can switch to the pattern that you assigned to that key (Pattern Set function).
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5. SHIFT key
This key is used in conjunction with other keys. When held down, it gives an additional
function to another ke y.
SHIFT + Play/Pause key:Pla ybac k from the beginning of the pattern.
SHIFT + Rec key:During pla ybac k, erase trig gers fr om the pattern.
SHIFT + Step keys:Ex ecute the function sho wn belo w eac h step ke y.
SHIFT + dial: If the Shift ke y is held do wn as y ou r otate the dial, the v alue in the dis
play will change in steps of ten.
SHIFT + SELECT key:In P attern mode , the tar get step will be ad vanced b y one .
For other SHIFT ke y combinations, ref er to the e xplanation of eac h parameter .
Connector section
2.Front and rear panel
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1. Power switch
This s witch turns the po wer on/off. Eac h time y ou press it, the po wer will alternate on
or off .
2. DC 9V
Connect the inc luded AC adapter here .
3. MIDI connectors
IN MIDI data is received at this connector to contr ol the EA-1mkII from an e xter-
nal MIDI device or to receive a data dump.
OUT MIDI data is transmitted fr om this connector to contr ol an e xternal MIDI de-
vice or to transmit a data dump.
THRU MIDI data received at the MIDI IN connector is re-transmitted without c hang e
from this connector . This is used to "daisy-c hain" m ultiple MIDI devices.
4. AUDIO IN jack
This jac k receives the signal that will be used f or AUDIO IN of OSC1. The sound that is
input here will be used as the sound of OSC1.
5. PART1/MIX, PART2 (part output jac ks)
Connect y our audio cab les fr om these jac ks to send the sound of P arts 1 and 2 separatel y
to your mix er or po wered monitor system (po wered speaker s) etc. If you wish to output
the sound of P ar ts 1 and 2 tog ether , make connections to the PART1/MIX jac k.
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6. (headphone jack)
A set of stereo headphones fitted with a stereo jac k plug can be connected here .
The output is monaural.
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3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
Conceptual diagram of the EA-1mk
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On the EA-1mkII, a song consists mainly of Patterns (which consist of Parts and delay
settings) and event data (refer to p.37 "Recording knob movements or your performance
in a song (Event Recording)").
Structure of Song
Songs: S01...S16
Pattern order
A03
B53
C07
D06
A52
B17
End
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Event data
Part Trigger
Gate Time
Part Pitch
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Patterns: A01...D64
Pattern data
Tempo
Length
Beat/Scale
Part data
Part 1
Part 2
Part
Synthesizer
Portamento
OSC Balance
OSC1
OSC2
Fillter
AMP
Effect
Phrase pattern Motion sequence
Trigger
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á
Pitch
Gate Time
Listening to a Song
1. Press the Song Mode key to enter Song mode (the key will light).
2. Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to make the parameter select LED indicate
SONG (the top LED).
3. Rotate the dial to select the desired song (S01...S16).
4. Press the Play/Pause key to playback the song (the key will light). When
the song ends, playback will stop automatically (the key will go dark).
To pause during playback, press the Play/Pause key (the key will blink). To
resume playback, press the Play/Pause key once again (the key will light).
To stop playback, press the Stop/Cancel key.
It is not possible to change songs during playback.
What is a Song?
On the EA-1mkII, a song is musical data consisting of Patterns arranged in the desired playback order. The EA-1mk
lets you create and store up to sixteen songs. In each song
you can arrange up to 256 patterns, and phrase and knob
movements can also be recorded in addition to the playback.
(Refer to p.34 "Song mode.")
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Song
Pattern(A03)
Pattern(B01)
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Stop/
Cancel key
Pattern(A01)
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3
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Pattern(A02)
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Listening to Patterns
1. Press the Pattern mode key to enter Pattern mode (the key will light).
2. Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to make the parameter select LEDs indicate
PATTERN (top).
3. Rotate the dial to select the desired pattern (A01...A64, b01...b64, C01...C64,
d01...d64).
4. Press the Play/Pause key to playback the pattern (the key will light).
When pattern playback ends, the pattern will return to the beginning,
and continue playing repeatedly.
To pause during playback, press the Play/Pause key (the key will blink). To
resume playback, press the Play/Pause key once again (the key will light).
To stop playback, press the Stop/Cancel key.
You can rotate the dial to select patterns when playback is stopped or even
during playback.
3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
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Stop/
Cancel key
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When you change patterns during playback, the change will actually occur at the end of each pattern. (Refer to p.22 "The timing at
which patterns will change.")
What is a Pattern?
A pattern is a unit of musical data consisting of sounds arranged in a phrase. On
the EA-1mkII you can create and save 256 patterns.
Each pattern consists of two parts (refer to p.14). In addition to the sounds of each
part, you can also record phrases and knob movements (refer to p.22 "Pattern
mode").
Pattern
Part1
Part2
Trying out the functions
Changing the tempo of a song or pattern
There are two ways to change the tempo.
The tempo that you change here will return to the original tempo when you stop playback and switch to a different pattern or song.
• Using the dial to change the tempo
1. Press the Mode key to enter Song mode or Pat-
tern mode.
Change the tempo of
a song
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C4
-------Motion sequence data-- ---
1234
C4
-------Motion sequence data-- ---
5678 64
E4 E4
5678
G4
F4
Change the tempo of
a pattern
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2. Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to set the param-
eter select LED to TEMPO.
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3. Rotate the dial to change the tempo.
• Using the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo
While a song or pattern is playing, press the TAP key three times or more at the
desired tempo. The EA-1mkII will detect the interval at which you pressed the
TAP key, and will set the tempo accordingly. The tempo can also be changed in
this way even if the EA-1mkII is not currently playing a song or pattern.
Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to make the parameter select LEDs indicate TEMPO,
and the tempo you modified will appear in the display.
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3
Three times
or more
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Striking keys to play sounds (Keyboard function)
1. Turn on the Keyboard function key (the key will light).
2. Use the step keys as a keyboard.
3. You can use the PART SELECT key to switch the part that
you play.
The sound of a part will differ depending on the pattern.
Rotate the dial to change the pattern, and try out the wide
variety of sounds.
To change the octave, use the SELECT keys.
The select LEDs (lower row, red) will light to indicate the
octave as follows.
LED(s) lit
Pitch range
1 1,2 1,2,3 2,3,4 3,4 4
A0...C2 A1...C3 A2...C4 A3...C5 A4...C6 A5...C7
What is a Part?
A Part consists of a synthesizer sound, a phrase
pattern (trigger, pitch, gate time), and motion sequence. Each part is a monophonic synthesizer, and
cannot play two or more notes simultaneously
(polyphonically). (Refer to p.22 "Pattern mode.")
You are free to modify the sound of each part, and
a phrase pattern and motion sequence can be stored
independently for each part (refer to p.23 "Editing
the sound of a part").
Part
1234
C4
----------Motion sequence data------ ---
Change octaves
A1 C2 G#2A#2C3
1
5678 64
G4
2
F4
Modify1ing (editing) the sound
1. Turn on the Keyboard function key, and then press the step
keys to play the sound.
2. Press the PART SELECT key to select the part whose sound
you wish to edit.
3. Use the knobs of the Synthesizer section to edit the sound.
The Original Value LED will light to indicate the position
of the knobs for the original settings of the sound.
Refer to the example sounds (p.46) and try creating your own
sounds.
The pattern sound that you modify here can be saved by the Write operation (p.17 "Saving a pattern that you create").
If a motion sequence is controlling a knob, it ma y be difficult to edit the sound as y ou
intend. If so, turn the motion sequence off while y ou are editing (refer to p.29 "Motion
sequences").
What is the synthesizer section?
This is the section where the parameters assigned to the panel knobs and keys work together to "synthesize" (produce) the sound of each part. (Refer to p.23 "Editing the sound of a part.")
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value LED
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3
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2
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Playing the sound of a part along with a song or pattern
1. Turn on the Keyboard function key, and press the step keys
to play the sound.
2. In Song mode or Pattern mode, press the Play/Pause key
to begin playback. Use the PART SELECT key to select
the part that you wish to play.
3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
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3. As you listen to the song or pattern, strike the step keys to
play along.
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Each part is a monophonic synthesizer. It is not possib le
for a single part to sound two or more notes simultaneously.
Modify (edit) the sound along with a song or pattern
1. In Song mode or Pattern mode, press the Play/Pause
key to begin playback.
2. Press the PART SELECT key to select the part whose
sound you wish to edit.
3. Use the knobs and keys of the Synthesizer section to
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modify the sound. The sound of the part that is playing
will be modified as you move the knobs or keys.
To save the pattern sounds that you modify here, use the Write operation (refer to p.17 "Saving a
pattern that you create").
If you re-select a pattern or turn off the power without performing the Write operation,
the sound will return to its unedited state.
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3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
It is not possible to write the sounds you edit in a Song. Only in a Pattern can y ou write
the edited sounds.
Modifying (editing) a phrase pattern
What is a Phrase Pattern?
A phrase pattern consists of a trigger (note location), pitch,
and gate time (note length) at each step. You can modify
the phrase pattern for each part by using the sixteen step
keys (or by realtime input along with the playback). (Refer to p.22 "Pattern mode.")
A phrase pattern can be edited in three ways.
• Realtime recording
While you playback a pattern, use the Keyboard function to record a new phrase
along with the playback.
• Step recording
With pattern playback stopped, input pitches one at a time to create a phrase.
• Event editing
Edit the data (trigger, pitch, gate time) for individual steps to create a phrase.
Phrase pattern
Timing of sounds
Note
trigger
Pitch
Off2Off
On
3
1
C4 C4 A3 C4
Note
value
Off6Off7Off8Off9Off11Off12Off13Off15Off
On4On
5
E4
Time
On
10
On
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16
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In the following pages we will explain how to perform Realtime Recording and Step
Recording. For details on Event Editing, refer to Event Editing (p.28) in "Pattern mode."
• Realtime Recording (using the Keyboard function to create a phrase)
If you wish to listen to the metronome as you record, refer to p.39 "Metronome settings."
1. Press the Pattern mode key (the key will light). Use the cursor [▲][▼]
keys to make the parameter select LEDs indicate PATTERN.
2. Rotate the dial to select the pattern that you wish to edit.
3. Turn on the Keyboard function (the key will light). Use the PART SE-
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LECT key to select the part that you wish to record.
4. Press the Rec key to enter record-ready mode. (The Rec
key will light, and the Play/Pause key will blink.)
5. Press the Play/Pause key to start the pattern. (The Play/
Pause key will light.)
6. At the timing that you wish to input the notes of the
phrase, press the step keys to record the notes. The pattern will playback repeatedly, and you can continue re-
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cording additional notes as long as the Rec key is lit. If
you wish to record the other part as well, use the PART
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SELECT key to switch parts, and continue recording.
7. Press the Stop/Cancel key to stop recorded. (The Rec key and the Play/Pause key
will go dark.) Alternatively, you can press the Rec key (instead of pressing the Stop/
Cancel key) to stop recording but continue playback. (The Rec key will go dark, and
the Play/Pause key will light.)
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If you input a note by mistake, hold down the SHIFT key while the pattern continues to
play, and then hold down the Rec key. Note triggers will be erased from the selected part
(whose key is lit) while you hold down these keys.
If you wish to save the completed pattern, press the WRITE key. (Refer to p.17 "Saving a
pattern that you create.")
• Step Recording (using the Step keys to create a phrase)
1. Press the Pattern mode key (the key will light). Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to make the parameter
select LEDs indicate PATTERN.
2. Rotate the dial to select the pattern that you wish to edit.
3. Turn on the Keyboard function (the key will light).
4. Use the PART SELECT key to select the part that you wish to edit.
5. Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to make the parameter select LEDs indicate STEP REC.
(The display will indicate the target step.)
6. Press the Rec key to enter recording mode. At this time, pressing the Play key will not
start playback.
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