KORG microX User Manual
Operation Guide
Operation Guide
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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet
of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of
voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
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
adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest
Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
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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.
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void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Thank you for purchasing the Korg microX Synthesizer/Controller. To help you get the most out of
your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.
About this manual
The owner’s manuals and how to use
them
The microX come with the following owner’s
manuals.
• Operation Guide
• Parameter Guide (included in the CD-ROM)
Operation Guide
Please read this first. It explains the names and
functions of each part of the microX, how to make
connections, basic operation, an overview of each
mode, and how to edit sounds. This guide also
explains the arpeggiator function, effects, and
drum kits.
The Operation Guide also contains troubleshooting information, and supplemental information
such as specifications.
Parameter Guide
The Parameter Guide contains explanations and
other information regarding the operations of the
parameters and settings on the microX.
The explanations are organized by mode, and
page. Explanations and other information on the
effects and their parameters are also provided for
teach effect.
Refer to this guide when an unfamiliar parameter appears in the display, or when you need to
know more about a particular function.
Conventions in this manual
Abbreviations for the manuals OG, PG
In the documentation, references to the manuals
are abbreviated as follows.
OG: Operation Guide
PG: Parameter Guide
Procedure steps 1. 2. 3. …
This indicates the steps of a procedure.
Symbols , , Note
These symbols respectively indicate a caution, a
MIDI-related explanation, a supplementary note.
Example screen displays
The values of the parameters shown in the example screens of this manual are only for explanatory purposes, and may not necessary match the
values that appear in the LCD display of your
instrument.
MIDI-related explanations
CC# is an abbreviation for Control Change Num-
ber.
In explanations of MIDI messages,
square brackets [ ]
numbers.
always indicate hexadecimal
numbers in
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Table of Contents
Precautions............................................................... ii
About this manual ....................................... iii
Quick Start.........................................1
Setup ......................................................................1
Playing programs and combinations................2
Listening to the demo songs...............................8
Introduction ......................................9
Main features ................................................ 9
Front and rear panel...................................11
Front panel..........................................................11
Rear panel............................................................14
Objects in the Display and their functions.....15
Basic Information........................................17
About the microX’ modes.................................17
Basic operations..................................................19
Setup................................................23
Turning the power on/off...........................23
Connecting the AC adapter..............................23
Turning the power on........................................23
Turning the power off .......................................24
Connections.................................................25
Basic connections................................................25
Connecting a damper pedal, foot switch,
or foot pedal........................................................26
Connecting a computer.....................................27
Connecting MIDI devices .................................35
Playing and Editing Programs.......37
Playing programs........................................37
Selecting programs ............................................37
Using Controllers...............................................40
Simple program editing.............................43
Performance Edit................................................43
REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4],
[SELECT].............................................................43
Saving your edits................................................45
Detailed Editing with Programs ................46
Before you begin editing...................................46
Basic oscillator settings......................................48
Using LFOs and Envelopes (EGs)....................50
Using Alternate Modulation ............................51
Controlling Pitch................................................52
Using Filters........................................................53
Using the Amp section......................................55
Effects...................................................................56
Playing and Editing Combinations
Playing combinations.................................57
Selecting combinations......................................57
Using Controllers...............................................59
Simple combination editing ......................60
Changing the programs within the
Combination .......................................................60
Adjusting a timbre’s pan and volume ............60
REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4],
[SELECT].............................................................61
Saving your edits................................................61
Detailed Editing with Combinations.........62
Before you begin editing...................................62
Selecting a program for each timbre ...............63
Status and MIDI settings...................................63
Layers, Splits, and Velocity switches ..............64
Altering Programs to fit within a
Combination .......................................................66
Effects...................................................................68
...57
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Using and Editing Multi sets..........69
MIDI considerations ................................... 69
Selecting a multi set...........................................69
Assigning a program to a track, and setting
the volume and pan...........................................70
Copying the settings of a combination to a
multi set...............................................................72
What you can do in Multi mode......................73
Using Controllers...............................................74
Altering Programs to fit within a Multi set....74
Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches..............75
Effects...................................................................75
Saving your edits................................................75
Control via MIDI................................................75
Effects settings............................... 79
Effects in each mode..........................................79
Effect types..........................................................79
Effect settings for a program............................81
Effect settings in combination, and Multi.......84
Dynamic modulation and BPM/MIDI Sync.
Saving edited effect settings.............................86
Bypassing the insert effect or the master
effects ...................................................................86
..85
Global Mode ...................................87
How Global mode is structured.......................87
System setup 0: System ...................................87
MIDI-related settings 1: MIDI........................89
Creating user scales 2: User Scale..................89
Setting category names
3: Category Name ..............................................90
Saving the global settings .................................90
Drum kit 4: DKit,
Arpeggiator 5: Arp.Pattern, External
Control 6: Ext.Control settings.......................90
Saving a user arpeggio....................................104
Synchronizing the arpeggiator.......................105
Using Drum Kits............................107
What is a Drum Kit? ........................................107
Before you start editing…...............................107
Editing Drum Kits............................................108
Saving a drum kit.............................................110
External control settings .............111
Using external controls....................................111
External control setups....................................112
Saving an external control setup....................112
Other functions ............................113
Restoring the factory settings (Loading the
preloaded data) ................................................113
Assigning a name (Rename)...........................114
Assigning functions to REALTIME
CONTROLS B-mode knobs [1]–[4]................115
Adjusting the display contrast.......................115
Tap tempo control............................................115
Appendices...................................117
Saving data ............................................... 117
Types of data that can be saved.....................117
About the Edit Buffer ......................................118
Troubleshooting....................................... 119
Specifications and options ...................... 122
Specifications....................................................122
Operating requirements for connection to a
computer ...........................................................123
Options ..............................................................123
MIDI Implementation Chart..................... 124
Arpeggiator settings......................91
Arpeggiator features in
Program mode....................................................91
The arpeggiator in Combination and Multi
modes...................................................................95
Creating a user arpeggio pattern.....................99
Index.......................................................... 126
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1.
2.
Quick Start
This Quick Start is provided for those who just want to get started trying out the sounds right
away.
It explains how to set up the microX, how to select programs and control the sound, and how to
listen to the demo songs.
After you’ve finished reading this Quick Start section, please also take a look at the full explanations that follow.
Setup
Make all your connections with the power off (on all units!). If you don’t, you may damage
your speaker system or damage your microX and/or other equipment
Connect the included AC adapter.
Use only the AC adapter included with
the microX. Do not use any other AC
adapter.
Connect the microX to your audio
monitoring system.
Using standard audio cables with 1/4"
phone plugs, connect the microX’ (MAIN
OUTPUT) L/MONO and R output jacks
to the input jacks of your mixer,
amplified monitor speakers, or audio
recording device.
If you’re listening through headphones,
connect them to the headphone jack
located on the left front of the microX.
The headphones produce the same signal
as the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO and R jacks.
Connecting the AC adapter
4 Cable hook
AC adapter
2
Plug into an AC
outlet
3 Power cable
. Please use caution.
Power switch
1 Power connector
Be careful not to
bend this portion
excessively when you
wrap the cable
through the cable
hook.
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Audio output device
connections
Adjust the
[VOLUME] slider
Headphones
RL/MONO
PHONES
Powered
monitors
INPUTINPUT
Power switch
External control
Other functions
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3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
Turn the microX’s [VOLUME] knob down (to the left).
Turn on your audio monitor system and set the volume to a normal level.
Turn on the microX by pressing the power switch located on the rear panel.
Slowly raise the microX’s [VOLUME] knob to an appropriate volume.
Playing programs and combinations
By default, Combination mode will be selected when you turn on the power.
Play the keyboard, and you will hear the sound of bank A combination number 000.
A combination consists of up to eight programs that are split, zoned, layered or velocityswitched across the keyboard. A combination can also use up to two Arpeggiators simultaneously (a program can use only one Arpeggiator), letting you produce far more complex
sounds than a single program.
Although you could simply continue selecting and playing differ ent combinations, let’s start by
selecting and listening to the “basic” sounds of the microX – programs.
Note: If you don’t hear any sound when you play the keyboard: Check the connections once
again. Also make sure that the micr oX’s VOLUME and the volume of your powered speakers or
stereo amp are turned up appropriately.
Selecting programs by bank and number
1, 4
2
Press one of the PROGRAM [A]–[GM] buttons. (The button will light.)
You will enter Program mode, and the bank you specified will be selected. Notice that the
upper line of the display indicates “PROG 0: Play” (mode name, page number and name).
Mode name Page number and name
Category number
and name
Bank
number
Program
Select
(program
number
and name)
Tab name
Knob B assign listTab
5
3
Parameter name
Tempo
Make sure that “Program Select” (program number and name) is selected.
If this is not selected, use the ClickPoint [
π
][
†
] to highlight the “Program Select” indication.
2
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
Playing programs and combinations
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the program you want to play.
You can also press the center of the ClickPoint to highlight the fi eld, then use [
a program, and press the center to finalize your selection.
Press one of the PROGRAM [A]–[GM] button to switch banks.
When you select a different Bank, that button’s LED will light, and the selected bank will
appear in the left side of the display.
For example, to select bank B, press the PROGRAM [B] button. The [B] button will light, and
the name Bank B will appear in the left of the display. The [GM] button operates differently
from the other bank buttons. Each time you press this button, the bank will switch in the
order of G
The programs are organized into banks of 128 (except for g(d)). Select the desired bank, and
then select a program number within that bank.
Play the keyboard to hear the program you selected.
While playing the keyboard, use the joystick, and realtime controllers to modify the sound.
The result will differ depending on the program, so play the keyboard while operating these
controllers to hear what they do. You can use the OCTAVE [
pitch in steps of one octave.
For more about the controllers, see “Using controllers to modify the sound” (
You can also press the [AUDITION] button (it will light) and a riff (phrase) suitable for that
program will play automatically.
→
g(d)
→
G
→
g(d) ... etc.
†
][
π
] buttons to change the
π
☞
][
†
p.5).
] to select
Using the [CATEGORY] and PROGRAM/COMBINATION buttons to select a category
The microX lets you choose programs from categories such as “synthesizer,” “bass,” or
“drums.”
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1
3
3
4
Press the [CATEGORY] button.
The category menu will appear.
Sel (Select)Category No.
Category Program
Press the PROGRAM or COMBINATION button for the desired category. The category you
specify will be selected. (A category name is printed below each bank button.)
External control
Other functions
Appendices
3
Quick Start
3.
For example if you press the [CATEGORY] button and then press the PROGRAM [E] button,
you’ll be able to choose only from programs in the Keyboard category. The Keyboard
category contains programs such as acoustic piano, and electric piano etc.
You can also use the [PAGE+][PAGE–] buttons to step through the categories one by one.
By using the [VALUE] dial or the ClickPoint [
the programs in the same category.
Press the [MENU/OK] button to confirm your selection. If you decide not to select a
program, press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button.
π
][
†
] to select programs, you can step through
Selecting combinations by bank and number
1, 4
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
2
5
3
Press a COMBINATION [A]–[C] button. (The button will light.)
You will enter Combination mode, and the bank you specified will be selected. Notice that
the upper line of the display indicates “COMBI 0: Play” (mode name, page number and
name).
Mode name
Bank
number
Combi Select
(combination
number and
name)
Make sure that “Combi Select” (combination number and name) is selected.
If this is not selected, use the ClickPoint [
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the combination you want to play.
Press a COMBINATION [A]–[C] button to switch banks.
When you select a different Bank, the button’s LED will light, and the selected bank will
appear on the left side of the display.
For example, to select bank B, press the COMBINATION [B] button. The [B] button will light,
and the name Bank B will appear in the left of the display.
Combinations are organized into banks of 128. Select the desired bank, and then select a
combination number within that bank.
Page number and name
Category number
and name
Parameter name
Tab name
Control assign listTab
π
][
†
] to highlight the “Combi Select” indication.
Tempo
4
Playing programs and combinations
5.
Play the keyboard to hear the combination you selected.
While playing the keyboard, use the joystick, and realtime controllers to modify the sound.
The result will differ depending on the combination, so play the keyboard while operating
these controllers to hear what they do. You can use the OCTAVE [
the pitch in steps of one octave.
Note: You can’t use the [AUDITION] button to play a riff (phrase) in Combination mode.
†
][
π
] buttons to change
Selecting combinations by category
In Combination mode you can select combinations by category just as in Program mode. For the
procedure, see “Using the [CATEGORY] and PROGRAM/COMBINATION buttons to select a
☞
category” (
p.3).
Using controllers to modify the sound
You can operate the microX’s joystick, OCTAVE [
sive variation to your performances.
Joystick
You can use the joystick to vary the pitch or adjust the depth of modulation. The actual result
will depend on the program and combination, but these controllers are normally used to apply
the following effects.
+Y
Deepen the vibrato
†
][
π
], and realtime controllers to add expres-
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Lower the
pitch
–Y
Deepen the wah effect
+X
Raise the
pitch
OCTAVE
You can use the OCTAVE [†][π] buttons to shift the pitches assigned to the keyboard in one-
octave steps over a range of 3 octaves.
External control
Other functions
Appendices
5
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REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT]
Use the [SELECT] button to select realtime controller mode A/B/C, and use knobs [1]–[4] to
control the tone, effects, MIDI control changes, and arpeggiator etc. while you perform. Use
these knobs when you want to modify the sound while performing, or to make simple edits.
[SELECT] button
Knobs [1]–[4]
Here we’ll explain how to use the realtime controllers in Program mode.
Note: We won’t be using the External Control function, so make sure that the [EXT.
CONTROLLER] button is dark. If it is lit, press the [EXT. CONTROLLER] button once.
1. Press one of the PROGRAM [A]–[GM] buttons. (The button will light.)
2. Choose “Program Select” (program number and name), and turn the [VALUE] dial to select
the program that you want to control using the realtime controllers.
3. Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to light the “A” LED located at the right
of the button.
4. Turn knob [1] (LPF CUTOFF) to adjust the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter.
When you adjust the cutoff frequency of the filter, the brightness of the sound will change.
The effect will depend on the settings of the program parameters, but normally, rotating the
knob toward the left will darken the sound, and rotating it toward the right will brighten it.
5. Turn knob [2] (RESONANCE/HPF) to adjust the resonance level of a low pass filter or the
cutoff frequency of a high pass filter. The content that is controlled will depend on the filter
type specified by the program. By adjusting the filter resonance level, you can increase or
decrease the resonance level to add a unique character to the sound.
Adjusting the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter will modify the thickness of the sound
from which the low frequency range has been filtered out.
6. Turn knob [3] (EG-INTENSITY) to adjust filter EG intensity (the depth at which the filter EG
is applied).
Rotating the knob will affect the depth of the filter EG. Normally, rotating the knob toward
the left will make the filter EG apply less deeply, and rotating it toward the right will make
the filter EG apply more deeply. Since the filter EG will operate based on the cutoff frequency
of the filter , knobs [1] and [3] will work together to control the tonal changes produced by the
filter.
7. Turn knob [4] (EG-RELEASE) to adjust EG release times of the filter and amp. This will
determine the time from note-off until the sound disappears.
When you adjust the knob, the release times of the filter EG and the amp EG will change.
Normally, rotating the knob toward the left will shorten the release time, and rotating it
toward the right will lengthen the release time.
8. Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to light the “B” LED located at the right
of the button.
In B-mode, effective functions for each of the preloaded programs and combinations are
assigned to the knobs. This lets you use the knobs to control volume, portamento time, pan,
filter and amp EG, pitch LFO, master effect send levels, and other parameters.
Turn each knob to hear the result.
Note: The B-mode functions for the REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], and [4] knobs can be
viewed for Program mode in the 0: Play, Program page, and for Combination mode in the 0:
Play, Combination page.
Playing programs and combinations
Using the arpeggiator
As you selected and listened to various programs and combinations, you probably noticed that
some of them began playing automatically. This is because of the arpeggiator.
The arpeggiator is a function that automatically generates arpeggios (the notes of a chord
played individually in a rhythmic pattern). Most arpeggiators produce an arpeggio when you
play a chord on the keyboard. In addition to this, the microX’s arpeggiator is a polyphonic
arpeggiator that is able to produce a variety of chordal transformations or phrases based on the
pitch or timing of the notes you play on the keyboard. These functions let you use the arpeggiator to play a wide range of patterns including drum or bass phrases, and guitar or keyboard
backing riffs. It is also effective to use the arpeggiator as part of the sound-creating process
when creating subtly-moving pads, synth-sounds, or sound effects.
In Program mode you can use one arpeggiator.
In Combination mode and Multi mode you can use two arpeggio patterns simultaneously (dual
polyphonic arpeggiator). This gives you a variety of possibilities, such as applying separate
arpeggio patterns to a drum program and a bass program, or using splits or velocity to switch
between arpeggio patterns.
Here we’ll explain how to use the arpeggiator in Program mode.
Using the realtime controllers to control the arpeggiator
1. Press one of the PROGRAM [A]–[GM] button. (The button will light.)
2. Choose “Program Select” (program number and name), and turn the [VALUE] dial. You will
notice that the [ARP ON/OFF] button is lit for some pr ograms. Select one of these programs,
and play the keyboard; the arpeggiator will start playing.
Even for other programs, you can press the [ARP ON/OFF] button (the button will light) to
turn on the arpeggiator. Play the keyboard to make the arpeggio start.
3. Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to light the “C” LED located at the right
of the button.
4. Turn the [4] (TEMPO) knob to change the tempo.
5. Turn the [1] (ARP-GATE) knob to change the duration of the arpeggiated notes.
Note: When knobs [1]–[3] are at their center position (12 o’clock), the parameters they control
will have the values specified within the program.
6. Turn the [2] (ARP-VELOCITY) knob to change the level of the arpeggiated notes.
7. Turn the [3] (ARP-LENGTH) knob to change the length of the arpeggio pattern.
Changing the length of the arpeggio pattern will change the character of the pattern. This
doesn’t work for the preset patterns (UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, and RANDOM).
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Changing the arpeggio pattern
The microX contains preset arpeggio patterns Preset-0 through Preset-4, and user arpeggio patterns U000–250.
1. Press the [PAGE+] button to access the PROG 0: Play, Arp. Play page.
2. Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to choose “Pattern,” and use the [VALUE] dial to select an
arpeggio pattern.
3. Play the keyboard and try out various arpeggio patterns.
External control
Other functions
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Quick Start
Listening to the demo songs
The microX contains demonstration songs.
Take a moment to listen to these demo songs to experience the diverse sounds and rich expressive potential of the microX.
12, 3
4.1
4.2
5
1. Hold down the [CATEGORY] button and press the [AUDITION] button.
The Demo Song Player page will appear.
2. Press the [AUDITION] button to begin playback.
3. Press the [AUDITION] button once again to stop playback.
4. To select a song for playback, use the ClickPoint [π][†] to select the song name (“Demo
Song Select”) and use the [VALUE] dial to change songs.
5. To exit the Demo Song Player page, press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button.
You can also exit by pressing one of the PROGRAM [A]–[GM], COMBINATION [A]–[C],
[GLOBAL], or [MULTI] buttons.
Changing the play mode
• You can play back the demo songs in succession or only one song at a time; use the Click-
Point [√][®][π][†] to select “Play Mode” and use the [VALUE] dial etc. to change the set-
ting.
Continue to next song: When the currently selected demo song finishes playing, the next
demo song will play automatically.
Stop at end of selected song: When the currently selected demo song finishes playing,
playback will stop.
• If you want all of the demo songs to continue playing repeatedly, use the ClickPoint
[√][®][π][†] to select the “Repeat All” check box and then press the ClickPoint center to
add a check mark.
Note: This is available only if “Play Mode” is set to Continue to next song.
This Quick Start section is just an introduction to intr oduce you to your new synthesizer. Please
take the time to read the more in-depth sections of this manual that follow.
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Main features
Introduction
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High-quality sound featuring the HI
synthesis system
The microX Music Synthesizer features Korg’s
acclaimed HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system.
The HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system is a
PCM tone generator system with extensive modulation and effect routing capabilities, as well as full
digital signal processing that guarantees a rich,
pristine sound.
Tone generator section:
• 64 MB of preset PCM ROM containing 642 multisamples and 929 drumsamples.
• The sampling frequency is 48 kHz, and the
maximum polyphony is 62 voices.
Filter/synthesis section:
• 24 dB/oct Low Pass Resonance type or 12 dB/
oct Low Pass & High Pass type filters can be
used. A wide variety of filter effects can be
achieved, from active sounds with aggressive
resonance to subtle tones using a high pass filter.
•A broad range of editing parameters gives you
control over every aspect of the sound.
Effect section:
• One insert effect (stereo-in/stereo-out), two
master effects (mono-in/stereo-out), and a
three-band master EQ (stereo-in/stereo-out)
can all be used simultaneously. You can select
from 89 types of effect algorithms, and edit
them.
• Highly flexible effect routing is possible. Effects
can also be routed freely to the individual outputs.
Alternate Modulation and Effect Dynamic
Modulation:
• The synthesis section (filter etc.) provides Alternate Modulation functionality, and the effect
section provides Effect Dynamic Modulation
functionality. This allows you to freely apply
modulation to parameters that affect the pitch,
filter, amp, EG, LFO, effects etc.
• LFO and delay time parameters can be synchronized to MIDI clock/tempo. You can synchronize sounds or effects to the tempo of the
sequencer or the arpeggiator.
A great selection of 640 programs
In the Program mode, the microX provides 640
user programs, plus 128 programs + 9 drum sets
for GM compatibility.
When shipped from the factory, it is loaded with
high-quality programs that cover a wide range of
musical needs.
Programs using multisamples that provide a broad range of sounds
Based on 642 different multisamples that deliver a
broad range of sounds ranging from acoustic
instruments such as piano, guitar, and trumpet, to
synthesizer sounds or sound effects (oscillator),
the preset programs provide a rich variety of editable parameters (filter and amp), effects, and
arpeggiators.
Drum programs that support any style
of rhythm part
Based on 40 user drum kits and nine GM2-compatible ROM drum kits, and taking full advantage
of numerous editable parameters, effects, and
arpeggiators, the microX provides a gr eat selection
of preset programs for any style of music.
The drum kits that are the basis of each drum program allow you to freely map any of the 929 drum
or percussion sounds to each note of the keyboard.
You can also create your own drum kits, and even
specify filter and amp settings, effect settings, and
individual audio output routings for each separate
key.
384 different combinations let you
freely combine programs
The microX provides 384 user combinations. The
factory settings contain a wide variety of Preloaded combinations.
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A combination allows you to use layers, splits, or
velocity switching etc. to combine up to eight programs together with the effects and the two arpeggiators, in order to create complex sounds that
could not be produced by a program. You can also
create combis that include external tone generators.
Effects that can creatively manipulate the sound or generate subtle
ambience
The microX’s effects can be used in many ways,
ranging from manipulating the sound dramatically to creating spacious reverberation. (☞p.9
“High-quality sound featuring the HI synthesis
system”)
4 channel audio outputs
In addition to the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO
and R main stereo audio outputs, microX pr ovides
two individual audio outputs, for a total of four
channels of audio output. The sound from each
oscillator, drum, timbre/track, or insert effect can
be routed freely to any output.
Multi mode plays multiple tracks of
data from an external sequencer
In Multi mode, the microX can operate as a 16track MIDI multi-timbral sound module, receiving
multiple tracks of performance data from an external sequencer or similar device. Since you can use
the effects and the two arpeggiators as well, the
microX will also function as a more advanced
sound module.
You can create, save and recall numerous Multi
sets in the microX and it also supports GM (General MIDI System Level 1), making it easy to use as
a sound module for a desktop music system.
is also effective for use with subtly moving pads,
synth sounds, or sound effects.
In Combination mode, and Multi mode, the
microX provides dual polyphonic arpeggiators
that can simultaneously play two arpeggio patterns. You can apply separate arpeggio patterns to
drum and bass programs, or use keyboard splits
or velocity to switch between arpeggio patterns
for an even more dynamic performance.
External control setups
You can assign twelve MIDI control changes to the
REALTIME CONTROLS [1]–[4] knobs. The
microX can hold 64 such sets of twelve control
change assignments. You can use this capability to
control a wide range of parameters in realtime,
such as on the KORG Legacy Collection or other
soft synthesizers, or the level and pan of your
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).
Direct USB connection to your computer
The microX provides a convenient USB connector
that allows single-cable connection to your computer, without requiring a MIDI interface or MIDI
connectors. The microX supports Windows XP
and Macintosh OS X 10.3 or later.
microX Plug-In Editor supports editing from within your DAW software
The “microX Editor” is a stand-alone program that
lets you edit the microX from your Macintosh or
Windows computer.
On the other hand, the “microX Plug-In Editor”
lets you edit the microX as a plug-in instrument
from within a host application such as DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. It supports VST ,
Audio Units, and RTAS formats. Both editors are
included with your microX.
Dual polyphonic arpeggiator
Five preset arpeggio patterns (UP, DOWN, ALT1
ALT2, RANDOM) and 251 user arpeggio patterns
are provided. With the factory settings, these contain a wide variety of preload arpeggio patterns.
In addition to providing conventional arpeggiator
functions, the polyphonic arpeggiator of the
microX can respond to the pitches or timing of
your keyboard playing, and produce a diverse
range of chords or phrases. This can be used to
play a variety of drum phrases, bass phrases, or
guitar and keyboard backing riffs. The arpeggiator
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1. [VOLUME] knob
This adjusts the volume of the (MAIN OUTPUT)
L/MONO, R jacks, as well as the volume of the
headphone jack.
2. REALTIME CONTROLS
[SELECT] button
[1]–[4] knob
Use the [SELECT] button to choose one of the realtime controller modes - A/B/C - and use knobs
[1]–[4] to control the tone, effects, MIDI control
changes, and arpeggiator etc. while you perform.
(☞p.43, 92)
When you turn the [EXT. CONTROLLER] button
on (lit), External Control will be on, and the REALTIME CONTROLS [1]–[4] knobs will transmit
MIDI messages to external MIDI devices. (☞p.111)
3. Arpeggiator
The microX’s arpeggiator is a polyphonic arpeggiator.
[ARP ON/OFF] button
This button turns the arpeggiator on/off. When
on, the button will light. (☞p.91)
The LED located above the [ARP ON/OFF] button
blinks at quarter-note intervals of the tempo.
In REALTIME CONTROLS C-mode, you can use
the [1], [2], [3], and [4] knobs to vary the arpeggio
pattern in realtime.
4. External
You can use the REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2],
[3], and [4] knobs to transmit MIDI messages.
[EXT. CONTROLLER] button
This switches the external function on/off. When
on, the button will light. (☞p.111)
When this is on, you can use the [SELECT] button
to select the MIDI messages assigned to the knobs,
and operate the REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2],
[3], and [4] knobs to transmit these MIDI messages
to an external MIDI device.
5. MODE/BANK Select
Use these buttons to select banks and enter modes.
The microX has four modes. (☞p.19)
PROGRAM [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [GM] button
COMBINATION [A], [B], [C] button
[GLOBAL] button
[MULTI] button
6. Display
You can select a page, tab, or parameter in the display, and specify its value. (☞p.15)
7. CATEGORY
You can select programs, multisamples, combinations, timbre/track programs, effects, or drum
samples by category.
[CATEGORY] button
Press this button to access the category menu, and
choose a program etc. from the list. The category
menu will appear if you have selected an appropriate mode, page, or parameter. (☞p.38, 45, 82,
108)
8. AUDITION, Demo Song Player
[AUDITION] button
In Program mode when you press the [AUDITION] button (the button will light), a riff (phrase)
appropriate for the preloaded or preset program
will play. (This is called the Audition function.) To
stop auditioning, press the [AUDITION] button
once again.
Demo song player
When you hold down the [CATEGORY] button
and press the [AUDITION] button, the Demo
Song Player page will appear.
Select a song and press the [AUDITION] button to
begin playback. Press the [AUDITION] button
once again to stop playback.
To exit from this mode, press the [EXIT/CANCEL]
button. (☞p.8)
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9. VALUE controller
The [VALUE] dial is used to set the value of the
selected parameter. (☞p.20)
[VALUE] dial
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10. PAGE, CURSOR
[PAGE+][PAGE–] buttons
You can use these buttons to move forward or
backward through the different tabs in a page.
By holding down the [MENU/OK] button and
pressing these same buttons you can move forward or backward through the pages themselves,
such as page 0, 1, 2, etc. (☞p.20)
While the category menu is displayed, you can use
these buttons to step through the categories one
by one. (☞p.38)
ClickPoint
The ClickPoint is a multi-function controller.
You can move the ClickPoint in the
([√][®][π][†]) direction to select parameters. In
addition, you can press directly down on the center of the ClickPoint (in toward the body of the
instrument) to select an item in the display.
After selecting a parameter expressed as a numerical value etc., press the center of the ClickPoint;
the value will be highlighted, and now you can
use [π][†] to increase or decrease the value. To
finalize the value, press the center once again.
If you press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button while
pressing the ClickPoint center, the selected value
will be reset to 0 or the minimum value.
You can also press the ClickPoint center to access a
dialog box, to set the numerical value of an editable condition, or to turn a switch on/off. If you
press the ClickPoint on the utility menu, page
menu, or a text edit button (☞p.15), the selected
command or page will appear. Pressing the ClickPoint center on a check box will switch the item
on/off. Pressing the ClickPoint center on a button
such as OK or CANCEL will confirm the corresponding choice.
[MENU/OK] button
Press this button to access the page menu. (☞p.19)
By holding down the [MENU/OK] button and
pressing the [PAGE+] button or [PAGE–] button,
you can move forward or backward in steps of one
page.
If a dialog box is open, this button will confirm the
settings in the dialog box and close it. (This is the
same function as the OK button.)
[EXIT/CANCEL] button
When you are in a page other than 0 of each mode,
you can press this button to move to page 0 of that
mode.
If you press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button while
pressing the ClickPoint center, the selected value
will be reset to 0 or the minimum value.
When a dialog box is open, this button will cancel
the settings made in the dialog box and close the
dialog box (corresponds to the “Cancel”). If a Utility menu or page menu is open, pressing [EXIT/
CANCEL] button will close the menu.
11. UTILITY, COMPARE
[UTILITY] button
Press this button when you want to use the utility
functions. (☞p.21)
[COMPARE] button
Use this button when you wish to compare the
sound of the program, combination or multi set
that you are currently editing with the un-edited
sound that was written into memory. (☞p.20)
12. JOYSTICK
This controls pitch or modulation, etc.
Move the joystick up/down or left/right (+Y, –Y,
–X, +X) to control (☞p.40).
Various program parameters and effect parame-
ters will determine what is controlled by the joystick.
13. OCTAVE
OCTAVE [†][π] buttons
These buttons change the pitch range assigned to
the keyboard over a ±3 octave range in one-octave
steps. (☞p.41)
14. Headphone jack
This 1/8" mini-stereo phone jack carries the same
signal as the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO, R jacks.
The headphone volume is controlled by the [VOLUME] knob.
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1. AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect these outputs to the input jacks of your
amp or mixer . In addition to the (MAIN OUTPUT)
L/MONO and R main stereo audio outputs, the
microX provides two individual audio outputs.
(☞p.25)
MAIN OUTPUT L/MONO, R jack
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1, 2 jack
2. PEDALS
You can connect a damper pedal, foot switch, and
foot pedal to these jacks. This gives you a broader
range of functions and effects to control. (☞p.26)
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack
DAMPER jack
3. MIDI
MIDI lets you connect microX to computers or
other MIDI devices, for sending and receiving
notes, controller gestures, sound settings, and so
on. (☞p.35)
MIDI IN connector
MIDI OUT connector
4. USB
USB connector
(for connecting to computer)
You can connect your computer to this connector.
Using a single USB cable, your microX can send
and receive MIDI information directly to and fr om
a computer, without requiring a MIDI interface.
(☞p.32)
What is USB?
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is an
interface for transferring data between a computer, a keyboard and/or peripheral devices.
Note: The USB connector of the microX is only able
to transmit and receive MIDI data.
5. Power supply
Be sure to see “T urning the power on/of f” (☞p.23)
and follow the correct procedure described there.
Power switch
This switch turns the power on/off.
AC adapter connector
Connect this to the included AC adapter.
Connections must be made with the power
turned off. Please be aware that careless
operation may damage your speaker system
or cause malfunctions.
Cable hook
Use this to secure the cable of the included AC
adapter. After connecting the AC adapter, fasten
the cable around the hook located on the microX’s
rear panel so that the cable will not be pulled out
inadvertently. Leave enough slack on the plug end
so that you can disconnect it if you want to.
Be careful not to bend the base of the plug any
more than necessary.
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Objects in the Display and
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a: Current page d: Edit cell e: Check box
c: Parameters
a: Current page
This indicates the current page within the selected
mode.
From the left, this area shows the mode name,
page number: name, tab name, and the parameter
name of the edit cell.
Mode name
b: T ab
Page number:name
Tab name
Parameter name
* Utility menu
When you press the [UTILITY] button in a page,
the utility menu will appear. The utility menu contains commands that can be used in that page. The
utility menu that appears will differ depending on
the page that is selected.
For details on selecting and executing a utility
command, see “4. Selecting and executing a Utility
function” (☞p.21).
* Dialog boxes
When you select a utility menu command etc., a
dialog box will open.
Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select parameters. T o enter a parameter value, use the [VALUE]
dial, the ClickPoint [π][†].To execute the utility
command, press the [MENU/OK] button.
If you decide not to execute, press the [EXIT/
CANCEL] button. The [EXIT/CANCEL] button is
equivalent to “Cancel,” “Done,” or “Exit.”
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b: Tab
Most pages are divided into two or more tabs.
Use the [PAGE+][PAGE–] buttons to select a tab
and view that page.
c: Parameters
The parameters for various settings are displayed
in the display. Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†]
to select the desired parameter.
d: Edit cell
When you use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†], the
selected parameter will be highlighted in the display. This area is called the edit cell, and your
editing will affect the highlighted area. For details
on how to edit the value, see “3. Selecting a
parameter and editing the value” (☞p.20).
e: Check box
Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select a
check box, and use the [VALUE] dial, the center of
the ClickPoint to add or remove the check mark.
When checked, the parameter will function, when
unchecked, the parameter will not function.
* Text dialog box
Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select a text
button such as , and press the center to open the
text dialog box.
In this dialog box you can rename text (e.g., the
name of a program, combination, or multi set).
(☞p.114)
* Function buttons
Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select one of
these buttons and press the center to execute the
following functions.
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Slid
Knob
* Scroll bar
This indicates that the list contains more selections
or parameters than can be shown in the screen at
one time. Use the ClickPoint [π][†] to move
within the list.
Scroll bar
* Page menu
In Combination, Program, Global, or Multi modes,
pressing the [MENU/OK] button will display a
list of the pages in that mode.
To select a page, use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†]
to select the desired page and press the center.
(☞p.19 “Using the page menu to move”)
When “Page Menu Style” = Icon
When “Page Menu Style” = List
Note: You can set “Page Menu Style” in the
GLOBAL 0: System, Preference page.
* Other objects
To use slider- or knob-shaped objects, use the
ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select the desired
item, and use the VALUE controllers to adjust the
value.
Other types of objects are shown in the effect routing screen.
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Basic Information
Basic Information
About the microX’ modes
The microX has a wide range of capabilities; it lets
you play programs/combinations, edit them, play
the microX’s sound generator using musical performance data from an external MIDI sequencer,
and make settings that affect the entire microX,
such as transposition and tuning. The largest unit
used to organize these features is called a mode.
The microX has four modes.
Program mode
Programs are the basic sounds of microX. In Program mode, you can:
• Select and play Programs
• Edit Programs
Make detailed settings for oscillators, filters,
amps, EGs, LFOs, effects, arpeggiator, etc.
•Create drum programs using drum kits (as created in Global mode)
• Play and control one Arpeggiator (☞p.43)
You can use the Tone Adjust function to make
simple edits for the program of a track.
Assign Programs to each of the 16 MIDI Tracks,
each with separate volume, pan, EQ, and
keyboard and velocity zones; make settings for
effects, and two Arpeggiator (☞p.69)
Global mode
Global mode lets you make overall settings for the
entire microX, and edit arpeggiators, drum kits
and external control sets. For instance, you can:
• Make settings that affect the entire microX,
such as master tune and global MIDI channel
•Create user drum kits, arpeggiators, user scales
and external control sets
• Rename program, and combination categories
• Set the function of the assignable pedals and
assignable switches
• Make settings for the external control function.
(☞p.111)
•Transmit MIDI System Exclusive data dumps
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Combination mode
Combinations are sets of up to 8 Programs that
can be played simultaneously, letting you create
sounds more complex than a single Program. In
Combination mode, you can:
• Select and play Combinations
• Use microX as a 8-track multitimbral tone generator
• Edit Combinations
You can use the Tone Adjust function to make
simple edits for the program of a timbre.
Assign Programs to each of the 8 Timbres, each
with separate volume, pan, EQ, and keyboard
and velocity zones; make settings for effects,
and Arpeggiator . (☞p.60)
• Control and play up to two Arpeggiator
Multi mode
You can use the microX as a 16-track multi-timbral
sound generator.
The microX will receive GM or other performance
data from an external MIDI sequencer, and play
back this data.
• Select and playback Multi sets
• Edit Multi sets
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PROGRAM MODE
OSC 1
Multi Sample - H
Drum Kit
Multi Sample - L
FILTER1 AMP1
PITCH1
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Multi Sample - H
Multi Sample - L
FILTER2
PITCH2
AMP2
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Key
Drum Sample / Sample - H
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Drum Sample / Sample - L
ARPEGGIATOR PATTERN
User Pattern: Preset-0 - 4
User Pattern: U000 - 250
COMBINATION MODE
TIMBRE 1
PROGRAM
TIMBRE 2
PROGRAM
TIMBRE 3
PROGRAM
TIMBRE 4
PROGRAM
TIMBRE 5
PROGRAM
TIMBRE 6
PROGRAM
TIMBRE 7
PROGRAM
TIMBRE 8
PROGRAM
MULTI MODE
TRACK 9
TRACK 10
TRACK 11
TRACK 12
TRACK 13
TRACK 14
TRACK 15
TRACK 16
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
TRACK 1
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
TRACK 4
TRACK 5
TRACK 6
TRACK 7
TRACK 8
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Insert /Master Effect
Insert /Master Effect
IFX
Arpeggiator - A
Arpeggiatpr - B
IFX
Arpeggiator - A
Arpeggiatpr - B
MFX 1
MFX 2
MEQ
MFX 1
MFX 2
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After you’ve powered-on the microX, here’s how
to perform basic operations such as selecting
modes and pages.
1. Selecting modes
• In order to use a particular function on the
microX, you must first select the appropriate
mode.
Press one of the front panel mode buttons to
enter the corresponding mode.
PROGRAM [A]–[GM] button: Program mode
COMBINATION [A]–[C] button:
Combination mode
[MULTI] button: Multi mode
[GLOBAL] button: Global mode
• When you press one of the PROGRAM [A]–
[GM] buttons or COMBINATION [A]–[C] buttons, you will enter the selected mode, and the
corresponding bank will also be selected as
well as a program or combination within that
bank.
For example if you’re editing a program in
Program mode, and you press a different
PROGRAM [A]–[GM] button, the program
will change and the settings you had been
editing will disappear. The same is true for
Combination mode, and the settings you had
been editing will disappear if you press a
different COMBINATION [A]–[C] button.
• For the [GLOBAL] button or [MULTI] button,
pressing that button once again will take you
back to the mode and page in which you had
previously been.
Note: For example, suppose you’re editing a
program in Program mode, and you press the
[GLOBAL] button to enter Global mode. When
you’ve finished editing the Global settings and
are ready to resume editing the program, press
the [GLOBAL] button once again to return to
Program mode. If you return to Pr ogram mode
by pressing the PROGRAM [A]–[GM] of any
bank other than the bank in which you were
editing, the settings you had been editing will
disappear. For this reason, we recommend that
you return to Program mode by pressing the
[GLOBAL] button once again, rather than by
pressing a PROGRAM [A]–[GM] button. The
same is true for the [MULTI] button.
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2. Selecting pages
Each mode has a large number of parameters,
which are grouped into pages. These are further
subdivided by tabs into up to eight tab pages.
• Make sure that the desired mode is selected.
For details on selecting a mode, see “1.
Selecting modes,” above.
In this explanation we’ll use Combination
mode as an example.
Press the COMBINATION [A]–[C] buttons.
Note: The COMBI 0: Play page will appear. (This is
shown in the upper left of the display.)
In Combination, Program, or Multi modes (i.e., in
other than Global mode), you will normally
perform in this 0: Play page. You can also make
simple adjustments (edits) to the sound while
you’re in this page. To make more detailed
adjustments, use page 1 (COMBI 1: Ed–Tone
Adjust, etc.) and following.
Selecting a page
Using the page menu to move
In Combination, Program, Global, and Multi
modes, you can press the [MENU/OK] button to
view a list of the pages that make up that mode.
1. Press the [MENU/OK] button.
The page menu will appear.
The page in which you were when you pressed
the [MENU/OK] button will be highlighted as
an indication.
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2. Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select the
page you want to view.
3. When you’ve made your selection, press the
center of the ClickPoint.
You will jump to the selected page, and that
page will appear.
As an example here, try selecting “Key Zone.”
The 5: Ed–Key Zone page will appear.
2. As you repeatedly press the [PAGE+] button or
[PAGE–] button, you will move consecutively
through the tabs. As you page up past the last
tab of a page, you will then move to the first tab
of the next page. Likewise, as you page down
past the first tab of a page, you will then move
to the last tab of the preceding page.
Note: The page that appears will be the page of the
tab you selected most recently.
Note: If you set the Global mode setting “Page
Menu Style” to List, you can move by selecting
pages and tabs as shown in the following
illustration. (The display shown in step 2 is for
when “Page Menu Style” = Icon.)
Using the [MENU/OK] button +
[PAGE+][PAGE–] buttons to move
• Hold down the [MENU/OK] button and press
the [PAGE+] ([PAGE–] button.
In Combination mode, you will move between
pages in the order of 0: Play ↔ 1: Ed–Tone Adjust
↔ 2: Ed–Track Parameter ↔ 3: Ed–MIDI Filter1 ↔
... etc. The page that appears will be the page of
the tab you selected most recently.
[EXIT/CANCEL] button
•You can press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button to
return to page 0 from any page.
Selecting tabs
[PAGE+][PAGE–] buttons
You can press these buttons to move forward or
backward in steps of one tab.
1. Press the [PAGE+] button to access the page for
the next (right) tab. (Press [PAGE–] button to
access the page for the previous (left) tab.)
This example shows the Combination page
through Prog page of COMBI 0: Play.
3. Selecting a parameter and editing
the value
1. Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select the
parameter you want to edit.
The value will be highlighted, and the
parameter name is displayed in the upper right
of the display. (We call this the “edit cell.”)
2. To modify the value of the edit cell, use the
[VALUE] dial or the ClickPoint.
Note: You can use the [COMPARE] button to
compare the sound you’re editing with the
original unedited sound.
VALUE controllers
[VALUE] dial
Use this dial to edit the selected parameter’s value.
ClickPoint
After selecting a parameter expressed as a numerical value etc., press the center of the ClickPoint;
the value will be highlighted, and now you can
use [π][†] to increase or decrease the value. To
finalize the value, press the center once again.
If you press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button while
pressing the ClickPoint center, the selected value
will be reset to 0 or the minimum value.
In addition, you can press the ClickPoint center to
turn a check box or switch on/off.
[COMPARE] button
Use this when you wish to compare the edits you
have made to a program or combination’s sound
with the un-edited original (i.e., the sound that is
written into memory).
When editing a program or combination, press
this switch. The LED will light, and the last-written settings for that program number or combination number will be recalled. When you press the
[COMPARE] button once again, the LED will go
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dark and you will return to the settings that you
were editing.
If you edit the settings that are recalled by pressing the [COMPARE] button (i.e., the settings that
are written into memory), the LED will go dark,
and it will not be possible to return to the previous
edits by pressing the [COMPARE] button again.
The Compare function is not available in
Global mode.
4. Selecting and executing a Utility
function
The utility functions provide commands that are
specific to each page, such Write (save) or Copy.
The available utility functions will depend on the
page you select.
For example, the utility functions in Program
mode let you write (save) the settings, or let you
perform convenient editing operations such as
copying settings between oscillators or effects, or a
Sync function that lets you edit two EGs together.
1. Press the [UTILITY] button.
The utility menu will appear.
2. Use the ClickPoint [π][†] to select a
command.
3. Press the ClickPoint center.
A dialog box for the selected utility will appear.
(Alternatively, you can access the dialog box by
pressing the [UTILITY] button once again or
pressing the [MENU/OK] button.)
For check-type commands, the status of the
command will simply change without any
dialog box appearing.
4. Use the ClickPoint [√][®][π][†] to select a
parameter in the dialog box.
5. To set the parameter value, use the [VALUE]
dial, or the ClickPoint (press the center and
then use [π][†]).
6. To execute the utility command, press the
[MENU/OK] button.
If you decide not to execute, press the [EXIT/
CANCEL] button. The [EXIT/CANCEL]
button is the same as “Cancel,” “Done,” or
“Exit.”
The dialog box will close.
• If the utility menu is displayed, press the
[EXIT/CANCEL] button to close the menu.
5. Writing (saving)
When you’re finished editing, you can save your
changes if necessary.
For example if you’ve edited a program, your
changed will be lost if you select another program
or turn off the power. The same applies to a combination or multi set.
Settings you edit in Global mode will be remembered as long as the power is on, but your changes
will be lost when you turn off the power.
For details on the Write operations, see the following pages.
•Programs ☞p.45
• Combinations ☞p.61
• Multi sets ☞p.75
• Global settings (pages 0–3) ☞p.90
•Drum kits ☞p.110
• Arpeggio patterns ☞p.104
• External control ☞p.112
• Saving data ☞p.117
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Quick StartIntroductionSetupProgram
Combination
MultiEffectGlobalArpeggiatorDrum Kit
External control
Other functions
Appendices
Introduction
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Setup
Turning the power on/off
Quick StartIntroductionSetupProgram
Connecting the AC adapter
You must use only the included AC adapter.
Using any other AC adapter may cause
malfunctions.
Note: Make sure that the microX’s power switch is
set to STANDBY (the outward position).
1. Connect the plug of the included AC adapter to
the power connector on the microX’s rear
panel.
2. Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
3. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.
4. To prevent the plug from being pulled out
accidentally, wrap the AC adapter cable
through the cable hook located on the rear of
the microX. Be careful not to bend the base of
the plug unnecessarily.
Connecting the AC adapter
4 Cable hook
AC adapter
2
Plug into an AC
outlet
Power switch
1 Power connector
Be careful not to
bend this portion
excessively when you
wrap the cable
through the cable
hook.
Turning the power on
1. Turn the microX’s [VOLUME] knob towar d the
left.
If you have connected powered monitor
speakers or a stereo amp, turn down the
volume of these devices.
2. Press the rear panel Power switch to turn on
the power.
The display will show the model name,
software version.
(The following graphic shows the factory-set
display. The version number is subject to
change without notice.)
3. Turn on your powered monitors or stereo amp.
4. Turn the microX’s [VOLUME] knob to an
appropriate position, and adjust the volume of
your powered monitor speakers or stereo amp.
Note: The state of microX when the power is
turned on will depend on the setting of “Power
On Mode” (GLOBAL 0: System, Pr efer ence page).
(☞p.88)
Combination
MultiEffectGlobalArpeggiatorDrum Kit
3 Power cable
External control
Other functions
Appendices
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Setup
Turning the power off
After you’ve finished editing, be sure to write
(save) your changes.
If you edit a program and then select a
different program or turn off the power, the
changes you made will be lost. The same is
true for a combination or multi set.
The settings you edit in Global mode are
remembered as long as the power is on, but
will be lost when you turn off the power.
1. Turn the microX’s [VOLUME] knob towar d the
left.
Also turn the volume of your powered monitor
speakers or stereo amp down to zero.
2. Turn off the power of your powered monitor or
stereo amp.
3. Press the rear panel Power switch to turn off
the power.
Never turn off the power while data is being
written into internal memory.
If the power is turned off while processing is
being performed, memory write operations
will not be completed correctly. If this occurs,
microX will automatically initialize its
internal memory so that it will operate
correctly. This is not a malfunction.
While data is being written, the display will
indicate “Now writing into internal memory.”
Data is written into internal memory by the
following operations.
•Writing (updating) a Program, Combination,
Multi, Global Setting, Drum Kit, Arpeggio Patterns, or External Control Setup
• Loading a Preload data for Program, Combination, Multi, Global Setting, Drum Kit, Arpeggio
Patterns, or External Control Setup
• Receiving a MIDI data dump for Program,
Combination, Multi, Global Setting, Drum Kit
data, Arpeggio Patterns, or External Control
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