Korg Minilogue User Manual
Table of contents
Introduction ...........................................2
minilogue Key Features .................................. 2
Block Diagram .................................................... 3
Controls and Connections ....................4
Front Panel Controls ........................................ 4
Rear Panel Connections .................................. 5
Turning the minilogue On and O ............. 6
Playing Programs and Sequences ........8
Selecting and Playing a Program ................ 8
Using Favorites .................................................. 9
Playing the Sequencer ..................................10
Programs ............................................. 11
Program Architecture ....................................11
Creating Sounds ..............................................12
Saving a Program ............................................13
Basic Parameter Editing ................................14
Voice modes .....................................................23
Sequencer ..........................................................25
Edit Mode ............................................ 31
How to enter the Edit mode .......................31
PROGRAM EDIT mode ...................................33
SEQ EDIT mode ................................................37
GLOBAL EDIT mode ........................................40
Other functions ................................... 47
Tuning .................................................................47
Restoring the Factory settings ...................47
Shortcuts using the SHIFT button .............49
Understanding MIDI ........................... 50
Connecting Devices via MIDI and USB ....50
MIDI-Related Settings ....................................52
Program List ........................................ 54
Specications ...................................... 56
MIDI Implementation Chart ............... 57
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Introduction
minilogue Key Features
4-voice polyphonic synthesizer with onboard eects & sequencer.
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All-new innovative redesign of analogue synth circuitry.
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Instant recall of 100 factory Presets plus 100 additional user Programs.
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8 Voice Modes (mono, poly, unison, duo, etc.) oer maximum exibility.
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41 dedicated panel controls deliver immediate parameter access.
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Real-time oscilloscope provides visual feedback of parameter changes.
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16-step polyphonic sequencer can automate up to 4 synth parameters.
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Sync In and Sync Out jacks allow you to expand your session setup.
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Block Diagram
OUTPUT
AUDIO
4 VOICE
ASSIGNER
VOICE 2
VOICE 1
VOICE 4
VOICE 3
pre VCF mix
pre VCF mix
pre VCF mix
pre VCF mix
HPF
FB
bypass
pre lter
post lter
DELAY
enable
INPUT
VOICE
PITCH
LFO
FM
PITCH
LFO
EG
pitch 2
EG Int
VCO 1
VCO 2 WAVE SHAPE
WAVE SHAPE
OSC
SYNC
SAW
TRI
SQR
SAW
TRI
SQR
int
NOISE
GEN
VCO1
level
CROSS MOD
depth
RING
MOD
LFO
noise
level
pre VCF mix
VCO2
level
int mod
rate mod
VCF
EG
gate
EG Int
keytrack
gate
velocity
2-pole
4-pole
velocity
0% 100%
AMP EG
VCA
wave shape amount
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Controls and Connections
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11 12 13 15 17 18
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Front Panel Controls
This diagram shows the layout of the front panel knobs, switches, and buons.
1
2
3
4
MASTER knob
1.
TEMPO knob
2.
OCTAVE switch
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Slider
VCO 1
VCO 2
OCTAVE switch
WAVE switch
PITCH knob
SHAPE knob
VCO 2 MODULATION
CROSS MOD DEPTH knob
PITCH EG DEPTH knob
SYNC switch
RING switch
MIXER
VCO 1 knob
VCO 2 knob
NOISE knob
FI LTE R
9.
CUTOFF knob
RESONANCE knob
EG INT knob
FILTER TYPE switch
KEY TRACK switch
VELOCITY switch
AMP EG
10.
EG
11.
ATTACK knob
DECAY knob
SUSTAIN knob
RELEASE knob
LFO
12.
WAVE switch
EG MOD switch
RATE knob
INT knob
TARGET switch
4
DELAY
13.
HI PASS CUTOFF knob
TIME knob
FEEDBACK knob
OUTPUT ROUTING switch
Display
14.
EDIT
15.
EDIT MODE buon
EXIT buon
WRITE buon
PROGRAM/VALUE knob
16.
SEQUENCER
17.
1–8/9–16 buons
PLAY buon
REC buon
REST buon
Buttons 1–8
18.
SHIFT button
19.
VOICE MODE DEPTH knob
20.
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Rear Panel Connections
Cable hook
Loop the DC Plug end of the
AC Adapter cable around
this hook to prevent the cable
from being accidentally
pulled out.
USB B connector
This connector allows the minilogue to
exchange MIDI messages with your computer.
Power switch
Hold this switch in to turn the
minilogue On or Off.
MIDI IN, OUT connectors
Connect these to an external MIDI device so that MIDI
data can be transmied or received.
SYNC IN, OUT jacks
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same sound as the OUTPUT
Groove machine
The illustration below shows a typical example of connections for the minilogue. Connect your equipment according to the needs of your own system.
he minilogue steps can be synchronized with other devices using
ese jacks. A pulse sent from the audio output of another device or
W can be used by connecting it to the SYNC IN jack. Use an 1/8"
ble (mini-phone plug) to sync with Korg volca products.
AUDIO IN jack
This standard 1/4" TS jack accepts a
mono audio signal from another
synthesizer, instrument, or external
sound source.
OUTPUT jack
This standard 1/4" TS jack
sends the sound of the
minilogue to your powered
monitoring system, mixer,
recording setup, or external
amplifier. The level is
controlled by the MASTER
knob.
Headphones jack
Connect your headphones
here. This jack outputs the
jack.
AC adapter
(included)
Computer
MIDI keyboard, rhythm machine, etc.
You must make connections with the minilogue turned o. Failure
to observe this precaution may cause malfunctions and/or damage to
your speaker system.
DC 9V jack
USB cable
USB port
Sound module, rhythm machine, etc.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI cable
Headphones
INPUT
Monitor speakers
(with internal amp)
OUTPUT
Mixer
SYNC IN
Microphone
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Turning the minilogue On and O
Before you turn the minilogue On:
Connect the AC adapter and other equipment.
Connect the included AC adapter to the DC 9V jack located on the rear
1.
panel.
Use only the included AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter may
cause malfunctions.
Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
2.
Hook the AC adapter cable onto the cable hook to relieve stress on the
3.
connector and to prevent the cable from accidently being pulled out.
When disconnecting the power supply, do not use excessive force when
removing the cable from the hook. Doing so may damage the plug.
Make sure that any external output devices such as powered monitor
4.
speakers are turned o before connecting them to the minilogue.
If you want to connect a MIDI device or computer to the minilogue’s
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MIDI connectors or USB B connector in order to use the minilogue’s
keyboard and controllers to control an external MIDI tone generator,
or if you want to use another MIDI keyboard or a sequencer to play
the minilogue’s sound generator, you will need to congure the settings. For details, (“Understanding MIDI”, p. 50).
Turning the minilogue On
Make sure that both the minilogue and any external output devices such
1.
as powered monitor speakers are turned o, and turn the volume of all
devices all the way down.
Hold down the Power switch on the rear panel of the minilogue; once the
2.
“minilogue” logo appears in the display, take your nger o the Power
switch.
Turn on any external output devices such as powered monitor speakers.
3.
Adjust the volume of your external output equipment, and adjust the
4.
minilogue’s volume using the MASTER knob.
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Turning the minilogue O
Any Program data in the minilogue that has not been saved will be lost when
the power is turned o. Be sure to save any Program and other important data
that you have edited (“Saving a Program”, p. 13).
Turn the MASTER knob of the minilogue to the left to turn the volume
1.
all the way down.
Also, turn the volume all the way down on any external output devices
that might be connected, such as powered monitor speakers.
Hold down the Power switch on the rear panel of the minilogue; to turn
2.
o the power after the display goes blank, take your nger o the power
switch.
Once you have turned the minilogue o, wait about 10 seconds before
turning the minilogue on again.
Auto Power O Feature
The minilogue features an Auto Power O feature that can automatically turn the
minilogue o after 4 hours have elapsed with no operation of the knobs, switches,
buons, or keyboard of the minilogue. By default, the factory seing for the Auto
Power O is enabled. The Auto Power O can be disabled using the steps below.
Press the EDIT MODE buon.
1.
The minilogue will enter the Edit Mode,
and the display will look like the illustration
shown below.
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob, and se-
2.
lect GLOBAL EDIT.
GLOBAL EDIT can also be selected by pressing the EDIT MODE buon.
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1
2, 4
6
3
Press buon 6 twice.
3.
“Auto Power O” will be displayed.
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob, and select “O”.
4.
Press the EXIT buon.
5.
The minilogue will enter the Play mode, and the display will indicate the
current Program.
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Playing Programs and Sequences
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Selecting and Playing a Program
The minilogue comes equipped with 200 Programs. Of those, 100 are ready-to-
play preset Programs and 100 locations are available to save your own sounds
and custom edits.
Each Program includes seings for the sound, as well as sequence data and
Voice mode seings.
Enter the Play mode.
1.
When the minilogue is turned on, it will automatically enter the Play mode.
In the Play mode, verify that all of the EDIT MODE and 1–8/9–16 buons
on the front panel are unlit.
If the EDIT MODE buon or the 1–8/9–
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16 buon is lit, press the EXIT buon.
The PLAY or REC buons will light to
indicate when the sequence data saved
in a Program is being played back or is
recording. You can still select other Pro
grams in this state, but press the PLAY
buon if you wish to stop the Sequencer.
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Make sure they are unlit.
2
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select a Program.
2.
The display will indicate the Program name and number.
The minilogue comes with 100 preset Programs (001–100) as part of the factory preload data. These preset Programs are instantly accessible and ready
for you to enjoy. For details, refer to “Program List” (p. 54).
Hold down the SHIFT buon while turning the PROGRAM/VALUE
TIP
knob to skip through the Program List in increments of 10.
In addition to showing Program name and number, the display can
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also be used as an oscilloscope, to show the electrical signals created
by the waveform of the sound. For details on the display, refer to “Oscilloscope” (p. 45).
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Adjusting the OCTAVE range, using the Slider, and changing the Voice
3.
Mode.
As you play, you can use the ve-way OCTAVE Switch to
transpose the playing area of the keyboard by ± 2 octaves.
In addition, you can move the Slider from left to right to add
real-time performance control.
The parameter assigned to the slider will vary depend-
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ing on the Program. Rrefer to “Program List” (p. 54)
to see which parameter is assigned to the slider in each
Program.
The Slider Assign function in PROGRAM EDIT mode is
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used to assign parameters to the slider (“Slider Assign”, p. 33).
In the Play mode, the LEDs below buons
1–8 show the Voice mode status of the cur
rent Program. You can use these buons
1–8 to switch between the dierent modes.
For details, refer to “Voice modes” (p. 23).
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Using Favorites
Recalling your Favorite Programs
The minilogue includes a Favorites func-
tion, which can be used to instantly recall
any one of the up to eight Programs that
you have previously registered as Favorites
on the minilogue.
In the Play mode, press one of the but-
1.
tons from 1–8 while holding down the
SHIFT buon.
The Favorite Program previously registered to that buon will be recalled, and
the Program name and number will be
indicated in the display.
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1
6
8
7
1
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Registering your Favorite Programs
2, 3
You can register up to eight Programs that you particularly like as Favorite
Programs.
In Play mode, turn the PROGRAM/
1.
VALUE knob to select a Program you
like.
The display will indicate the Program
name and number.
Hold down one of the buons from
2.
1–8 while keeping the SHIFT buon
pressed.
The Program will be registered as a Favorite program, and “Registered to Favorite” will be indicated in the display.
The favorite Programs that you
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register will be saved in the Global seings.
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1
6
8
7
2
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Playing the Sequencer
Each Program in the minilogue includes sequence data. In this section, we’ll
play the sequence data saved as part of the preset Programs.
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select
1.
a Program.
The display will indicate the Program name
and number.
Press the PLAY buon in the SEQUENCER
2.
section.
The sequence data that is recorded in the current Program will begin playing.
The 1–8 buons will light up in steps while the sequencer is playing.
The Sequencer tempo is set for each Program in the SEQ EDIT mode
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and saved as part of the Program, but you can adjust the tempo from
56.0 to 240.0 BPM (Beats Per Minute) by turning the TEMPO knob.
1
Press the PLAY buon once more to end the Sequencer playback.
3.
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Programs
Program Architecture
Each minilogue Program includes seings for the Oscillators, Mixer, Filter, EGs
and LFO, as well as a 16-Step Sequencer plus Eects.
Try editing each related parameter, and enjoy changing the sounds of the mini-
logue.
Basic Parametres
VCO 1
OCTAVE
WAVE
PITCH
SHAPE
VCO 2
OCTAVE
WAVE
PITCH
SHAPE
VCO 2 MODULATION
CROSS MOD DEPTH
PITCH EG INT
SYNC
RING
Detail Parametres
PROGRAM NAME
Slider Assign
Bend Range +
Bend Range −
MIXER
VCO1
VCO2
NOISE
FILTER
CUTOFF
RESONANCE
EG INT
FILTER TYPE
KEYTRACK
VELOCITY
AMP EG
ATTACK
DECAY
SUSTAIN
RELEASE
LFO BPM Sync
LFO Key Sync
LFO Voice Sync
EG
ATTACK
DECAY
SUSTAIN
RELEASE
LFO
WAVE
EG MOD
RATE
INT
TARGET
DELAY
HI PASS CUTOFF
TIME
FEEDBACK
OUTPUTROUTING
Portamento Time
Portamento Mode
Portamento BPM
Amp Velocity
Program Level
Sequence Data
NOTE [STEP 1–16]
GATE TIME [STEP 1–16]
3 15 16
STEP
NOTE
GATE
Sequence Parameters
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BPM
Step Length
Step Resolution
Swing
Default Gate Time
Motion Type (1–4)
Motion Enable (1–4)
Motion Smooth (1–4)
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Creating Sounds
Editing a program means changing the Program’s parameters to alter its
sound.
There are two way to create sounds on the minilogue.
Select an existing Program that’s close to the sound you want, and edit that
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Program’s parameters to achieve your own custom sound.
You can also initialize all the Program parameters or use the Panel Load func-
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tion to create your own sound from scratch.
Editing an Existing Program
In Program mode, select the Program that you want to use as a starting
1.
point.
Use the knobs and switches on the front panel.
2.
Take a moment to consider the dierences between the current Program
and the sound you have in mind, and use the front panel controls to edit
the necessary parameters.
For details on how the pitch, sound, and volume change when using the
TIP
knobs and switches, refer to “Basic Parameter Editing” (p. 14).
We recommend that you save the Program on the minilogue after
editing the sound. Any edits that you make will be lost if you turn o
the power or recall a dierent Program. For details, refer to “Saving a
Program” (p. 13).
Creating a Program from Scratch
To create a sound from scratch, we recommend that you use the Panel Load
function. This will load the current seings of each front panel control and
provide a simple starting point for your iconic creations.
As you explore the front panel controls, you can see how each parameter will
aect the sound, making it easier to understand how each section of the mini-
logue functions and how the parameters interact.
Panel Load function
Press the PLAY buon while holding down the SHIFT buon. The sound will
change to reect the panel seings, and “Load Panel” will be indicated in the
display.
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Saving a Program
We recommend that you save your Program on the minilogue after editing the
sound.
Any edits that you make to the current program will be lost if you
turn o the power or recall a dierent program before saving.
Edit the program in Play mode.
1.
For details, refer to “Basic Parameter Editing” (p. 14).
Press the WRITE buon; the minilogue will enter the Write standby
2.
mode, and the WRITE buon will blink.
The message “Where to write?” will appear in the display.
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select the Program number where
3.
your new sound will be saved.
Programs 1–100 are preset Programs, and Programs 101–200 are user Programs.
Press the EXIT buon to cancel the operation.
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Press the WRITE buon once more.
4.
The Program will be saved in internal memory, and the message “Complete” will appear in the display..
Never turn o the power while Programs are being saved. Doing so
may destroy the internal data.
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Basic Parameter Editing
In this section, we’ll explain the basic parameters that make up a program.
The basic parameters are assigned to the knobs and switches on the front panel.
VCO 1, VCO 2
VCO: Voltage Controlled Oscillator
There are two oscillators in the minilogue. Oscillator Parameters include the seings for the
pitch of the sound (OCTAVE, PITCH) and the
waveform (WAVE, SHAPE).
O C T A V E s w i t c h [ 1 6 ’, 8 ’, 4 ’, 2 ’ ]
The pitch of oscillators 1 and 2 can be set in
octave steps.
WAVE switch [ , , ]
This sets the waveforms for oscillators 1 and 2.
Square wave: This waveform is used for electronic and wind instrument
sounds.
Triangle wave: This waveform has a rounder feel than the sawtooth or square
wave.
Sawtooth wave: This waveform is used to create sounds typical of analog syn-
thesizers, such as synth basses and brass.
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PITCH knob [−1200...+1200]
0 1023
The pitch, or tuning, of the Oscillators can be set using one-cent steps.
SHAPE knob [0...1023]
This knob will determine the nal shape, complexity, or duty-cycle (Square) of
the selected waveform.
VCO 2 MODULATION
Oscillator 2 includes powerful oscillator sync, cross
modulation, and ring modulation functions.
CROSS MOD DEPTH knob [0...1023]
Cross Mod (Modulation) allows Oscillator 1 to mod-
ulate the pitch of Oscillator 2.
Turning the knob to the right results in stronger modulation.
PITCH EG DEPTH knob [−4800...+4800]
The Pitch EG (Envelope Generator) can be used to change the Pitch of Oscilla-
tor 2 over time. In the center position, no eect is applied.
Positive values (turning the knob to the right of center) increase the Pitch EG
eect; turning the knob to the left of center increases the Pitch EG eect using
an inverted image of the EG shape (negative values).
To learn more about the EG seings, refer to “EG” (p. 20).
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SYNC switch [OFF, ON]
Oscillator sync is a popular eects for creating edgy synth leads.
ON (up position):
With this type of modulation, the phase of oscillator 2 is forcibly synchronized to the phase of oscillator 1. This adds harmonic overtones to
the frequency of oscillator 2, making a complex waveform.
VCO 1 Wave
Sync
VCO 2 Wave (original)
VCO 2 Wave (output)
RING switch [OFF, ON]
Ring Modulation outputs the sum and dierence of the frequencies created by
the two oscillators. Adjust the pitch of Oscillator 2 to create non-tonal and metallic sounds.
ON (up position): Oscillator 1 is used to ring modulate oscillator 2.
VCO 1
VCO 2
RING MOD
MIXER
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The mixer is used to set the relative levels of the three signal sources—
Oscillator 1, Oscillator 2, and the Noise generator before they enter the
lter.
VCO 1 knob [0...1023]
VCO 2 knob [0...1023]
These knobs control the output levels of oscillator 1 and 2.
NOISE knob [0...1023]
Use this knob to set the output level of the noise generator.
Noise (white noise) can be used on its own, or mixed with the Oscillators to create percussion instrument sounds, or sound eects such as surf.
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FILTER
Low resonance value High resonance value
VCF: Voltage Controlled Filter
The low-pass lter shapes the tone by selectively ltering certain parts of the harmonic spectrum of the sound generated
by the Oscillators and the Noise generator.
CUTOFF knob [0...1023]
This knob is used to set the cuto frequency. Harmonic content above the cuto frequency will be ltered out.
Turning the knob to the left will lower the cuto frequency,
and turning the knob to the right will raise the cuto frequency.
If the CUTOFF value is set too low, the volume may
be extremely low.
RESONANCE knob [0...1023]
Also known as Peak or Q, the RESONANCE control adds additional emphasis
to the overtones occurring at the CUTOFF frequency, giving a distinctive char-
acter to the sound.
Turning the knob to the right will increase the resonance eect.
The overtones that are emphasized will change depending on the cut-
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o frequency. For this reason, it’s good to adjust the CUTOFF knob
while adjusting the RESONANCE knob.
When emphasizing the overtones in this way, the sound may distort
depending on the cuto frequency or the input audio.
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EG INT knob [−100%...0...+100%]
Cuto
Time
Cuto
Time
dB
10k
The Envelope Generator (EG) can be used to control the CUTOFF, or Filter fre-
quency, over time using this EG INT (intensity) knob.
To learn more about the EG seings (“EG”, p. 20).
With this knob in the center position (0%), no EG is applied to the Filter.
Rotating the knob to the left of center increases the EG intensity, but with the
polarity of the EG inverted.
Note on
Note o
Rotating the knob to the right of center increases the EG intensity eect.
Note on
Note o
FILTER TYPE switch [2-POLE, 4-POLE]
The lter type (roll o) can be set to either 2-POLE (12 dB per octave) or
4-POLE (24 dB per octave).
2-POLE: Gently cuts o the upper harmonics, creating a more natural sound.
4-POLE: Cuts o the upper harmonics more sharply than the 2-POLE.
4-POLE
2-POLE
24
12
0
-12
-24
24 100 1k
Hz
KEY TRACK switch [0%, 50%, 100%]
Key tracking allows the note played on the keyboard to inuence the cuto
frequency of the lter. This is useful when you want higher notes to have more
upper harmonics, or to appear brighter, than lower notes.
0% (lower position): No keyboard tracking will be applied.
50% (center position): The cuto frequency will change at half the rate/slope as
the pitch of the keyboard.
100% (upper position): The cuto frequency will change at the same rate/slope
as the pitch of the keyboard.
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