Korg ES-1 User Manual
Thank you purchasing the Korg
ELECTRIBE·S ES-1. In order to
enjoy long and trouble-free use,
please read this manual carefully
and use the instrument correctly.
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To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.
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 where excessive vibration exists
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the corr ect 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
This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and televisions placed nearby may cause reception
interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
• Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it
could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
• Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the
store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997
means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
Concerning data
In rare cases, incorrect operation may cause the contents of memory to be lost. Please save important
data on separately sold SmartMediaTM cards or on a data filer (storage device). Korg Corporation can
accept no responsibility for any damages resulting from loss of data.
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Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................. 6
Main features ................................................................................................................ 6
The data you create on the ES-1............................................................................................................... 6
Make connections and play!........................................................................................ 7
Example connections ................................................................................................................................ 7
Preparing to play ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2. Front and rear panel ............................................................... 8
Common section ...........................................................................................................8
Effect section ................................................................................................................ 9
Part Edit section ........................................................................................................... 9
Part Select section ......................................................................................................10
Sequence Control section ..........................................................................................10
Step Key section......................................................................................................... 11
Connector section ...................................................................................................... 12
3. Basic operation (Quick Start) .............................................. 13
Conceptual diagram of the ES-1 ............................................................................... 13
Listening to a Song .................................................................................................... 13
Listening to a Pattern..................................................................................................14
Listening to a Sample .................................................................................................14
Trying out the functions............................................................................................. 15
Changing the tempo of a song or pattern.............................................................................................. 15
• Using the dial to change the tempo...................................................................................................15
• Using the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo................................................................................ 15
Striking keys to play Parts .......................................................................................................................15
Modifying (editing) the sound ................................................................................................................. 16
Editing the effect and delay settings...................................................................................................... 16
Striking the part keys along with a song or pattern .............................................................................16
Editing the sound of a part, effect, or delay while hearing a song or pattern .................................... 17
Modifying (editing) a rhythm pattern...................................................................................................... 18
• Using the step keys to edit the rhythm (Step Recording) ..................................................................18
• Using the part keys to edit the rhythm (Realtime Recording)........................................................... 19
Saving a pattern you create (Write) ........................................................................................................ 20
Using a Motion Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting various sources to the audio inputs..................................................................................22
Let’s record a sample............................................................................................................................... 23
About the Slice function.......................................................................................................................24
About the Resample function ............................................................................................................. 24
Assigning a sample sound to a sample part ......................................................................................... 24
Playing with Pattern Set .......................................................................................................................... 25
Using the ES-1 as a tone generator module .......................................................................................... 25
Synchronizing with an EA-1 or ER-1 ...................................................................................................... 26
4. Sample mode .........................................................................27
Recording a sample ....................................................................................................27
Selecting a sample ......................................................................................................27
Playing a sample .........................................................................................................27
Modifying a sample .................................................................................................... 27
Specifying the start location ......................................................................................28
Specifying the end location........................................................................................28
Specifying the fade-out length .................................................................................. 28
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Directly sampling the sound of the ES-1 (Resampling).......................................... 28
Resampling from the beginning of a pattern or song........................................................................... 28
Resampling from the middle of a pattern or song ................................................................................ 29
Resampling just one note of a part ........................................................................................................ 29
Slice ............................................................................................................................. 30
Creating a slice sample (Time Slice) ...................................................................................................... 30
Tips for achieving good results with Time Slice ................................................................................... 31
Other functions for editing a sample........................................................................ 31
Normalize .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Truncate .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Deleting a sample ........................................................................................................32
(Delete Sample)........................................................................................................... 32
Checking the remaining amount of sampling area (Memory) .................................32
Saving a sample (WRITE) ...........................................................................................32
5. Pattern mode..........................................................................33
Selecting a pattern ......................................................................................................33
Setting the playback tempo........................................................................................33
• Using the dial to change the tempo ..................................................................................................... 33
• Using the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo .................................................................................. 33
Playing a pattern (Pattern Play)..................................................................................33
The timing at which patterns will change .............................................................................................. 33
Playing from the beginning of a pattern (Reset & Play) ....................................................................... 33
About the tempo when the pattern is changed ......................................................................................33
Selecting parts ......................................................................................................................................... 34
The Part Mute function ............................................................................................................................ 34
The Part Solo function ............................................................................................................................. 34
Creating a pattern........................................................................................................35
Assigning a sample ..................................................................................................................................35
Editing the sound of a part.......................................................................................................................35
Editing effect and delay ........................................................................................................................... 36
EFFECT.............................................................................................................................................. 36
DELAY ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Length, Scale/Beat settings .................................................................................................................... 38
Setting the Length .............................................................................................................................. 39
Setting the Scale/Beat ........................................................................................................................ 39
Swing settings .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Setting the Roll Type ................................................................................................................................ 40
Creating a Rhythm Pattern .......................................................................................................................40
• Using the step keys (Step Recording).............................................................................................. 40
• Using the part keys (Realtime Recording)........................................................................................ 40
Adding accents to the rhythm pattern (Accent) .................................................................................... 40
Motion sequence .........................................................................................................41
Playing a motion sequence ..................................................................................................................... 41
Recording a motion sequence ................................................................................................................ 41
Playing an effect motion sequence ........................................................................................................ 41
Recording an effect motion sequence ................................................................................................... 41
Playing a delay motion sequence............................................................................................................42
Recording a delay motion sequence...................................................................................................... 42
Checking motion data.............................................................................................................................. 42
Convenient functions for editing patterns ............................................................... 43
Erasing rhythm pattern data from a part.................................................................................................43
• Erasing data during playback or recording (Erase) ...........................................................................43
• Erasing all data from a part (Clear Part) .......................................................................................... 43
Copying a part (Copy Part).......................................................................................................................43
Data Copy within a pattern .......................................................................................................................44
Erasing part, effect, or delay motion sequence data (Clear Motion) ................................................... 44
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Editing motion sequence data .................................................................................. 45
Selecting a motion sequence.................................................................................................................. 45
Editing the parameter values of a motion sequence .............................................................................45
Pattern Set....................................................................................................................46
Using Pattern Set to perform (P attern Set Play) .................................................................................... 46
Registering a pattern for Pattern Set...................................................................................................... 46
Saving a pattern (WRITE)........................................................................................... 47
6. Song mode ............................................................................ 48
Selecting a song ......................................................................................................... 48
Setting the playback tempo........................................................................................48
• Using the dial to set the tempo............................................................................................................. 48
• Using the tap tempo key to set the tempo........................................................................................... 48
Playing a song (Song Play).........................................................................................48
Fast-forward or rewind a song................................................................................................................ 48
Switching songs....................................................................................................................................... 48
Playing from the beginning of a position or song (Reset & Play) ....................................................... 48
Creating a song ...........................................................................................................49
Creating a song from scratch ................................................................................................................. 49
Erasing song data (Clear Song) ......................................................................................................... 49
Specifying a pattern for each position .................................................................................................49
Editing a song .......................................................................................................................................... 50
Inserting a pattern at a specified position (Insert Pattern).................................................................. 50
Deleting a pattern from a specified position (Delete Pattern) ............................................................. 50
Changing the pattern for a specific position ........................................................................................50
Recording performances or knob movements into a song (Event Recording) ................................... 51
Deleting event data from a song......................................................................................................... 51
Checking for song event data ............................................................................................................. 51
Saving a song (WRITE) ...............................................................................................52
7. Global mode .......................................................................... 53
Metronome settings ....................................................................................................53
Synchronizing the ES-1 with external MIDI devices (MIDI Clock) .......................... 53
Synchronizing the ES-1 to a master external MIDI device (Ext) .......................................................... 53
Synchronizing an external MIDI device to the ES-1 as master (int) .................................................... 54
MIDI channel settings (MIDI ch) .................................................................................54
Setting the MIDI note number for each part (Note No.)............................................54
Setting the audio in mode (Audio In Mode)...............................................................54
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Using SmartMedia
Formatting Smart Media (Format) .......................................................................................................... 55
Saving data to SmartMedia (Save) ......................................................................................................... 55
Loading all data from SmartMedia to the ES-1 (All Load) .................................................................... 55
Loading only a single sample from SmartMedia (Sample Load) ......................................................... 56
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Memory Protect (Protect)........................................................................................... 56
Saving your changes in Global mode (WRITE)........................................................ 56
8. Appendices ........................................................................... 57
About MIDI....................................................................................................................57
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................58
Error messages ...........................................................................................................59
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 59
Index .............................................................................................................................60
Pattern Name List ........................................................................................................62
Sample Name List........................................................................................................62
Song Name List ...........................................................................................................62
MIDI Implementation Chart .........................................................................................63
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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIBE•S (also referred to as the ES-1).
The ES-1 is an easy to use and unique rhythm production sampler that uses DSP synthesis
technology to allow anyone from beginners to professionals to create truly original music.
Y ou can assign sampled sounds to parts, use the panel knobs and keys to process the sound
intuitively, and use these sounds to easily create rhythm patterns.
The ES-1 is the ideal tool for any musician, DJ, sound cr eator , or DTM user who wants more
originality in their musical creations.
Main features
• A r hythm pr oduction sampler in which samples recor ded by the user can be assigned to
ten sample parts (including one Slice Sample part). The sound of each part can be processed as desired.
• Up to 150 sounds (100 monaural, 50 stereo) sampled by the user can be saved in internal
memory (to a maximum total of 95 seconds of monaural sampling).
• Parts (created by editing samples) can be combined with rhythms to create patterns, letting you use the ES-1 as a totally new type of rhythm machine.
• Up to 128 patterns (maximum of 64 steps) can be created using the Sample data and
stored in internal memory.
• The ES-1 provides a Motion Sequence function that can record and loop knob move-
ments, and can be recorded for each part of each pattern.
• The sixteen step keys (grid) provide the ideal way to step-record rhythm patterns. It’s
also easy to record in realtime.
• Since sounds and rhythm patterns can be modified instantly, you can use these changes
as part of your performance expression.
• By combining multiple patterns and adding event data such as knob movements, you
can create and save up to sixteen songs.
• Eleven types of effects and delay are provided.
• The Pattern Set play function lets you register 64 different patterns to the 16 step keys,
and successively select and play them.
• T ap T empo and MIDI Clock can be used to synchr onize the performance with an external
sequencer, turntable, etc.
• The ES-1 can be controlled from an external sequencer or keyboard as a MIDI sound
module.
• Sample sounds, patterns, and songs you create can be stored on SmartMediaTM.
• W A VE files or AIFF files you created on a computer etc. can be loaded and used as samples.
The data you create on the ES-1
The samples, patterns, and songs you create (edit) on the ES-1 will return to their previous
state if you re-select them or turn off the power before performing the Write operation.
If you wish to save recorded samples or edited patterns, songs, or global data, you must be
sure to perform the Write operation. Be aware that once the Write operation has been performed, it is no longer possible to return the sample, song, and pattern data to their factory
settings. If you do not want to loose the factory preset patterns and songs, purchase an
appropriate SmartMediaTM card and use the Save operation to make a backup.
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Make connections and play!
Example connections
Adapter cable holder
Power switch
AC Local Voltage
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Preparing to play
Be sure to turn off the power before making connections. Careless operation may damage your
speaker system or cause malfunctions.
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 line out jacks of the ES-1 (L/MONO, R), and connect
the other end to your mixer or powered monitor speakers (amplified speakers) etc. If you will be
listening in mono, use the L/MONO jack. To take full advantage of the ES-1's sound quality, we
recommend that you listen in stereo.
3. If you will be using headphones, connect them to the headphone jack.
The output from the line out jacks will not be switched off even if headphones are plugged in.
Master volume
Part keys
4. When you have finished making connections, turn on the power. Slightly raise the master volume
of the ES-1, and strike the part keys (1...7B, Slice) to check whether connections have been made
correctly. Use the master volume of the ES-1 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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The controls and other parts of the ES-1 each
fall into one of six groups:
Common section
Sequence
control section
Step key section
Common section
1. MASTER VOLUME
This knob adjusts the volume that is output from
the line out jacks and the headphone jacks.
2. AUDIO IN THRU
This key sends the external output directly to the
line out jacks and headphone jack.
When this key is on, the Pan, Level, Filter, Effect,
and Roll of the Audio In part will have no effect.
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Effects
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Part edit
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Part select
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3. Display
This shows the value of the currently selected parameter, and various messages.
4. Dial
Use this to modify the value shown in the display.
5. Peak LED
This indicates the peak level for the input signal from the audio in jacks. Adjust the
output level of your external device so that the LED lights only at the maximum level.
6. Beat LED
This will blink at quarter-note intervals to indicate the tempo.
7. [▲][▼] (cursor keys)
In each mode, use these keys to select parameters from the matrix shown in the display.
8. Matrix
The parameters that will appear in the display are listed here for each mode. Use the
cursor keys to make the desired parameter select LED light.
9. Mode keys
Use these keys to move to the desired mode: Pattern, Song, Sample, or Global. During playback you can move to Global mode, but not to Sample mode.
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10. WRITE (WRITE key)
This key is used to save the contents that you modified in Pattern, Song, Sample, and
Global mode, to save Pattern Set data, and to save sample data that you sampled.
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Effect section
1. EFFECT
Here you can select the effect type, and control
the effect.
• Type: Select the effect type.
• Edit 1: Adjust the effect. The result will
differ depending on the type of effect.
• Edit 2: Adjust the effect. The result will
differ depending on the type of effect.
• Motion Seq (motion sequence): This lets you record and play back movements of
the Edit 1 and Edit 2 knobs. Each time you press this key, the setting
will alternate between on (lit) and off (dark).
2. Original Value (LED)
This will light when the knob etc. that you are currently moving arrives at the same
position as the original value of the sound in the pattern.
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3. DELAY
Here you can control the delay effect.
• Depth (delay depth): Adjust the depth of the delay.
• Time (delay time): Adjust the delay time.
• Motion Seq (motion sequence): This lets you record and play back movements of
the Depth and Time knobs. Each time you press this key, the setting
will alternate between on (lit) and off (dark).
• BPM Sync:
This selects whether the delay time will automatically be matched to
the tempo. Pressing this key will alternate between on (lit) and off (dark).
Part Edit section
1. Motion Seq (motion sequence)
This key lets you record and play back knob movements for each part. Each time you press this key,
the setting will alternate between on (Smooth lit),
on (Trig Hold lit), and off (dark)
2. Effect
For each part, this key switches the effect on (lit) or off (dark).
3. Roll
For each part, this key switches the roll effect (successive strikes) on (lit) or off (dark).
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4. Reverse
For each part, this key turns reverse playback on (lit) or off (dark).
5. Pitch/Speed
This knob adjusts the pitch of the sample. For the Audio In part, it sets the gate time
(duration of the sound).
6. Filter
This knob adjusts the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter.
7. Level
This knob adjusts the level. For the Accent part, it adjusts the accent level.
8. Pan (panpot)
This knob sets the stereo location of the sound.
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Part Select section
1. Slice (slice sample part key)
This key selects the Slice Sample part. You can press
this key to hear the assigned slice sample.
2. Audio In (audio in part key)
This key selects the Audio In part. You can press this
key to hear the external input sound.
3. Accent (accent part key)
This key selects the Accent part.
4. 1—5, 6A-6B, 7A-7B (sample part keys)
These keys select sample parts. When you press one of these keys, you will hear the
sample that is assigned to the corresponding part.
Sequence Control section
1. Rec key
This key records rhythms or knob movements. If you
press this key during recording, recording will be
halted, and playback will continue. By holding down
the Pattern Set key and pressing the Rec key , you can
sample the sound of the external input or the sound
that is playing.
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2. Stop/Cancel key
This key stops pattern playback, song playback, sampling, or sample playback, and is
also used to halt execution of an operation.
3. Play/Pause key
This key starts/pauses playback of a pattern or song, and plays samples.
4. TAP/Part Mute key
Use this key to enter a tap tempo. During playback, you can hold down this key and
press a Part key to mute the specified part.
5. Solo key
During playback, you can hold down this key and press one or more Part keys to
playback the specified part(s).
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Step Key section
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1. Select key
By pressing these keys to turn the Select LEDs on or off, you can use the sixteen step
keys for up to 64 steps.In Song mode, these keys function as rewind and fast-forward
keys. When the Pattern Set function is on, they are used to switch Pattern Set groups.
2. Select LEDs
The upper row of LEDs (green) indicates the location (length 1...4) within the pattern
of the currently-playing rhythm pattern.
The lower row of LEDs (red) indicates the location (length 1...4) of the rhythm pattern
indicated by the step keys. When the Pattern Set key is on, these LEDs indicate the
pattern set group.
3. Step keys 1...16
Use these keys to modify and audition the rhythm pattern of each part. When the
Pattern Set function is on, use these keys to select patterns that have previously been
asigned to these keys.
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4. Pattern Set key
By holding down this key and pressing one of the step keys, you can switch to the
pattern that you registered for that key.
If you hold down this key and press the Rec key, the ES-1 will enter sampling-ready
mode. If a pattern or song is playing back, sampling will begin immediately.
5. Shift key
This key is used in conjunction with other keys. When held down, it gives an additional function to another key.
Shift + Play/Pause key: Playback from the beginning of the pattern.
Shift + Rec key: During playback, erase triggers from the pattern.
Shift + Part keys: Select a part without sounding it.
Shift + Step keys: Execute the function shown below each step key.
Shift + dial: Switch the units that are displayed during tempo editing or sample
editing.
Shift + pattern set key: The Pattern Set function will be held (maintained).
For other Shift key combinations, refer to the explanation of each parameter.
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Connector section
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1. Power switch
This switch turns the power on/off. Each time you press it, the power will alternate
between on or off.
2. DC 9V
Connect the included AC adapter here.
3. Adapter cable holder
Hook the adapter cable around this so that it will not be disconnected accidentally.
4. SmartMediaTM slot
A SmartMediaTM card can be inserted into this slot. Use this when you wish to save or
load ES-1 data.
5. MIDI connectors
IN MIDI data is received at this connector to control the ES-1 from an external
MIDI device or to receive a data dump.
OUT MIDI data is transmitted from this connector to control an external MIDI de
vice or to transmit a data dump.
THRU MIDI data received at the MIDI IN connector is r e-transmitted without change
from this connector. This is used to "daisy-chain" multiple MIDI devices.
6. MIC/LINE (gain select switch)
This switches the input gain of the audio input. When a mic is connected, set this to
the MIC position. Otherwise, set this to the LINE position.
7. LEVEL (input level)
This adjusts the input level of the audio input.
8. ST./MONO (audio in jack)
This jack is used for the audio in part. The sound that is input here will be used as the
sound of the Audio In part select key. If the input source is stereo, use a ster eo phone
jack to make connections.
9. L/MONO, R (line output) jacks
Connect your audio cables from these jacks to your mixer or powered monitor system
(powered speakers) etc. If you wish to make monaural connections, connect the L/
MONO jack.
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10. (headphone jack)
A set of stereo headphones fitted with a stereo 1/4” jack plug can be connected here.
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3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
Conceptual diagram of the ES-1
On the ES-1, a song consists mainly of a sequence of patterns (each with parts to which
samples have been assigned, and effect and delay settings) plus event data (☞p.51 “Re-
cording performances and knob movements in a song (Event Recording)”).
Structure of Song
Songs: S01...S16
Pattern order
Effect
Reverb
Flg./Cho.
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Wah
Event data
A03
Part Solo
B53
Part Mute
B07
Part T rigger
A06
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A52
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B17
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Type Parameter Motion sequence
Edit 1
Edit 2
Patterns: A01...D64
Pattern data
Tempo
Length
Beat/Scale
Effect
Delay
Part data
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
Sample 5
Sample 6A
Sample 6B
Sample 7A
Sample 7B
Slice Sample
Audio In
Accent
Type
Normal
BPM Sync
Sample(Total max 95 sec.)
Mono
00. 01. 02. 03.
05. 06. 07.
Part
Parameter
Sample No.
Effect On/Off
Pitch/Speed
Filter
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Pan
Level
Delay
Parameter
Delay Depth
Delay Time
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l l
08. · · ·
Rhythm pattern
Stereo
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00.S 01.S
02.S 03.S· · ·
Motion sequence
Motion sequence
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).
T o 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 ES-1, a song is musical data consisting of Patterns
arranged in the desired playback order. The ES-1 lets you
create and store up to sixteen songs. In each song you can
arrange up to 256 patterns, and rhythm and knob movements can also be recorded in addition to the playback.
(☞p.48 "Song mode.")
Song
Pattern(A03)
Pattern(B01)
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Listening to a Pattern
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).
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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.
T o pause during playback, pr ess 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 regardless of playback status.
When you change patterns during playback, the change will actually occur at the end of each pattern. (☞p.33 "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 rhythm. On the ES1 you can create and save 128 patterns.
Each pattern consists of eleven parts (☞p.15). In addition to the sounds of each part, you
can also record rhythms and knob movements (☞p.33 "Pattern mode").
Listening to a Sample
1. Press the Sample Mode key to enter Sample mode (the key will light).
2. Use the cursor keys [▲][▼] to make the parameter select LED indicate
Sample (top).
Stop/
Cancel key
Pattern
Part
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Sample
(05.)
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Part
EDIT
1 2 3 4
Sample
(11.)
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Part
EDIT
1 2 3 4
Sample
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(01.S)
Part
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Sample
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(90.)
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3. Rotate the dial to select the sample number. Samples with only a number
such as “00.” are monaural sounds; samples with an “S” after the number are stereo sounds; and samples with an “
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sample sounds (☞p.24, 30).
4. To hear the sample sound, press the Play/Pause key or a sample part key
1—7B.
To stop playback before it has finished, press the Stop/Cancel key.
If you press the Play/P ause key during playback, the sample will play fr om
its beginning.
In Song mode or Pattern mode, you can hear a sample by pressing the part
key to which the sample has been assigned. (☞p.15 “Pressing keys to hear
the sound of a Part”)
What is a Sample?
A “Sample” is a sound that has been recorded, or a sound that has been
recorded and then processed. A sample can be assigned to each Part
(☞p.15). The ES-1 lets you create and save up to 150 samples (100 monaural, 50 stereo), as long as the maximum sampling area of 95 seconds is not
exceeded. A stereo sample will occupy twice the sampling ar ea of a monaural sample.
CD, etc.
Voice, etc.
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ES-1 Parts,
Patterns, Songs
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Stop/
Cancel key
Start, End, Fadeout
Normalize, T runcate
Sample 00.
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Part
1 2 3 4
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Sample
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Trying out the functions
Changing the tempo of a song or pattern
The tempo that you change here will return to the original tempo when you stop
playback and switch to a different pattern or song.
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• Using the dial to change the tempo
Change the tempo of
a song
1. Press the Mode key to enter Song mode or
Pattern mode.
2. Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to set the parameter select LED to Tempo.
3. Rotate the dial to change the tempo.
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4. If you wish to adjust the tempo in more detail, you can hold down the Shift
key and rotate the dial to modify the decimal portion of the value.
• Using the Tap Tempo key to change the tempo
While a song or pattern is playing, press the T ap key thr ee times or more at the
desired tempo. The ES-1 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 ES-1 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.
Striking keys to play Parts
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Change the tempo of
a pattern
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By striking the part keys, you can play the corresponding sounds.
The audio-in parts will sound when an audio signal is connected to the
audio input jacks. (☞p.22, "Connecting various sources to the audio inputs.") However even if sound is being input, it will not be heard if Audio
In Thru is turned on.
The sound of a part consists of an assigned sample that has been modified
or processed, and will differ for each pattern. Rotate the dial to select various patterns, and listen to the wide variety of sounds.
Pressing the Accent Part key will not cause the Accent part to sound. If the sample
assigned to sample part 1 or 3 is stereo, sample parts 2 or 4 will not sound. It is not
possible to play both sample parts 6A and 6B simultaneously, or both 7A and 7B
simultaneously . It is not possible to play a part to which a sample of “oFF” is assigned.
What is a Part?
A Part is the smallest unit that makes up a Pattern, and consists
of a sound and the timing (rhythm pattern) at which it is played,
effect on/off settings, and motion sequence data. There are a
total of twelve parts, as follows. (☞p.33 “Pattern mode”)
• Sample parts (1—5, 6A-6B, 7A-B): A sample sound and a
rhythm pattern.
• Slice Sample part: A sample sound and a rhythm pattern.
• Audio In part: A rhythm pattern for the external input.
• Accent part: A rhythm pattern that specifies the points of emphasis (accents) for the entire pattern.
The sound can be modified independently for each part, and the rhythm pattern, effect on/off settings,
and motion sequence etc. are also stored individually for each part (☞p.35 “Editing the sound of a part”).
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Modifying (editing) the sound
1. Press a part key to select the part that you wish to edit.
2. Use the knobs and keys of the Part Edit section to edit the sound. The
Original Value LED will light to indicate the position of the knobs
and keys for the original settings of the sound.
The pattern sound that you modified here can be saved by the Write
operation (☞p.20 "Saving a pattern you create").
The knobs that are effective will depend on the pattern.
If a motion sequence is controlling a knob, it may be difficult to edit
the sound as you intend. If so, turn the motion sequence off while
you are editing (☞p.41 "Motion sequences").
What is the Part Edit section?
This is the section where the parameters assigned to the panel knobs and keys work together to edit the
sound of each part. (☞p.35 "Editing the sound of a part.") The knobs that are valid for each part are as
follows.
• Sample parts, Slice sample part : Pitch/Speed, Filter, Pan, Level, Effect, Roll, Reverse
• Audio In part : Pitch/Speed (functions as gate time), Filter, Pan, Level
• Accent part : Level
Editing the effect and delay settings
1. Press a part key to select a part for which changes in the effect can be easily heard.
2. Use the knobs and keys of the effect section to edit the effect. The original position of
the effect knobs and keys is shown by the Original Value LED.
If you wish to save the pattern effect settings that you edit here, use the
Write procedure (☞p.20 “Saving a pattern you create (Write)”)
If the Effect key is off (dark), press the eff ect key to turn the effect on
(lit). The delay will always be on, regardless of the on/off setting of
the Effect key.
The result of turning the knobs will depend on the effect type.
If a motion sequence is operating on a knob and you are unable to
edit the sound as you wish, turn off the motion sequence while you
edit the sound (☞p.41).
Striking the part keys along with a song or pattern
1. In Song mode or Pattern mode, press the Play/Pause key to begin playback.
2. As you listen to the song or pattern, strike the part keys to play along.
If a stereo sample is assigned to part 1 or 3, pressing the part 2 or 4 key will not
produce sound.
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Editing the sound of a part, effect, or delay while hearing a song or pattern
1. In either Song mode or Pattern mode, press the Play/
Pause key to begin playback.
2. Press a part key (the key will light) to select the part that
you wish to edit.
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3. Use the knobs or keys of the Part Edit section or Effect
section to edit the sound. As you operate the knobs or
keys, the sounds or effects being played will change.
You can press another part key to edit another part.
The settings of the Effect section are shared by all parts.
If you wish to save the pattern sound settings that you edit here, use the W rite procedure
(☞p.20 “Saving a pattern you create (Write)”)
If you re-select the pattern or turn off the power without performing the Write procedure, the sound will return to its un-edited state.
If a stereo sample is assigned to sample part 1 or 3, sample parts 2 or 4 will not sound.
While a Song is playing, it is not possible to write edits made to the part sound, effect,
or delay. It is only possible to write edits made to the part sound while a Pattern is
playing.
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Modifying (editing) a rhythm pattern
What is a Rhythm Pattern?
A Rhythm Pattern is a sequence of rhythms (i.e., the timing at which a sound is heard) for an individual
part. You can use the sixteen step keys to modify the rhythm pattern of each part. A rhythm pattern can
also be recorded as you listen to the playback (realtime input). (☞p.27 "Creating a Rhythm Pattern.")
Rhythm pattern
TimeTiming of sounds
Trigger
Off2Off
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• Using the step keys to edit the rhythm (Step Recording)
1. Press the Pattern mode key (the key will light).
Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to set the parameter select LED to Pattern.
2. Rotate the dial to select the pattern that you wish to edit.
3. Press a part key (the key will light) to select the part that you
wish to edit.
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4. The step keys will light to indicate the rhythm of the selected
part. Y ou can pr ess the step keys to modify the rhythm pattern.
Each time you press a key, it will alternate between on (lit) and
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Y ou can also playback the pattern while you select dif ferent parts
and press the step keys to turn each step on or off.
In the case of a pattern with a length of 2 or greater, you can use
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the Select keys to move the select LED in the lower line (red) in
order to change the step location that is shown by the step keys.
Length
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Select
LED display
Area shown by the step keys
For 16(
x 16), 32( x 16)
Steps 1...16
Steps 17...32
Steps 33...48
Steps 49...64
For tri(3 x 12), tr2(3 x 12)
Steps 1...12
Steps 13...24
Steps 25..36
Steps 37...48
If you wish to save the completed pattern, press the WRITE key. (☞p.20 "Saving a pattern that you create.")
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If the Pattern Set key is on, the step keys will not display the rhythm pattern.
What is Length?
In this context, "Length" refers to the length of the
rhythm pattern.
The "Length" of the pattern will be either 16 steps or 12
steps, depending on the Scale and Beat settings of the
pattern. A rhythm pattern in triple meter will be shown
in triplets. Depending on the Length and Beat settings,
a single pattern can have up to 64 steps. (☞p.38 "Length
and Scale/Beat settings.")
Scale/Beat
display
X 16
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16
( )
X 16
32
X 12
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tri
X 12
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tr2
Note value of
each step key
16th note
32nd note
8th note (triplet)
16th note (triplet)
Pattern Length (number of steps)
=1 =2 =3 =4
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• Using the part keys to edit the rhythm (Realtime Recording)
If you wish to hear the metronome while you record, r efer to p.53 "Metronome settings."
1. Press the Pattern Mode key (the key will light). Use the cursor [▲][▼] keys to make
the parameter select LED indicate Pattern.
2. Rotate the dial to select the pattern that you wish to edit.
3. Press the Rec key to enter record-ready mode (the Rec key will light, and the Play/
Pause key will blink).
4. Press the Play/Pause key to start the pattern (the Play/Pause key
will light).
5. Strike the part keys at the desired rhythm. The pattern will continue
playing back repeatedly, so you can continue recording additional
material as long as the Rec key remains lit.
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6. Press the Stop/Cancel key to stop recording. (The Rec key
and Play/Pause key will go dark.) You can also press the
Rec key without pressing the Stop/Cancel key, to stop recording but continue playback. (The Rec key will go dark,
and the Play/Pause key will be lit.)
If you wish to save the pattern that you created, press the
WRITE key. (☞ "Saving a pattern that you create," below.)
The time that an audio part is heard (i.e., the gate time) is
determined not by how long you continue pressing the ke y ,
but by the Pitch/Speed value (☞p.22 "Connecting various
sources to the audio inputs").
Erase
If you accidentally input a wrong note, you can hold
down the Shift key and Rec key while the pattern continues playing to erase the rhythm pattern for the currently selected part (i.e., the part whose part key is lit).
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Saving a pattern you create (Write)
Once the factory preset patterns are rewritten, it is not possible to restore them to
their original state. If you do not want to loose the factory preset patterns, pur chase a
SmartMedia
With the factory settings, memory protect will be on, and it will not be possible to save
data. Before you save data, you must turn off the Memory Protect settings in Global
mode. (☞p.56 "Protect settings.")
Please be aware that when you save data, the pattern in the save destination will be
overwritten.
1. Edit a pattern as described in "Modifying the sound" or "Modifying (editing) a rhythm
pattern."
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card and save the data (☞p.55) to create a backup.
2. Press the WRITE key once (the key will blink). The display will blink to
indicate the pattern number.
3. Rotate the dial to select the pattern number in which the data will be
saved (i.e., the "save destination").
4. Press the WRITE key once again to begin saving the data. While the data
is being saved, the key will blink. When saving is complete, the key will
go dark.
If you decide to cancel, press the Stop/Cancel key. If you do not wish to save the pattern
you created, simply select a different pattern without performing the Write operation.
Never turn off the power while data is being saved to memory (i.e., while the WRITE
key is lit). Doing so may damage the data.
It is not possible to Write during playback or recording.
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