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Pa4X | User Manual
Important safety
instructions
▪ Read these instructions.
▪ Keep these instructions.
▪ Heed all warnings.
▪ Do not use this apparatus near water.
▪ Clean only with dry cloth.
▪ Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
▪ Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
▪ Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po-
larized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
▪ Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
▪ Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
▪ Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
▪ Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
▪ Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
▪ WARNING – This apparatus shall be connect-
ed to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
▪ Turning off the standby switch does not com-
pletely isolate this product from the power
line, so remove the plug from the socket if
not using it for extended periods of time,
or before cleaning. Please ensure that the
mains plug or appliance couple remains readily accessible.
▪ Mains powered apparatus shall not be ex-
posed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
▪ Install this product near the wall socket and
keep the power plug easily accessible.
▪ Do not install this equipment on the far po-
sition from wall outlet and/or convenience
receptacle.
WARNING – Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazard. This
product contains a coin/button
cell batter y.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed
it can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not
close securely, stop using the product and
keep it away from children.
If you think the battery may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body
seek immediate medical attention.
▪ WARNING – Date/time Lithium button cell
battery inside. Danger of explosion if the
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type. The internal date/time Lithium button cell battery is
user replaceable.
▪ Do not expose batteries to excessive heat,
such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.
▪ Dispose of used batteries according to the
battery manufacturer’s instructions.
▪ Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a box for the conveyance or
similar unit.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symb ol
within an equilate ral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “da ngerous vo ltage” wi thin the pro duct’s e nclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of e lectric
shock to persons.
The excla mation point within an equilate ral
triang le is intended to aler t the user to th e
presen ce of impor tant operating an d maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION – Pa4X is for use only with KORG STSV1 BK stand. Use with other stands is capable
of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
ATTENTION – Le Pa4X est conçu pour être utilisé avec le support KORG ST-SV1 BK. L’utilisation
avec d’autres supports peut causer une déstabilisation du Pa4X et provoquer des blessures.
Other notices
Automatic power-off
To avoid wasting power, Pa4X will by default automatically enter standby mode after two hours
of non-active use (playing, pressing buttons or
using the touch-screen). Please save your data
(Keyboard Sets, Styles, Songs, and so on) before
taking a prolonged pause.
Data handling
Data in memory may sometimes be lost due to
incorrect user action. Be sure to save important
data to the internal memory or to an external
USB device. KORG will not be responsible for
damages caused by data loss.
Display handling
Be very careful not to force the display when tilting it. Fully lower the display before carrying the
instrument. Also, be very careful not to apply
too much pressure on the display while carrying
the instrument, or it might break.
Cleaning
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.
Use a soft cotton cloth to clean the display.
Some materials, such as paper towels, could
cause scratches and damage it. Computer wipes
are also suggested, provided they are specifically designed for LCD screens.
Do not spray any liquid on the LCD screen directly. Always apply the solution to your cloth first,
then clean the screen.
Example screens
Some pages of the manuals show snapshots of
the screen along with an explanation of functions and operations. All sound, style, song or
parameter names, as well as shown values, are
merely examples and may not always match the
actual display you are working on.
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trademark of Google Inc.
MS-DOS and Windows are
Android is a
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
TC-Helicon is a registered trademark of TCHelicon Vocal Technologies Ltd. MaxxAudio,
MaxxEQ, MaxxBass, MaxxTreble, MaxxStereo,
MaxxVolume are trademarks of Waves Audio
Ltd. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Open source notice
Portions of this product’s software are copyright ©2007 “The FreeType Project” (www.
freetype.org). All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this manual have
been carefully revised and checked through.
Due to our constant efforts to improve our products, the specifications might differ to those
in the manual. KORG is not responsible for any
differences found between the specifications
and the contents of the instruction manual – all
specifications being subject to change without
prior notice.
Liability
KORG products are manufactured under strict
specifications and voltages required by each
country. These products are warranted by the
KORG distributor only in each country. Any
KORG product not sold with a warranty card or
carrying a serial number disqualifies the product sold from the manufacturer’s/distributor’s
warranty and liability. This requirement is for
your own protection and safety.
Service and user’s assistance
For service, please contact your nearest
Authorized KORG Service Center. For more information on KORG products, and to find software and accessories for your keyboard, please
contact your local Authorized KORG distributor.
For up-to-date information, please point your
web browser to our web site.
Keep your keyboard up-to-date
Your instrument can be constantly updated as
new versions of the operating system are released by KORG. You can download the operating system from our web site. Please, read the
instructions supplied with the operating system.
Copyright © 2015 KORG Italy SpA
Contents
Part I 9 Let’s start!
11 Introduction
11 Welcome to Pa4X!
15 Before starting to play…
17 Overview of the instrument
24 Setting up the pedals and audio connections
24 Connecting the pedals
25 Connecting the EC5 multiswitch
25 Connecting the headphones
25 Connecting the audio outputs
26 Powering up
26 Turning the instrument on
27 Calibrating the touch screen
28 Adjust the display brightness
28 Tilting the display
29 Listening to the Demo Songs
30 Interface basics
30 The main page
31 The user interface in detail
39 Navigating through the pages
42 Selecting the musical resources
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Part II 43 Playing and singing
45 Playing the Sounds
45 Choosing your preferred Sound set
46 Choosing the Sound sets
52 Playing and controlling the Sounds
54 Tempo and Metronome
54 Tempo
56 Metronome
58 Playing the Styles
58 Choosing the Styles
63 Playing a manual accompaniment (Bass & Lower Backing)
64 Playing the automatic accompaniment
70 Adjusting the accompaniment volume
71 Playing the Pads
71 Choosing the Pad sets
72 Playing the Pads
73 Playing the Songs
73 Choosing the Songs
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78 Playing a Song
80 Mixing two Songs
82 Playing along with the Song
83 Adjusting the volume levels
84 Playing all the Songs in a folder
86 Playing a Jukebox list
89 Lyrics, chords, markers and score
89 Choosing one of the Players
90 Reading the lyrics and chords contained in a Song
92 Reading the lyrics and chords loaded as a text file
94 Reading the lyrics and chords loaded as a CDG file
95 Moving through a Song with the markers
98 Reading the music score
102 Searching for files and other items
102 Using the Search function
Part III 107 SongBook
109 Using the SongBook
109 Choosing the SongBook Entries
118 Using the Set Lists
122 Editing the SongBook
122 Creating and editing the SongBook Entries
131 Creating and editing the Set Lists
135 Using the SongBook with a personal computer
Part IV 137 Customizing and editing the Sound sets
139 Customizing the Sound sets
139 Playing different Sounds with the left and right hand
143 Playing two or three Sounds at the same time
144 Choosing different Sounds
146 Mixing the Keyboard Sounds
149 Transposing the Upper Sounds to a different octave
150 Using the Ensemble to add harmony
153 Advanced editing of the Sound sets
153 The editing procedure
156 Mixing the Sounds
158 Adding effects
169 Equalizing the Sounds
172 Octave transpose and fine tuning
173 Programming the sound routing and polyphony
176 Quick editing of Drum Kits
179 Quick editing of Sounds
181 Programming the key and velocity range
183 Editing the Digital Drawbars
187 Writing the Sound sets
187 Writing the Keyboard Sets to the library
189 Writing Keyboard Sets into a Style
191 Writing Keyboard Sets into a SongBook Entr y
194 Writing Style Settings, Song Settings and MIDI Song Sounds
Part V 195 Customizing, recording and editing the Styles and Pads
197 Customizing the Styles
197 Setting the Chord Recognition
201 Setting how velocity controls the accompaniment
202 Setting the memory mode
203 Mixing the grouped Accompaniment Sounds
206 Editing the Style Settings
206 Mixing the individual Accompaniment Sounds
209 Changing the Sounds of the accompaniment parts
212 Setting the Style controls
215 Choosing and mixing the Pads
218 Writing the Style Settings
218 Writing the Style Settings
219 The Chord Sequencer
219 Recording Chord Sequences
220 Playing back Chord Sequences
221 Managing the Chord Sequences
224 Recording the Styles and Pads
224 How are Styles and Pads made?
230 Programming the Style Settings, then recording the musical sequences
231 Accessing the Style/Pad Record mode
233 Setting the recording parameters
238 Assigning Sounds to the Style Element and Pads
241 Choosing the original key/chord and the note transposition table
244 Recording a Style or Pad in Realtime Record
247 Recording a Style or Pad in Step Record
252 Recording a Guitar track
262 Editing the Styles and Pads
262 Editing the track parameters
267 Editing the Chord Table
268 Editing the track type, trigger, tension
270 Editing the Style/Pad sequences
282 Editing the MIDI events
286 Copying the Style track settings
287 Importing and exporting the Styles and Pads
287 Impor ting a Standard MIDI File to a Chord Variation
290 Importing a Standard MIDI File to a Style
293 Expor ting a Chord Variation
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295 Converting a MIDI Song to a Style
295 The MIDI Song to Style Conver ter
297 Writing the new/edited Style or Pad
297 Writing the Styles
299 Writing the Pads
300 Managing the Styles and Pads
300 Managing the Favorite Style banks
302 Copying, renaming and deleting the Styles and Pads
Part VI 305 Customizing, recording and editing the Songs
307 Customizing the Songs
307 How to play a Song – Song Play vs. Sequencer mode
308 Special tracks and fast play
310 Mixing the Song Sounds
314 Changing the Sounds of the MIDI Song tracks
315 Writing the Song Play Settings
315 Writing the default Players’ settings
316 Listening the MIDI Songs in Sequencer mode
316 Loading and listening a MIDI Song
319 Recording MIDI Songs
319 Multitrack Recording a Song
326 Step Recording a Song
331 Quick Recording a Backing Sequence Song
337 Step Recording a Backing Sequence Song
342 Editing the MIDI Songs
342 Editing the Song tracks
352 Editing the MIDI events
356 Saving MIDI Songs
356 Saving the MIDI Song
358 Recording MP3 Songs
358 Recording and saving an MP3 Song
361 Creating text files (lyrics)
361 Creating text files on a personal computer
Part VII 367 Customizing and editing the Sounds
369 Listening and customizing the Sounds
369 Accessing the Sound mode
370 Listening to individual Sounds
371 Customizing the Sound
374 Editing the Sounds
376 Setting the Sound’s basic parameters
382 Setting the oscillator’s basic parameters
389 Programming the Damper pedal
393 Equalizing the Sound
394 Setting the Drum Kit’s basic parameters
398 Equalizing the Drum Kit
400 Mixing the Drum Kit layers
401 Mixing and retriggering the drum samples
403 Modulating pitch
408 Programming the pitch envelope (Pitch EG)
412 Programming the filters
415 Modulating the filters
420 Programming the filter envelope (Filter EG)
424 Programming amplitude and pan
426 Modulating amplitude
429 Programming the amplitude envelope (Amp EG)
433 Programming the LFO
438 Adding effects to the Sound
441 Sound Edit utilities
443 AMS (Alternate Modulation Sources)
446 Writing the Sounds
446 Writing the edited Sound
448 Making new sounds with Sampling
450 Loading samples and multisamples
454 Recording samples or audio grooves
456 Editing the samples
460 Editing the loop
463 Writing, exporting or deleting the samples
466 Creating multisamples
470 Writing, exporting or deleting the multisamples
473 Creating new Sounds from multisamples
474 Creating new Drum Kits from percussive samples
475 Assigning the new Sound or Drum Kit to a part/track
476 Creating Audio Groove Slices with Time Slicing
482 Writing the Audio Groove Slices
483 Using the Audio Groove Slices in a Style or Pad
485 Using the Audio Groove Slices in other Sounds
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Part VIII 487 Effects for the Sounds
489 The effects
489 Editing the effects
493 Adapting reverb to the room size
494 Effects list
496 Effect parameters
496 REV (Reverbs)
507 DEL (Delay)
542 MOD (Modulation)
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589 DYN (Dynamics)
601 AMP (Amplifier)
640 FILT (EQ and Filters)
669 FREQ (Frequency)
682 MISC (Miscellaneous)
727 DMS (Dynamic Modulation Sources)
Part IX 729 Controllers
731 Hand controllers
731 Programming the joystick
733 Programming the keyboard’s velocity and aftertouch
735 Programming the ribbon controller
737 Programming the assignable sliders
739 Programming the assignable switches
742 Foot controllers
742 Programming the damper pedal
743 Programming the assignable pedal/footswitch
750 Calibrating the pedal and setting its polarity
752 Programming the EC5 multiswitch
Part X 757 Global settings and preferences
759 Customizing the user interface
759 Display and control panel preferences
761 Program Change and activity indicators
763 Automatic selection and locking
763 Automatically choosing Styles and Keyboard Sets
765 Locking parameters to prevent changes
769 System preferences
769 Setting the date and time for file saving
770 Automatic power off
771 Master Transpose and Tuning
771 Master Tuning
772 Master Transpose
777 Scale
777 Main Scale
779 Sub-Scale
783 Quarter Tone Sub-Scale (SC Presets)
788 Retuning the Style while playing
Part XI 791 MIDI
793 Connecting MIDI devices
793 Introduction to MIDI
798 Connecting via the MIDI interface
799 Connecting via the USB DEVICE port
801 Quick settings using MIDI Presets
806 Synchronizing Tempo with other instruments
808 MIDI data routing, processing and transposing
813 Programming the MIDI channels
817 Connecting Pa4X to a personal computer or tablet
818 Control Change messages
821 Controlling the Arranger and Players via MIDI
Part XII 823 Audio In/Out and the Voice Processor
825 Setting the audio outputs and the final effects
825 Connecting the audio outputs
826 Choosing the audio outputs for the microphone and line audio inputs
827 Sending Sounds and Drum Kits to the audio outputs
829 Choosing the audio outputs for the metronome click
830 Programming the MAXX mastering effects
836 Connecting audio devices to the audio inputs
836 Connecting an external audio device to the line inputs
838 Connecting a microphone
842 Shaping the sound of the lead voice
851 Using the voice effects and harmonization
851 Choosing a Voice Preset
855 Harmonizing your voice
857 Doubling your voice
858 Using the effects
859 Talking with your audience
861 Editing the Voice effects
861 Choosing, enabling and balancing the effects
862 Mixing the lead voice and the effects
863 Editing the harmony voices
870 Editing the Double voice
872 Editing the Filter effect
874 Editing the Hard Tune effect
875 Editing the μMod effect
877 Editing the Delay effect
879 Editing the Reverb effect
881 Writing a Voice Preset
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Part XIII 883 File management
885 Managing files
885 Overview on file management
890 Loading musical resources and settings
896 Saving musical resources and settings
900 Copying files and folders
903 Deleting files and folders
904 Selecting more items at once
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906 Exporting playlists
909 Managing media
909 Formatting storage devices
911 Backing up and restoring musical resources
915 Connecting one of the internal drives to a personal computer
917 Storage device organization
920 Changing the media display preferences
921 Protecting storage devices and files
923 The Direct Styles and Keyboard Sets
925 Care of storage devices
Part XIV 927 Appendix
929 Musical Resources
930 Styles
936 Keyboard Set Library
940 Sounds
968 DNC Sounds and controls
973 Drum Kits
975 Multisamples
990 Drum Samples
1023 Pads
1028 Recognized chords
1030 Connecting an external display
1032 Installing the options
1032 Assembling the amplification system (PaAS)
1038 Assembling the music stand
1040 Assembling the stand (ST-SV1 BK)
1046 Replacing the clock backup battery
1049 Installing a microSD card
1053 Installing an additional internal drive
1057 Shortcuts
1060 Troubleshooting
1062 Specs
PART I: LET’S
START!
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01 Introduction
Welcome to Pa4X!
Many thanks, and congratulation on purchasing the KORG Pa4X Professional
Arranger! We’re sure it’ll give you countless hours of great tones that will
feel as good as they sound.
Slim, powerful and easy to use
With the elegant aluminum cabinet, Pa4X provides a professional and stylish
look, that will be much appreciated on stage or at home. The main panel’s
logical layout ensures easy access to sliders, buttons, knobs and all controls.
Using your Pa4X is easy, thanks to the touch screen and the clean, clearly
laid-out, modern user interface, based on icons reproducing real objects in
the real world. The tilting display will make access easy under any circumstances.
The real solo and band experience
Pa4X has been designed to assist you equally well during live performance
and songwriting. The detailed natural sounds and finely crafted styles have
been created by some of the finest musicians in the music industry. You will
feel you are playing in a real band – no matter what your musical tastes are.
The naturally responsive 76- and 61-note semi-weighted keyboards are designed for musicians of all levels, from beginners to demanding keyboard
players, and gives you a completely authentic feel and full control of expression.
More than just recorded sounds
The huge, realistic collection of classic and contemporary keyboard, band
and orchestral sounds, includes a new multi-layer stereo grand piano (with
damper and body resonance) and new electric pianos; new wind instruments,
basses and stunning acoustic and electric guitars; plus new digital drawbars
with leakage and key on/off noises.
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Sounds have been recorded with the most up-to-date technologies, and
KORG’s own proprietary EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded)
sound engine allows for fine detail to be accurately reproduced. The integrated sampler and sound editor allows to fill the vast user memory with
newly created or imported sounds.
All these authentic sounds become alive with KORG’s DNC (Defined Nuance
Control) system, allowing the performer to accurately and expressively introduce the most subtle nuances and sound articulation. For example, the
joystick, ribbon controller and assignable switches can introduce the growl
of a saxophone, breath elements found in trumpet, clarinet and harmonica,
and add authenticity to the pizzicato and bowed sounds of a string section.
You will even hear keys opening when saxophone notes are going up, and
closing when going down!
Listen the natural way
Each Pa4X sound go through separate EQs and studio-quality effect processors, that further refine your sound before coming through high-quality stereo audio outputs. Effects run from the standard reverbs and delays through
to the more unusual effects (like a Vocoder), realistic amp simulators and
carefully recreated vintage effects.
The final effects are the result of KORG’s long term cooperation with Waves
Audio®, the world reference in studio mastering effects. The included Waves
MAXX AUDIO suite of effects delivers sound that is louder, clearer, fuller, and
more polished.
For super high-fidelity, you can add the optional PaAS Amplification System,
that has been specifically designed to connect directly to the keyboard.
Useful for both home use and on-stage monitoring, the PaAS requires no additional support, no cables, no power supply to deliver crisp, clean full range
sound. The sound is clear and detailed even at the lowest volume level, for
the pleasure of the late-night rehearsing musician.
As good in tour or at home
Pa4X is a compact, lightweight arranger workstation that you can comfortably take with you on stage. But add the optional modern, stylish dedicated
stand, and you will be able to have it anywhere in your home – a stylish piece
of modern furniture.
The built in programmable metronome can be used as a guide while practicing at home. But send the click through the separate outputs to the stage
monitors or an headphone amplifier, and it will be used as a guidance by the
other band’s members.
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A band always ready to play with you
Ultra-realistic sounds in the Pa4X are always ready to play along with you, in
the music style best fitting your music. The high number of included Styles
will satisfy any music genre, but can also be expanded by adding new Styles.
You may also create your Styles, customize the existing ones, or easily convert MIDI Songs to Styles.
There are eight accompaniment parts which will follow your chords. The
Auto Fill function will automatically choose a Fill for you. You can play in the
simplest way or with the rich harmonization of a competent jazz player. We
have programmed them to sound natural, and give you the feeling of a real
band, ready to play with you at any time.
The convenient Chord Sequencer function records your chord progressions
on-the-fly allowing the users to immediately play along with their own chord
sequence, which is useful not only for practice, but for freeing up a hand
while performing live. Chord Sequences can also be saved in Styles and
SongBook Entries for easy recall.
Play and write songs
Play Songs in MID and MP3 formats with KORG’s patented XDS Crossfade
Dual Sequencer/Player. With both Songs and Styles, you can show lyrics for
your singer and chords for your fellow guitarist. Any MIDI Song track can be
converted into a readable score. Markers allow for jumping back to a passage
you wish to repeat, for example in a piece you are studying or rehearsing.
Use the video output to display lyrics or score on an external monitor, making it perfect for karaoke or band leading.
You can record a MIDI Song using a full-featured Sequencer, or by using the
Styles to record your live performance. Even easier, just record what you
sing and play (including MP3 Songs) as an MP3 file, and listen to it anywhere
you like – even while driving to a party with friends!
Your music book
What is a huge collection of Styles and Songs, without an effective form of
organization? Pa4X has the one most known to musicians: the SongBook,
a music database allowing for fast song retrieving based on name, artist,
genre or tempo. Styles and Songs are easily recalled by the SongBook.
Particularly useful for live use, the SongBook can assign songs from any custom Set List to dedicated buttons on the control panel. Your entire show will
be under your fingers, with immediate access to any Style, Song and Sounds
needed for your performance.
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The SongBook can even be edited from a personal computer through our
free editor. It can also be synchronized with most modern tablets to become
your handy external digital music sheet reader (third-party software needed).
Sing naturally
Connect a condenser or dynamic microphone, and let the Adaptive Mic
Setting automatically adjust parameters such as the Adaptive Gate, EQ,
Compression and the De-Esser to make the vocals sound smooth and studioproduced.
For years, KORG has teamed with TC•Helicon®, the world leaders in vocal
harmonies, to create and constantly improve the included Voice Processor.
TC•Helicon’s Voice Processor ensures that your vocals have the highest possible sound quality, and adds up to four realistic voices to your voice.
To ensure professional vocal performance, 3 knobs and 3 buttons controlling
the most important vocal functions have been added to the top panel within
easy reach.
Open to the world, ready to the future
The use of standard file formats, like MID or MP3 for songs, or WAV and AIFF
for samples, opens a world of possibilities when exchanging files. The USB
ports allow for connecting Pa4X to any external storage device or personal
computer, smartphone or tablet without the need for a dedicated MIDI interface. However, you can connect Pa4X to any existing MIDI musical instrument, thanks to its complete set of programmable MIDI ports.
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Before starting to play…
What’s in the box
After you get your Pa4X, please check that all the following items are included in the package. If any of the following items is missing, please contact
your KORG dealer immediately.
▪ Pa4X
▪ Music stand
▪ AC power cable
▪ Quick Guide
▪ Accessory Disc, containing the Video Manuals, additional manuals and soft-
ware utilities
What you can add
After having purchased Pa4X, you might want to add these other fine options:
▪ The elegant KORG ST-SV1 BK keyboard stand, recommended for safety and
comfort, perfectly matching your arranger design.
▪ The PaAS Amplification System, adding a three-way amplification system, a
pair of integrated speakers and a bass-reflex box.
▪ One of the sturdy pedals and footswitches from the KORG catalogue.
▪ For Pa4X-61: The HDIK-3 kit, to install an (optional) hard disk drive.
Contacts
Your KORG dealers not only deliver this instrument, but also carry hardware
and software accessories, as well as useful information on how to use these
products. Ask them for any help you should eventually need.
Our international web site is www.korg.com. A list of all KORG Distributors
can be found in our dedicated web page (www.korg.com/us/corporate/dis-
tributors/).
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Making a safety copy of your data
In case you like to customize your musical resources, we suggest you use the
Media > Utility > Full Resources Backup command to make frequent backup
copies into compact and easy-to-store archives.
Also, you can use the Media > Save All command to save individual files that
you can separately reload one by one.
Restoring a safety copy
To restore a backup, use the Media > Utility > Resources Restore command.
If you saved your data with the Media > Save All command, use the Media >
Load operations to reload them.
Restoring the original factory data
In case you want to restore the original factory data, use the Media > Utility
> Factory Restore command.
Warning: This operation will overwrite all the Factory, Local, Favorite and User data!
Loading the Operating System
Your Pa4X can be constantly updated as new versions of the operating system are released by KORG. You can download the most up-to-date operating
system from our web site. Please, read the instructions supplied with the
operating system on the site.
You can see which version of the operating systems is installed in your Pa4X
by going to the Media > Utility page.
Warning: Do not install an OS other than the official OS supplied by KORG for the
Pa4X. Trying to install an OS created for different models or downloaded from unofficial web sites may cause data loss and permanent damage to the instrument. KORG
is not responsible for any damage caused by improper installation of the OS.
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Overview of the instrument
The following pages show the functional areas of the front and real panels.
Front panel
The front panel is where you can find the instrument’s controls, the (optional) loudspeakers and the music stand.
Guide for the music stand and
PaAS amplification system
KeyboardHeadphones
PaAS amplification system
You can install the (optional) PaAS amplification system (see page 1032
for assembly instructions). When installed, control the output volume of the
speakers via the MASTER VOLUME knob.
The speakers are automatically deactivated when connecting the headphones. You can also manually deactivate them by deselecting the Speakers
checkbox in the Global > Audio & Video > MP3/Speakers page.
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Music stand
A music stand comes standard with your Pa4X (see page 1038 for assembly
instructions).
Headphones connector
Connect a pair of headphones to this output. You can use headphones with
an impedance of 16-200 Ohms (50 Ohms suggested).
Keyboard
Use the keyboard to play notes and chords. Depending on the SPLIT indicator, the keyboard may be joint or split between different sounds.
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Control panel
The control panel is the part of the front panel where you can find the instrument’s controls.
Metronome and
Tempo area
DisplaySliders area
Styles area Players area Sounds/Set List area
Navigation area
Display
Use this touchscreen display to interact with the instrument. The display can
be tilted for optimal visualization (see page 28).
Microphone
area
Styles (and Pads) area
Styles supply the automatic accompaniment with a virtual band (see page
58).
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Players area
Songs can be played back by the two onboard Players (see page 73).
Sounds (and Set Lists) area
Sounds are what you can play on the keyboard (see page 45). Here you
can choose Sound sets saved as Keyboard Sets in a dedicated library. Or you
can choose Set Lists from the SongBook, that are collections of Sound sets
with an associated Style or Song(s).
Navigation area
Use these controls to go through the menus, pages and parameters, and
search for the various musical resources (see page 30).
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Metronome and Tempo area
Use these controls to practice with the metronome and control the Tempo of
the metronome, the Styles and the Songs (see page 54).
Microphone controls
Here you will control the microphone input and the voice effects and harmonization (see page 836).
USB connector
Use this connector to connect an USB memory device, like an USB pendrive
(HOST-F). You can also use it to attach a small USB lamp and illuminate the
control panel or the music stand.
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Rear panel
The rear panel is where you can find the various connections (see page
24).
Guide for the music stand and
PaAS amplification system
Connectors Power connector
Audio
inputs
Audio
outputs
EC5 multiswitch
connector
Pedals USB
MIDI
ports
ports
Video
out
Battery and
microSD slot
Audio inputs
Use these connectors to connect a microphone or another musical instrument. The convenient STEREO minijack can be used to directly connect the
audio output of a media player, a smartphone or a tablet.
Audio outputs
Use these connectors to send the audio signal (sound) to a mixer, a PA system, a set of powered monitors, or your hi-fi system.
EC5 connector
You can connect an (optional) Korg EC5 multiswitch pedalboard, to control
many functions in realtime.
MIDI ports
Use these ports to connect Pa4X to external controllers (master keyboard,
MIDI guitar, wind controller, MIDI accordion…), to a series of expanders, or to
a computer with a MIDI interface.
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Pedal connectors
Use the DAMPER connector to connect a damper pedal, and the ASSIGNABLE
connector to connect either a continuous pedal or footswitch.
USB ports
Use these connectors to connect your Pa4X to a personal computer (DEVICE)
or to connect an USB memory device, like an USB pendrive (HOST- R).
Video out
Connect Pa4X to a TV or video monitor, to read lyrics and chords on a bigger
display.
Battery and microSD slot
This opening contains the clock battery and the microSD card slot.
Power connector
Use this socket to plug in the supplied IEC power cable.
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02 Setting up the pedals
and audio connections
Connecting the pedals
Connecting the damper pedal
Use the PEDAL > DAMPER connector to connect a damper pedal, like the
(optional) KORG PS1, PS3 or DS1H. The DS1H pedal supports all the nuances
of half-pedaling on some acoustic piano sounds. You can experiment how it
works by gradually pressing it down, and gradually releasing it, while playing
the Concert Grand Sound.
If you need to change the pedal’s polarity and calibrate it, go to the Global >
Controllers > Foot page.
Connecting a pedal or footswitch
Use the PEDAL > ASSIGNABLE connector to connect a footswitch pedal like
the (optional) KORG PS1, PS3 or DS1H, or a continuous pedal like the (optional) KORG XVP-10 Volume pedal or EXP-2 Expression pedal.
By default, this connector will work as an Expression pedal. If you want to
change the assigned function, or you need to change the pedal’s polarity
and calibrate it, go to the Global > Controllers > Foot page.
What if the pedals do not behave correctly?
From time to time, you might want to recalibrate the pedals. Or you might
need to reverse the pedal’s polarity. See how to do in Calibrating the pedal
and setting its polarity on page 750.
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Connecting the EC5 multiswitch
Use the EC5 connector to connect the (optional) KORG EC5 multiswitch.
With this programmable controller you can control various functions.
By default, the first switch acts as an automatic accompaniment’s Start/Stop
command, while each of the remaining four switches select one of the four
Style Variations. If you want to change the assigned functions, go to the
Global > Controllers > EC5 page.
Connecting the headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES connector. You can use headphones with an impedance of 16-200 Ohms (50 Ohms suggested). When connecting the headphones, the PaAS speakers are automatically deactivated.
Adjust the output level with the MASTER VOLUME knob.
Connecting the audio outputs
Use the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors to send the audio output to a mixer, a
set of powered monitors, or an audio amplification system. These are balanced/unbalanced (TRS) 6.35 mm, or 1/4”, jack connectors.
When using a home audio amplifier, connect the other end of the cable to the
CD, LINE IN or TAPE/AUX input of your audio system. Don’t use the PHONO
inputs of your audio system!
▪ Use the LEFT and RIGHT connectors as the main stereo outputs. Connect
either of them to output a mono signal. Adjust the output level with the
MASTER VOLUME knob.
▪ Use the 1 and 2 connectors as the separate sub-outputs. These can be used
for a stereo sub-mix, or to output just a single Sound to be mixed alone, or to
be processed or amplified externally. The Sounds are sent to these outputs
with no effects. Adjust their volume with the mixer’s or external speaker’s
level controls.
If installed, the (optional) PaAS amplification system will work in parallel
with the main audio outputs.
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03 Powering up
Turning the instrument on
Connecting the power adapter
Plug the supplied power cable into the POWER socket on the back of the
instrument, and the cable plug into a wall power socket.
When the cable is connected, the instrument is in standby.
Warning: When the instrument is in standby, it is still connected to the power line.
Accessing the inside of the instrument can be dangerous. To completely disconnect
the instrument from the power, unplug the power plug from the power socket on the
wall.
Turning the power on or off
Turn the instrument on
▪ Press the POWER (
standby’). After you turn the instrument on, wait for the welcome screen to
disappear, then the main page of the Style Play mode will be shown in the
display.
Turn the instrument off (standby)
▪ Keep the POWER (
it when the screen appears dimmed. The shutdown procedure will begin and
last for a few seconds. Please do not disconnect the power cable during this
procedure.
) button to turn the instrument on (that is, ‘exit from
) button pressed for about one second, then release
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