Korg KingKorg Parameter Guide

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Contents

Parameters .........................................................................3

1. Program parameters ...................................................................................3

2. Timbre parameters .....................................................................................4

3. Vocoder parameters ..................................................................................13

4. Arpeggio parameters .................................................................................14

5. Edit utility parameters................................................................................. 16

6. GLOBAL parameters...................................................................................16

7. MIDI parameters ......................................................................................18

8. CV&Gate parameters ..................................................................................20

9. Foot parameters ......................................................................................20

10. UserKeyTune parameters ............................................................................21

11. EQ parameters.......................................................................................22

12. Tube parameters.....................................................................................22

13. Global utility.........................................................................................22

Effects ............................................................................23

1. What are effects.......................................................................................23

2. Effects provided by the ...............................................................................23

3. Controlling the effects ................................................................................23

4. Program effects .......................................................................................24

5. Global effects .........................................................................................28

MIDI ..............................................................................30

1. Using the with other MIDI devices (MIDI) .............................................................30

2. Channels and messages ..............................................................................32

3. Parameters transmitted and received via NRPN........................................................34

4. System exclusive messages ...........................................................................34

5. Realtime Messages....................................................................................34

6. Default control change assignments and transmission/reception (CC#Map) ...........................35

KingKORG Parameter Guide

Thank you for purchasing the Korg KingKORG Synthesizer. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.

About the owner’s manual

The documentation for this product consists of the following:

- Owner’s manual (included with the instrument)

- Parameter guide (PDF)

Owner’s manual

This provides a simple explanation of the KingKORG’s main functionality. Read this rst.

Parameter guide

This provides information about all of the KingKORG’s parameters. Read this guide when you want to nd out what specic parameters do. The parameter guide is structured as follows.

- Parameters

- Eects

- MIDI You can read the parameter guide on your computer.

Abbreviations for the manuals

OM: Owner’s Manual (included with the instrument) PG: Parameter Guide

Display indications

The values of various parameters shown in the manual are only examples; they might not match what you see on the KingKORG’s display.

Example of notation on the main display page

GLOBAL “g15: Power O” page

In Global mode, the page name will be displayed on the top of the main display.

* All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trade-

marks of their respective owners.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Parameters

Block diagram

TIMBRE B

TIMBRE A

Keyboard

MIC IN

This indicates a parameter that can be controlled from the panel buttons of the instrument.

This indicates a parameter that can be controlled from the panel konb of the instrument.

Program parameters

JoyStick

VIRTUAL PATCH

Pitch

OSC1

OSC2

OSC3

MIXER FILTER AMP

Explanation of parameter icons

p01: Name

MIDI IN

Cutoff Level PAN

Modulation to Synth

LFO2 EG2

LFO1 EG1

L/R

Vocoder PRE FX MOD FX

L/R

MASTER FX

GLOBAL

TUBE EQ

REV/

DELAY

L/MONO, R

VoiceMode ................................................[Single, Layer, Split]

This parameter determines how many timbres a program will use, and how those timbres will be allocated.

Single:

Only one timbre will be used.

OUTPUT

The KingKORG lets you assign a name of up to 12 characters to each program. In Program mode, the main display shows the program number and program name.

To edit the program name

Press the PROGRAM (GLOBAL) button to switch to Program mode.

Use the PAGE +/– buttons to select the Name page.

Press the VALUE dial.

Use the PAGE +/– buttons to move “ ” to the character that you

want.

Turn the VALUE dial to select a character.

Repeat steps 4–5.

Press the VALUE dial to confirm the name.

p02~06: Common

Here you can adjust settings that apply to the entire program.

Category .... [Synth, Lead, Bass, Brass, Strings, Piano, Key, SE/Voc,

User]

This selects the program category. The program will be registered in the category that you select here. For example when you’re performing, you may find it convenient to select programs by category. For more about selecting programs by category, refer to “Selecting by category” on page 100 of the owner’s manual.

TIMBRE A

Layer:

Two timbres will be used. When you play the keyboard, both timbres will sound simultaneously. You can edit each timbre individually.

TIMBRE A

TIMBRE B

Split:

Two timbres will be used. You can specify a range of notes for each timbre, and play each timbre from a different area of the keyboard. Each timbre can be edited separately.

Split Position=When G4

TIMBRE A

Split Position

TIMBRE B

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Note on

4 voice

2 voice

Timb B Ch (Timbre B MIDI channel).......................[Global, 01…16]

When the “VOIC.MODE” is set to either Layer or Multi, this parameter can be used to set the MIDI channel for timbre 2. If you choose Global, the MIDI channel of timbre 2 will match the global MIDI channel. The settings of this page will be available if the “p03:Common” page VoiceMode parameter is set to “Layer” or “Split”.

The MIDI channel for timbre A is specied by the MIDI Basic page Global Ch parameter.

TIP:

Split Key ....................................................................[C -1…G 9]

This specifies the range of notes for which each timbre will sound. Notes below the specified note number will be sounded by timbre A, and notes above and including the specified note number will be sounded by timbre B. You can also easily specify the Split Key by using the keyboard. Hold down the SHIFT/EXIT button and press the SPLIT (POSITION) to access the following screen. The settings on this page will apply if the “p03:Common” page VoiceMode parameter is set to “Split”.

The previous setting

When you press a key, that key will be specified as the Split Key, and you’ll automatically return to the previous screen. You can also select this setting by turning the VALUE dial instead of using the keyboard.

The value you’ ll be setting

KeyResponse ...................................................... [Norm, Shlw, Deep]

This specifies the response of the keyboard. In addition to the conventional velocity-sensitive mode, the KingKORG’s keyboard provides a “switch mode” that simulates the keyboard response of a vintage synth or an actual organ. In switch mode, the response is extremely quick and velocity is not detected, providing a playing feel that’s ideal for rapid synth lead passages or rapidly repeated synth brass chords.

Norm (Normal):

This is the conventional response mode that provides velocity sensitivity. Deeply-played keystrokes will be sounded with a velocity corresponding to your playing dynamics.

Shlw (Shallow):

This is a “switch mode” in which notes are turned on or off even by shallow keystrokes. This mode is effective when you’re playing a legato melody, or when playing a rapid glissando with the palm of your hand. By striking the keyboard strongly or releasing it rapidly, you can produce the distinctive bounce (double triggering when you release a key) that is typical of an organ keyboard.

Deep:

This is a “switch mode” in which notes are turned on or off by deep keystrokes. It will feel as though the note sounds when the key reaches the bottom of its full stroke. This mode is effective when playing crisp melodies or repeated chords.

Assign (Voice Assign) ................................... [Mono1, Mono2, Poly]

This parameter specifies how notes will be articulated from the keyboard (or MIDI source).

Mono1:

The timbre will play monophonically. If you continue holding down the key that you first pressed, the EG will not retrigger when you play the second and subsequent keys. Use this setting when you want to play legato.

Mono2:

The timbre will play monophonically. The EG will be retriggered each time you press a key.

Poly:

The program will play polyphonically, allowing you to play chords. The maximum polyphony is 24 voices.

Mono1

Trigger

Mono2

Trigger

Unison Voice ........................................................... [Off, 2, 3, 4]

Specifies the number of voices that will be stacked.

Off:

Unison is off.

Unison is on; two voices will be stacked.

Unison is on; three voices will be stacked.

Unison is on; four voices will be stacked.

Depending on other voice-related settings, the number of voices that

you specify here may not actually be sounded.

Turning on the Unison function will limit the available polyphony.

Detune (Unison Detune) ..................................................... [00…99]

Specifies (in units of cents) the amount of detuning that will occur between the stacked voices. The number of voices that you specify for the Unison Voice will change the way that detuning occurs. The setting on this page is available if unison is on (Unison Voice set to “2”–”4”).

Unison Detune

Timbre parameters

If the “p03:Common” page VoiceMode parameter is set to “Layer” or “Split”, the parameters of pages s01–s80 will show the timbre that’s selected by the TIMBRE A/B select buttons.

s01~04: Voice

These settings specify whether the timbre will play monophonically or polyphonically, how retriggering will occur, and how the unison function will stack multiple copies of a voice at the same pitch.

If you simultaneously press more keys than the maximum polyphony that’s specied,

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the key you pressed last will take priority.

Spread (Unison Spread) ..................................................[000…127]

Spread controls the width of the stereo spread (panning) of the stacked voices. The stacked notes will be spread evenly, according to the number of voices specified by the Unison Voice and the value that you specify here. The setting on this page will be available if unison is on (Unison Voice set to

“2”–”4”).

s05~12: Pitch

These settings affect the pitch of the timbre. The pitch of all oscillators in the timbre you’re editing will be affected simultaneously. Set the transpose and tuning parameters to obtain the desired pitch. This is also where you specify the amount of pitch change that will occur when you move the joystick in the horizontal direction (X-axis), and adjust settings for portamento.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Transpose .........................................................................[–48…+48]

The Transpose function specifies the pitch produced by the oscillator, in semitone units. The range is four octaves upward or downward.

This setting is related to the pitch of the oscillators themselves; this is

not the same as the OCTAVE [UP]/[DOWN] buttons on the front panel that change the range of notes available on the keyboard.

Detune ............................................................. [–50 cent…+50 cent]

The Detune function adjusts the pitch of the oscillator in one-cent steps.

LFO2ModInt (LFO2 Modulation Intensity) ................[–63…+63]

This specifies the depth of vibrato produced by using LFO2 to modulate the pitch of the timbre.

LFO2&JS+Y (LFO2 & Joystick+Y) ........................... [–2400…+2400]

You can use the joystick to increase or decrease the vibrato. This specifies the depth of vibrato (in units of cents) that is produced when you move the joystick all the way away from yourself.

The depth of the vibrato that is applied will be this setting added to the LFO2ModInt

TIP:

setting. When you take your hand off the joystick, the vibrato will be the depth specied by LFO2ModInt.

BendRange (Pitch Bend Range) ......................................[–12…+12]

This specifies the amount of pitch change (in semitones) that will occur when you move the joystick in the horizontal direction (X-axis). This value is the amount of change that will occur when the joystick is moved all the way in the horizontal direction.

Portamento .................................................................. [Off, On]

This will turn Portamento on/off (an effect that creates a smooth change in pitch from one note to the next).

Off:

Portamento will be off.

On:

Portamento will be on. Use the Porta.Time parameter to specify the portamento time.

Porta.Time (Portamento Time) ..................................[000…127]

This specifies how portamento will occur (the time over which the pitch change will occur). With a setting of “000”, there will be no portamento effect. Increasing the value will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the portamento effect to transition from one note to the next.

Analog Tune (Analog Tuning) ........................................[000…127]

This parameter adjusts the amount of inconsistency in the pitch of each note that is played. This adds a slight randomness to the pitch of each note to simulate the pitch instability that is typical of an analog synthesizer. Higher settings produce greater pitch variation.

s13~27: OSC1, OSC2, OSC3 (Oscillator 1, 2, 3)

Oscillators generate the basic waveform. These settings are made individually for each of the three oscillators in each timbre.

Type .............................................................. [Off, Saw…Mic In]

This selects the oscillator type (the basic structure of the oscillator) and its waveform (see “Oscillator type and CONTROL 1, 2”). If you select “Off,” the oscillator will make no sound.

Semitone ..........................................................................[–24…+24]

This specifies the amount of detune (pitch discrepancy) relative to other oscillators in semitone steps over a range of two octaves upward or downward. The settings on this page are available if the waveform specified by Type is ANALOG, DWGS, or PCM.

This setting is not available if Type is set to “Mic In”.

For example if you want to use oscillator 2 as the overtone structure of oscillator 1, you

TIP:

can set this to one octave above or a fth above. If you’re using the oscillator to create harmony, you can set this parameter to a musical third, fourth, or fth.

Tune ..............................................................................[–63…+63]

This adjusts the amount of detune relative to the other oscillators. Settings of “±63” correspond to two octaves upward or downward, and “±48” corresponds to one octave upward or downward. Near the “+00” setting you’ll be able to make fine adjustments to the pitch. The settings on this page are available if the waveform specified by Type is ANALOG, DWGS, or PCM.

This setting is not available if Type is set to “Mic In”.

CONTROL1, CONTROL2

For each oscillator type, either one or two CONTROL parameters are provided to control the waveform or character. The last page of each oscillator shows the name and value of the CONTROL parameters for the Type setting that is selected.

Some settings may produce noise.

The parameters and available values for CONTROL1 and CONTROL2

will differ depending on the selected Type. You can also refer to the explanations below when making V.Patch (virtual patch) settings or assigning Ctrl1 (CONTROL1) or Ctrl2 (CONTROL2) to GLOBAL MIDI CC#Map.

Oscillator types and CONTROL 1, 2

Single oscillator

Waveform

OSC

These oscillator types provide one oscillator that outputs a basic waveform. You can use the CONTROL1 Waveform parameter to modify the output waveform in real time.

When using a single oscillator, CONTROL 2 is unavailable.

001: Saw

Outputs a sawtooth wave. This waveform is suitable for the sounds that are typical of an analog synthesizer, such as synth bass or synth brass.

CONTROL1: Waveform ................................................ [000…127]

A setting of “000” produces a pure sawtooth wave, and a setting of “127” produces a sawtooth wave one octave higher.

002: Pulse

Outputs a pulse wave. This waveform is suitable for electronic sounds or wind instruments.

CONTROL1: PulseWidth .............................................. [000…127]

A setting of “000” produces a pure square wave, and a setting of “127” will be nearly inaudible since the pulse width will be minimal.

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003: Triangle

Outputs a triangle wave. This waveform has a more mild tone than a sawtooth wave or pulse wave.

CONTROL1: Waveform ................................................ [000…127]

A setting of “000” produces a pure triangle wave, and a setting of “127” produces a triangle wave of one octave and a fifth higher (the third harmonic).

004: Sine

Outputs a sine wave. Of the single oscillators, this waveform has the simplest overtone structure.

CONTROL1: Waveform ................................................ [000…127]

A setting of “000” produces a pure sine wave; the overtone structure will change as you increase the value.

Noise oscillator

These oscillator types generate a noise signal. You can choose from four types of noise, each with their own distinctive character. Noise is used to create percussion-instrument sounds or sound effects such as ocean waves.

007: Blue Noise

Outputs blue noise. This noise signal has an energy distribution that increases in proportion to the frequency. Since the low-frequency range is weaker and the high-frequency range is stronger, it has a harder-edged character than white noise.

The name comes from the fact that light of this frequency distribution appears light blue.

TIP:

HPF Cutoff Noise Decay

HPFNoise EG

CONTROL1: HPF Cutoff ............................................... [000…127]

Adjusts the low-frequency content of the noise. Increasing this value will attenuate the low-frequency range, producing a harder sound.

CONTROL2: Noise Decay .............................................[000…127]

Adjusts the decay speed of the noise.

008: Res. Noise

Outputs resonance noise. This contains narrow-band mid-frequency noise. You can use it to create noise similar to the noise that can be heard from a pocket radio. Since the frequency band will change depending on the key you press, this has a sense of pitch that is not produced by the other noise oscillators, allowing you to use it for performing.

(KBD Track)

Resonance Noise Decay

005: White Noise

Outputs white noise. This contains equal energy at all frequencies from low to high. It is the basic and the most frequently-used noise waveform.

Decimator Fc Noise Decay

Noise

Decimator

CONTROL1: Decimator Fc ........................................... [000…127]

Adjusts the roughness of the noise. Low values produce conventional white noise; raising the value will produce increasingly rougher noise that is distinctive of digital technology. This is useful when creating “retro-sounding” noises such as those typical of early video games.

CONTROL2: Noise Decay .............................................[000…127]

Adjusts the decay speed of the noise. Low values produce a fast decay. At a setting of “127” there will be no decay; the sound will continue at a fixed level until you release the key.

The EG2-Amp settings also affect the volume; set those parameters in conjunction with

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this parameter.

006: Pink Noise

Outputs pink noise. This noise signal has an energy distribution that decreases in proportion to the frequency. Since the low-frequency range is stronger and the high-frequency range is weaker, it has a more mild character than white noise.

The name comes from the fact that light of this frequency distribution appears pink.

TIP:

LPF Cutoff Noise Decay

LPFNoise

CONTROL1: LPF Cutoff ................................................ [000…127]

Adjusts the high-frequency portion of the noise. As you decrease this value the high-frequency content will diminish correspondingly, producing a more mild sound.

CONTROL2: Noise Decay .............................................[000…127]

Adjusts the decay speed of the noise.

Noise

BPF

CONTROL1: Resonance ............................................... [000…127]

Boosts the mid-frequency range of the noise. Increasing this value will increase the intensity of the boost, giving the noise a more distinctive character. By increasing the value even further, you can obtain a unique sound reminiscent of blowing strongly through a pipe.

CONTROL2: Noise Decay .............................................[000…127]

Adjusts the decay speed of the noise.

Dual oscillator

OSC A

Detune

These oscillator types stack two oscillators, each outputting a basic waveform, and mix the output. By varying the pitch of one oscillator you can easily obtain a unison effect.

If you’ve selected a dual oscillator, CONTROL 2 is not available.

009: Dual Saw

Outputs two sawtooth waves.

010: Dual Square

Outputs two square waves.

011: Dual Tri.

Outputs two triangle waves.

012: Dual Sine

Outputs two sine waves.

CONTROL1: Detune ..................................................... [–63…+63]

This adjusts the pitch of oscillator B. Settings of “±63” correspond to ±2 octaves, settings of “±48” correspond to ±1 octave, and a setting of “+00” is the same pitch as oscillator A.

OSC B

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Unison oscillator

OSC A

OSC B

OSC C

Detune

OSC D

OSC E

These oscillator types stack five oscillators, each outputting a basic waveform, and mix the output. You can create thick, rich sounds by playing just a single note.

If you’ve selected a unison oscillator, CONTROL 2 is not available.

013: Unison Saw

Outputs two sawtooth waves.

014: Unison Squ.

Outputs two square waves.

015: Unison Tri.

Outputs two triangle waves.

016: Unison Sine

Outputs sine waves.

CONTROL1: Detune ..................................................... [000…127]

This detunes the pitch of the five oscillators. Increasing this value will broaden the pitch difference between the oscillators, creating a thicker sound.

Ring oscillator

OSC A

Mod Pitch

These oscillator types multiply waveforms of differing frequencies, adding sum and difference overtones that do not exist in the original sound. You can use these to produce bell-like or metallic sounds.

If you’ve selected a ring oscillator, CONTROL 2 is not available.

OSC B

RING MOD

021: Ring Saw

Multiplies a sawtooth wave by another sawtooth wave, and outputs the result.

022: Ring Square

Multiplies a square wave by another square wave, and outputs the result.

023: Ring Tri.

Multiplies a triangle wave by another triangle wave, and outputs the result.

024: Ring Sine

Multiplies a sine wave by another sine wave, and outputs the result.

CONTROL1: Mod Pitch ................................................ [–63…+63]

This adjusts the pitch of oscillator B (modulator). Settings of “±48” correspond to ±1 octave; at a setting of “+00” the pitch will be the same as oscillator A.

Cross modulation oscillator

Sync oscillator

Mod Pitch = 0

OSC A

Phase Reset

Mod Pitch

These oscillator types forcibly reset the phase of the oscillator B waveform (slave) at each cycle of the oscillator A (master) waveform, producing a distinctive overtone structure.

If you’ve selected a sync oscillator, CONTROL 2 is not available.

OSC B

017: Sync Saw

Outputs a modulated sawtooth wave.

018: Sync Square

Outputs a modulated square wave.

019: Sync Tri.

Outputs a modulated triangle wave.

020: Sync Sine

Outputs a modulated sine wave.

CONTROL1: Mod Pitch ................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the pitch of oscillator B (slave waveform). A setting of “32” is +1 octave, and a setting of “64” is +2 octaves.

Mod Pitch = 8

Mod Pitch = 47

Mod Depth

Mod Pitch

These oscillator types use the output waveform of oscillator B (modulator) to modulate the frequency of oscillator A (carrier), producing a complex overtone structure. This lets you apply modulation at a higher frequency than an LFO.

OSC B

CROSS MOD

OSC A

025: XMod Saw

Outputs a modulated sawtooth wave.

026: XMod Square

Outputs a modulated square wave.

027: XMod Tri.

Outputs a modulated triangle wave.

028: XMod Sine

Outputs a modulated sine wave.

CONTROL1: Mod Depth ...............................................[000...127]

This adjusts the depth of cross modulation.

CONTROL2: Mod Pitch .................................................[–63...+63]

This adjusts the pitch of oscillator B (modulator). Settings of “±63” correspond to ±2 octaves, settings of “±48” correspond to ±1 octave, and “+00” is the same pitch as oscillator 1.

Variable phase modulation oscillator

Mod Depth

Mod Harmonics

These oscillator types use the output waveform of oscillator B (modulator) to modulate the phase of oscillator A (carrier), producing a complex overtone structure. This lets you apply modulation at a higher frequency than an LFO. Unlike cross modulation, OSC B will modulate the phase at precise integer multiple frequencies (Mod Harmonics) of OSC A, and therefore pulsing will not occur in the waveform.

OSC B

VPM

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OSC A

KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

029: VPM Saw

Outputs a modulated sawtooth wave.

030: VPM Square

Outputs a modulated square wave.

031: VPM Tri.

Outputs a modulates triangle wave.

032: VPM Sine

Outputs a modulated sine wave.

CONTROL1: Mod Depth ...............................................[000...127]

This adjusts the depth of the VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) effect.

CONTROL2: Mod Harm(Mod Harmonics) .................. [0.5, 1...32]

This specifies the pitch of oscillator B (modulator) as a harmonic multiple of oscillator A (carrier).

DWGS oscillator

Mod Depth

Detune

These oscillator types produce the simple DWGS (Digital Waveform Generator System) waveforms found on digital synthesizers such as the Korg DW-8000. You can generate complex overtones by using VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) to modulate the waveform.

DWGS A

DWGS B

033-096: DWGS

These are DWGS waveforms from digital synthesizers.

CONTROL1: Detune ......................................................[000...127]

Detunes the relative pitch of the two DWGS oscillators. Higher values will broaden the pitch difference, creating modulation that makes the sound richer.

CONTROL2: Mod Depth ..............................................[000…127]

Adjusts the depth of the VPM effect for the DWGS waveform.

PCM oscillator

These oscillator types produce PCM waveforms of acoustic instruments or digital synthesizers.

097-126: PCM

These are PCM waveforms of acoustic instruments and digital synthesizers.

If you’ve selected a PCM oscillator, CONTROL 1 and CONTROL 2 are

not available.

MIC IN oscillator

Gain

Mic Input

This lets you use the signal from the rear panel mic jack as the oscillator waveform.

You can apply the filter, amp, and effects to this audio signal.

If you’re using the audio input from the mic jack, pitch-related parameters are not available.

If you’ve selected the MIC IN oscillator, CONTROL 2 is not available.

127: Mic In

Outputs the signal from the rear panel mic jack.

CONTROL1: Gain .........................................................[–63…+63]

This adjusts the level of the signal from the mic jack. At a value of “+00” the input signal will be unchanged (Unity Gain).

If the peak LED lights up, you should also adjust the front panel MIC

LEVEL knob until the signal is no longer peaking.

Oscillator list

Oscillator types 001–032 are excellent analog modeling oscillators. When you select one of these, the ANALOG LED will light up below the OSCILLATOR sub-display.

No. Type Control1 Control2

001 Saw Waveform —

002 Pulse PulseWidth —

003 Triangle Waveform —

004 Sine Waveform —

005 White Noise Decimator Fc Noise Decay

006 Pink Noise LPF Cutoff Noise Decay

007 Blue Noise HPF Cutoff Noise Decay

008 Res. Noise Resonance Noise Decay

009 Dual Saw Detune —

010 Dual Square Detune —

011 Dual Tri. Detune —

012 Dual Sine Detune —

013 Unison Saw Detune —

014 Unison Squ. Detune —

015 Unison Tri. Detune —

016 Unison Sine Detune —

017 Sync Saw Mod Pitch —

018 Sync Square Mod Pitch —

019 Sync Tri. Mod Pitch —

020 Sync Sine Mod Pitch —

021 Ring Saw Mod Pitch —

022 Ring Square Mod Pitch —

023 Ring Tri. Mod Pitch —

024 Ring Sine Mod Pitch —

025 XMod Saw Mod Depth Mod Pitch

026 XMod Square Mod Depth Mod Pitch

027 XMod Tri. Mod Depth Mod Pitch

028 XMod Sine Mod Depth Mod Pitch

029 VPM Saw Mod Depth Mod Harm

030 VPM Square Mod Depth Mod Harm

031 VPM Tri. Mod Depth Mod Harm

032 VPM Sine Mod Depth Mod Harm

033–096

097–126

127 Mic In Gain —

DWGS Detune Mod Depth

PCM — —

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s28~30: Mixer

This is where you can adjust the volume balance of oscillator 1, oscillator 2, and oscillator 3. These settings will determine the input level to the filter.

OSC1Level .................................................................... [000…127]

Sets the output level of oscillator 1.

OSC2Level .................................................................... [000…127]

Sets the output level of oscillator 2.

OSC3Level .................................................................... [000…127]

Sets the output level of oscillator 3.

s31~38: Filter

The filter shapes the character of the sound by reducing or boosting specified frequency regions in the sound generated by the oscillator. You can select a filter type and adjust the cutoff frequency to shape the sound, or dynamically modulate the filter as a performance effect. Three types of filters are provided: low pass filters which make the tone milder by reducing the high frequencies, high pass filters which make the tone brighter by reducing the low frequencies, and band pass filters which reduce both the high and low frequency regions to leave only a specific frequency band. You can choose from a total of 18 types, including not only standard analog modeling filters but also modeling types that reproduce the distinctive filters that can be found on classic synthesizers of the past.

Type (Filter Type) ............................. [LPF King 1…BPF+ King]

Selects the filter type. The characteristics of each type are described below. To experience the differences between the filter types, try changing the resonance and cutoff while you play.

Product

Modeling:

Selfoscillating

Fixed Gain: Even when you vary the resonance, these

LPF Low Pass Filter

Filter Type Description

01 LPF King 1 A standard four-pole analog low pass filter. Compared

02 LPF King 2

03 LPF MG

04 LPF P5

05 LPF OB A low pass filter that has the characteristics of the filter

06 LPF MS-20

These filters model the filters of a synthesizer of the past.

These filters simulate the self-oscillation that occurred at the cutoff frequency when the resonance was raised nearly to the maximum.

filters maintain a fairly consistent volume in the frequency region that is not being cut by the filter (→ p.10).

to a two-pole filter, this attenuates the high-frequency region more steeply.

A standard two-pole analog low pass filter. It gently cuts the high-frequency region, producing a warmer sound

A low pass filter that has the characteristics of the filter from a famous monophonic analog synthesizer of the 1970s. It is ideal for lead or bass sounds.

A low pass filter that has the characteristics of the filter from a famous five-note polyphonic synthesizer that appeared at the end of the 1970s and was widely used in the new wave music of the 1980s.

from an analog monophonic synthesizer expander module of the second half of the 1970s.

A low pass filter that models the filter from Korg’s classic MS-20 analog synthesizer. This simulates the original’s lo-fi sense of noise and distortion, as well as the rough self-oscillation that occurred when the resonance was increased.

Filter Type Description

07 LPF Acid

This adds distortion to the low pass filter from a famous compact bass synthesizer that was widely used in styles such as Acid House in the second half of the 1980s. High resonance settings will cause the peaks to distort, adding distinctive overtones.

HPF High Pass Filter

Filter Type Description

08 HPF King A standard analog high pass filter.

09 HPF P5

10 HPF OB

11 HPF MS-20

12 HPF Acid

A high pass filter that has the pure self-oscillation of LPF P5. This is a hypothetical modeling filter that did not exist on the original unit.

A high pass filter that has the noise and resonance characteristics of the LPF OB.

A high pass filter that models the filter from the MS-20, as with the LPF MS-20.

This model connects distortion to a high pass filter with the resonance distortion characteristics of LPF Acid.

BPF Band Pass Filter

Filter Type Description

13 BPF King A standard analog band pass filter.

14 BPF P5

15 BPF OB

16 BPF MS-20

17 BPF Acid

18 BPF+ King This filter mixes the original sound with the output of a

Cutoff ............................................................................[000...127]

This sets the cutoff frequency. Increasing this value will raise the cutoff frequency. “CUTOFF” can be varied by time-variant changes produced by EG1-Filter, by keyboard playing dynamics (velocity), and by note location (keyboard tracking).

A band pass filter that can produce the pure selfoscillation of LPF P5. This is a hypothetical modeling filter that did not exist on the original unit.

A band pass filter with the noise and resonance characteristics of the LPF OB.

A band pass filter that has the lo-fi and distortion characteristics of LPF MS-20. This is a hypothetical modeling filter that did not exist on the original MS-20. An LPF MS-20 and HPF MS-20 are connected in series.

This model connects distortion to a band pass filter that has the resonance distortion characteristics of LPF Acid. This is a hypothetical modeling filter that did not exist on the original unit.

standard band pass filter. It lets you obtain the distinctive tone of a band pass filter without losing the high- and low-frequency nuances of the original sound.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Fixed Gain not supported

Fixed Gain supported

Low resonance value High resonance value

Resonance .....................................................................[000...127]

This sets the resonance of the filter. Boosts the volume in the region of the frequency specified by Cutoff, adding a distinctive character to the sound. Higher values will produce a greater effect.

LPF

HPF

BPF

Low resonance value

For filter types that simulate Fixed Gain, higher resonance settings will produce a louder volume compared to other types.

Depending on the cutoff frequency or the input audio, increasing this

value may cause distortion.

High resonance value

EG1Int (EG1 Intensity) ................................................[–63…+63]

This specifies how time-variant modulation from the EG1-Filter will be applied to the cutoff frequency.

Note on

Sustain Level

Note off

Cutoff

Cutoff frequency specified by “Cutoff”

Int = –32

Note on

Note off

Int = –63

Note on

Int = 0

Note off

Time

LFO1ModInt (LFO1 Modulation Intensity) ................[–63…+63]

Specifies the depth of the wah effect produced by using LFO1 to modulate the cutoff frequency.

LFO1&JS-Y ........................................................................[–63…+63]

You can use the joystick to increase or decrease the wah effect. This parameter specifies the depth of the wah effect that will be obtained when you move the joystick all the way toward yourself.

The wah effect will be the depth specied by this parameter plus the LFO1ModInt

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setting. When you release your hand from the joystick, the effect will be at the depth specied by LFO1ModInt.

KeyTrack (Keyboard Tracking/ Filter) ..................[–2.00…+2.00]

Varies the cutoff frequency by keyboard tracking (the keyboard position you play). For example if you can get the sound you want at the C4 key, but the tone becomes too mild as you play above or below that key, you can use keyboard tracking to raise the cutoff frequency to obtain the desired sound. Positive (+) values cause the cutoff frequency to rise as you play above the C4 key, and fall as you play below the C4 key. Negative (–) values cause the cutoff frequency to fall as you play above the C4 key, and rise as you play below the C4 key.

If this value is “+1.00” the change in cutoff frequency will be proportionate to the pitch. If

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this value is “+0.00” no change will be produced by keyboard tracking.

Keyboard tracking works on the pitch that is modied by pitch bend and transpose.

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VeloSens (Velocity Sensitivity) ......................................[–63…+63]

This specifies how the cutoff frequency will be affected by velocity (keyboard playing dynamics). Positive (+) values cause the cutoff frequency to rise as you play the keyboard more strongly. Negative (–) values cause the cutoff frequency to fall as you play the keyboard more strongly.

s39~42: Amp (Amplifier)

Cutoff

Attack

Decay

Time

The EG1-Filter varies the cutoff frequency over time, causing the tone to change. For example, you can use this to create a sound that gradually begins to brighten when you press the key, and then gradually becomes darker. “EG1-Filter INT” parameter specifies the depth (sensitivity) to which the EG1-Filter will affect the cutoff frequency. With a setting of 0, the EG1-Filter will not affect the cutoff frequency. Increasingly positive (+) settings will allow the EG1-Filter to have a correspondingly greater effect on the cutoff frequency.

Cutoff

Cutoff frequency specified by “Cutoff”

Increasingly negative (–) settings will allow a correspondingly greater effect in the opposite direction.

Int = +32

Note on

Note off

Int = +63

Note on

Release

Time

Note off

Time

Int = 0

Time

Here you can adjust various settings such as the volume and panning of the timbre. The sound that is created by passing through the oscillator and filter is amplified by the amp.

Level ............................................................................. [000…127]

This adjusts the volume of the timbre.

Pan (Panpot) .................................................... [L63…Center…R63]

This adjusts the location of the sound in the stereo field. L63 is far left, CNT is center, and R63 is far right.

Punch Level ......................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts an effect that boosts the volume of the timbre’s output signal only during the attack. Higher settings will emphasize the attack.

KeyTrack (Keyboard Tracking/Amp) ..............................[–63…+63]

This specifies how keyboard tracking will affect the volume. With positive (+) settings, the volume will increase as you play above the C4 note on the keyboard, and will decrease as you play below C4. With negative (–) settings, the volume will decrease as you play above the C4 note on the keyboard, and will increase as you play below C4.

Keyboard Track functions according to the pitch that is controlled by pitch bend, and

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transpose. It is not affected by pitch changes produced by vibrato or Virtual Patch.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Organ

s43~47: EG1-Filter

Here you can adjust settings for the filter EG that causes the sound to vary over time. Here you can adjust settings for the filter EG, which creates time-varying changes in the tonal character. Specify the EG settings in these pages, and use the EG1Int parameter (→ p.10) to specify how deeply the filter will be affected by the EG. Use the ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) parameters to create the desired curve of tonal change.

By assigning EG1-Filter as the source for a virtual patch, you can use it to modulate

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parameters other than the lter (→ p.12).

EG (Envelope Generator)

To a significant extent, each sound has its own distinctive volume curve. For example when you play a note on a piano, the note begins at the maximum volume, and gradually diminishes. When you release your finger from the key, the sound will disappear quickly with a brief decay. Volume curves such as this are an important aspect of how we identify the sound of a specific instrument. This type of change also occurs in the tone and pitch, as well as in the volume. On a synthesizer, this type of change is produced by an EG. The KingKORG has dedicated EGs for the filter and for the amp. However since these EGs can be used as Virtual Patch sources, you are also free to use them to vary the pitch or numerous other aspects of the sound. Some example amp EG settings are illustrated below.

Level

Note on

Note off

Attack (Attack Time/EG1-Filter) ................................. [000…127]

This specifies the time from note-on (when the key is pressed) until the attack level (maximum value of the envelope) is reached.

Decay (Decay Time/EG1-Filter) ..................................[000…127]

This specifies the time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level (SUSTAIN) is reached.

Sustain (Sustain Level/EG1-Filter) .............................[000…127]

This specifies the cutoff frequency that will be maintained after the decay time has elapsed, until you release the key.

Release (Release Time/EG1-Filter) ............................. [000…127]

This specifies the time from note-off (when the key is released) until the level reaches 0.

LevelVelInt (Level Velocity Intensity/EG1-Filter) .....[–63…+63]

This specifies how your keyboard velocity (playing strength) will affect the amplitude of EG1-Filter. Higher settings of this parameter will allow changes in your keyboard velocity to produce greater differences in EG1-Filter amplitude.

s48~52: EG2-Amp

Here you can adjust the settings for the AMP EG, which applies time variant changes to the volume. Using the AMP EG settings, you can make the volume change as time passes. Create the desired volume curve by adjusting the ADSR parameters; ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE.

You can use EG2 as a Virtual Patch source to modulate parameters other than volume

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(→ p.12).

Attack Level

Piano

Level

Strings

Level

[1]

[1]: Attack Time [3]: Sustain Level [2]: Decay Time [4]: Release Time

Note on

Attack: 0 Sustain: 0 Decay: 100 – 127 Release: 5 – 25

Note on

Attack: 0 Sustain: 127 Decay: 0 Release: 0

Note on

Attack: 40 Sustain: 75 Decay: 50 Release: 50

[3]

[2]

Note off

EG1 and EG2

Time

[4]

Time

As the EG1-Filter changes the cutoff frequency, the tone will change. However, the overall character of the sound will also depend on the volume changes that are produced by the EG2-Amp. For example, setting a long decay for the Filter EG (EG1) will produce a different sound depending on how the decay is set in the Amp EG (EG2). It’s a good idea to be aware of both the EG1-Filter settings and the EG2-Amp settings as you’re editing.

Attack (Attack Time/EG2-Amp) .................................. [000…127]

This specifies the time from note-on (when the key is pressed) until the attack level (maximum value of the envelope) is reached.

Decay (Decay Time/EG2-Amp) ...................................[000…127]

This specifies the time from when the attack level is reached until the sustain level (SUSTAIN) is reached.

Sustain (Sustain Level/EG2-Amp) .............................. [000…127]

This specifies the volume that will be maintained after the decay time has elapsed, as long as you continue holding the key.

Release (Release Time/EG2-Amp) .............................. [000…127]

This specifies the time from note-off (when the key is released) until the level reaches 0.

LevelVelInt (Level Velocity Intensity/EG2-Amp)

This specifies how your keyboard velocity (playing strength) will affect the EG2-Amp. Higher settings of this parameter will allow changes in your keyboard velocity to produce greater differences in EG amplitude.

...[–63…+63]

s53~62: LFO1, LFO2

Each timbre contains two LFOs. An LFO produces a cyclic change that can be used to modulate the pitch, tone, or volume of the sound.

By assigning LFO1 or LFO2 as sources for a virtual patch, you can use them to modulate a

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variety of parameters (→ p.12).

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

The LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) is an oscillator with a low (slow) rate. It is typically used to apply a vibrato effect (use LFO to raise and lower the pitch), wah effect (use LFO to raise and lower the cutoff frequency), or tremolo

Time

effect (use LFO to raise and lower the volume). You can select LFO as a Virtual Patch source, select the desired parameter as the destination, and apply modulation to produce various effects. The KingKORG provides special parameters that can be modulated from an LFO. For LFO1, these parameters are the “Filter” page parameters LFO1ModInt and

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Triangle

Sine

Saw

Square

Square+

S&H

Amplitude changes irregularly (Sample & Hold)

Random

Change linearly with random values

Note on

Note on Note on

Note on

LFO1&JS-Y. For LFO2, they are the “Pitch” page parameters LFO2ModInt and LFO2&JS+Y.

Wave (LFO1) ....................... [Saw, Square, Triangle, S&H, Random]

Wave (LFO2) ............................[Saw, Square+, Sine, S&H, Random]

Selects the LFO waveform.

KeySync ..............................................................[Off, Timbre, Voice]

This specifies how the LFO will be applied to a voice when note-on occurs.

Off:

The LFO phase will not be reset when note-on occurs.

Timbre:

The phase of the LFO will be reset by the first note-on that occurs from a condition of no keys being held; it will not be reset for subsequently played voices.

Note all off

Voice:

The LFO phase will be reset at each note-on, and modulation of differing phases will apply to each voice.

1VOICE

Note on

2VOICE

TempoSync........................................................................... [Off, On]

Specifies whether the LFO cycle will be synchronized to the internal tempo or to an external MIDI Clock.

Off:

The LFO will not be synchronized. It will function at the frequency specified by the Freq. parameter.

On:

The LFO will be synchronized to the [TEMPO] knob or to MIDI Clock messages from an external device.

If TempoSync is “On,” selecting “LFO1Freq” or “LFO2Freq” as a Dest in

the “V.Patch1–6” page will have no effect.

Freq. (Frequency) .................................... [000.01Hz…100.00Hz]

This specifies the frequency of the LFO. Increasing this value will result in a faster frequency. The settings in this page are available if TempoSync is “Off”.

SyncNote ................................................................[8meas…1/64]

This specifies the LFO rate as a ratio of the Tempo setting in the “Arp” page. The length (note value) you specify here will be one cycle of the LFO. For example if this is set to 1/4, one cycle of the LFO will occupy one beat. If this is set to 3/4, one cycle of the LFO will occupy three beats. The settings in this page are available if TempoSync is “On”.

s63~s80: V.Patch1, V.Patch2, V.Patch3, V.Patch4,V.Patch5, V.Patch6

To let you create even more sophisticated sounds, the KingKORG provides six virtual patches. Each patch consists of three parameters: the source of the modulation (Src), the destination to which that modulation will apply (Dest), and the intensity of that modulation effect (Int). You can produce a variety of changes in the sound by combining these parameters. For example by setting Src to “LFO2”, “Dest” to “Cutoff”, and specifying the amount of effect using Int, you can produce a cyclic change in tone (wah effect) produced by LFO2.

Virtual Patch

On modular analog synthesizers, the input or output of each module (oscillator, filter, amp, EG, LFO, and other controllers) could be connected (“patched”) by a patch cord to any other module as desired, allowing you a great deal of freedom in creating the sound. The Korg MS Series (MS-20, MS-50, MS-10, etc.) went on sale in 1978 and featured this type of patching. The KingKORG lets you perform this patching “virtually” (i.e., with-out using physical patch cords), so you can assign sources such as EG or LFO to the most important parameters (destinations).

Src (Source) ..................................................................[EG1…MIDI3]

Selects the signal (source) that will be the source of modulation.

EG1, EG2 EG1, EG2

LFO1, LFO2 LFO1, LFO2

Velocity Keyboard velocity (playing dynamics).

PitchBend Pitch bend (joystick: X-axis left/right)

JS+Y

JS-Y Modulation (joystick: Y-axis toward yourself)

KeyTrack

MIDI1, MIDI2, MIDI3

Dest(Destination) ....................................................[Off…R/D Time]

This selects the parameter (destination) that will be controlled by the modulation. For example if you select Tune, modulation will be applied to the overall pitch of the timbre.

Off

Pitch The pitch of the entire timbre.

Portamento The Pitch page “Porta.Time”.

Osc1Tune The Osc1 page “TUNE”.

Osc2Tune The Osc2 page “TUNE”.

Osc3Tune The Osc3 page “TUNE”.

Osc1Ctr1 The Osc1 page “Control1”.

Osc2Ctr1 The Osc2 page “Control1”.

Osc3Ctr1 The Osc3 page “Control1”.

Osc1Ctr2 The Osc1 page Control2

Osc2Ctr2 The Osc2 page Control2

Modulation (joystick: Y-axis away from yourself)

Keyboard tracking (position). Keyboard tracking works according to the pitch as controlled by pitch bend, transpose, and modulation sequencer. It does not reflect pitch changes produced by vibrato or virtual patching.

The function specified for the [MIDI Ctrl] page parameters “MIDI1,” “MIDI2,” or “MIDI3”.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Osc3Ctr2 The Osc3 page Control2

Osc1Level The Mixer page Osc1Level

Osc2Level The Mixer page Osc2Level

Osc3Level The Mixer page Osc3Level

Cutoff The Filter page Cutoff

Resonance The Filter page Resonance

FcEG1Int The Filter page EG1Int

FcKeyTrk The Filter page KeyTrack

EG1Attack The EG1-Filter page Attack

EG1Decay The EG1-Filter page Decay

EG1Sustain The EG1-Filter page Sustain

EG1Release The EG1-Filter page Release

EG2Attack The EG2-Amp page Attack

EG2Decay The EG2-Amp page Decay

EG2Sustain The EG2-Amp page Sustain

EG2Release The EG2-Amp page Release

LFO1Freq The LFO1 page Freq.

LFO2Freq The LFO2 page Freq.

AmpLevel The Amp page Level

Panpot The Amp page Pan

Patch1Int The V.Patch1 page Int

Patch2Int The V.Patch2 page Int

Patch3Int The V.Patch3 page Int

Patch4Int The V.Patch4 page Int

Patch5Int The V.Patch5 page Int

Patch6Int The V.Patch6 page Int

Pre Drive DRIVE/FREQ knob of PRE FX

Mod Depth DEPTH knob of MOD FX

Mod Speed SPEED knob of MOD FX

R/D Depth DEPTH knob of REV/DELAY

R/D Time TIME knob of REV/DELAY

Int (Intensity) ...................................................................[–63…+63]

Specifies the depth of the effect produced by the modulation source. With a setting of “+00”, there will be no modulation.

Setting example for “SOURCE” and “DEST”

Src Dest

EG1/EG2 Pitch The EG1 or EG2 will vary the pitch of

EG1/EG2 Panpot

LFO1/LFO2 Pitch Vibrato will apply at the rate of LFO1 or

LFO1/LFO2 Cutoff Wah will be applied at the LFO1 or

LFO1/LFO2 AmpLevel Tremolo will be applied at the LFO1 or

LFO1/LFO2 Panpot Auto pan will be applied at the LFO1 or

Velocity AmpLevel Velocity (keyboard playing strength) will

KeyTrack Panpot Keyboard position will gradually change

PitchBend Panpot Joystick operation will move the sound

the entire timbre over time.

The EG1 or EG2 will vary the pan over time. By setting two patches to Patch#Int settings with the opposite (+/–) value you can create more complex panning.

LFO2.

LFO2 frequency.

affect the volume.

the pan; lower notes at the left, and higher notes at the right.

left or right.

Vocoder parameters

We recommend that you edit the vocoder parameters while looking at the vocoder block diagram (OM: p.17).

v01: Vocoder

Vocoder SW (Vocoder Switch) .................................... [Off, On]

This switches the Vocoder function on/off.

Off:

The vocoder function will be off. The front panel VOCODER button will be unlit, and the program will not use the vocoder.

On:

The vocoder function will be on. The front panel VOCODER button will be lit, and the program will use the vocoder. You’ll be able to select and edit the vocoder parameter pages (“v02: Voc.Carrier” – “v18: Voc.Amp”).

v02~03: Voc.Carrier (Vocoder Carrier)

On these pages you’ll specify the input level for the carrier, the original signal where the vocoder effect is applied.

Timb A Level (Timbre A Level) ........................................[000…127]

This specifies the output level of Timbre A (carrier).

Timb B Level (Timbre B Level) ........................................[000…127]

This specifies the output level of Timbre A.

v04~08: Voc.Modultr (Vocoder Modulator)

On this page you can adjust settings for the modulator, which applies its character to the carrier audio. As the modulator, you can input either the signal from the mic (Input) or timbre B.

AudioSrc (Audio Source) ........................................[Input, TimbreB]

This selects the audio source that will be sent to the modulator.

Input:

The audio source of AUDIO IN will be sent to the modulator.

TimbreB:

The output of timbre B will be input as the modulator.

Gate Sens (Gate Sensitivity)............................................[000…127]

This specifies the speed at which the gate will function according to the “Threshold” setting. Lower values for this setting will make the gate close more quickly, causing the vocoder sound to decay more quickly. Higher values for this setting will make the gate close more gradually, causing the vocoder sound to have a longer decay.

If the Threshold value is high, this effect will apply more readily. If the Threshold value is

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“000”, there will be no effect.

Threshold .........................................................................[000…127]

This sets the level at which the input source will be cut. By setting this to an appropriate level, you can cut the noise that might be present during times where there is no input.

Increasing the value will make the input source more likely to be cut.

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With excessively high settings, it’s more likely that the audio input signal itself will be cut, making it difcult for you to apply the vocoder effect as intended.

HPF Level ..........................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the output level from the HPF (High Pass Filter) that extracts the high-frequency components from the modulator input source; these highfrequency components are then mixed into the output of the vocoder. Increase this value if you want to emphasize the consonants of the vocal input source.

HPF Gate ................................................................. [Disable, Enable]

The KingKORG’s vocoder can extract the high-frequency portion from the audio source being input to the modulator, and then mix this into the output of the vocoder. You can specify whether this high-frequency portion will be mixed in only while the internal sound generator (Timbre A) is producing sound, or at all times.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Disable:

The high-frequency portion will be mixed whenever the audio source is being input to the modulator.

Enable:

The high-frequency portion of the audio source will be mixed only when the internal sound generator (Timbre A) is producing sound.

v09~14: Voc.Filter (Vocoder Filter)

Here you can adjust the settings for the carrier’s sixteen band-pass filters and modulator’s envelope filter. You’ll be using these parameters frequently, since they play an important role in determining the character of the vocoder.

Formant Shift ....................................................................... [–2…+2]

This shifts the cutoff frequencies of each of the carrier’s band pass filters. This will significantly change the character of the vocoder output.

Offset (Fc Offset) ..............................................................[–63…+63]

This continuously shifts the cutoff frequency of each band-pass filter (Synthesis filter) of the carrier.

“Formant Shift” and “OFFSET”

When Formant Shift=“+0”, Offset=“+00”, the response of the carrier fil-ters will match the cutoff frequency of the modulator filters. The filter response is shifted upward or downward in two discrete steps by the “Formant Shift” This can be adjusted upward or downward a total of another two steps by using “Offset,” giving you a total of four steps of adjustment upward or downward.

v15~18: Voc.Amp (Vocoder Amp)

Here are the parameters for modulation and vocoder output.

Direct Level ......................................................................[000…127]

This sets the volume level at which the modulatior input source will be output directly (unaffected).

Wet Level (Vocoder Wet Level) ......................................[000…127]

This specifies the output level of the vocoder sound.

Wet Spread .......................................................................[000…127]

This parameter adjusts the pan of all of the vocoder’s bands. Higher settings will broaden the panning of the vocoder sound.

Vocoder Lvl (Vocoder Level) ...........................................[000…127]

This parameter specifies the overall volume for the mixed sounds of the source signal (Direct Level), the signal that has passed through the HPF (HPF Level), and the vocoder sound (Wet Level).

Arpeggio parameters

Front Panel Arpeggio Parameters

TEMPO LED

This will blink at quarter-note intervals of the tempo specified by the “Arp” page’s Tempo setting.

BPFBPFBPFBPFBPFBPF

Formant Shift:+2

897

0 +63-63

Cutoff (the range in which BPF 8 will change)

BPFBPFBPFBPFBPFBPF

897

0 +63-63

Cutoff (the range in which BPF 8 will change)

Frequency

Resonance (Vocoder Resonance) ...................................[000…127]

This specifies the amount of resonance for each of the carrier’s sixteen band-pass filters (the synthesis filter). Higher settings will boost the sound in the region of the cutoff frequency.

ModSrc (Fc Modulation Source) .................................[EG1…MIDI3]

Selects the modulation source that will be applied to the carrier band-pass filter “Offset”.

The sources you can select are the same as the modulation sources for a virtual patch

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(→ p.12). However, EG1–3, LFO1–2, Velocity, and KeyTrack will be the sources for

timbre A.

ModInt (Fc Modulation Intensity) ..................................[–63…+63]

This specifies the depth of the modulation that is applied to the carrier band-pass filter (Synthesis filter) “Offset”.

E.F.Sens (Envelope Follower Sensitivity) .............[000…126, Hold]

This specifies the sensitivity of the modulator’s Envelope Followers. Lower settings of this value will allow the attacks of the input signal to be detected more rapidly. If you set this to “Hold”, the character of the signal that is being input at that moment will be held (Formant Freeze). Subsequently, the sound will retain that character regardless of whether there is any input.

If you set this to “Hold” when there is no input signal present, there will

be no output even if an audio signal is subsequently input.

If you write the program with this value set to “Hold”, the program will memorize the

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response of the signal that was being held.

ARP [TEMPO] button

Use this to turn the arpeggiator on/off, and to set the tempo.

The tempo setting will also affect the LFO speed and the delay time if

the “LFO1” or “LFO2” page parameter TempoSync is “On”.

Using tap tempo to set the tempo

You can change the tempo by holding down the SHIFT/EXIT button and pressing the ARP (TEMPO) button at intervals of the desired tempo setting. The tempo will be changed when you hold down the SHIFT/EXIT button and press the ARP (TEMPO) button at least twice. For greater accuracy, it’s a good idea to press it several times.

a01~12: Arp (Arpeggiator)

Here you can make various arpeggio-related settings.

Arp SW .......................................................................... [Off, On]

This switches the arpeggiator on/off.

Off:

Turns the arpeggiator off.

On:

Turns the arpeggiator on.

Tempo ......................................................................[020…300]

This specifies the performance tempo of the arpeggiator.

Latch ..................................................................................... [Off, On]

This specifies how the arpeggiator will behave when you take your hand off the keyboard.

Off:

The arpeggiator will stop when you take your hand off the keyboard.

On:

The arpeggiator will continue playing even if you take your hand off the keyboard.

If a damper pedal (→ p.21) is connected, and you hold down the

damper pedal while the arpeggiator is playing, the result will be the same as if Latch were “On”.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Key Sync ............................................................................... [Off, On]

This specifies whether the arpeggiator will be synchronized to the keyboard. If this is “On”, the arpeggiator will always start from the beginning of the arpeggio pattern when you play the keyboard. If you are performing together with other instruments, you can use this function to ensure that the arpeggio pattern is aligned with the beginning of the measure.

Off:

Sync off. The arpeggio pattern will not be reset when you play the keyboard.

On:

Sync on. The arpeggio pattern will be reset the moment you play the keyboard.

Assign (Arp Timbre Assign) ........ [TimbreA, TimbreB, TimbreA+B]

This selects the timbre(s) that will be sounded by the arpeggiator.

TimbreA:

The arpeggiator will sound timbre A.

TimbreB:

The arpeggiator will sound timbre B.

TimbreA+B:

The arpeggiator will sound timbres A and B.

Type ................................. [Up, Down, Alt1, Alt2, Random, Trigger]

This selects the arpeggio type.

Up:

Notes will be played consecutively from low pitches to high.

Down:

Notes will be played consecutively from high pitches to low.

If “Trigger” is selected, and a large number of keys are pressed simultaneously, a maximum of six notes starting from the lowest pitch will be detected and sounded. However if you’re using settings that cause a single note to sound a large number of voices, limitations of the maximum polyphony might mean that not all of the notes can be sounded.

Resolution ....................................................................... [1/32…1/1]

Specifies the resolution (spacing of the notes) relative to the tempo specified by [TEMPO] knob.

1/32 The arpeggio will be played as 32nd notes at the specified tempo.

1/24 The arpeggio will be played as 16th note triplets at the specified

tempo.

1/16 The arpeggio will be played as 16th notes at the specified tempo.

1/12 The arpeggio will be played as 8th note triplets at the specified

tempo.

1/8 The arpeggio will be played as 8th notes at the specified tempo.

1/6 The arpeggio will be played as quarter note triplets at the specified

tempo.

1/4 The arpeggio will be played as quarter notes at the specified

tempo.

1/2 The arpeggio will be played as half notes at the specified tempo.

1/1 The arpeggio will be played as whole notes at the specified tempo.

Gate Time ...................................................................[000%...100%]

This specifies the duration (gate time) of the arpeggiated notes, as a percentage (%). With a setting of “001%”, each note will be extremely short. With set to “100%”, each note will continue playing until the next step.

Swing ......................................................................[–100%...+100%]

This specifies the percentage (%) by which even-numbered notes of the arpeggio will be shifted in timing relative to the first note.

A setting of “+33%” will produce a perfect shuffle timing.

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Alt1:

Up and Down will be alternated. (The highest and lowest notes will be played once).

Alt2:

Up and Down will be alternated. (The highest and lowest notes will be played twice, once on the way up, and once on the way down).

Random:

Notes will be played randomly.

Trigger:

The notes you are holding down will be played simultaneously at the tempo and “Resolution” timing. The “Oct. Range” setting will be ignored.

When Resolution =1/8

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Swing

–50 –25 +25 +50

Last Step ................................................................................... [1…8]

This specifies the number of valid steps (maximum number of steps) for the arpeggiator.

Oct Range (Octave Range) ...................................................... [1…4]

This specifies the range of octaves over which the arpeggio will be played.

Step ..............................................................................................[_, o]

Here you can turn each step of the arpeggio pattern on/off. This is a way to give more variety to arpeggios that might become boring. This is available for the steps up to the Last Step.

Editing a step

Press the PROGR AM (GLOBAL) button to enter Program mode.

Use the PAGE +/– buttons to access the “a12:Arp” page.

Press the VALUE dial.

Use the PAGE+/– buttons to move the “ ” to the step that you want

to edit .

Turn the VALUE dial to set the step on (o) or ( _).

Repeat steps 4–5.

Press the VALUE dial to confirm the settings.

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Step status : The step will sound : The step will not sound

KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

A. With the PostKBD setting

B. With the Pre TG setting

Timbre A

MIDI OUT

Timbre ATimbre A

Timbre B

MIDI IN

Keyboard

When A. PostKBDWhen B. PreTG

Edit utility parameters

Here are program-related utility functions.

u01~02: Utility

Init Program (Initialize Program) ......................................................

This initializes the settings of the selected program (OM: p.20 “1. Initializing a

program” ).

Copy Timbre ........................................................................................

This copies timbre settings from another program to a timbre of the currently selected program (OM: p.20 “2. Copying a timbre” ).

GLOBAL parameters

To edit the GLOBAL parameters, hold down the SHIFT/EXIT button and press the PROGRAM (GLOBAL) button. To move between pages, use the PAGE+/– buttons or the category/favorite buttons.

Changes you make to Global parameter settings will be lost when you

turn off the power. If you want to keep the changes you make, you must save the GLOBAL parameters (OM: p.21 “1. Saving global settings” ).

g01~09: Common

The settings you make from the global screen will apply to the entire KingKORG, such as the overall tuning and the velocity curve.

Mst.Tune (Master Tune) ...................................[430.0Hz…450.0Hz]

Adjusts the overall pitch in 0.1 Hz steps, in terms of A4 as the reference pitch. Use this when you need to tune the pitch of the KingKORG to other instruments.

Transpose .........................................................................[–12…+12]

Adjusts the overall pitch in steps of a semitone (100 cents) over a range of one octave up or down. Use this when you want to transpose to suit the song you are playing.

Position ................................................................. [PostKBD, PreTG]

Specifies the internal MIDI IN/OUT routing within the KingKORG. This setting will affect the way that MIDI data is transmitted and received, and how the arpeggiator data is handled.

If you’ve recalled a program whose KeyResponse (→ p.4) is set to

“Shlw” or “Deep,” the keyboard will always output a velocity of 64, and your keyboard playing will not be affected by the VelCurve setting.

PostKBD:

Data received from the MIDI IN connector will be sent to the timbres without being affected by the Global settings. The data that is output by the keyboard will be converted according to the Global settings, be routed through the arpeggiator, and then sent to the MIDI OUT connector.

MIDI IN

Keyboard

PreTG:

Data received from the MIDI IN connector will be converted according to the Global settings, be routed through the arpeggiator, and sent to the timbres. The data that is output by the keyboard will be sent to the MIDI OUT connector without being affected by the Global settings or the arpeggiator.

Timbre B

Timbre A

Timbre ATimbre A

MIDI OUT

VelCurve (Velocity Curve) ....................................... [1…8, Const64]

Different velocity curves allow you to you tailor the response of the keyboard to your own playing style. Lighter curves are best for heavy-handed players, higher curves may work better for players with a light touch.

If you’ve recalled a program whose KeyResponse (→ p.4) is set to

“Shlw” or “Deep,” the keyboard will always output a velocity of 64, and your keyboard playing will not be affected by the VelCurve setting.

2 This curve is closer to the normal curve than 1.

3 This curve is closer to the normal curve than 2.

4 (Norm)

Const64

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Heavy This curve requires you to play strongly in order to

Normal

Curves 7 and 8 produce little change for medium-strength playing. However, these curves will produce a great deal of change with softly played notes, so they may be more difcult to control. Choose the curve that is most appropriate for your playing dynamics or for the effect you want to obtain.

produce an effect.

This is the typical curve.

This curve lets you produce an effect without having to play strongly.

This curve lets you produce an effect without requiring you to play even as strongly as 5.

This curve produces a fairly steady effect with little change for medium-strength playing.

Light

This curve is flatter than 7.

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Velocity will always be 64.

Scale ......................................................[Equal Temp…UsrKeyTune]

This selects the type of scale that the current program will use. You can choose one of ten different scale types.

Equal Temp

Pure Major

Pure Minor

Arabic

Pythagorea

Werckmeist

Kirnberger

Equal temperament, which is the most commonly used scale. Every semitone is spaced an equal pitch distance from the next.

Pure major scale. Major chords in the key specified by ScaleKey will be completely harmonious.

Pure minor scale. Minor chords in the key specified by ScaleKey will be completely harmonious.

Arabic scale. It includes the quarter-tone scale characteristic of Arabian music.

This is the Pythagorean scale. Based on ancient Greek musical theory, it is particularly effective for playing melodies.

This is the Werckmeister temperament. It is an equal tempered scale of the late Baroque period.

This is the Kirnberger temperament. It was created in the 18th century, and is used mainly for tuning harpsichords.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Filter sub-displayMain display

Slendro

Pelog

UsrKeyTune (User Key Tune)

Slendro scale, an Indonesian gamelan scale that divides the octave into five notes. If the ScaleKey is C, use the C, D, F, G, and A keys.

Pelog scale, an Indonesian gamelan scale that divides the octave into seven notes. If the ScaleKey is C, use the C, D, E, F, G, A, and B keys.

The scale/tuning specified in the “UserKeyTune” page will be used (→ p.21 “g40: UserKeyTune” ).

ScaleKey ................................................................................... [C…B]

This specifies the tonic note (key) of the scale selected by Scale.

Mic Thru ................................................................................ [Off, On]

This switches the mic thru function on/off.

Off:

Mic Thru will be off.

On:

Input from the mic jack will be output without change from the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.

The Mic Thru setting is not saved.

You can conveniently turn Mic Thru on/off by holding down the SHIFT/EXIT button and

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pressing the VOCODER button.

g08~10: Common>Disp

Here you can adjust settings for the display and the rear panel illumination.

Brightness (Main Display Bright) ....................................... [01…10]

On this page, you can press the VALUE dial to individually adjust the brightness of each display. Use the PAGE+/– buttons to move the cursor “ to Main, Osc, or Flt, and then turn the VALUE dial to edit the setting. Press the VALUE dial once again to return to the previous page.

Oscillator sub-display

Main (Main Display Brightness) ................................... [01…10]

Adjusts the brightness of the main display.

”

g11: Common>Knob

Mode (Knob Mode) .................................[Jump, Catch, ValueScale]

This specifies what will happen when the physical position of the front panel knob does not match the actual value of the parameter.

Jump:

When you turn a knob, the parameter value will jump to the value indicated by the knob. We recommend this setting when you’re editing, since it will be easy to hear the result of your editing.

Catch:

When you turn a knob, the parameter value will not change until the knob reaches the position corresponding to the actual current value. We recommend this setting when you’re performing, since it lets you avoid making abrupt changes in the sound.

ValueScale:

When you turn a knob, the parameter value will increase or decrease in a relative manner in the direction that you’re turning. When you turn the knob and it reaches the full extent of its motion, the parameter will also be at its maximum or minimum value. Once the knob position matches the parameter value, the knob position and parameter value will subsequently be linked.

If the parameter value does not change

In some cases, the parameter value will not change when you turn a front panel knob. This means that Mode is set to “Catch.” In “Catch” mode, the value will not change until the knob position matches the actual value of the parameter that you’re editing (the value shown in the main display). “Catch” mode prevents the value from changing abruptly and causing an unnatural change in the sound when you use the knob. Once the knob position matches the actual value, the knob and the value will be linked. If “Jump” mode is selected, using the knob will cause the actual value to immediately jump to the position of the knob.

Suppose that you’ve turned knob [1] to edit a certain parameter, and that the knob is in the position shown.

Suppose that you switch programs, and the actual value of the parameter assigned to the knob is now at the position indicated by the triangle in the illustration. (Moving a knob slightly will make the actual value appear.) The parameter value will not change until you turn the knob to that position.

Once the knob has reached the position corresponding to the actual value, the parameter value and the knob position will be linked, and the value will change as you turn the knob.

Osc (Oscillator Sub Display Brightness) ...................... [01…10]

Adjusts the brightness of the oscillator sub-display.

Flt (Filter Sub Display Brightness) ............................... [01…10]

Adjusts the brightness of the filter sub-display.

IllumMode (Illumination Mode) ......... [Off, White, Red, Pink, Blue,

Green, Purple, Gold, Fickle]

This turns the rear panel illumination on/off, and specifies the color when it is on.

Off:

Illumination is turned off.

White…Gold:

Illuminated in white, red, pink, blue, green, purple, or gold colors.

Fickle:

The illumination color will slowly change as time passes.

Page Jump ............................................................................ [Off, On]

Off:

The page jump function will be off.

On:

When you use a front panel knob in the various edit modes, you will jump to the page for that knob’s parameter.

g12: Common

Protect .................................................................................. [Off, On]

This specifies whether internal memory will be protected. With the factory settings, this is “On”.

Off:

You’ll be able to write to internal memory.

On:

The following Write procedures will be prohibited.

• Writing a program

• Loading the factory-set data

• Receiving a data dump

• Program category and favorite button assignments

g13~14: Power Save

This is where you can adjust power management settings. You can dim the displays or make the displays and LEDs turn off to reduce power consumption when the unit has not been used for a time. The illumination will return to its previous state when you use or play the unit.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

TG OUTPUT DUMP IN etc...

KBD/KNOB OUT DUMP OUT etc...

USB MIDI RX (EXT)

USB MIDI TX (INT)

USB MIDI TX (EXT)

USB MIDI RX (INT)

KingKORG MIDI OUT

KingKORG KBD/KNOB

KingKORG MIDI IN

KingKORG SOUND

KingKORG

PC USB-MIDI Port

KingKORG

Mode (Power Save Mode) ..........[DispLow, DispOff, Disp&LEDOff]

This specifies what will happen when power conservation mode is activated.

DispLow:

The display will dim.

DispOff:

The displays will turn off.

Disp&LEDOff:

The displays and LEDs will turn of.

Time (Power Save Time) ....................... [30sec, 1min, 5min, 15min]

This page is available if Mode is set to “DispOff” or “Disp&LEDOff”. This specifies the length of time until the displays and LEDs will go dark in power save mode.

30sec、1min、5min、15min:

The illumination will go dark if the unit is not used for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 15 minutes respectively.

g15: Power Off

AutoPOff.................................................................[Disable, 4hours]

The KingKORG will automatically power-off if its keyboard, knobs, or buttons when there has been no user input for a period of time. With the factory settings, this is set to “4hours”.

Disable:

The Auto Power Off function will be disabled. The power will not turn off automatically.

4hours:

The power will turn off automatically when four hours have elapsed without the buttons, knobs, or keyboard having been used.

Even if the demo songs are playing in succession, the power will turn off

automatically if there has been no user input at all for the specified length of time. If you don’t want the power to turn off, choose the “Disable” setting.

When the power turns off, the settings that you had been editing will be

lost. If you want to keep your edits, you must save them.

USB:

Only the USB connector will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages.

PC USB-MIDI Port

KingKORG MIDI OUT

KingKORG KBD/KNOB

KingKORG MIDI IN

KingKORG SOUND

USB MIDI RX (EXT)

USB MIDI TX (INT)

USB MIDI TX (EXT)

USB MIDI RX (INT)

KBD/KNOB OUT DUMP OUT etc...

TG OUTPUT DUMP IN etc...

MIDI:

Only the MIDI connectors will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages.

PC USB-MIDI Port

KingKORG MIDI OUT

KingKORG KBD/KNOB

KingKORG MIDI IN

KingKORG SOUND

USB MIDI RX (EXT)

USB MIDI TX (INT)

USB MIDI TX (EXT)

USB MIDI RX (INT)

KBD/KNOB OUT DUMP OUT etc...

TG OUTPUT DUMP IN etc...

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI parameters

Here is where you can adjust MIDI-related settings for the KingKORG.

g16~19: MIDI Basic

Global Ch (Global Channel)................................................. [01…16]

This specifies the MIDI channel. When you wish to transmit program changes or system exclusive messages via MIDI, set the global MIDI channel to match the MIDI channel of the connected MIDI device.

LocalControl ......................................................................... [Off, On]

Turns local control on or off.

Off:

The KingKORG’s controllers such as the keyboard and joystick will be disconnected from its internal sound generator. When you’ve connected an external sequencer, this will prevent duplicate notes from being triggered by the echo-back from the sequencer (performance data sent when you play the KingKORG being retransmitted from the sequencer back to the KingKORG).

On:

Select this setting when you are using the KingKORG by itself.

Routing (MIDI Routing) ............................... [MIDI+USB, MIDI, USB]

This selects the connector(s) that will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages.

MIDI+USB:

The MIDI connectors and USB connector will be used to trans-mit and receive MIDI messages. When receiving MIDI messages, the messages from both types of connector will be mixed, and MIDI messages received later will be given priority. For transmission, the same MIDI messages will be transmitted from both connectors.

Clock ................................................... [Auto, Int, Ext USB, Ext MIDI]

This selects the reference clock where the KingKORG’s tempo will synchronize. If you specify an external device as the clock, the KingKORG’s arpeggiator and other functions that you’ve tempo-synchronized (such as LFO or delay) can synchronize to the external device.

Auto:

If MIDI clock from an external MIDI device that’s connected to the MIDI IN connector is being received, the KingKORG will automatically function as with the “Ext MIDI” or “Ext USB” setting. If no MIDI clock is being input, the KingKORG will function as with the “Int” setting.

Int (Internal):

The KingKORG’s internal clock will be used as the reference. You’ll be able to specify the tempo in the “a02:Arp” page. Choose this setting if you’re using the KingKORG by itself, or if you’re using the KingKORG as the master device where external MIDI devices will be synchronized.

Ext USB (External USB):

The KingKORG will synchronize to MIDI clock data from a computer that’s connected to the USB connector. You won’t be able to set the tempo on the KingKORG.

Ext MIDI (External MIDI):

The KingKORG’s arpeggiator will synchronize to the MIDI clock messages received from an external MIDI device that’s connected to the MIDI IN connector.

When sync’ing to an external MIDI device, refer to that device’s owner’s manual.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

g20~22: MIDI Ctrl

The KingKORG’s virtual patch function lets you use MIDI messages to directly modulate the sound. The MIDI messages used for this purpose are called “MIDI control sources”. On these pages you can select the MIDI messages that will be assigned as MIDI control sources MIDI1, MIDI2, and MIDI3.

MIDI1 (MIDI Control Source 1) .............[P.Bend…CC#119, CC#16±,

CC#17±, CC#19±, CC#20±, CC#21±]

MIDI2 (MIDI Control Source 2) .............[P.Bend…CC#119, CC#16±,

CC#17±, CC#19±, CC#20±, CC#21±]

MIDI3 (MIDI Control Source 3) .............[P.Bend…CC#119, CC#16±,

CC#17±, CC#19±, CC#20±, CC#21±]

Select the MIDI messages that will be assigned to MIDI1, MIDI2, and MIDI3. With the factory settings, these are assigned as “CC#16,” “CC#02,” and “A.Touch” (aftertouch).

Operation when assigned to CC#16±, CC#17±, CC#19±, CC#20±, or CC#21±

When you use a typical external MIDI controller, it will transmit a MIDI control change message with a value in the range of “0–127”. If you’re using a control change to modulate a virtual patch, a value of “0” will produce no effect, and the modulation effect will increase as the value rises. However in some cases, you might want to increase or decrease an effect relative to the center position of the controller, as when using the joystick in its X-axis. For this reason, the KingKORG can automatically convert a value range of “0–127” to a range of “–63–0–63” when using a control change message with a virtual patch. Example: Ribbon controller

MIDI Controller

MIDI Value

127

CtrlChg (Control Change)...................................... [Disable, Enable]

This selects whether control change messages will be transmitted and received.

Disable:

Program changes will not be transmitted or received.

Enable:

Program changes will be transmitted and received.

P.Bend (Pitch Bend) ............................................... [Disable, Enable]

This selects whether pitch bend messages will be transmitted and received.

Disable:

Program changes will not be transmitted or received.

Enable:

Program changes will be transmitted and received.

SysEx (System Exclusive) ...................................... [Disable, Enable]

This selects whether MIDI system exclusive messages will be transmitted and received.

Disable:

Program changes will not be transmitted or received.

Enable:

Program changes will be transmitted and received.

g28: MIDI CC#Map (MIDI Control Change Map)

Here is where you can assign control change messages to the principal parameters. Parameters that are assigned to an incoming control change will change together. When you use a knob or button that corresponds to a parameter, the control change that’s assigned here will be transmitted. For some parameters that have no corresponding knob or button, only reception is supported

(→ p.32 “MIDI messages” ).

* Parameter ............................................. [Porta.Time…VcE.F.Sens]

This selects the parameter that will be assigned (→ p.35).

* Value .............................................................................[Off…#119]

This specifies the MIDI control change number (CC#) for the parameter selected in Parameter.

KingKORG

Virtual Patch Modulation

“CC#16”

“CC#16±”

If you assign “CC#16±,” “CC#17±,” “CC#19±,” “CC#20±,” or “CC#21±” for MIDI1–3, the value received via CC#16, 17, 19, 20, or 21 will automatically be converted before being used for modulation.

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127

g23~27: MIDI Filter

Here is where you can adjust MIDI filter settings. For each type of MIDI message you can enable or disable reception on the KingKORG.

ProgChg (Program Change).................................. [Disable, Enable]

This selects whether program changes will be transmitted and received.

Disable:

Program changes will not be transmitted or received.

Enable:

Program changes will be transmitted and received.

BankChg (Bank Change) ....................................... [Disable, Enable]

This selects whether bank select messages will be transmitted and received.

Disable:

Program changes will not be transmitted or received.

Enable:

Program changes will be transmitted and received.

Editing the CC#Map

Hold down the SHIFT/EXIT button and press the PROGRAM

(GLOBAL) bu tton to switch to Global mode.

Use the PAGE+/– buttons to access the “g28:MIDI CC#Map” page.

At this time you can turn the VALUE dial to successively check the setting of each

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parameter.

Press the VALUE dial.

Use the PAGE+/– buttons to select a parameter, and turn the

VALUE dial to specif y the value .

If the specied value is also used by another parameter, an asterisk “*” is shown

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at the right of the value (Value).

Press the VALUE dial to return to the previous page.

The MIDI channel for vocoder parameters will be the same MIDI channel as for timbre A.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

Mini stereo phone jack

If “Hz/V” is selected, the GLOBAL Octave/Transpose settings will always be

CV&Gate parameters

g29~32: CV&Gate

Here is where you can adjust the following settings for the CV/Gate jack, which outputs an analog voltage that corresponds to your performance on the KingKORG’s keyboard.

• The operation and voltage range of the CV (control voltage) signal that outputs pitch as a voltage

• The polarity of the trigger signal that outputs note on/off as a voltage

About the CV signal

The CV signal always outputs a single pitch as a voltage. If you press more than one key, the pitch of the last-pressed key will be output. The actual output voltage is affected by the following as well as by the keyboard.

• JS X (Pitch Bend) operations

• The effect of the timbre A portamento setting

• The GLOBAL Octave/Transpose settings

GATE CV GND

Mode (CV&Gate Mode) ......................[monotribe, MS-20, Custom]

This specifies the operating mode of the CV/Gate jack. If you choose a dedicated operating mode for a specific model, the optimal settings will be adjusted for you automatically, allowing you to connect your device and immediately start using it.

monotribe:

This mode provides settings that are suitable when connecting a KORG monotribe (Type= “2Oct/V,” Range= “Limit5V,” Gate= “–”). Connections should be patched using the included CV/GATE cable (specifically for the monotribe). For details about settings and operation on the monotribe, refer to the monotribe’s owner’s manual.

MS-20:

This mode provides settings that are suitable when connecting a KORG MS-20 (Type= “Hz/V,” Range= “Limit8V,” Gate= “–”). Connections should be patched using a commercially available 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo phone Ø 6.3mm (1/4”) monaural phone x 2 adapter cable.

Custom:

This mode lets you manually specify the CV and Gate operation and characteristics according to the requirements of the device you’re connecting via CV/Gate. For details about connections and settings, refer to the owner’s manual of the device you want to connect.

CV Type ............................................................ [Oct/V, Hz/V, 2Oct/V]

This specifies how the CV signal output will correspond to the pitch. Settings on this page will be available if the “g29:CV&Gate” page Mode parameter is set to “Custom”.

If the “g03:Common” page Position parameter is set to “PreTG”, the CV

output voltage will not be affected by GLOBAL Transpose.

Oct/V:

In this mode, pitch will be proportional to voltage. The voltage will change linearly according to pitch, with 1V of change corresponding to 1 octave. Keys C2–C7 of the KingKORG’s keyboard will output the range 2–7V, and you can use the KingKORG’s Octave and Transpose settings to vary the voltage range. (If CV Range= “Limit5V,” all of the GLOBAL Octave/Transpose settings are ignored; the range C2–C7 will be fixed at 0–5V).

Hz/V:

In this mode, frequency will be proportional to voltage (pitch and voltage will correspond logarithmically). One octave of change will double or halve the voltage. Keys C2–C7 of the KingKORG’s keyboard will output the range 0.25V–8V. (If CV Range= “Limit5V,” the output range will be 0.25V–5V).

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ignored.

2Oct/V:

In this mode, pitch will be proportional to voltage. The voltage will change linearly in correspondence with changes in the performance pitch; two octaves of pitch change produce 1V of voltage change. Keys C2–C7 of the KingKORG will output the range 1.5–4V, and you can use the KingKORG’s Octave and Transpose settings to vary the voltage range.

CV Range ......................................................[Full, Limit8V, Limit5V]

This specifies the maximum output voltage of the CV signal. If the range of voltages that are supported by the connected device are low, you can use this setting to limit the voltage so that the input circuitry of the connected device will not be damaged. The settings on this page will be available if the “g29:CV&Gate” page Mode parameter is set to “Custom”.

Full

The output voltage will not be limited (Maximum output 9V).

Limit8V

The output voltage will be limited to 8V.

Limit5V

The output voltage will be limited to 5V.

Gate Polarity .............................................................................. [–, +]

–

The Gate signal will be Low (0V) while a key is held down. If all keys are released, the signal will be High (5V).

The Gate signal will be High (5V) while a key is held down. If all keys are released, the signal will be Low (0V).

When turning on the power, you should first power-on the KingKORG

and let it start up; then power-on the connected devices. Regardless of this setting, the KingKORG’s Gate signal will be Low (0V) when the KingKORG is powered-off or for a certain length of time after it is powered-on. This may cause a connected device to produce sound during this time.

Foot parameters

Here is where you can adjust settings for a foot pedal and foot switch that’s connected to the rear panel. When connecting a foot pedal for the first time, use the GLOBAL “g39: Foot Pedal” page to perform the calibration (→ p.21

“Calibration” ).

g33: Foot Damper

Polarity (Damper Polarity) ............................................. [+, –/KORG]

This specifies the polarity of a damper pedal that’s connected to the DAMPER jack. With the factory settings, this is set to “–/KORG”. Use this setting if you’re connecting a damper pedal or pedal switch made by Korg.

Use the “–/KORG” setting if a damper pedal switch is not connected.

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g34: Foot Assign

Type (Assignable Type) .............................................[Pedal, Switch]

This specifies the option that’s connected to the SWITCH/PEDAL jack.

Pedal:

Choose this setting if a volume pedal or foot controller is connected.

Switch:

Choose this setting if a pedal switch is connected.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

g35, 39: Foot Pedal

The settings on these pages will be available if the “g34:Foot Assign” page Type parameter is set to “Pedal”.

Func (Assignable Pedal Function) ............... [Volume…Foot Pedal]

Selects the function of the foot pedal that’s connected to the SWITCH/PEDAL jack. The foot pedal will transmit the MIDI message corresponding to each function, allowing you to control the internal sound generator or an external MIDI device.

Volume (CC#07):

The foot pedal will control the parameter that’s assigned to “007(CC#07)” in the GLOBAL “g28: MIDI CC#Map” page. With the factory settings, this will be “Amp Level”; the Amp output level of timbres A/B will be controlled together.

Exp.Pedal (Expression Pedal) (CC#11):

The foot pedal will control the volume of the entire program. Even if you’ve set timbres A/B to different amp levels in order to adjust the volume of the signals output by the two timbres, this allows you to control the overall volume while maintaining the balance.

Panpot (CC#10):

The foot pedal will control the pan of the timbres used by the program. This will control the parameter that’s assigned to “010 (CC#10)” in the GLOBAL “g28: MIDI CC#Map” page. With the factory settings, this will be “Pan,” and will control the pan (stereo position) of timbres A/B together.

AfterTouch:

The foot pedal will control aftertouch for the timbres that are used by the program.

JS +Y (Joystick +Y) (CC#01):

The foot pedal will control the effect of the joystick’s +Y axis.

JS –Y (Joystick –Y) (CC#02):

The foot pedal will control the effect of the joystick’s –Y axis.

Foot Pedal (CC#04):

The foot pedal will control the parameter that’s assigned to “004 (CC#04)”

in the GLOBAL “g28: MIDI CC#Map” page.

Calibration

This specifies the effective operating range of the pedal that’s connected to the KingKORG. Connect the pedal, and then press the VALUE dial to perform the calibration.

Arp Stop:

The pedal switch will reset the arpeggiator that’s currently playing.

Foot SW:

The pedal switch will function as a general-purpose MIDI foot switch. It will control CC#82 (Foot Switch/General Purpose Controller#7).

JS Lock X:

The foot switch will lock the effect of the joystick’s X-axis (left/right). The effect will be maintained even if you release your hand from the joystick.

JS Lock Y:

The foot switch will lock the effect of the joystick’s Y-axis (up/down). The effect will be maintained even if you release your hand from the joystick.

JS Lock XY:

The foot switch will lock all of the joystick’s effects. The effects will be maintained even if you release your hand from the joystick.

Polarity (Assignable Switch Polarity) ............................ [+, –/KORG]

This specifies the polarity of the foot pedal that’s connected to the SWITCH/ PEDAL jack. With the factory settings, this is set to “–/KORG”. Use this setting if you’ve connected an optional PS-1/PS-3 pedal switch.

If a pedal switch is not connected, leave this set to “–/KORG”.

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Mode (Assignable Switch Mode) ..................... [Momentary, Latch]

This specifies how the pedal switch will function.

Momentary:

The pedal switch will be on only while you hold it down, and will turn off when you release it.

Latch:

The pedal switch will alternately turn on and off each time you press it.

UserKeyTune parameters

10.

g40: UserKeyTune

Move the pedal from the fully up position to the fully advanced position to check the operating range, and then press the VALUE dial to store it.

If the detected range is not appropriate, the display will indicate

“Calibration Err.” In this case, perform the calibration again.

g36~38: Foot Switch

The settings of these pages will be available if the “g34:Foot Assign” page Type parameter is set to “Switch”.

Func (Assignable Switch Function) ............[Prog. Up…JS Lock XY]

This selects the function of the pedal switch that’s connected to the SWITCH/ PEDAL jack.

Prog. Up/Prog. Down:

The pedal switch will step through programs or favorites one by one.

Octave Up/Octave Down:

The pedal switch will change the octave. If the pedal switch is on, the pitch will be shifted +1 or –1 octave respectively.

Porta. SW:

The pedal switch will turn portamento (CC#65) on/off.

Portamento can be turned on/off if the GLOBAL “g28: MIDI CC#Map” page Porta.

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SW parameter is set to “065(CC#65)”.

Arp SW:

The pedal switch will turn the arpeggiator on/off.

Here you can specify a user key tuning. The pitch of each note (C–B) in the octave can be specified in a range of –99–+99 cents. The settings in this page are available if the “g05:Common” page Scale parameter is set to “Switch”.

Key C…B ...........................................................................[–99…+99]

This specifies the tuning for each Key C...B in cents, relative to the equaltempered value (0). A value of “+99” is approximately one semitone higher than standard pitch.

A value of “–99” is approximately one semitone lower than standard pitch.

Changing the Key C...B

Hold down the SHIFT/EXIT button and press the PROGRAM

(GLOBAL) bu tton to enter Global mod e.

Use the PAGE +/– buttons to select the “g 40:User KeyTune” pag e.

At this time you can turn the VALUE dial to step through the parameters and view

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their status.

Press the VALUE dial.

Use the PAGE +/– buttons to select Key, and tur n the VALUE dial to

se t Tu ne.

Press the VALUE dial to return to the previous page.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide Parameters

EQ parameters

11.

Here you can specify the frequencies of the front panel equalizer. These are shelving-type equalizers.

g41: EQ Low

This is where you can adjust the settings for the low equalizer.

Freq. (Low EQ Frequency) ...................................[20Hz...1000Hz]

This specifies the cutoff frequency of the low equalizer.

You can adjust the low cutoff frequency by holding down the SHIFT/EXIT button and

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turning the LOW knob of the EQ controls.

g42: EQ High

This is where you can adjust the settings for the high equalizer.

Freq. (High EQ Frequency) ........................ [1.00kHz...20.00kHz]

This specifies the cutoff frequency of the high equalizer.

You can adjust the high cutoff frequency by holding down the SHIFT/EXIT button and

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turning the HIGH knob of the EQ controls.

Tube parameters

12.

This is where you can adjust the settings for the vacuum tube. These settings are linked with the buttons on the front panel Tube section.

g43~44: Tube

Switch (Tube Switch) ................................................... [Off, On]

This turns the vacuum tube function on/off.

Off:

The vacuum tube circuit will be off.

On:

The vacuum tube circuit will be on.

Boost ............................................................................ [Off, On]

This turns the boost function on/off. The Boost function generates more intense distortion by strongly driving the vacuum tube.

Off:

The boost function will be off.

On:

The boost function will be on.

Global utility

13.

These are utility functions for managing the KingKORG’s data.

u01~02: Utility

Load Preload .................[1Program, All Program, Global, All Data]

This returns the KingKORG’s programs and global data settings to their factory-set state (OM: p.20 “3. Restoring the factory settings”).

1Program:

Returns the currently selected program to the factory settings.

All Program:

Programs 1–200 will be returned to their factory settings. Programs that did not contain preset data when shipped from the factory (programs 201–300) will not be affected. The currently-saved data will remain.

Global:

Global settings will be returned to their factory settings.

All Data:

All of the KingKORG’s program data and global data will be transmitted. However, programs that did not contain preset data when shipped from the factory (programs 201–300) will not be affected. The currently-saved programs will remain.

MIDI Dump ....................[1Program, All Program, Global, All Data]

This transmits the KingKORG’s program data and global settings to an external MIDI device. Use this when you want to transmit the data to data filer or computer for storage, or when you want to copy programs or settings to another connected KingKORG unit. If you want to save the KingKORG’s programs and settings on your computer, it’s convenient to use the KingKORG librarian software. This can be downloaded free of charge from the Korg website

http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com/

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1Program:

The data of the currently selected program will be transmitted.

All Program:

The data of programs 1–300 will be transmitted.

Global:

The global data will be transmitted.

All Data:

All of the KingKORG’s program data and global data will be transmitted.

Do not touch the KingKORG’s buttons, knobs, or keyboard while data is

being transmitted or received. Never turn off the power during this time.

When you execute a MIDI dump, MIDI system exclusive messages will

be transmitted. Depending on the MIDI interface device you’re using, some system exclusive messages might not be received or transmitted correctly.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

Program effects Global effects

Timbre

Tube control button Control knob

Program effectsGlobal effects

Effects

What are effects

Effects are processes that modify the sound produced by the synthesizer or vocoder in some way, such as by applying modulation, reverberation, or echo to the sound. Some effects can transform the sound by giving it a completely different character, while other effects can give the sound a spacious sense of stereo depth of field.

Effects provided by the KingKORG

The KingKORG’s effects can be broadly divided into two types: program effects and global effects.

Program effects

These are effects that can be edited and saved for each individual program. There are three effect sections, PRE FX, MOD FX, and REV/DELAY, and each section provides a choice of six types of effect. Use the FX type select dial to select a type, and use the FX control knobs for each section to adjust the effect. You can also select the timbre where the effect will be applied. Each time you press the FX type select dial, the timbre where the effect will be applied will change.

Controlling the effects

Using the front panel

You can control the effects intuitively by turning the control knobs and pressing the buttons for each section.

Using virtual patches

Virtual patches let you control the effects from the EG or LFO within the sequencer, or from the joystick or an external foot controller (Program effects only). In Program edit mode you can use the virtual patch functions (→ p.12) to specify the control signals, their control destination, and the amount of control.

Using MIDI via CC#Map

You can use MIDI control change messages to control the effects. The CC#Map function lets you control the knobs and buttons of each effect directly via MIDI.

Voice Mode = Single

Voice Mode = Layer or Split

Global effects

These effects can be applied to the overall audio output of the KingKORG. They include EQ that you can use to adjust the high and low frequency ranges according to the acoustics of your performing location, or a Tube effect that can add a sense of drive to your sound. The global effects will not change when you switch programs.

The frequencies of the Tube button and the EQ can be saved as global settings

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= ON

= OFF

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

Effects

Program effects

Each of the program effect sections provide the following effect types.

PRE FX MOD FX REV/DELAY

1. DISTORTION 1. FLANGER 1. HALL

2. DECIMATOR 2. CHORUS 2. ROOM

3. RING MOD 3. U-VIBE 3. PLATE

4. EP.AMP 4. TREMOLO 4. TAPE ECHO

5. GT.AMP 5. PHASER 5. MOD DELAY

6. TONE 6. ROTA RY 6. BPM DELAY

The features of each effect type and the functions assigned to the control knobs are explained below.

PRE FX

Block diagram

RING MOD (Ring Modulator)

Effect

This effect creates a metallic tonal character by multiplying the input signal with an oscillator.

Freq ...................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the amount of roughness. Turning the DRIVE/FREQ knob toward the right will make the sound more rough and distorted.

Block diagram

DISTORTION

Effect

This effect boosts the loudness or distorts the sound.

Drive .................................................................................[000…127]

Adjusts the loudness or distortion. You can produce intense distortion by turning the DRIVE/FREQ knob toward the right. Turning the knob all the way to the left will produce a nearly clean high-gain sound.

Block diagram

DECIMATOR

Effect

This effect decreases the sampling frequency to deliberately create a rough sound that is reminiscent of an inexpensive sampler or vintage video game. It can also simulate the noise that is distinctive of a sampler.

EP.AMP

Effect

This effect simulates the built-in speakers of a vintage electric piano. The mid-range has a distinctive character that lets you obtain a retro sound.

Drive .................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the gain of the amp.

Block diagram

Freq ...................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the amount of roughness. Turning the DRIVE/FREQ knob toward the right will lower the internal sampling frequency, creating more noise at pitches not included in the original sound, and making the sound more rough and distorted.

GT.AMP

Effect

This effect simulates a guitar amp and its cabinet. The response and distortion of the speakers are also simulated. This is effective when used on organ or synth lead sounds.

Drive .................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the gain of the amp.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

Effects

Block diagram

TONE

Effect

This effect lets you easily adjust the volume of the low and high range simply by turning a single knob.

Drive ........................................................................[L63...Flat...H63]

This adjusts the range and amount of the boost. Turning the knob toward the left will drive the Low EQ to emphasize the low-frequency range; turning the knob toward the right will drive the High EQ to emphasize the high-frequency range.

Block diagram

CHORUS

Effect

This is a stereo effect that adds spaciousness, depth, and warmth to the sound.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the strength and spaciousness of the effect. Turning the knob toward the right will produce a deeper and more spacious effect.

Speed ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the modulation speed. Turning the knob toward the right will make the modulation faster.

Block diagram

U-VIBE

Effect

This effect models a famous pedal phaser/vibrato unit. This effect simulates a rotary speaker, generating a very beguiling and emotional tone.

MOD FX

FLANGER

Effect

This effect gives a significant swell and movement of pitch to the sound. It is more effective when applied to a sound with a lot of harmonics.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the strength of the effect. Turning the knob toward the right will produce a deeper effect.

Speed ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the modulation speed. Turning the knob toward the right will make the modulation faster.

Block diagram

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the strength of the effect. Turning the knob toward the right will produce a deeper effect.

Speed ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the modulation speed. Turning the knob toward the right will make the modulation faster.

Block diagram

TREMOLO

Effect

This stereo effect produces tremolo by modulating the volume of the input signal.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the strength of the effect. Turning the knob toward the right will produce a deeper effect. In the range from the center to the right, it also produces an auto pan effect that modulates not only the volume but also the left/right panning.

Speed ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the modulation speed. Turning the knob toward the right will make the modulation faster.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

Effects

Block diagram

PHASER

Effect

This effect creates a swell by shifting the phase. This models a classic phaser that appeared in New York during the 1970s. It has a rich and warm tone, and was used by numerous electric piano players.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the strength of the effect. Turning the knob toward the right will produce a deeper effect.

Speed ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the modulation speed. Turning the knob toward the right will make the modulation faster.

Block diagram

Horn

Rotary Speaker

Rotor

0~127

REV/DELAY

HALL

Effect

This is a hall reverb that produces the reverberation of a mid-sized concert hall or ensemble hall.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the depth of reverberation. Turning the knob toward the right produces deeper reverberation.

Time ..................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the duration of reverb. Turning the knob toward the right will lengthen the reverb.

ROTARY (Rotary speaker)

Effect

This effect simulates a rotary speaker. The low-frequency rotor and high-frequency horn are simulated separately, creating a realistic rotary sound. The microphone setup is also simulated in stereo.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

Turn the DEPTH knob to adjust the depth of the effect. This controls the spaciousness of the sound and the depth of the effect.

Speed ................................................................................[000…127]

This continuously adjusts the rotational speed of the speaker. Turning the knob all the way to the left selects Slow, and turning it all the way to the right selects Fast. When this effect is selected, a special method of operation lets you easily switch between Slow and Fast (Speed 000/127) while you play. Each time you move the joystick in the +Y direction (away from yourself), the speed will switch between Slow and Fast.

Block diagram

ROOM

Effect

This is a room reverb that produces tight reverberation where the early reflections are emphasized.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the depth of reverberation. Turning the knob toward the right produces deeper reverberation.

Time ..................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the duration of reverb. Turning the knob toward the right will lengthen the reverb.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

Time setting list

Effects

Block diagram

PLATE

Effect

This effect simulates a plate reverb unit that creates reverberation by vibrating a metal plate. It produces a dense and warm reverberation.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the depth of reverberation. Turning the knob toward the right produces deeper reverberation.

Time ..................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the duration of reverb. Turning the knob toward the right will lengthen the reverb.

Block diagram

MOD DELAY

Effect

This is a stereo effect that produces a deep and spacious delay sound by cyclically modulating the delay time. The spacing of the left and right delay sounds are synchronized with the KingKORG’s tempo or with MIDI tempo, producing a pleasant stereo delay effect.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the amount and modulation depth of the delay sound. Turning the knob toward the right will deepen the effect.

Time ................................... [1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/6, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2]

This specifies the spacing of the delay repeats in terms of a note length relative to the tempo. Turning the knob toward the right will lengthen the spacing. The left channel of the delay circuit will have the delay time that is displayed; the right channel will be 3/4 of that time.

TAPE ECHO

Effect

This effect simulates a tape echo unit of 1970s. In addition to the unique effect that magnetic tape had on the audio quality of the sound and the way it would feed back, this effect also simulates the smooth pitch change that occurred when the tape speed was adjusted.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the depth of reverberation. Turning the knob toward the right produces deeper reverberation.

Setting the DEPTH knob to the maximum will cause the echo sound to gradually in-

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crease and then feed back, so that the sound will continue even if you stop performing. To stop the sound, turn the DEPTH knob toward the left.

Time ..................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the duration of reverberation. Turning the knob toward the right will lengthen the reverberation. Unlike a digital delay, the actual time will change slowly and smoothly even if you turn the TIME knob rapidly.

Time

1/32 1/16 1/8 1/6 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2

Note

CC#114

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Block diagram

0~9 10~27 28~45 46~63 64~81 82~99 100~117 118~127

Value

Min

BPM

There is a limit to the BPM that this effect can follow. If the limit is exceeded, the popup screen that appears when you turn the TIME knob will indicate “Over!”, and the actual delay time will automatically be converted to a half or a quarter of the length specied by the knob. If you use the virtual patch function to modulate the time, the “Over!” indication might not appear correctly.

20.6 23.2 31.0 46.4 61.9

x 3/4

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

Time setting list

1/32 1/16 1/8 1/6 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2

Time

Note

CC#114

Value

Min

BPM

0~9 10~27 28~45 46~63 64~81 82~99 100~117 118~127

20.6 23.2 31.0 46.4 61.9

BPM DELAY

Effect

This effect produces delay sounds that are synchronized with the KingKORG’s tempo or the MIDI tempo.

Depth ................................................................................[000…127]

This adjusts the amount of delay sound. Turning the knob toward the right will produce a deeper effect.

Time ................................... [1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/6, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2]

This specifies the spacing of the delay repeats in terms of a note length relative to the tempo. Turning the knob toward the right will lengthen the spacing. For example at 1/4, the delay repeats will be spaced at quarter note intervals. At 1/8 they will be spaced at eighth note intervals.

There is a limit to the BPM that this effect can follow. If the limit is exceeded, the popup

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screen that appears when you turn the TIME knob will indicate “Over!”, and the actual delay time will automatically be converted to a half or a quarter of the length specied by the knob. If you’ use the virtual patch function to modulate the time, the “Over!” indication might

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not appear correctly.

Block diagram

Effects

Global effects

The global effects consists of two sections: Tube and EQ. They are placed immediately before the AUDIO OUTPUT. These effects can be used not only to apply a finishing touch to the sound of the entire KingKORG, but also to add distortion as a performance effect.

Global effect settings cannot be saved for each program.

TUBE

TUBE is a full-analog stereo effect that uses a vacuum tube. It adds the rich overtones and smooth distortion that are distinctive of a vacuum tube, creating a sound with enhanced presence. A broad range of tonal change is available, from gentle boosting of the perceptual loudness to intense distortion.

ON ......................................................................................... [On, Off]

Turns the vacuum TUBE circuit on or off. If this is on, the TUBE circuit will be inserted into the signal path. If this is off, TUBE is completely disconnected.

BOOST................................................................................... [On, Off]

This turns the BOOST function on or off. If this is on, a stronger and more intense distortion can be obtained.

The on/off status of the ON button and BOOST button can be saved as global settings.

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If these are on when you save the settings, they will be on when the KingKORG is powered-on next time (OM: p.21 “1. Saving global settings” ).

DRIVE

This adjusts the amount of vacuum tube drive. Turning the knob toward the right will produce stronger and more intense distortion.

The setting of the DRIVE knob cannot be saved for each program.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

EQ is an effect that lets you adjust the volume of the high- and low-frequency ranges. You can use it to improve the balance of the sound, or to adjust the final output appropriately for the acoustics of your performance space or the response of your audio system. This is a shelving-type two-band parametric equalizer that allows you to change the cutoff frequency.

HIGH..............................................................[–15dB…0dB…+15dB]

LOW .............................................................. [–15dB…0dB…+15dB]

Adjusts the gain of each band. Using the knob will change the volume in the region of the center frequency. Turning the knob toward the right of center will boost that region, and turning it toward the left will attenuate that region.

EQ High (High EQ Freq.) .................................[1.00kHz…20.00kHz]

EQ Low (Low EQ Freq.). .............................................. [20…1000Hz]

Adjust the cutoff frequency of each band.

You can adjust each cutoff frequency by holding down the SHIFT/EXIT button and turn-

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ing the HIGH knob or LOW knob. The HIGH and LOW cutoff frequencies can be set in Global mode. They can also be

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saved as global settings. →Writing the global settings (OM: p.21 “1. Saving global set-

ting” )

These settings cannot be saved for each program.

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

MIDI OUT

MIDI

Using the KingKORG with

other MIDI devices (MIDI)

Here you can adjust MIDI-related settings for the KingKORG. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic musical instruments and computers. The KingKORG can be connected to your computer via a USB cable. You can assign control change numbers to the important sound-shaping parameters, and control those parameters from an external MIDI sequencer while playing the KingKORG’s sound generator. You can also use the front panel knobs and buttons to transmit the corresponding control change messages and control an external MIDI device. In addition, the KingKORG’s arpeggiator, LFO rate, and effect delay time can be synchronized to the MIDI clock from an external MIDI sequencer or other device, so that these functions will follow the tempo of the performance.

Connecting MIDI devices/computers

MIDI

Connecting an external MIDI sequencer or computer etc.

If you want to record your performance on the KingKORG’s keyboard into your external MIDI sequencer/computer (via a MIDI interface), or use the KingKORG as a combination of controller keyboard and MIDI sound module, or use the Editor/Librarian software included with the KingKORG, then you’ll need to connect the KingKORG’s MIDI OUT and MIDI IN connectors to the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors respectively of your external MIDI sequencer or computer.

MIDI interface devices may be unable to transmit or receive the

KingKORG’s MIDI exclusive messages.

It’s convenient to use the USB connector when connecting the KingKORG to your

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computer.

MIDI interface

Computer

MIDI IN

MIDI INMIDI OUT

Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from the KingKORG

When you want to use the KingKORG’s keyboard, controllers, and arpeggiator etc. to play an external MIDI tone generator, use a MIDI cable to connect the KingKORG’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI tone generator.

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

KingKORG

MIDI tone generator

Controlling the KingKORG’s tone generator from an external MIDI device

When you want to play or control the KingKORG’s tone generator from an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer etc., use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector of the KingKORG.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI keyboard

KingKORG

Connecting the KingKORG to your computer via USB

Since a USB cable allows faster data transfer than a MIDI cable, we recommend a USB cable if you’re using librarian software.

In order to use a USB connection, you must install the Korg USB-MIDI driver on your

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computer. Download the Korg USB-MIDI driver from the Korg website, and install it as directed by the accompanying documentation.

If either the MIDI connection or the USB connection does not work

correctly, check the GLOBAL “g18: MIDI Basic” page Routing setting

(→ p.18).

MIDI-related settings

MIDI channel setting

In order to exchange data with a connected external MIDI device, you must set the KingKORG’s MIDI channel to match the MIDI channel of the external MIDI device.

Setting the KingKORG’s MIDI channel

Hold down the SHIFT/EXIT button and press the PROGRAM

(GLOBAL) button.

You’ll be in Global mode, and the PROGRAM (GLOBAL) button will blink.

Use the PAGE+/– buttons to access the GLOBAL “g16: MIDI Basic”

page.

Turn the VALUE dial to set the Global Ch (MIDI channel).

Set the MIDI channel of the connected external MIDI device.

For details on how to set the MIDI channel of the external MIDI device, refer to the

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

MIDI

Using the KingKORG as a multi-timbral sound module

You can specify a different MIDI channel for each of the KingKORG’s two timbres and use it as a multi-timbral sound module from a connected external MIDI sequencer.

Press the PROGR AM (GLOBAL) button to make the PROGRAM

(GLOBAL) bu tton light up.

Use the PAGE+/– buttons to access the PROGRAM “p03: Common”

page.

Turn the VALUE dial to set VoiceMode to “Layer” or “Spli t”.

If you choose “Layer” or “Split,” you’ll be able to use the KingKORG as a multi-tim-

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bral sound module, and the settings of the “p04: Common” page will be available.

Use the PAGE+/– buttons to access the “p04: Common” page.

Turn the VALUE dial to set the MIDI channel of t imbre B.

The MIDI channel of timbre A is specified by the GLOBAL “g16: MIDI Basic” page Global Ch parameter (→ p.18).

Set the MIDI channel of the connected external MIDI device.

MIDI “LOCAL” setting when connecting an external MIDI sequencer or computer

If notes are sounding doubled when the KingKORG is connected to an external MIDI sequencer or computer, turn the Local setting off (MIDI page “LOCAL” OFF). If the KingKORG is connected to an external MIDI sequencer or computer, and the Echo Back setting of the external MIDI sequencer or computer is turned on while the KingKORG’s Local Control setting is also on, the performance data that’s generated when you play the KingKORG’s keyboard will be sent to the external MIDI sequencer, and will also be echoed-back to sound the KingKORG’s tone generator a second time. To prevent each note from being sounded twice, once directly from the keyboard and once from the echoed-back note, you must turn the KingKORG’s Local Control setting off. GLOBAL “g17: MIDI Basic” page and turn LocalControl (→ p.18) “Off”.

To make this setting, go to the

GLOBAL Position setting

The GLOBAL Position setting (→ p.16) determines how GLOBAL Transpose, Velocity Curve, and the arpeggiator will be applied to MIDI IN and MIDI OUT.

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Position to “PostKBD” so that these settings will be applied to MIDI OUT. The MIDI IN data will always be treated as “Transpose”: 0 and “Vel.Curve”: 4, regardless of the settings.

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external MIDI device, set Position to “PreTG” so that these settings will be applied to MIDI IN. The MIDI OUT data will always be treated as “Transpose”: 0 and “Vel. Curve”: 4 regardless of the settings.

“MIDI FILTER” settings

The MIDI FLT page setting specifies whether program change, pitch bend, control change, and system exclusive messages will be transmitted or received. Make these settings in the GLOBAL “g23–27: MIDI Filter” pages (→ p.19).

Virtual patch modulation source settings

You can assign three different MIDI control messages (MIDI 1, 2, 3) as virtual patch modulation sources. You can create assignments on the GLOBAL “g20–22: MIDI Ctrl” pages

(→ p.19), and choose MIDI1 or MIDI2 as the source of a virtual patch

(V.Patch1–6) so that you can control modulation via MIDI.

Recording the MIDI output from the KingKORG’s arpeggiator onto an external MIDI sequencer or computer

Connections and setting

Connect the KingKORG’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of your external MIDI sequencer / computer, and connect the KingKORG’s MIDI IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of your external MIDI sequencer / computer. Then turn the KingKORG’s local control off (GLOBAL “g17: MIDI Basic” page LocalControl (→ p.18) turned “Off”), and turn on the echo back function of your external MIDI sequencer or computer.

Recording the note data from the arpeggiator onto an external MIDI sequencer / computer

Set the KingKORG’s GLOBAL “g03: Common” page Position setting (→ p.16) to “PostKBD”. Turn the KingKORG’s arpeggiator on (ARP (TEMPO) button lit), and play the keyboard to record your performance into your external MIDI sequencer or computer. For playback, turn the KingKORG’s arpeggiator off (ARP (TEMPO) button unlit).

Synchronizing the arpeggiator

To set the KingKORG’s arpeggiator as master (the device that controls) or as slave (the device that is controlled), change the GLOBAL “g19: MIDI Basic” page Clock parameter (→ p.18).

For information on synchronization-related settings of your external MIDI device, refer to

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the manual of your device.

Using the KingKORG as master and the external MIDI device as slave

Connect the KingKORG’s MIDI OUT connector to your external MIDI device’s MIDI IN connector. In the GLOBAL “g19: MIDI Basic” page, turn the VALUE dial to set Clock

(→ p.18) to “Int (Internal)” so that the KingKORG will be the master and will

transmit MIDI timing clock data. Set your external MIDI device to receive incoming MIDI clock messages. The external MIDI device (sequencer or rhythm machine) will function according to the tempo that’s specified by the PROGRAM “a02: Arp” page Tempo setting (→ p.14).

Using the external MIDI device as master and the KingKORG as slave

Connect the KingKORG’s MIDI IN connector to your external MIDI device’s MIDI OUT connector. In the GLOBAL “g19: MIDI Basic” page, turn the VALUE dial to change the Clock setting (→ p.18) to “Ext MIDI (External MIDI)” so that the KingKORG will be the slave and will receive MIDI timing clock data. Set your external MIDI device to transmit MIDI clock messages (as the master device). The KingKORG’s arpeggiator will function at the tempo of the external device (e.g., sequencer or rhythm machine).

If the GLOBAL “g19: MIDI Basic” page Clock parameter (→ p.18) is set to “Auto,”

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the KingKORG will automatically function as with the “Ext MIDI (External MIDI)” setting if MIDI clock data from an external MIDI device connected to the KingKORG’s MIDI IN connector is being received. At other times, the KingKORG will function with the “Int Internal” setting.

If the KingKORG receives a MIDI Start message [FA] when it is synchronized to the

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MIDI clock of an external MIDI device, the arpeggiator will be reset. Also, the phase of the LFO will be reset if KeySync is “OFF”.

“CONTROL CHANGE” settings

You can assign control change numbers to the principal sound-shaping parameters and control those parameters from an external MIDI device instead of using the KingKORG’s knobs and buttons. Or conversely, you can use the KingKORG’s knobs and buttons to control an external MIDI device. These settings can be adjusted on the GLOBAL “g28: MIDI CC#Map” pages

(→ p.19).

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MIDI

Channels and messages

MIDI channels

MIDI has sixteen channels, 1–16. If the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving device match, MIDI messages can be sent and received between those devices. The KingKORG uses two types of MIDI channels, which you can specify as follows.

Global MIDI channel

This is the basic MIDI channel used by the KingKORG to transmit and receive data. Your performance and user input on the KingKORG will be transmitted on this channel. The KingKORG will also respond to messages sent from an external MIDI device on this channel. To set the global MIDI channel, change the GLOBAL “g16: MIDI Basic” page Global Ch setting (→ p.18) to the desired channel.

Timbre B MIDI channel

Of the KingKORG’s two timbres, timbre B can be set to receive a channel that’s different than the global MIDI channel. For example, this lets you adjust settings so that you can use an external MIDI keyboard to play only timbre B. To set the timbre B MIDI channel, change the PROGRAM “p04: Common” page Timb B Ch (→ p.4) to the desired channel for each program.

You can’t adjust this setting if timbre B is unavailable. To enable timbre B,

set the program’s “p03:Common” page VoiceMode parameter

(→ p.3) to “Layer” or “Split”.

The KingKORG’s timbre B MIDI channel is only for receiving data.

Playing the KingKORG’s keyboard will not transmit on this channel.

Switching programs

When you switch programs on the KingKORG, bank select and program change messages are transmitted. When the KingKORG receives these messages, it will switch to the correspondingly numbered program. If only a program change message is received, the KingKORG will switch to the correspondingly numbered program in the most recently selected bank. For example if program 183 is currently selected and program change number 15 is then received, the KingKORG will switch to program number 115 which is the corresponding number within the currently selected bank of 101–200.

Bank MSB

(CC#00)

00 00

00 01 101–200

00 02 201–300

If you want to use separate MIDI channels to control timbre A and timbre

B in the program newly selected by a program change, you must save

that program beforehand with the appropriate MIDI channel specied for

timbre B.

You can adjust settings so that bank select messages will not be transmitted or received.

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To do this, set the GLOBAL “g24:MIDI Filter” page BankChg parameter (→ p.19) to “Disable”. You can adjust settings so that program change messages will not be transmitted or

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received. To do this, set the GLOBAL “g23:MIDI Filter” page ProgChg parameter

(→ p.19) to “Disable”.

Bank LSB

(CC#32)

Program Change

001–100

Corresponding

numbers

001–100

Switching timbres

The KingKORG lets you switch a timbre in the currently selected program to the timbre settings of a different program. When the following bank select and program change messages are received, the timbre of the corresponding program will be loaded into the current timbre.

MIDI messages

Various types of MIDI messages are sent and received to indicate the beginning or end of notes, the selection of a program, and control of the sound. The following section explains the main types of MIDI message used by the KingKORG.

Note-on/Note-off

A note-on message indicates the beginning of a note, and a note-off message indicates the end of a note. The KingKORG transmits a note-on when you press a key, and a note-off when you release the key. When the KingKORG receives a note-on message, its internal sound generator will produce sound corresponding to the note number and velocity of that note-on. When it receives a note-off message, that sound will turn off.

Note-on [9n, kk, vv] Note-off [8n, kk, vv]

(n: channel, kk: note number, vv: velocity)

The KingKORG does not support note-off velocity. All note-off messages

it transmits are sent with a fixed velocity value of 64, and any note-off velocity value it receives will be ignored.

You can transmit the notes that are generated by the arpeggiator. If the GLOBAL “g03:

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Common” page Position parameter (→ p.16) is set to “PostKBD,” note-on/off messages generated by the arpeggiator will be transmitted.

Switching programs and timbres

To switch programs (sounds), you’ll use bank select and program change messages to specify the bank and program numbers. In addition to switching programs, the KingKORG also uses these messages to switch timbres.

Bank select MSB (CC#00) [Bn, 00, mm] Bank select LSB (CC#32) [Bn, 20, bb]

(n: channel, mm: upper byte of the bank number, bb: lower byte of the bank number)

Program change [Cn, pp]

(n: channel, pp: program number)

Transmitting a bank select message by itself has no effect.

After transmitting a bank select message, you must follow it with a

program change message.

Bank MSB

(CC#00)

32 32

32 33 101–200 / Timbre A

32 34 201–300 / Timbre A

32 35 001–100 / Timbre B

32 36 101–200 / Timbre B

32 37 201–300 / Timbre B

When you switch the timbre, the settings of the s01–s80 page

parameters will be loaded into that timbre; the effect, arpeggiator, and vocoder settings will not be loaded.

The timbre settings will be loaded into the timbre of the matching channel. If the Timbre

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B Ch is enabled and is different than the global MIDI channel, this lets you load the settings into either timbre A or timbre B.

Bank LSB

(CC#32)

Program Change Corresponding numbers

001–100 / Timbre A

001–100

Controlling the sound

Dynamically changing the pitch

When you move the joystick to the left or right, the KingKORG will transmit pitch bend messages. When pitch bend messages are received, the pitch will change dynamically according to the bend range setting specified by the PROGRAM “s09: Pitch” page BendRange parameter (→ p.5).

Pitch bend change [En, bb, mm]

(n: channel, bb: lower digits of value, mm: upper digits of value)

Upper byte

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Lower byte

value

127 127 8191 +2 +127

64 00 0 0 0

00 00 –8192 –2 –127

You can use pitch bend as a control source in a virtual patch (→ p.12) or in the vocoder (→ p.13).

The KingKORG also lets you control the pitch using the control change messages described in the following section.

value

Pitch bend value

Actual pitch

(BendRange=+2)

Control source

value

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Control with other than pitch bend messages

You can use control change messages to control aspects of the sound such as volume and tone. When you move the joystick upward or downward, use a pedal or foot switch, or use the front panel knobs or buttons to edit a parameter, the KingKORG will transmit control change messages. When the KingKORG receives control change messages, it will apply the effects that are assigned to those control change numbers.

Control changes [Bn, cc, vv]

(n: channel, cc: control change no., vv: value)

You can adjust settings so that control change messages are not transmitted or re-

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ceived. To do this, set the GLOBAL “g25: MIDI Filter” page CtrlChg parameter (→ p.19) to “Disable”.

Using control changes on the KingKORG

There are 128 control changes: CC#0–CC#127. The effect or function of each control change number is defined by the MIDI specification.

Controlling the sound CC#0–95 and CC#102–119

Editing a value or function CC#96–101

Controlling or initializing the sound generator

The KingKORG provides two ways for you to use control change messages (CC#0–95 and CC#102–119) to modify the sound.

CC#120–127

Assign a message to a knob or button

You can assign a control change to a front panel knob or button (or parameter), or assign a control change to a built-in controller or optional controller. This is a convenient way to control the KingKORG’s knobs and buttons from an external device, or to control a desired parameter from an external device.

To create these assignments, use the CC#Map (→ p.35).

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Assign a message to a virtual patch

If you want incoming control change messages to control multiple parameters simultaneously, use the program’s virtual patch function (→ p.12). Since there are six routes by which a signal can control a parameter, you can assign a MIDI message as an input signal so that one control change will control up to six parameters simultaneously.

Use the GLOBAL “g20–22: MIDI Ctrl” page MIDI1, MIDI2, and MIDI3 settings (→ p.19)

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to specify beforehand the type of MIDI message that you want to use as the input for the virtual patch.

Frequently used control changes

Of the control change messages that are supported by the KingKORG, here are some of the most frequently used.

The functions described here are the factory settings.

Adjusting the volume

CC#07: Volume [Bn, 07, vv]

(Default: AMP LEVEL knob)

This controls the amp level. This is assigned to the front panel Amp Level knob. It will be transmitted when you use the Amp Level knob. When this message is received, the PROGRAM “s39: Amp” page Level parameter (→ p.10) for timbres A and B will change simultaneously according to the value of the incoming message.

CC#11: Expression [Bn, 0B, vv]

(Default: Foot pedal)

This adjusts the volume of the timbre. This allows you to adjust the volume while continuing to sustain the sound. If you want to expressively vary the volume while you perform, assign this expression message to a foot pedal or similar controller.

Controlling modulation

CC#01: Pitch modulation depth [Bn, 01, vv]

(Default: Joystick +Y)

This controls the amount of pitch modulation. This message is transmitted when you move the joystick away from yourself. A value of “0” is transmitted when you release your hand from the joystick. When this message is received, the depth of vibrato produced by LFO2 will change according to the setting of the PROGRAM “s08: Pitch” page LFO2&JS+Y parameter (→ p.5). If this message is received with a value of “0” there will be no vibrato effect.

CC#02: Filter modulation depth [Bn, 02, vv]

(Default: Joystick –Y)

This controls the amount of filter cutoff modulation. This message is transmitted when you move the joystick toward yourself. A value of “0” is transmitted when you release your hand from the joystick. When this message is received, the depth of filter cutoff modulation that’s produced by LFO1 will change according to the setting of the PROGRAM “s36: Filter” page LFO1&JS-Y parameter (→ p.10). If this message is received with a value of “0” the effect will disappear.

Controlling pan (stereo position)

CC#10: Panpot [Bn, 0A, vv]

(Default: Unassigned)

This controls the stereo position of the sound. When this message is received, the pan position will change in the range of left-center-right according to the received value of “0” – “64” – “127”.

Controlling time-varying change

CC#64: Damper pedal [Bn, 40, vv]

(Default: Damper pedal)

This message controls the damper effect (hold), which allows a note to continue sounding even after you release your hand from the keyboard. A value of “on” (127) or “off” (0) is transmitted when you press or release the damper pedal. When this is received, the damper will turn on or off.

CC#65: Portamento switch [Bn, 41, vv]

(Default: PORTAMENTO button)

CC#05: Portamento time [Bn, 05, vv]

(Default: PORTA.TIME knob)

These messages control the portamento effect which causes the pitch to change smoothly when you play legato. The portamento switch message turns the effect on/off, and the portamento time message controls the speed of the change. On the KingKORG, using the front panel PORTAMENTO button will transmit a portamento switch message with a value of “on” (127) or “off” (0). Operating the PORTA. TIME knob will transmit a portamento time message (0–127).

Controlling or initializing the sound generator

Special control messages are provided for initializing the sound generator. These messages are for reception only; they cannot be transmitted.

CC#123: All note off [Bn, 7B, 00]

(Default: Unassigned)

CC#120: All sound off [Bn, 78, 00]

(Default: Unassigned)

When the all note off message is received, all notes currently sounding on that channel will turn off. Since the notes are turned off in the same way as when you release your hand from the keyboard, the decay portion of the notes will still be heard. When the all sound off message is received, all sound being produced on that channel will turn off. Unlike the all note off message, this forcibly stops all sounds that are being produced, so the decay portion of the notes will not be heard. These silencing messages are for use in emergencies. They are not for use during a performance.

CC#121: Reset all controllers [Bn, 79, 00]

(Default: Unassigned)

When this message is received, the various effects that have been modified by control changes on that channel and the matching timbres will be reset. However, parameters that were modified via a virtual patch might not be reset by this message.

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MIDI

Parameters transmitted and

received via NRPN

Front panel knobs and buttons other than the controls listed above are assigned NRPN (Non Registered Parameter No.). NRPN messages can be used freely by any musical instrument manufacturer or model. NRPN editing is performed using the following procedure.

Use NRPN MSB (CC#99) [Bn, 63, mm] and NRPN LSB (CC#98) [Bn,

62, rr] (n: channel, mm, rr: parameter no. upper and lower bytes) to select the parameter.

Use data entry MSB (CC#6) [Bn, 06, mm] (n: channel, mm:

parameter value) to specify the value.

On the KingKORG, only data entry MSB is used.

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Controlling the arpeggiator

When arpeggiator settings are modified by the front panel buttons or knobs, the following NRPN messages are transmitted. When these NRPN messages are received, the corresponding arpeggiator settings will change accordingly. These messages are transmitted and received on the Global MIDI channel. For the correspondence between the values of the message and the values of the KingKORG parameter, refer to the table.

Arp Sw

Arp Sw: [Bn, 63, 00, Bn, 62, 02, Bn, 06, mm]

(n: channel, mm: parameter value)

Value

(transmitted)

0: OFF 127: ON

Value (received)

0…63: OFF 64…127: ON

Arp Sw

MSB (Hex) LSB (Hex)

00 (00)

02 (02)

System exclusive messages

KingKORG format

F0 exclusive status

42 Korg ID

3n [n=0–F] MIDI channel

00 01 18 KingKORG model ID

ff function ID (type of message)

—

F7 end of exclusive

Universal system exclusive

System exclusive messages include a special category of messages whose purpose is officially defined. These are called universal system exclusive messages. Of these universal system exclusive messages, the KingKORG supports Master Volume and Master Fine Tuning.

Master volume [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 01, vv, mm, F7]

(vv: lower byte of value, mm: upper byte of value, [mm, vv=7F, 7F] is Max, [mm, vv=00, 00] is 0) When a Master Volume message is received, the KingKORG will adjust its overall volume.

Master fine tuning [F0, 7F, nn, 04, 03, vv, mm, F7]

(A value of 8192 [mm, vv=40, 00] is center (0 cent, A4=440.0Hz), 4096 [mm, vv=20, 00] is -50 cents, and 12288 [mm, vv=60, 00] is +50 cents). When a master fine tune message is received, the KingKORG’s GLOBAL “g01: Common” page Mst. Tune setting will be ignored, and the overall pitch will be specified by the received data.

Controlling the vocoder parameters

These messages are transmitted and received on the Global MIDI channel.

Vocoder Sw

Vocoder Sw: [Bn, 63, 05, Bn, 62, 04, Bn, 06, mm]

(n: channel, mm: parameter value)

MSB (Hex) LSB (Hex)

Vocoder Sw 05 (05) 04 (04)

Value

(transmitted)

0: Off 127: On

Value (received)

0…63: OFF 64…127: ON

Other controls

These messages are transmitted and received on the Global MIDI channel.

Voice Mode (Common page “VOIC.MODE”)

Voice Mode: [Bn, 63, 05, Bn, 62, 00, Bn, 06, mm]

(n: channel, mm: parameter value)

MSB (Hex)

Voice Mode 05 (05) 00 (00)

LSB

(Hex)

Value

(transmitted)

0: SINGLE 43: LAYER 85: SPLIT

Value (received)

0…42: Single 43…84: Layer 85…127: Split

Realtime Messages

Controlling the arpeggiator and LFOs

When the KingKORG’s tempo is synchronized to MIDI clock data from an external device, you can use system realtime messages to control the functionality of the arpeggiator and LFOs (→ p.18 “Clock” ).

Start [FA]

When the start message [FA] is received, the arpeggio will be reset to the beginning of the pattern. Additionally, if the LFO’s Key Sync is turned off, the phase of the LFO will be reset.

Stop [FC]

When a Stop [FC] message is received, the arpeggiator will stop. (It will not be turned off; the arpeggiator will start again when additional notes are played).

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Transmission

Default control change

assignments and transmission/

Using the KingKORG’s knobs or buttons will transmit the control change messages that are assigned to those parameters.

Control changes will not be transmitted when you use the knobs and

buttons while editing a program.

reception (CC#Map)

The table below shows the default assignments of the control changes that can be assigned by the CC#Map function, and lists the values that are transmitted and received for each parameter.

You can make CC#Map assignments in the GLOBAL “g28: MIDI CC#Map (→ p.19).

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These messages are transmitted and received on the global channel.

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If you are using two KingKORG units to transmit and receive these

parameters, you must set the transmitting and receiving programs to the same settings.

Section Parameter Assign Value (transmitted) Value (received)

Pitch

Voice Unison Voice CC#003 0: Off, 32:2, 64:3, 96:4 0…31: Off, 32…63: 2, 64…95: 3, 96…127: 4

Osc1

Osc2

Osc3

Mixer

Filter

Amp

EG1-Filter

EG2-Amp

Porta.Time CC#005 0…127 0…127

Portamento CC#065 0:Off, 127:On 0…63:Off, 64…127:On

Type CC#008

CONTROL 1 CC#015 0…127

CONTROL 2 CC#017 0…127

Type CC#018

CONTROL 1 CC#019 0…127

CONTROL 2 CC#020 0…127

Type OFF

CONTROL 1 OFF 0…127

CONTROL 2 OFF 0…127

OSC1Level CC#023 0…127 0…127

OSC2Level CC#024 0…127 0…127

OSC3Level CC#025 0…127 0…127

Cutoff CC#074 0…127 0…127

Resonance CC#071 0…127 0…127

EG1 Int CC#079 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65:+01…127: +63 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

KeyTrack CC#028

Level CC#007 0…127 0…127

Pan CC#010 Not transmitted 0/1: L63, 2: L62…63: L01, 64: Center, 65: R01…127: R63

Attack CC#085 0…127 0…127

Decay CC#086 0…127 0…127

Sustain CC#087 0…127 0…127

Release CC#088 0…127 0…127

Attack CC#073 0…127 0…127

Decay CC#075 0…127 0…127

Sustain CC#070 0…127 0…127

Release CC#072 0…127 0…127

0: Off, 1…32: ANALOG, 33…96: DWGS, 97…126: PCM, 127: MIC IN

0/1: –2.00 2: -1.93…63: –0.02, 64: +0.00, 65: +0.02…127: +2.00

Reception

When a control change message is received, the value of the assigned parameter will change. If you’re using timbre B, timbres A and B will be changed simultaneously.

If the MIDI channel of timbre B (→ p.4) is different than the global

channel, the parameter of timbre B will not be.

0: Off, 1…32:ANALOG, 33…96: DWGS, 97…126:PCM, 127: MIC IN

0…127 (when using the dual, ring, or mic-in oscillators, 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63)

(when using the cross modulation oscillator, 0/1: –63, 2: –62...63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01...127: +63)

(→ p.37 “Mod Harm values for VPM oscillators OSC1, 2,

and 3”)

0: Off, 1…32: ANALOG, 33…96: DWGS, 97…126: PCM, 127: MIC IN

0...127 (when using the dual, ring, or mic-in oscillators, 0/1: –63, 2: –62...63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01...127: +63)

0...127 (when using the cross modulation oscillator, 0/1: –63,2: –62...63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01...127: +63)

(→ p.37 “Mod Harm values for VPM oscillators OSC1, 2,

and 3”)

0: Off, 1…32: ANALOG, 33…96: DWGS, 97…126: PCM, 127: MIC IN

0…127(when using the dual, ring, or mic-in oscillators, 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63)

0...127 (when using the cross modulation oscillator, 0/1: –63,2: –62...63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01...127: +63)

(→ p.37 “Mod Harm values for VPM oscillators OSC1, 2,

and 3”)

0/1: –2.00 2: -1.93…63: –0.02, 64: +0.00, 65: +0.02…127: +2.00

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Section Parameter Assign Value (transmitted) Value (received)

Filter LFO1ModInt CC#089

LFO1 Freq. CC#090 0…127, TempoSync=On: (→ p.12) 0…127, TempoSync=On: (→ p.12)

Pitch LFO2ModInt CC#077

LFO2 Freq. CC#076 0…127, TempoSync=On: (→ p.12) 0…127, TempoSync=On: (→ p.12)

V.Patch1 Int CC#103 Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

V.Patch2 Int CC#104 Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

V.Patch3 Int CC#105 Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

V.Patch4 Int CC#106 Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

V.Patch5 Int CC#107 Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

V.Patch6 Int CC#108 Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

EQ Hi Gain CC#109 EQ Gain value (→ p.29) EQ Gain value (→ p.29)

EQ Lo Gain CC#110 EQ Gain value (→ p.29) EQ Gain value (→ p.29)

PreFXDrive/ Freq.

ModFXDepth CC#091 0…127 0…127

ModFXSpeed CC#113 0…127 0…127

Effect

Voc.Modultr

Voc.Amp Direct Level OFF Not transmitted 0…127

Voc.Carrier

Voc.Amp Vocoder Lvl OFF Not transmitted 0…127

Voc.Filter

RevDlyTime CC#114 0…127 0…127

PreFX SW CC#115 0: Off, 32: Timbre A, 64: Timbre B, 96: Timbre A+B

ModFX SW CC#094 0: Off, 32: Timbre A, 64: Timbre B, 96: Timbre A+B

RevDly Depth CC#093 0…127 0…127

RevDly SW CC#095 0: Off, 32: Timbre A, 64: Timbre B, 96: Timbre A+B

Threshold OFF Not transmitted 0…127

HPF Level OFF Not transmitted 0…127

HPF Gate OFF Not transmitted 0…63: Disable, 64…127: Enable

Timb A Level OFF Not transmitted 0…127

Timb B Level OFF Not transmitted 0…127

Formant Shift OFF Not transmitted

Offset OFF Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

Resonance OFF Not transmitted 0…127

ModInt OFF Not transmitted 0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: 01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

E.F.Sens OFF Not transmitted 0…126, 127: Hold

CC#012 0…127

0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64:+00, 65:+01…127:+63

0/1: –63, 2: –62…63: –01, 64: +00, 65: +01…127: +63

0...127 (for Tone, 0/1: L63, 2: L62...63: L01, 64: Flat, 65: H01...127: H63)

0…31: Off, 32…63: Timbre A, 64…95: Timbre B, 96…127: Timbre A+B

0…25: –2, 26…50: –1, 51…76: +0, 77…101: +1, 102…127: +2

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KingKORG Parameter Guide

MIDI

Mod Harm values for VPM oscillators OSC1, 2, and 3

The following table shows the control change values that are transmitted and received when you edit the “Mod Harm” parameter of the variable phase modulation oscillator, and how the control change value corresponds to the parameter value.

Value (transmitted, received) Mod Harm

0…3 0.5

4…7 1

8…11 2

12…15 3

16…18 4

19…22 5

23…26 6

27…30 7

31…34 8

35…38 9

39…42 10

43…46 11

47…49 12

50…53 13

54…57 14

58…61 15

62…65 16

66…69 17

70…73 18

74…77 19

78…80 20

81…84 21

85…88 22

89…92 23

93…96 24

97…100 25

101…104 26

105…108 27

109…111 28

112…115 29

116…119 30

120…123 31

124…127 32

SyncNote values when LFO 1/2 TempoSync is “On”

The LFO 1/2 Freq. parameter will change to “SyncNote” if TempoSync is on. The following table shows the control change values that are transmitted or received in this case, and how they correspond to the parameter value.

Value (transmitted, received) LFO Sync Note

0…7 8meas

8…14 4meas

15…22 2meas

23…29 1/1

30…37 3/4

38…44 1/2

45…52 3/8

53…59 1/3

60…67 1/4

68…74 3/16

75…82 1/6

83…89 1/8

90…97 1/12

98…104 1/16

105…112 1/24

113…119 1/32

120…127 1/64

Delay Time values for MOD DELAY and BPM DELAY

Value (transmitted, received) LFO Sync Note

0…9 1/32

10…27 1/16

28…45 1/8

46…63 1/6

64…81 3/16

82…99 1/4

100…117 3/8

118…127 1/2

EQ Gain values

The following table shows the correspondence between the parameter values edited by the EQ HIGH knob and EQ LOW knob and the control change values that are transmitted or received.

Value (transmitted, received)

0…2 –15.0 66, 67 0.5

3, 4 –14.5 68, 69 1

5, 6 –14.0 70, 71 1.5

7, 8 –13.5 72, 73 2

9, 10 –13.0 74, 75 2.5

11, 12 –12.5 76, 77 3

13, 14 –12.0 78, 79 3.5

15, 16 –11.5 80, 81 4

17, 18 –11.0 82, 83 4.5

19, 20 –10.5 84…86 5

21…23 –10.0 87, 88 5.5

24, 25 –9.5 89, 90 6

26, 27 –9.0 91, 92 6.5

28, 29 –8.5 93, 94 7

30, 31 –8.0 95, 96 7.5

32, 33 –7.5 97, 98 8

34, 35 –7.0 99, 100 8.5

36, 37 –6.5 101, 102 9

38, 39 –6.0 103, 104 9.5

40, 41 –5.5 105…107 10

42…44 –5.0 108, 109 10.5

45, 46 –4.5 110 , 111 11

47, 48 –4.0 112, 113 11.5

49, 50 –3.5 114, 115 12

51, 52 –3.0 116, 117 12.5

53, 54 –2.5 118, 119 13

55, 56 –2.0 120, 121 13.5

57, 58 –1.5 122, 123 14

59, 60 –1.0 124, 125 14.5

61, 62 –0.5 126, 127 15

63…65 0

EQ Gain (dB)

Value (transmitted, received)

EQ Gain (dB)

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