KAOSS PAD OWNER’S MANUAL |
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg KAOSS PAD Dynamic Effect/Controller. In order to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this manual carefully and use the KAOSS PAD correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Control and Connection
INPUT SELECT switch |
PROGRAM MAP keys (1–6) |
MIC: The effect will apply to the MIC input. |
You can assign programs to keys |
PHONO: The effect will apply to the PHONO inputs. |
1–6 for convenient selection. |
LINE: The effect will apply to the LINE IN inputs. |
“Program map assignments” |
Peak indicator |
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INPUT VOLUME knob |
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This knob adjusts the sensitivity of the input sound. |
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Adjust the knob so that the peak indicator does not |
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light red. |
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HOLD switch |
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When this switch is ON, the current state of the |
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effect will be maintained even if you remove your |
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finger from the touch panel. |
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Touch panel |
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You can control the sound by using your finger to |
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rub or tap (strike lightly) this panel. |
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Affix the included protective label. |
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PHONES jack, PHONES VOLUME knob |
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Cable hook |
MIDI OUT connector |
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Loop the cable around this |
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hook to prevent accidental |
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disconnection. |
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DC IN jack |
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POWER switch |
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Connect the included AC adaptor (DC12 V |
LINE OUT jacks |
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mixer or audio system.
CONNECTION switch
Normally you will set this in the DIRECT position. If you are using the KAOSS PAD in the send/return loop of your mixer, set this to FX LOOP, so that the original (unprocessed) portion of the sound will not be output. When you use programs 1–10 for FX LOOP, please turn off the direct signal of the mixer.
PROGRAM/LOCATION display
This shows the currently selected program number, and the location of the point that you touched on the touch panel.
“About the PROGRAM/LOCATION display”
PROGRAM knob
Use this knob to select programs (1–60).
FX ON/OFF / REC switch
This is used to switch between the effect sound and the direct (unprocessed) sound, or to record a phrase. “Sample/play effect”
If you affix the included Preset guide label program selection will be convenient.
PHONO input jacks
A record turntable can be connected to these jacks.
GND (ground) terminal
Connect this to the ground terminal of your record turntable.
TRIM
Adjust this as appropriate for the sensitivity of your mic, so that distortion does not occur.
MIC input jack
A mic can be connected to this jack.
LINE IN (input) jacks
A CD player etc. can be connected to these jacks. Use the LINE IN L jack for a monaural connection.
Program map assignments
1 Press one of the PROGRAM MAP keys.
2Use the PROGRAM knob to select the program that you wish to assign.
If you wish to memorize the HOLD setting, turn the HOLD switch to ON after selecting the program, and touch the touch panel to specify the position.
3Press and hold the PROGRAM MAP key you pressed in step 1 for approximately two seconds.
Handling the touch panel
Never press down too hard on the touch panel, or place a heavy object on it. Rough handling can cause it to crack or break. Rubbing or pressing the touch panel with a sharp object can scratch it, so only use your finger to operate it. If cleaning is necessary, wipe only with a soft dry cloth. Using solvents such as thinner may melt the surface of the touch panel.
About the PROGRAM/LOCATION display
When selecting a program: the program number (1–60) will be displayed.
When operating the touch panel: the position you touched (1.1–9.9, with
5.5 being the center) will be displayed.
Example display
3.8vertical position (1–9)
horizontal position (1–9)
If you select a program that has a Hold On setting, the program number will be displayed, and then the position that is being held will be displayed.
Sample/play effect
These effects let you record a phrase that you hear, and then play it back by operating the touch panel.
Use the following procedure to record and playback.
1Using the PROGRAM knob or the PROGRAM MAP keys, select a sample/play effect (program numbers 51–60).
The REC switch LED will blink, and the KAOSS PAD will be in recordready mode. At this time, the sound will be output without any change.
2 Press the REC switch to begin recording.
3Press the REC switch once again to stop recording.
The REC switch LED will light.
Even if you do not press the REC switch, recording will end automatically when the maximum recording time has elapsed. (The maximum recording time will depend on the program.)
4Operate the touch panel to playback the recorded phrase.
The sound will change depending on the position where you touch the panel. The way in which the sound changes will depend on the program.
5To re-record, press the REC switch again.
The previously-recorded phrase will be erased, and a new phrase will be recorded.
If you turn off the power switch or change programs, the recorded phrase will be erased.
MIDI functions
With the factory settings, each operation will transmit the following MIDI messages.
Operation |
MIDI messages transmitted |
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Transmission on/off |
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Touch panel |
Pitch bend messages |
En 00 00–En 7F 7F |
PROGRAM MAP1 |
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X-axis |
Effect Control 1 message (CC#12)* |
Bn 0C 00–Bn 0C 7F |
PROGRAM MAP5 |
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Touch panel |
Modulation 1 Depth message (CC#1) Y = 5–9 Bn 01 00–Bn |
01 7F |
PROGRAM MAP2 |
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Modulation 2 Depth message (CC#2) Y = 5–1 Bn 02 00–Bn |
02 7F |
PROGRAM MAP3 |
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Y-axis |
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Effect Control 2 message (CC#13)* |
Bn 0D 00–Bn 0D 7F |
PROGRAM MAP6 |
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Touch panel |
Effect 3 Depth message (CC#93)* |
Bn 5D 00–Bn 5D 7F |
PROGRAM MAP4 |
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X+Y axis (diagonal) |
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Touch panel on/off |
Effect 2 Depth message (CC#92)* |
Bn 5C 7F/Bn |
5C 00 |
HOLD switch |
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FX ON/OFF |
Effect 4 Depth message (CC#94)* |
Bn 5E 7F/Bn 5E 00 |
FX ON/OFF |
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Change Program |
Program Change message (1–60) |
Cn 00–Cn 38 |
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n: MIDI channel (default setting: ch.1)
*The MIDI messages that are transmitted can be selected in the range of CC#1–CC#31 and CC#64– CC#95. In MIDI Edit mode ( “MIDI transmission settings”) you can hold down the corresponding switch and rotate the PROGRAM knob to select the desired control number.
A control number that has already been assigned cannot be selected in duplicate.
MIDI transmission settings
When you press the six PROGRAM MAP keys simultaneously, you will enter MIDI Edit mode. If you then perform no operation for approximately 10 seconds or if you touch the touch panel, you will return to normal mode.
In MIDI Edit mode, you can use the following operations to change the MIDI transmission settings.
•PROGRAM knob: Set the MIDI transmission channel (1–16)
•PROGRAM MAP keys, FX ON/OFF, HOLD switches: Turn transmission on/off for each type of MIDI message (refer to “Transmission on/off” in the above table).
Effect program control parameter list
NO. |
EFFECT |
X (horizontal position) |
Y [-Y, +Y] (vertical position) |
Comment |
1 |
LOW PASS FILTER |
FREQ |
DI/FX BALANCE, RESONANCE |
Rub slowly |
2 |
LOW PASS FILTER |
FREQ |
RESONANCE |
Rub slowly |
3 |
WAH FILTER |
FREQ |
DI/FX BALANCE, LFO DEPTH |
Rub slowly |
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DIST+VOICE FILTER |
FREQ |
DIST GAIN |
Rub fast with beat |
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DIST+L.P FILTER |
FREQ |
DIST GAIN |
Rub fast with beat |
6 |
DIST+L.P FILTER |
FREQ |
RESONANCE |
Good for voice (Mic) |
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PAN+FILTER |
PAN |
FREQ |
Rub (1.1 <–> 9.9) |
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DIST+FILTER |
FREQ |
FX BALANCE, DIST GAIN |
Rub fast with beat |
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ISOLATOR TYPE FILTER |
FREQ |
NO ASSIGN |
For “Bass Cut” |
10 |
DISTORTION |
GAIN |
LEVEL |
For “HOLD” use |
11 |
PHASER |
FREQ (MANUAL) |
DI/FX BALANCE, RESONANCE |
Rub slowly |
12 |
PHASER |
LFO SPEED |
FREQ (MANUAL) |
Rub slowly |
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LFO WAH |
LFO SPEED |
FX BALANCE |
Rub fast with beat |
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STEP PHASER |
LFO SPEED |
MOD STEP |
Rub slowly |
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DIST+PHASER |
LFO SPEED |
DIST GAIN |
Rub slowly |
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MANUAL FLANGER |
DELAY TIME |
RESONANCE |
Rub very slowly (L <–> R) |
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MANUAL FLANGER |
DELAY TIME |
RESONANCE |
Rub very slowly (L <–> R) |
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PITCH SHIFT |
Lch PITCH |
Rch PITCH |
Rub |
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TREMOLO |
LFO SPEED |
LFO DEPTH |
Rub |
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STEP PHASER |
LFO SPEED |
RESONANCE |
Rub slowly |
21 |
TAPE ECHO |
TIME |
FX LEVEL, FEEDBACK |
Rub (Bottom <–> Top) |
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DELAY |
TIME |
FX LEVEL |
Tap with snare drum |
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DELAY |
TIME |
FX LEVEL, FEEDBACK |
Rub |
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STEREO TAPE ECHO |
TIME |
FREQ |
Rub or tap |
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MEDIUM DELAY |
FEEDBACK |
FX LEVEL |
Rub fast |
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LONG DELAY |
FEEDBACK |
FX LEVEL |
Rub fast |
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X DELAY |
FEEDBACK |
FX LEVEL |
Rub or tap |
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TALK FILTER+DELAY |
FILTER FREQ |
DELAY LEVEL |
Rub with beat |
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DIST+FILTER+DELAY |
FREQ |
DELAY LEVEL |
Rub with beat |
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DELAY+FILTER FOR DUB |
TIME |
FREQ |
Rub or tap |
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REVERB (HALL) |
LOW CUT |
FX LEVEL |
Tap with snare drum |
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GATE REVERB (HALL) |
LOW CUT |
FX LEVEL |
Tap with snare drum |
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REVERB (PLATE) |
LOW CUT |
FX LEVEL |
Tap with snare drum |
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GATE REVERB (ROOM) |
LOW CUT |
FX LEVEL |
Tap with snare drum |
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DELAY+REVERB |
DELAY LEVEL |
REVERB LEVEL |
For “HOLD” use |
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DELAY+REVERB |
DELAY TIME |
FX LEVEL |
For “HOLD” use |
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TALK FILTER+REVERB |
FILTER FREQ |
FX LEVEL |
Rub fast with beat |
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DIST+FILTER+REVERB |
FILTER FREQ |
REV LEVEL+RESONANCE |
Tap with snare drum |
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REVERB+PAN |
PAN |
FX LEVEL |
Rub for panning |
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REVERB |
REVERB TIME |
FX LEVEL |
For “HOLD” use |
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STEP MODULATION |
MOD DEPTH |
FX LEVEL |
Rub slowly |
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RING MOD+FILTER |
RING FREQ |
FILTER FREQ |
Tap at random |
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RING+TALK MOD |
MOD SPEED |
RING FREQ |
As you like |
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SPECIAL ECHO |
TIME |
FX LEVEL |
Rub at random |
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RING+DELAY |
TIME |
RING+DELAY BALANCE |
Rub at random |
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DELAY+TREMOLO |
TIME+LFO SPEED |
DLY+TREM X-FADE |
Rub in circle |
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3D PAN |
PAN (L/R) |
NEAR/FAR |
Rub for panning |
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VIBRATE |
SPEED+DEPTH |
FX BALANCE |
Rub (Bottom <–> Top) |
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STEP FLANGER |
FREQ (MANUAL) |
FEEDBACK |
Rub slowly |
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STEP PHASER |
LFO SPEED |
FX LEVEL |
Rub slowly |
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SAMPLE/PLAY1 |
LOOP TIME |
FX LEVEL |
Tap for playback |
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SAMPLE/PLAY2 |
FORWARD/REVERSE |
FX LEVEL |
Rub like scratch |
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SAMPLE/PLAY3 |
TIME STRETCH |
FX LEVEL |
Rub for “TIME STRETCH” |
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SAMPLE/PLAY1 (*AUTO REC) |
LOOP TIME |
FX LEVEL |
Tap for playback |
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SAMPLE/PLAY2 (*AUTO REC) |
FORWARD/REVERSE |
FX LEVEL |
Rub like scratch |
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SAMPLE/PLAY3 (*AUTO REC) |
TIME STRETCH |
FX LEVEL |
Rub for “TIME STRETCH” |
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SAMPLE/PLAY1 |
LOOP TIME |
FX LEVEL |
Tap for playback |
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SAMPLE/PLAY2 |
FORWARD/REVERSE |
FX LEVEL |
Rub like scratch |
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59 |
SAMPLE/PLAY1+PAN |
PAN |
LOOP TIME |
Tap (L <->R) |
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SAMPLE/PLAY2+PAN |
PAN |
FORWARD/REVERSE |
Tap (L <->R) |
*AUTO REC: After you press the REC switch, recording will begin automatically when sound is input. When you press the REC switch once again, recording will end. (This is convenient when recording your voice from a mic.)
Specifications
•Number of programs: 60
•Input
·MIC input jack: 1/4” phone jack
·PHONO input jack: RCA phone jack
·LINE IN input jack: RCA phone jack
•Output
·LINE OUT jack: RCA phone jack
·PHONES OUT: stereo mini jack
•Power supply: DC 12 V
•Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.99” x 6.97” x 2.30” (203 mm x 177 mm x 58.5 mm)
•Weight: 1.46 lbs. (660 g)
•Included item: AC adaptor, Protective label, Preset guide label
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
•In direct sunlight
•Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
•Excessively dusty or dirty locations
•Locations of excessive vibration
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
•Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
•Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).