Korg Triton LE User Manual

To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.

Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• In direct sunlight

• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity

• Excessively dusty or dirty locations

• Locations of excessive vibration

Power supply

Please connect the designated AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or ﬂammable polishes.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho we ver, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modiﬁcation to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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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/AC power supply from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

Data handling

Malfunctions due to incorrect operation may cause the contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save important data on the external media (SmartMedia etc.). Please be aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages which may result from loss of data.

About copyright

This device is intended for use with material of which you yourself are the copyright owner or for which you have received permission from the copyright owner to duplicate. If you are not the copyright owner or have not received permission from the copyright owner to duplicate the material, you are in violation of copyright law , and may be liable for damages and penalties. If you are unsure of your rights to the material, please consult a legal specialist.

* SmartMediaTM is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corpora-

tion.

* Company names, product names, and names of formats etc.

are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Thank you for purchasing the

Korg music workstation

. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the instrument as directed.

About this manual

The owner’s manuals and how to use them

The TRITON Le come with the following owner’s manuals.

• Basic Guide

• Parameter Guide

• Voice Name List

Basic Guide

First read this manual carefully to gain a basic understanding of the instrument and to learn basic operation.

“Introduction”

to make connections, basic operation, and gives an overview of each mode.

“Quick Start”

convenient functions for performance). If you wish to begin playing immediately, read this section ﬁrst.

“Basic Functions”

tions of what you need to know to edit sounds, record on the sequencer , and recor d samples (If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed). This section also explains how to use the arpeggiator, effects. “

Appendices

ing, speciﬁcations, and various other information.

Parameter Guide

The Parameter Guide contains explanations and other information regarding the operations of the parameters and settings on the TRITON Le. The explanations are organized by mode, and page. Explanations and other information on the effects and their parameters are also provided for each effect. Refer to this guide when an unfamiliar parameter appears in the display, or when you need to know more about a particular function.

Voice Name List

This lists the multisamples and drumsamples that are built into the TRITON Le, and the factory preset combinations, programs, drum kits, and user arpeggio patterns. Refer to these lists when you wish to know more about the preloaded sounds.

explains the function of each part, how

explains basic topics (selecting sounds,

contains mode-by-mode explana-

” contains information on troubleshoot-

Conventions in this manual

References to the TRITON Le

The TRITON Le is available in 76-key and 61-key models, but both models are referred to without distinction in this manual as “the TRITON Le.” Illustrations of the front and rear panels in this manual show the 61-key model, but the illustrations apply equally to the 76-key model.

Abbreviations for the manuals BG, PG, VNL

References to the manuals included with the TRITON Le are abbreviated as follows in this document.

: Basic Guide

: Parameter Guide

VNL

: Voice Name List

Switches and knobs [ ]

References to the switches, dials, and knobs on the panel are enclosed in square brackets [ ].

Parameters in the LCD display screen “ “

Parameters displayed in the LCD screen are enclosed in double quotation marks “ “.

Boldface type

Parameter values are printed in boldface type. Content that is of particular importance is also printed in boldface type.

Procedure steps 1 2 3 ...

Steps in a procedure are listed as 1 2 3 ...

☞

■

☞

PG p.

■

These symbols indicate a reference page number in the Basic Guide or in the Parameter Guide.

Symbols

These symbols respectively indicate cautions, advice, and MIDI-related explanations.

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 screen of your instrument.

MIDI-related explanations

CC#

In explanations of MIDI messages,

brackets [ ]

, ,

is an abbreviation for Control Change Number.

numbers in square

always indicate hexadecimal numbers.

iii

Introduction .................................1

Overview.......................................... 1

Main features.......................................1

Overview of the modes.........................3

Front and rear panel ......................... 5

Front panel...........................................5

Rear panel ...........................................8

Objects and functions in the

LCD screen .........................................10

Connections .................................... 12

Connecting audio equipment etc..........12

1. Connecting the AC/AC power supply.12

2. Connecting audio output devices..........12

3. Connecting pedals etc..............................13

Connections to MIDI equipment/

computers (MIDI connectors)................13

1. Connections to MIDI equipment............13

2. Connections to a computer.....................13

Connecting separately sold options......13

1. Audio input connections.........................13

2. SCSI connections.......................................13

Selecting and playing a program......20

Selecting a program........................... 20

Selecting and playing a combination 22

Selecting a combination ..................... 22

Using controllers to modify the sound23

Joystick ............................................. 23

SW1, SW2......................................... 23

REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3],

[4]..................................................... 24

Keyboard .......................................... 25

Foot pedals........................................ 25

Using the arpeggiator while you

play ................................................26

Using the arpeggiator in

Program mode................................... 26

Settings using controllers ........................... 26

Settings in the LCD screen.......................... 27

Using the arpeggiator as you play in

Combination mode............................. 28

Settings in the LCD screen.......................... 28

Playing with the RPPR (Realtime Pattern

Play/Recording) function..................30

Basic operation ............................... 14

Selecting modes, pages and tabs; setting

parameters.........................................14

1. Selecting modes........................................14

2. Selecting pages and tabs..........................14

3. Selecting parameters................................15

4. Setting a parameter ..................................15

Quick Start ................................17

Turning the power on/off ................ 17

1. Turning the power on......................17

2. Turning the power off .....................17

Listening to a demo song................. 18

Loading demo playback data..............18

Selecting and playing a demo song in the

Sequencer mode.................................18

Playing a cue list ................................19

Simple program editing....................31

Performance Edit................................ 31

Realtime controls................................ 31

Simple combination editing ..............32

An example of editing........................ 32

Sampling (recording a sample).........34

Sampling a sound and playing it back as

“one-shot”......................................... 34

Using the insert effect while you

sample .............................................. 35

Assigning a name to the sample or

multisample....................................... 36

Saving sample data ........................... 37

Converting a multisample into a

program............................................ 37

Sampling and looping a drum

phrase............................................... 38

Basic functions...........................41

Saving data.....................................41

Types of data that can be saved ......... 41

Writing to internal memory ................ 42

Writing a program or combination........... 42

Writing global settings, user drum kits, and

user arpeggio patterns............................ 44

Saving on external media................... 45

MIDI data dump................................. 46

Restoring the factory settings............47

Loading the preloaded data ............... 47

Program mode ................................48

How a program is organized.............. 48

Basic program editing........................ 48

Oscillator settings......................................... 49

Controller settings ....................................... 50

Pitch settings................................................. 50

Filter settings ................................................ 51

Amplifier settings ........................................ 53

LFO settings..................................................54

Arpeggiator settings.................................... 54

BUS settings.................................................. 54

Insert Effect settings .................................... 54

Master Effect settings .................................. 54

More about Alternate Modulation....... 55

Sequencer mode.............................. 61

Features of the sequencer ...................61

The structure of Sequencer mode......... 62

Songs..............................................................62

Patterns..........................................................62

Cue List..........................................................62

Producing a song ...............................63

Creating the basic song ...............................63

Song editing methods.................................. 69

Creating and playing a Cue List................71

Creating and recording RPPR (Realtime

Pattern Play/Record) ..........................73

Creating RPPR data .....................................73

RPPR playback .............................................74

Realtime-recording an RPPR

performance ............................................. 74

Recording the sounds of a

combination.......................................75

Caution and other functions in Sequencer

mode.................................................77

Recording on the TRITON Le................78

Recording a track,

and recording a pattern..........................78

Sampling mode............................... 82

Features of EXB-SMPL......................... 82

How Sampling mode is organized.......83

In Sampling mode........................................83

Samples and Multisamples......................... 83

Combination mode ..........................56

How a combination is organized ........ 56

Basic combination editing........................... 56

Timbre 1–8 program, pan and volume..... 57

Controller settings ....................................... 58

Settings for status, MIDI channel, and

playing mode........................................... 58

Note timing and scale settings...................59

Layer and split settings............................... 59

Velocity switch settings .............................. 60

MIDI filter settings....................................... 60

Arpeggiator settings.................................... 60

Bus settings................................................... 60

Insert Effect settings .................................... 60

Master Effect settings .................................. 60

Sampling ...........................................84

Preparations for sampling ..........................84

Manual sampling .........................................85

Auto sampling..............................................86

Creating multisample indexes and sampling

Loop settings...................................... 88

The grid display ...........................................88

Sample (waveform data) editing .........89

Multisample editing............................90

Editing the indices .......................................90

Modifying the settings of an index............ 90

Converting a multisample to a

program ............................................ 91

Using Time Slice to divide a sample, and

playing it in Sequencer mode..............91

Global mode................................... 93

Creating a drum kit.............................93

About drum kits ...........................................93

Editing a drum kit........................................94

Media mode ................................... 96

How Media mode is organized ...........96

Media that can be used................................96

Formatting media ...............................96

Caution when handling SmartMedia....96

Loading data......................................97

Types of data that can be loaded................97

Data loading procedure...............................97

Saving data........................................98

Types of data that can be saved .................98

Arpeggiator settings........................ 99

Arpeggiator settings for a program.....99

Arpeggiator on/off ......................................99

Arpeggiator settings.....................................99

Linking the arpeggiator to a program.....101

Other functions..............................113

Tuning to another instrument/Transposing 113

Bypassing the effects........................ 113

Specifying the function of the Assignable

Switch and Assignable Pedal............ 113

Selecting different Velocity and Aftertouch

curves.............................................. 114

Creating original scales.................... 114

Changing the scale........................... 114

Setting the function of [SW1] and

[SW2].............................................. 115

Setting the B-mode functions of REALTIME

CONTROLS [1]–[4] ........................... 115

Adjusting the contrast (brightness) of the

LCD screen....................................... 116

Using this instrument as a data filer.. 116

Shortcuts.......................................... 116

Arpeggiator settings in Combination and

Sequencer modes .............................101

Arpeggiator on/off ....................................101

Arpeggiator settings...................................101

Linking the arpeggiator to the

combination............................................102

Creating an user arpeggio pattern.....103

About user arpeggio patterns...................103

Editing a user arpeggio pattern................103

Dual arpeggiator editing...........................106

Synchronizing the arpeggiator ..........107

Synchronization between arpeggiators A

and B........................................................107

Synchronization between the arpeggiators

and sequencer in Sequencer mode......107

Synchronization with an external sequencer

in Program, Combination, or Sequencer

modes ......................................................107

Effects settings............................... 108

Effects in each mode .........................108

Routing settings and effect settings ....108

Effect settings for a program.....................108

Effect settings in combination, and song 110 Effect settings in Sampling mode (requires

the EXB-SMPL option)..........................110

Effect settings for the AUDIO INPUT

(requires the EXB-SMPL option).........111

Appendices ............................. 117

Troubleshooting.............................117

Specifications and options..............120

Specifications................................... 120

Options ........................................... 121

MIDI Implementation Chart.............122

Index.............................................123

About dynamic modulation (Dmod) ...111

Introduction

Overview

Main features

Overview

The TRITON Le is a music workstation featuring the HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system.

It contains high-quality preset multisamples/programs/combinations, an effect section, plus a sequencer, dual polyphonic arpeggiator, RPPR, fourchannel audio output, and numerous other functionality.

Controllers such as the joystick, [SW1] and [SW2] keys, REALTIME CONTROLS [1]–[4] knobs, or connected pedals can be used to control ﬁlter or effects, allowing you to modify the sound in realtime as you perform. Arpeggiator gate or velocity, or the tempo of the arpeggiator or sequencer can also be controlled.

In addition, the optional

upgrade

input and sampling functionality. ( p.253)

The TRITON Le is the ideal music workstation for music production or live performance.

can be installed to add two-channel audio

HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system

The HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system is a PCM tone generator system with full digital signal processing that guarantees pristine sound, and features enormous ﬂexibility in musical extensibility, modulation, and effect routing.

Tone generator section:

32 Mbytes of preset PCM ROM contains 425

multisamples and 413 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.

EXB-SMPL sampling

☞

p.34, 84,

☞

Effect section:

One insertion effect (stereo-in/stereo-out), two master effects (mono-in/stereo-out), and a threeband master EQ (stereo-in/stereo-out)

used simultaneously. You can select from of effect algorithms, and edit them.

• Highly flexible effect routing is possible. Effects can also be routed freely to the individual outputs.

can all be

89 types

Alternate Modulation and Effect Dynamic Modulation:

• The synthesis section (filter etc.) provides Alternate

Modulation functionality

provides

functionality

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.

Effect Dynamic Modulation

. This allows you to freely apply

, and the effect section

Programs and combinations

• In the Program mode, the TRITON Le provides 512 user programs, and 128 programs + 9 drum sets for GM compatibility. When shipped from the factory, it contains highquality preloard programs that cover a wide range of musical needs. The 512 user programs can be modiﬁed by adjusting the numerous editing parameters, the effects and the arpeggiator, to create your own original programs.

• The TRITON Le provides 24 user drum kits and nine GM2-compatible ROM drum kits. With the factory settings, preset drum kits that cover a variety of musical genres are provided. You can create your own original drum kits by assigning a drumsample or an original sampled sound to each note of the keyboard. For each note, you can make filter and amp settings, and even route the sound through effects and to a individual audio output.

• The TRITON Le provides 384 user combinations. The factory settings contain a wide variety of Preload combinations. A combination allows you to use layers, splits, or velocity switches etc. to combine up to eight programs together with effects and two arpeggiators, in order to create complex sounds that could not be produced by a program. You can also make settings that include external tone generators.

•

Introduction

Overview

Sequencer

TRITON Le provides a

MIDI sequencer

use as a stand-alone sequencer. The sequencer can serve as the core that brings together TRITON Le’s numerous capabilities, allowing it to serve as an integrated music workstation. For more on TRITON Le’s sequencer (

high-performance 16-track

, with more than sufﬁcient power for

☞

p.61).

RPPR

TRITON Le features a

Recording) function

In Sequencer mode, this function allows you to assign preset patterns or user patterns (with a speciﬁed playback track) to individual keys on the keyboard, and playback or record that pattern in realtime simply by pressing the assigned key. Numerous preset patterns, including patterns ideal for drum tracks, are built into the internal memory.

RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/

Dual polyphonic arpeggiator

• Five preset arpeggio patterns (UP, DOWN, ALT1 ALT2, RANDOM) and 216 user arpeggio patterns are provided. With the factory settings, these contain a wide variety of preset user patterns. In addition to providing conventional arpeggiator functionality, the polyphonic arpeggiator of the TRITON Le can respond to the pitches or timing at which you play the keyboard, and produce a diverse range of chords or phrases. This can be used to play a variety of drum phrases (using the “Fixed Note Mode” that is ideal for drums), bass phrases, or guitar and keyboard backing riffs. The arpeggiator is also effective for use with subtly moving pads, synth sounds, or sound effects. In Combination mode, and Sequencer mode, the TRITON Le provides dual 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.

EXB-SMPL sampling upgrade

The following functionality can be added by installing the separately sold EXB-SMPL option.

• Sampling mode is added. Input sources from the two-channel audio inputs can be sampled and edited to create original multisamples or samples, which can then be used in a program or drum kit. For details on the features of Sampling mode, refer to p.82.

• Two-channel audio input is added. This twochannel audio input allows 48 kHz 16 bit linear mono/stereo sampling. A MIC or LINE level select switch and level adjustment control supports a wide range of external audio sources, from mic level to line level. The audio input can also be routed to the effects. You can apply an effect while sampling, or use the TRITON Le as a 2-in/4-out effect processor.

•A SCSI connector is added, allowing external SCSI devices such as hard disks to be connected. A connected external SCSI device can be used in the same way as SmartMedia to save or load data.

4 channel audio output

• In addition to the L/MONO and R main stereo

audio outputs individual audio outputs

channels of audio output. The sound from each oscillator, drum, timbre/track, or insertion effect can be routed freely to any output.

, TRITON Le provides

, for a total of four

two

Overview of the modes

• Create drum programs using a drum kit (created in Global mode)

The TRITON Le has a large number of functions that let you play and edit programs and combinations, record and play sequence data, and manage data on media. The largest unit used to organize these functions is called a mode. The TRITON Le has ﬁve modes.

If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed, Sampling mode will be added (a total of six modes), and you will be able to record and edit samples.

Program mode

• Select and play programs You can choose programs from rewritable banks A, B, C, and D which contain a total of 512 programs, and non-rewritable bank G (128 programs compatible with the GM standard, and nine drum programs).

• Edit a program Make settings for the oscillator , ﬁlter , amp, EG, LFO, effects, and arpeggiator. Select a multisample (the following multisamples are available)

• 425 internal multisamples (ROM)

• Multisamples (RAM) created in Sampling mode

(if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed)

Combination mode

• Select and play combinations A combination is a set of two or more programs (a maximum of eight), and allows you to produce complex sounds that could not be created by an individual program. You can choose combinations from rewritable banks A, B, and C which contain a total of 384 combinations.

• Edit a combination Make settings for volume, pan, layer/split etc. for each timbre (program), and make settings for effects and the two arpeggiators etc.

Sequencer mode

• Use the 16-track sequencer to record and playback songs.

• Make effect settings for the song.

• You can record a performance using the arpeggiator(s) into a song or pattern.

• You can use a cue list to set up consecutive playback of multiple songs, and specify the number of repeats for each song.

Introduction

Overview

SAMPLING MODE (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed) AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Insert Effect

IFX

Sample

Multi Sample

Sample

GLOBAL MODE

DRUM KIT

Key

Drum Sample / Sample - H

Assign

Drum Sample / Sample - L

ARPEGGIATOR PATTERN

User Pattern: P0 - 4

User Pattern: U00 - 215

MEDIA MODE

PROGRAM MODE

OSC 1

PITCH1

OSC 2

PITCH2

COMBINATION MODE

TIMBRE 1

TIMBRE 2

TIMBRE 3

TIMBRE 4

TIMBRE 5

TIMBRE 6

TIMBRE 7

TIMBRE 8

SEQUENCER

TRACK 1

PROGRAM

TRACK 2

PROGRAM

TRACK 3

PROGRAM

TRACK 4

PROGRAM

TRACK 5

PROGRAM

TRACK 6

PROGRAM

TRACK 7

PROGRAM

TRACK 8

PROGRAM

Multi Sample - H

Drum Kit

Multi Sample - L

FILTER1 AMP1

Multi Sample - H

Multi Sample - L

FILTER2

PROGRAM

TRACK 9

TRACK 10

TRACK 11

TRACK 12

TRACK 13

TRACK 14

TRACK 15

TRACK 16

AMP2

PROGRAM

Insert / Master Effect

MFX 1

IFX

MFX 2

MEQ

Arpeggiator

Insert /Master Effect

MFX 1

IFX

MFX 2

MEQ

Arpeggiator - A

Arpeggiatpr - B

Insert /Master Effect

MFX 1

IFX

MFX 2

MEQ

Arpeggiator - A

Arpeggiatpr - B

• You can use a maximum of 20 cue lists, 200 songs, and 150 preset patterns. One song can use as many as 100 patterns.

• The TRITON Le can be used as a 16-track multitimbral tone generator.

• Create and playback patterns in realtime, using the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function.

Global mode

• Make settings that affect the entire TRITON Le, such as master tune and global MIDI channel.

• Create drum kits (24 kits), user arpeggio patterns (216 patterns), and user scales (16 one-octave scales and 1 all-note scale).

• Create drum kits using the 413 internal drum samples (ROM). You can also use samples (RAM) that were created in Sampling mode (requires the separately sold EXB-SMPL option).

• Set the function of the assignable pedals and assignable switches.

• Transmit data dumps of MIDI exclusive data.

• Adjust the input level from AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed). This setting is valid outside of Sampling mode. The internal effects can be applied to the external input sound. The settings for Sampling mode are made independently in Sampling mode itself.

Sampling mode

(If the EXB-SMPL option is installed)

• An external audio device or mic connected to the rear panel AUDIO INPUT jacks can be sampled (recorded as a sample). An insert effect can also be applied to the select input sound while it is being sampled.

• Waveform data that was sampled or loaded in Media mode can be modified using a variety of editing functions, such as adjusting the loop point, using Time Slice, or Time Stretch.

• You can edit multisamples (which consist of multiple samples).

• You can convert a multisample into a program. When this conversion is performed, a multisample created in Sampling mode can be used in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes.

Media mode

• Data of each mode can be saved and loaded using the SmartMedia slot or an external SCSI device (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed).

• Media such as SmartMedia or hard disks (EXBSMPL option required can be formatted, and data can be managed by copying etc.

• Korg format, AKAI, AIFF, and WAVE format sample data can be loaded. Sample data can also be saved in Korg format, or exported in AIFF or WAVE formats. (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed)

• Songs that you created in Sequencer mode can be saved in SMF format. SMF files can be loaded as Sequencer mode songs.

• You can use the Data Filer function (to save/load MIDI exclusive data).

Front panel

Front and rear panel

Introduction

Front and rear panel

1. SmartMedia slot

SmartMedia cards can be inserted here, allowing you to save or load data or song data or other types of data you edited. For details on handling SmartMedia, refer to “Caution when handling SmartMedia” (

2. [SW1] key, [SW2] key

These keys are on/off switches for the functions to which they were assigned in Program, Combination, Sequencer and Sampling modes (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed). When on, the key will light (

☞p.23).

3. Joystick

This controls pitch or modulation, etc. Move the joystick up/down or left/right (+Y, –Y, –X, +X) to control ( Various program parameters and effect parameters will determine what is controlled by the joystick.

☞p.23).

4. Headphone jack

A set of headphones with (1/4") stereo phono plug can be connected here. The output from the L/MONO and R OUTPUT jacks can be monitored in stereo through the headphones.

5. [VOLUME] slider

This adjusts the volume that is output from the OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R) and the headphone jack.

☞p.96).

6. REALTIME CONTROLS

Use the [SELECT] key 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. (

[SELECT] key

This key switches the realtime controller between Amode, B-mode, and C-mode. The LED of the selected mode will light.

[ARP ON/OFF] key

This key turns the arpeggiator on/off. When on, the key will light.

[1], [2], [3], [4] knob A-mode

[1] LPF CUTOFF:

Controls the cutoff frequency of the low pass ﬁlter.

[2] RESONANCE/HPF:

Controls the ﬁlter resonance level or the high pass ﬁlter cutoff frequency.

☞p.24, 26)

[3] EG-INTENSITY:

Controls the ﬁlter EG intensity.

[4] EG-RELEASE:

Controls the ﬁlter/amp release time.

B-mode

[1] ASSIGNABLE 1: [2] ASSIGNABLE 2: [3] ASSIGNABLE 3: [4] ASSIGNABLE 4:

Controls the functions that are assigned in each mode (Program, Combination, Sequencer , or Sampling (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed)).

C-mode

[1] ———: not used [2] ARP-GATE:

Controls the gate time (note duration) of the arpeggiated notes. At the center position (12 o’clock), the setting of the arpeggiator “Gate” parameter will be used. Rotating the knob toward the left will shorten the time, and rotating it toward the right will lengthen the time.

[3] ARP-VELOCITY:

Controls the velocity (playing strength) of the arpeggiated notes. At the center position (12 o’clock), the setting of the arpeggiator “Velocity” parameter will be used. Rotating the knob toward the left will weaken the velocity, and rotating it toward the right will strengthen the velocity.

[4] TEMPO:

Controls the tempo of the arpeggiator or of the Sequencer mode . The LED beside “TEMPO” will blink at quarter note intervals of the speciﬁed tempo.

7. Mode keys, [COMPARE] key

[GLOBAL] key

Global mode will be selected

[MEDIA] key

Media mode will be selected.

[COMPARE] key

Use this key when you wish to compare the sound of the program or combination that you are currently editing with the un-edited sound that was written into memory. You can also use this key to make “before and after” comparisons when recording or editing in Sequencer mode (

☞p.15).

[SAMPLING] (EXB-SMPL) key

This key selects the Sampling mode. This is valid only if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed.

If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is not installed, pressing the [SAMPLING] key will cause a message of “No Sampling Upgrade Installed” to be displayed.

8. [TIMBRE/TRACK] key, [F1 T1/T9] … [F8 T8/T16] keys

Function [F1]–[F8] keys

These keys select the tabs that are displayed in each page. They are also used to execute utilities and other functions.

Timbre/track select [T1/T9]–[T8/T16] keys

By holding down the [TIMBRE/TRACK] key and pressing a [T1/T9]–[T8/T16] key, you can select the timbre/track parameters corresponding to the key number. When a single page displays the parameters for timbres 1–8 of a Combination or for tracks 1–8/9–16 of Sequencer mode, these keys select one of these timbres/tracks.

These keys are used to enter each mode. Pressing a key will enter the corresponding mode (the key will light). (

☞p.14)

[COMBI] key

Combination mode will be selected.

[PROG] key

Program mode will be selected.

[SEQ] key

Sequencer mode will be selected.

9. LCD screen

Here you can select pages, and parameters, and set values. (

☞p.10)

10.VALUE controllers

The following VALUE controllers are used to set the value of the selected parameter (

☞p.15).

[VALUE] dial

Use this dial to modify the value of the parameter.

[INC]/[DEC] keys

These are used to increase or decrease the parameter value in steps of one. It is convenient to use these to make ﬁne adjustments.

Numeric keys [0] – [9], [ENTER] key, [–] key, [./ HOLD] key

Use these keys to numerically input a parameter value. Use numeric keys [0]–[9], the [–] key, and the [./ HOLD] key to enter the value, and press the [ENTER] key to conﬁrm it. The [./HOLD] key lets you input a value with a decimal point. The [–] key inverts the sign (+/–) of the parameter value.

In addition, [./HOLD] can be used if you wish to select sounds by category in program or combination mode.

By holding down the [ENTER] key and pressing a numeric key [0]–[9], you can select up to ten utility menu commands for the current page.

11. [CATEGORY] key, [AUDITION] key

When a dialog box is open, this key 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] will close the menu.

[MENU PAGE +/–] key

Use this key to select different pages on screen. When you press this key, a list of the pages within the mode will appear in the LCD screen. Use the function key [F1]–[F7] or cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to select the desired page, and press the [F8] key to move to the selected page. You can also move to a desired page by holding down the [MENU] key and using numeric keys [1]–[7] to enter a two-digit page number. In addition, you can hold down the [MENU] key and use cursor keys [ ], [ ] to switch pages in the order of

1.1→2.1→2.2→2.3. (

☞p.14)

CURSOR keys [ ], [ –], [ ], [ +]

Use these keys to select different parameters on screen. In addition, you can hold down the [MENU] key and use cursor keys [ ], [ ] to switch pages in the order of

1.1→2.1→2.2→2.3. (

☞p.14)

Introduction

Front and rear panel

[CATEGORY] key

In each mode, you can directly access the utility menu “Select by Category” by choosing a parameter that can be selected by category and then pressing the [Category] key. This allows you to view and select programs or combinations by category. (

☞p.21)

[AUDITION] key

This key activates the Audition function, which plays a riff (phrase) suitable for each preloaded or preset program.

In Program mode, pressing the [AUDITION] key (the key will light) will cause the audition riff to play repeatedly.

In Sampling mode (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed), the selected sample will be played.

12.[EXIT] key, [MENU PAGE +/–] key , CURSOR keys [ ], [

–], [ ], [ +]

13. BANK keys

These keys are used to switch Program/Combination banks.

PROG BANK: [A], [B], [C], [D], [GM]

When selecting programs, use keys [A], [B], [C], [D], and [GM]. The key of the selected bank will light. Each time you press [GM], you will cycle through the GM banks and the drum bank as follows: G, g(d), G ... etc.

COMBI BANK: [A], [B], [C]

When selecting combinations, use keys [A], [B], and [C]. The LED of the selected bank will light. In Combination, and Sequencer modes when the edit cell (highlighted area) is located at the program of a timbre or track, you can use the BANK keys to select the bank of the program. The bank key of the program selected for that timbre/track will light. In dialog boxes such as Write Program or Write Com- bination, these keys are used to specify the program or combination bank that will be the writing destination, etc.

[EXIT] key

In Program, Combination, Sequencer, Sampling (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed), and Global modes, pressing this key from anywhere other than page 1.1 will take you to page 1.1 of that mode.

14.SEQUENCER/SAMPLING

(If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed)

[PAUSE] key

This key pauses playback of a song or cue list (the key will light). Press the key again to cancel Pause (the key will go dark).

[ REW] key

This key rewinds playback of a song or cue list. Rewind will occur when you press the key (the key will light). (This will not operate during recording.)

[FF ] key

This key fast-forwards playback of a song or cue list. Fast-forward will occur when you press the key (the key will light). (This will not operate during recording.)

[LOCATE] key

This key resets the playback location of a song or cue list to a speciﬁed location. You can also press this key when “stuck notes” occur for some reason.

[REC/WRITE] key

When you press this key in Sequencer mode, the TRITON Le will enter recording-ready mode (the key will light). If you then press the [START/STOP] key, recording will start. ( When you press this key in Program, Combination, or Global modes, a dialog box will appear. If you then press the [F8] (“OK”) key, the edited content will be written. (

When you press this key in Sampling mode (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed) and then press the [START/STOP] key, sample recording will begin. (

☞p.34)

[START/STOP] key

In Sequencer mode, this key starts/stops song recording/playback, or cue list playback. (The key will blink in time with the beat during recording or playback.)

In Sampling mode (if the EXB-SMPL option is installed), press the [REC/WRITE] key and then press the [ST ART/ST OP] key to start/stop sample recording. In the SMPL 2.1–2: Sample Edit, Edit2 page, pressing this key will sound the sample.

☞p.42, 44)

☞p.78)

Rear panel

1. SmartMedia slot

SmartMedia cards can be inserted here (☞p.5).

2. [POWER] switch

This switch turns the power on/off (☞p.17).

3. AC power supply connector (~AC9V)

Connect this to the included AC/AC power supply. After connecting the power supply cable to TRITON Le, connect the other end to an AC outlet (

4. AUDIO OUTPUT

Connect these outputs to the input jacks of your amp or mixer. In addition to the L/MONO and R main stereo audio outputs, TRITON Le provides two individual audio outputs. The sound from each oscillator, drum, timbre/track, or insertion effect can be freely routed to any output (

(MAIN) L/MONO, R

These are unbalanced phone jacks (☞p.12). These are the main audio output jacks. By setting “Bus

☞p.108–).

☞p.12).

Select” to L/R, the output from an oscillator, an insertion effect, an individual drum part, or the metronome can be output to the (MAIN) L/MONO and R jacks. When making connections in stereo, use L/MONO and R. When making connections in mono, use the L/ MONO jack.

(INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2

These are unbalanced phone jacks (☞p.12). These are individual (independent) audio output jacks. By cycling the “Bus Select” through 1, 2, 1/2 an oscillator, an insertion effect, an individual drum part, or the metronome etc. can be assigned to be output from the (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2 jacks. The output from the 1, 2 jacks is not affected by the [VOLUME] slider.

5. Pedal connections

ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack

The separately sold Korg XVP-10 EXP/VOL pedal or EXP-2 foot controller (options) can be connected to this jack. (

☞p.13).

Its function can be assigned in Global mode, allowing

you to use the pedal to control the volume, etc. (

☞p.113)

ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack

A separately sold on/off foot switch such as the Korg PS-1 foot switch can be connected here ( Its function can be assigned in Global mode, allowing you to use the foot switch as a modulation controller, to select programs or combinations, or to start/stop the sequencer (

☞p.113).

☞p.13).

DAMPER jack

A separately sold switch-type pedal such as the Korg DS-1H damper pedal can be connected here. If a DS-1H is connected, it will function as a halfdamper pedal. In order to ensure that the half-damper pedal functions correctly, please adjust the polarity and the sensitivity ( If any other switch-type pedal is connected, it will function as a damper switch. Set the polarity according to the pedal that you connected. (

☞PG p.124, 126).

☞PG p.126)

6. MIDI

MIDI IN connector

Musical data and sound settings etc. are received at this connector. Use this to play TRITON Le from another connected MIDI device (

☞PG p.229).

7. EXB-SMPL

(If the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed)

These connectors are used to sample mono or stereo audio from a mic or audio device ( the internal effect processor to apply effects. ( The MIC/LINE level select switch ([MIC/LINE] switch) and the level adjustment knob ([LEVEL] knob) allow a wide range of audio sources to be input, from mic level to line level.

SCSI connector

Use a SCSI cable to connect this to a SCSI-compatible device (hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, etc.). ( SMPL owner’s manual)

AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 jacks

These are unbalanced phone audio input jacks. ( Connect them to the OUTPUT jack(s) of your external audio device or mic.

[LEVEL] knob

This knob adjusts the input level of the AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 jacks. (

[MIC/LINE] switch

This switch selects the input level of the AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 jacks. (

☞p.34)

☞p.34, 38), or to use

☞p.111)

☞ EXB-

☞p.13)

Introduction

Front and rear panel

MIDI OUT connector

Musical data and sound settings etc. are transmitted from this connector. Use this to control another connected MIDI device from TRITON Le (

☞PG p.229).

MIDI THRU connector

Musical data and sound settings etc. that are received at the MIDI IN connector are re-transmitted without change from the MIDI THRU connector. You can use this to connect multiple MIDI devices via MIDI cables (

☞PG p.229).

Objects and functions in the LCD screen

a: Current page d: Edit cell e: Check box

c: Parameter f: Function buttons

a: Current page

This indicates the currently selected page within the 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 Parameter namePage number:name

b: Tab

Tab name

f: Function buttons

By pressing the function key [F1]–[F8] nearest this button, you can turn various functions on/off.

, :

In Media mode, these select the current directory.

Accesses the utility menu where you can execute utility menu commands.

Other function buttons examples

Sequencer mode: EDIT/DONE, INSERT, CUT,

COPY, JUMP, DONE, Tie, Rest, Back, Done (used in Cue List, Event Edit, Step Recording) REVERT (copy and paste RPPR

settings) Global mode: TEXT, KEY+, – Sampling mode (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL

option is installed):

INSERT, CUT, COPY, CREATE

(create multisample), L/R,

ZOOM

b: Tab

Most pages are divided into two or more tabs. By pressing the closest function key [F1]–[F7], you can select a tab to access the corresponding page.

c: Parameters

The parameters for various settings are displayed in the LCD screen. Use cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [] to select the desired parameter.

d: Edit cell

When you use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], the selected parameter will be highlighted in the LCD screen. This area is called the edit cell, and your editing will affect the highlighted area. The parameter value of the edit cell can be modiﬁed using VALUE controllers such as the [VALUE] dial or the [INC]/[DEC] keys ( ters that accept a key number or a velocity value, you can also hold down the [ENTER] key and play a note on the keyboard to enter the key number or velocity value.

☞p.15). For parame-

e: Check box

Use cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to select a check box (edit cell), and use a VALUE controller such as the [VALUE] dial or the [INC]/[DEC] keys to add or remove the check mark. When checked, the parameter will function, when unchecked, the parameter will not function.

* Utility menu

In each page, you can press the “UTILITY” function button (the [F8] key) to access the utility menu. 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.

You can also select up to ten utility menu commands by holding down the [ENTER] key and pressing a numeric key [0]–[9]. Press the [EXIT] key to close the utility menu.

For , press the [F7] key to select the desired utility menu command. You can also use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to make your selection. For , press the [F8] key to open the dialog box of the selected utility menu command. This key also switches the status of commands that you check or uncheck.

* Dialog boxes

When you select a utility menu command etc., a dialog box will open. Use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to select parameters. Use the VALUE controllers ( input the parameter values. When selecting program or combination numbers in a dialog box, you can use the BANK [A]–[GM] keys in addition to the VALUE controllers. As in the utility menu, press the function key [F1]– [F8] nearest etc. (function button 2) to access the execution or operation screen. In some cases, a dialog box will appear. Follow the directions shown in the dialog box. To execute, select (press the [F8] key). To cancel without executing, select (press the [F7] key). The dialog box will close. The [EXIT] key is equivalent to “Cancel,” “Done,” or “Exit.”

* Function buttons 2

Press the function key [F1]–[F8] nearest this button to execute the function.

Utility menu, etc.

*Text dialog box

When you use the function keys to select etc, a text dialog box will appear. In this dialog box you can rename text (e.g., the name of a program, combination, or song). (

☞p.15) to

☞p.43)

* Page menu

In Combination, Program, Sequencer, Global, or Sampling (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed) modes, pressing the [MENU] key will display a list of the pages in that mode. (The page in which you where when you pressed the [MENU] key will be highlighted.)

To select a page, press the nearest function key [F1]–[F7]. By pressing the same key you can move consecutively downward. You can also use cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to move left/up/down/ right.

You can also move to the desired page by holding down the [MENU] key and using numeric keys [0]–[7] to enter a two-digit page number. In addition, you can hold down the [MENU] key and use the cursor keys [ ], [ ] to move in steps of one page; in the example shown below, this would be Play → P/M → Ctrl → Prm1 → ... etc.

* Other objects

To use slider- or knob-shaped objects, use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] 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. (

☞p.108)

KnobsSliders

Introduction

Front and rear panel

* Scroll bar

This indicates that the list contains selections or parameters that cannot all be shown in the screen at once. Use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to move within the list.

Scroll bar

Routing

Connections

Connecting audio equipment etc.

Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless operation may damage your speaker system or cause malfunctions.

1. Connecting the AC/AC power supply

Connect the included AC/AC power supply to the AC power supply inlet of TRITON Le, and then connect the other end of the cable to an AC outlet.

2. Connecting audio output devices

AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO, R, (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2

Here, you can connect a set of ampliﬁed monitor speakers or your audio system to output TRITON Le’s sound. If you wish to use the AUDIO OUTPUT (INDIVIDUAL) 1–2 jacks of TRITON Le, we recommend that you use a mixer.

Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R jacks to the INPUT jacks of your powered monitor system, mixer etc.

L/MONO and R are the main outputs. If you are outputting in stereo, make connections to the (MAIN) L/MONO jack and the R jack. If you are outputting in monaural, make connections to the (MAIN) L/MONO jack. We recommend that you playback in stereo if possible.

If you wish to output from the AUDIO OUTPUT (INDIVIDUAL) 1, 2, jacks, connect these jacks to your mixer, and then connect the mixer output to the INPUT of your powered monitor system etc.

For details on the output of each jack (

☞p.108–

“Routing”).

Headphones

When using headphones, plug them into the headphones jack located on the front panel.

If you playback TRITON Le through your stereo audio system, be aware that high volumes may damage your speakers. Be careful not to raise the volume excessively.

Connecting separately sold

Connecting MIDI equipment

INPUT

Power Switch

PHONES

AC/AC power supply

Connecting the power cable

Headphones

PHONES

Connecting audio output devices

OUTPUT

Headphones

to an AC outlet

INPUT

Connecting pedals etc

Powered monitors, etc.

3. Connecting pedals etc.

2. Connections to a computer

Foot pedal connections

A foot pedal can be connected to control the volume or other functions. Connect a separately sold Korg assignable pedal such as the XVP-10 EXP/VOL or EXP-2 to the rear panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack. The function controlled by the foot pedal is speciﬁed in GLOBAL 1.1–3: System, Foot page “Foot Pedal Assign” (

☞p.113, PG p.125, 223).

Foot switch connections

A foot switch controls sostenuto, soft pedal on/off, arpeggiator on/off, to select programs or combinations, and to start/stop the sequencer etc. Connect a separately sold Korg foot switch such as the PS-1 to the rear panel ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. The function that will be controlled by the foot switch and the polarity of the foot switch can be set in GLOBAL 1.1–3: System, Foot page “Foot SW Assign,” and “Foot SW Polarity” (

☞p.113, PG p.125, 222).

Damper pedal connections

Allows you to sustain the sound while playing. Connect a Korg DS-1H damper pedal (separately sold option) to the rear panel DAMPER jack. If a DS-1H is connected, you can produce half-damper effects. The polarity of the damper pedal can be set in GLOBAL 1.1–3: System, Foot page “Damper Polarity,” and its sensitivity can be adjusted by the GLOBAL 1.1–1 System utility menu command “Half Damper Calibration.” (

☞PG p.124, 126)

Connections to MIDI equipment/

Your performance on the TRITON Le, as well as controller and sequencer data, can be sent to a computer (connected via MIDI interface), and the tone generator of TRITON Le can be played from the computer.

Use a MIDI interface to connect the MIDI connectors of TRITON Le to the MIDI connectors of your computer.

☞ PG p.229 “MIDI applications – Connecting MIDI

deveices/computers”

Connecting separately sold options

By installing the separately sold EXB-SMPL option you can add two channels of audio input jacks and a SCSI connector.

For details on installing the EXB-SMPL, refer to PG p.253.

Guitar

Effect processor etc.

If a passive type guitar (a guitar without an internal preamp) is connected, it will not be possible to sample at an appropriate level due to the impedance mismatch. Such instruments must be connected via a preamp or effect unit.

CD player, analog record player, etc.

Introduction

Connections

computers (MIDI connectors)

1. Connections to MIDI equipment

The keyboard, controllers, and sequencer etc. of TRITON Le can be used to control an external MIDI tone generator. Conversely, another MIDI keyboard or sequencer can control the tone generator of TRITON Le to produce sound.

Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI connectors of TRITON Le with the MIDI connectors of your external device.

☞ PG p.229 “MIDI applications – Connecting MIDI

deveices/computers”

1. Audio input connections

Connect a mic or the OUTPUT jacks of an external audio device to the AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 jacks when you want to sample in Sampling mode (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed), or in Program, Combination, or Sequencer mode when you want to apply an internal effect to an external input sound and output the processed sound from the OUTPUT jacks.

For details on connections when sampling in Sampling mode, refer to p.34.

For details on connections when applying an effect in other modes and outputting to the OUTPUT jacks, refer to p.111.

2. SCSI connections

You can connect SCSI-compatible devices (hard disks, CD-ROM drives etc.). ( ual)

☞EXB-SMPL Operation Man-

Basic operation

Selecting modes, pages and tabs; setting parameters

2 Press the [MENU] key.

The page menu will appear.

1. Selecting modes

In order to use a particular function on the TRITON Le, you must ﬁrst select the appropriate mode. Press one of the front panel mode keys to enter the corresponding mode.

[COMBI] key: Combination mode [PROG] key: Program mode [SEQ] key: Sequencer mode [GLOBAL] key: Global mode [MEDIA] key: Media mode [SAMPLING] key: Sampling mode (if the sepa-

rately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed)

2. Selecting pages and tabs

Each mode has a large number of parameters, which are grouped into pages. Each page is further divided into as many as seven groups. These are referred to as

“tabs.”

Selecting a page

1 Make sure that the desired mode is selected.

To select a mode, press the appropriate mode key. Here we will use Combination mode as an example for our explanation. Press the [COMBI] key.

In Media mode there is only one page, so the page menu will not appear.

3 Press the function key [F1]–[F7] that is nearest the

page you wish to select. If multiple pages are assigned to one function key,

press the same key to move the cursor downward. You can also use the [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] cursor keys to move.

4 Press the [F8] (“Open”) key.

When you press the [F8] key, you will jump to the selected page, and that page will appear. As an example here, press the [F3] key three times to select “KeyZ,” and then press the [F8] (“Open”) key. The 3.3: Ed-Key Zone page will appear.

You can also use the following alternative methods to select a page.

• Press the [MENU] key, and then use the [ ], [ ] keys to move forward or backward through the pages in the order of 1.1→2.1→2.2→3.1 etc.

• Hold down the [MENU] key, and use numeric keys [1]–[7] to enter a two-digit page number to move directly to the corresponding page. (To select the page shown above, you would press [3], [3].) If only one page is assigned to each function key (group), as in COMBI 1.1: Play or the pages of Global mode, the first digit of the numeric key [1]– [7] will move to the corresponding page.

The page selected at this time will be the page that was last selected. If there is no corresponding page, nothing will happen.

When you press the [EXIT] key, you will return to

1.1 from any page.

Selecting a tab

5 Press the function key [F1]–[F7] that is nearest the

tab displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen. As an example, we will select the “Slope” tab. Press

the [F3] key.

Numeric keys [0]–[9], [ENTER] key, [–] key, [./HOLD] key

Use these when you know the parameter value that you wish to input. After using the numeric keys [0]–[9] to input a number , press the [ENTER] key to ﬁnalize the parameter value. Use the [–] key to enter negative numbers. Use the [./HOLD] key to enter a decimal point. In the

1.1: Play page of Program and Combination modes, the [./HOLD] key will perform the Category Hold or 10’s Hold function. (

☞PG p.2)

Introduction

Some pages have no tabs.

6 To move to another page, press the [MENU] key

and repeat the procedure from step 3.

3. Selecting parameters

Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] cursor keys to select the parameter that you wish to edit. In Combination mode pages that display timbres 1–8, or in Sequencer mode pages that display tracks 1–8 or 9–16, you can hold down the [TIMBRE/TRACK] key and press the nearest function key [F1]–[F8] to select the desired timbre or track.

4. Setting a parameter

The parameter value in the edit cell can be set by using the front panel VALUE controllers ([INC]/[DEC] keys, [VALUE] dial, numeric keys [0]–[9], [–] key, [./HOLD] key, and [ENTER] key). As necessary, you can also use the BANK [A]–[GM] keys, and the [COMPARE] key. In the case of parameters that require you to enter a note or velocity value, you can enter the value by playing a key on the keyboard while holding down the [ENTER] key.

VALUE controllers

[INC]/[DEC] keys

Use these when you wish to make ﬁne adjustments to the value.

[VALUE] dial

Use this when you wish to make large changes in a value.

BANK [A]–[GM] keys

Basic operation

The BANK [A]–[GM] keys are used in Program mode to select the program bank and in Combination mode to select the combination bank. In Combination mode, they are also used to select the program bank for each timbre of the combination. In Sequencer mode, these keys are used to select the bank of the program used by each track of the song. These keys are also used to specify the bank in dialog boxes such as Write Program or Write Combination.

[COMPARE] key

Use this key when you wish to compare an edited program or combination sound with the un-edited original (i.e., the sound that is written into memory). When editing a program or combination, press this key. The key will light, and the last-written settings for that program number or combination number will be recalled. When you press the [COMPARE] key once again, the key will go dark and you will return to the settings that you were editing. If you edit the settings that are recalled by pressing the [COMPARE] key (i.e., the settings that are written into memory), the key will go dark, and it will not be possible to return to the previous settings by pressing the [COMPARE] key again.

In Sequencer mode, you can use the [COMPARE] key to make “before and after” comparisons immediately after using realtime recording or step recording to record a song, or after performing a track edit operation. For example, this can be used effectively when realtime-recording a track for a song.

1 Realtime-record a track. (Take 1) 2 Once again, realtime-record on the same track. (T ake

3 Press the [COMPARE] key. The key will light, and

take 1 will be recalled.

4 Press the [COMPARE] key once again. The key will

go dark, and take 2 will be recalled.

5 If after recording two different takes on the same

track, you record a third, the Compare function will now alternate between the second and third takes. Recording a fourth take will mean that Compare now alternates between takes three and four , and so on. In this fashion, Compare always alternates between the last two recorded passes that are made on the same track.

In this way, the Compare function lets you recall the previous recording or the previous state of event editing.

The Compare function is not available in Global, Media and Sampling modes.

Keyboard input

When inputting a note name or velocity value as the value of a parameter, you can use the keyboard to input the setting. Hold down the [ENTER] key and play the note that you wish to enter as a value. The note name (number) or velocity value will be input. When the GLOBAL 5.1: DKit page or SEQ 5.1: RPPR, RPPR Setup page is displayed, you can hold down the [ENTER] key and play a note to recall the settings that have been assigned to the note you played.

Quick Start

Turning the power on/off

Before you turn on the power, make sure that the desired connections have been made as described in “Connections” (

☞p.12).

1. Turning the power on

1 Press the TRITON Le’ s [POWER] switch to turn on

the power.

The LCD screen will display the name of your model, and the software version. (The following graphic shows the factory-set LCD screen . The version number is subject to change without notice.)

2 Turn on your powered monitors or stereo amp. 3 Raise this instrument’s [VOLUME] slider to an

appropriate level, and adjust the volume of your powered monitors or stereo amp.

• When using Sampling mode (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed) utility commands (“Move Sample,” “Move MS,” “Conv.To Prog,” “Time Slice,” etc.) to simultaneously modify programs or drum kits.

The mode and page that will be selected when the power is turned on

The state of this instrument when the power is turned on will depend on the setting of “Power On Mode” (GLOBAL 1.1: System, Preference page).

If “Power On Mode” is Reset (factory setting), this instrument will automatically selects the Combination mode 1.1: Play.

If “Power On Mode” is Memorize, this instrument will be in the mode and page that were last selected when the power was turned off.

The Memorize setting will remember the mode and page that were last selected, the combination number that was last selected in Combination mode, and the program number that was last selected in Program mode. If another mode is selected when the power is turned on, you can press the [COMBI] key or [PROG] key to select the 1.1: Play page with the last-selected combination number or program number.

Quick Start

Turning the power on/off

2. Turning the power off

1 Set this instrument’s [VOLUME] slider and the

volume of your powered monitor or stereo amp to zero.

2 Turn off the power of your powered monitor or

stereo amp.

3 Press this instrument’s [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, this instrument will automatically initialize its internal memory so that it will operate correctly . This is not a malfunction.

While data is being written, the LCD screen will indicate “Now writing into internal memory.” Data is written into internal memory by the following operations.

• Writing (updating) a Program, Combination, Global Setting, Drum Kit, or Arpeggio Patterns

• Loading Program, Combination, Global Setting, Drum Kit, or Arpeggio Patterns data in Media mode

• Receiving a MIDI data dump for Program, Combination, Global Setting, Drum Kit data, or Arpeggio Patterns

LCD screen messages when separately sold options are installed (When the power is turned on)

This instrument allows you to install separately sold options. When the power is turned on, the type of installed options will be displayed. After installing an option, be sure to check this display to verify that the option was installed correctly. If the option is not displayed here even though it was installed, it was not installed correctly. Turn off the power and re-install the option. (

☞For details on installing an option, refer to PG p.253)

OPTIONS

EXB-SMPL:

The EXB-SMPL option is installed.

SIMM:

Slot1 (**MB)/Slot2 (**MB): SIMM’s are installed in SIMM slots 1 and/or 2. The capacity of each SIMM is shown in parentheses.

Listening to a demo song

Loading demo playback data

The TRITON Le contains demo songs (and preloaded data). This data can be loaded in Global mode.

1 Press the [GLOBAL] key (the key will light).

You will enter Global mode. Verify that the GLOBAL 1.1: System page is displayed. If it is not displayed, press the [EXIT] key.

2 Press the [F8] (“UTILITY”) key to access the Utility

menu.

3 Press the [F7] (“ ”) key to select “Load Pre-

load/Demo Data,” and press the [F8] (“OK”) key.

A dialog box will appear.

4 Use the [INC]/[DEC] keys to select the data that

you want to load.

In the “Kind” ﬁeld, select the data that you want to load. In this case, select All (Preload PCG and Demo Songs). When you execute the Load operation, the demo song data and preloaded data will be loaded.

5 Press the [F8] (“OK”) key.

A dialog box will ask you for conﬁrmation.

6 Press the [F8] (“OK”) key once again.

The preloaded data and demo song data will be loaded.

Never turn off the power while the data is being loaded.

If the Memory Protected dialog box appears, uncheck the memory protect setting, and perform the Load operation again. (

☞p.42)

From the powered-off state, if you turn on the power while holding down the [MENU] key and [EXIT] key, the Load All (Preload PCG and Demo Songs) operation will be executed automatically. (The LCD screen will show a message of “Now Writing Internal Memory.”) This will load all PCG data and demo song data. Never turn off the power while the data is being loaded.

Selecting and playing a demo song in the Sequencer mode

1 Press the [SEQ] key (the key will light).

You will enter Sequencer mode.

2 Access the SEQ 1.1: Play/REC, Play/REC page.

Play/REC page

SEQ 1.1:

Play/REC

Song Select

If the SEQ 1.1: Play/REC, Play/REC page does not appear, select it as follows.

1) Press the [MENU] key. The LCD screen will show a list of the pages in Sequencer mode.

2) Press the [F1] key to select “P/R,” and press the [F8] (“OPEN”) key.

3) Press the [F1] key. The SEQ 1.1: Play/REC, Play/ REC page will be displayed.

3 Use the cursor keys [ ], [ ] to choose “Song

Select.”

The song name will be highlighted.

4 Use the [INC]/[DEC] keys or other V ALUE control-

lers to select the demo song that you wish to play.

5 Press the [START/STOP] key.

The key will blink and the selected song will play.

6 If you wish to stop playback, press the [START/

STOP] key once again.

Playing a cue list

Here’s how to playback the demonstration cue list. By using a cue list, you can repeatedly play multiple songs that you specify in the cue list, or play songs consecutively. (

1 Press the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [F2] key to select “Cue,” and then press

the [F8] (“OPEN”) key.

The SEQ 2.1: Cue List, Setup&Play page will appear .

3 Press the [START/STOP] key. 4 To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] key

once again.

If the last step is End, playback will stop automatically when it reaches that point. If the last step is Continue to Step01, playback will return to the ﬁrst step and continue.

To select a cue list, choose “Cue List Select,” and use the same procedure as when selecting a song. Refer to step 4 above.

☞p.71)

Quick Start

Listening to a demo song

Contents of the preloaded data and demo songs

Preload PCG

• Preloaded data (programs, combinations, drum kits, arpeggio patterns, global settings)

When you load the preloaded data, it will be written into internal memory. This data is preserved even when the power is turned off.

When this data is loaded, the PCG data that had been previously written will be replaced. If you do not want to lose this data, save it on SmartMedia beforehand. (

Demo Songs

• Demonstration song and demonstration cue list data

This data is loaded into the internal sequencer memory. The data will be lost when the power is turned off.

When you load All Demo Songs, the data that had been written before loading this data will be rewritten. If you wish to keep this data, you must ﬁrst save it on a SmartMedia before loading All Demo Songs. (

☞p.45)

Selecting and playing a program

In Program mode you can select and play a program from banks A–D, G, g(d). Here we will show how to select preset programs. Select various programs and hear how they sound.

Selecting a program

1 Press the [PROG] key (the key will light).

You will enter Program mode. Make sure that the upper line of the LCD screen indicates “PROG 1.1: Play.”

Category

Program Bank

Program Select

Selecting a program number

2 Make sure that “Program Select” is selected.

If it is not selected, use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to highlight the program name in “Pro- gram Select.”

3 Use the VALUE controllers to select the program

that you wish to play.

You can use the following methods to select a program.

• Rotate the [VALUE] dial.

• Press the [INC] or [DEC] key.

• Use numeric keys [0]–[9] to specify the number, and press the [ENTER] key.

4 Audition the sound.

Play a note on the keyboard to hear the sound you selected.

Alternatively, you can press the [AUDITION] key (the key will light) to turn on the Audition function and the TRITON Le will automatically play a riff (phrase) suitable for the selected program.

Selecting the program bank

In Program mode, you can switch banks to select programs from another bank. With the factory settings, banks A, B, C, D000–063 and G, g(d) contain programs. (

5 Press a BANK [A]–[GM] key to select a bank.

The key will light, and the selected bank will be displayed in the left of the LCD screen. For example to select bank B, press the BANK [B] key. (The [B] key will light, and the upper left of the LCD screen will indicate Bank B.)

Bank Prog. No. Explanation

A, B, C 000…127 D 000…063 D 064…127 for user programs G 001…128 GM programs g(d) (☞VNL) GM2 drum programs

A, B, C, D000–063

With the factory settings, these banks contain a wide variety of preloaded programs that use the internal PCM ROM multisamples, effects, and arpeggio patterns.

D064–127

With the factory settings, these banks do not contain programs. Programs you yourself create can be stored in these banks.

128 programs can be written or rewritten to each bank

A–D (for a total of 512). G, g(d) These banks contain 128 GM programs and 9

GM drum programs that are compatible with the GM sound map. The programs of these banks are read-only. Bank G contains the GM programs. G lets you select 128 programs numbered from 001–128, and g(d) lets you select nine drum programs ( Each time you press the [GM] key, the bank will alternate as shown below.

G→g(d)→G→g(d)→G…

☞ For details of the program names etc., refer to

“VNL” (Voice Name List).

☞ table bellow)

for preloaded programs

☞VNL).

With the factory settings, the Audition function can be used only on the preloaded programs of banks A–C, D000–063, and the preset programs G, g(d).

Selecting programs by category

You can select programs by categories such as keyboard, organ, bass, and drums. With the factory settings, all the preloaded programs are organized into sixteen categories. You can choose a category, and then select from the programs in that category.

On this instrument, you can use one of the following two methods to select programs by category.

Select by Category

1 Make sure that PROG 1.1: Play is displayed. 2 Press the [CATEGORY] key.

The Select by Category dialog box will appear. The categories are displayed in the left side of the screen, and a list of the programs in the selected category are displayed in the right side.

Category

3 Use the [F1] (“ ”), [F2] (“ ”), [F3]

(“ ”), and [F4] (“ ”) keys to select the desired category.

4 Use the [ ], [ ] cursor keys to select the desired

program.

5 To execute, press the [F8] (“OK”) key. To cancel

without executing, press the [F7] (“Cancel”) key.

Program

Using 10’s HOLD to select programs

You can ﬁx the ten’s place of the program number as you select programs.

1 Press the [./HOLD] key to make the display indi-

cate .

The ten’s place of the program number will be held (ﬁxed).

2 By pressing a numeric key [0]–[9], you can input

the one’s place in a single action.

3 You can use the [INC]/[DEC] keys to change the

ten’s place.

4 To cancel the 10’s HOLD function, press [./HOLD]

to erase the display.

Using a connected switch to select programs

A separately sold on/off-type switch (such as the separately sold Korg PS-1) can be connected to the rear panel ASSIGNABLE SWITCH connector, and assigned a program select function. (

☞p.113)

Selecting programs from a MIDI device

MIDI program change messages can be transmitted from an external MIDI device, and received by this instrument to select programs.(

☞PG p.230)

Quick Start

Selecting and playing a program

Cat. HOLD (Category Hold)

1 Press the [./HOLD] key to display .

The category will be held.

Category

Program

Select

2 Use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to choose

“Category,” and use the VALUE controllers to specify the category.

3 Use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to choose

“Program Select,” and use the VALUE controllers to successively select programs in that category.

4 To exit the Category Hold function, press the [./

HOLD] key twice to erase the display.

In PROG 1.1: Play, pressing the [./HOLD] key will cycle through →→ cancel.

Selecting and playing a combination

In Combination mode you can select and play a combination from banks A–C. Select various combinations and hear how they sound.

Selecting a combination

1 Press the [COMBI] key (the key will light).

You will enter Combination mode. Make sure that the upper line of the LCD screen indicates “COMBI

1.1: Play.”

Category

Combination Bank

Combi Select

Selecting a combination number

2 Make sure that “Combi Select” is selected.

If it is not selected, use the cursor keys [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] to highlight the combination name in “Combi Select.”

3 Use the VALUE controllers to select the combina-

tion that you wish to play.

☞p.20 “Selecting a program” 3

4 Audition the sound.

Play a note on the keyboard to hear the sound you selected.

Selecting the combination bank

In Combination mode, you can switch banks to select combinations from another bank. With the factory settings, banks A, B, and C contain combinations. (

5 Press a BANK [A]–[C] key to select a bank.

Bank Prog. No. Explanation

A, B, C 000…127 for preloaded combinations

☞ table bellow)

(for user combinations)

A, B, C With the factory settings, these banks con-

tain a wide variety of preloaded combinations that use multiple programs, effects, and arpeggio patterns.

128 programs can be written or rewritten to each bank A–C (for a total of 384).

☞ For details of the combination names etc., refer to

“VNL” (Voice Name List).

Selecting combinations by category

You can select combinations from sixteen categories in the same way as for programs. With the factory settings, all the preloaded combinations are organized into sixteen categories. You can choose a category, and then select from the combinations in that category.

☞p.21 “Selecting programs by category”

Using 10’s HOLD to select combinations

You can ﬁx the ten’s place of the combination number, so that a combination can be selected simply by pressing a numeric key once to change the one’s place.

☞p.21 “Using 10’s HOLD to select programs”

Using a connected switch to select combinations

A separately sold on/off type foot switch such as the Korg PS-1 can be connected to the rear panel ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack, and used to select combinations. (

☞p.113)

Selecting combinations from a MIDI device

MIDI program change messages can be transmitted from an external MIDI device, and received by this instrument to select combinations. (

☞PG p.230)

Using controllers to modify the sound

The TRITON Le provides various controllers – a joystick, the SW1 and SW2 switches, and the REALTIME CONTROL [1], [2], [3], [4] knobs – that let you modify the tone, pitch, volume, or effects in realtime while you play. Each time you select a program or combination, try out these controllers to hear how they affect the sound.

Tonal changes etc. created using these controllers can be recorded on the internal sequencer or on an external MIDI sequencer.

Joystick

JS(+X): Move the joystick toward the right to apply an

effect. Normally this is used to control the pitch (bend up).

JS(–X): Move the joystick toward the left to apply an

effect. Normally this is used to control the pitch (bend down).

JS(+Y): Move the joystick away from yourself to apply

an effect. Normally this is used to control the oscillator LFO (vibrato).

JS(–Y): Move the joystick toward yourself to apply an

effect. Normally this is used to control ﬁlter LFO (wah).

You can use the Lock function of [SW 1] or [SW 2] keys to hold the effect in the current joystick position, before the joystick is released to the center position. For the procedure, refer to “The lock function.”

You can specify the way in which the [SW1] and [SW2] keys will operate: either Toggle, when the assigned function will be switched on/off each time the key is pressed, or Momentary, when the assigned function will be switched on only as long as you hold down the key.

The function of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys can be veriﬁed for Program mode in the 1.1: Play, Program page, or for Combination mode in the 1.1: Play, Combination page. (

When you write a program or combination, the on/off status of the [SW1] and [SW2] keys is

saved. For details on making these settings, refer to “Set-

ting the function of [SW1] and [SW2]” (

☞p.25)

☞p.115).

The Lock function

1 Select program bank A001: Acoustic Piano, and

play the keyboard.

To select a program, make sure that you are in Program mode, and press the Bank [A] key, numeric key [1], and then the [ENTER] key.

2 Move the joystick toward yourself (the –Y direc-

tion).

The modulation will deepen, and at the same time, resonance will be applied to give a unique character to the sound.

3 While holding the joystick toward yourself, press

the [SW2] screen (The [SW2] key will light). The tone at this point will be maintained. (Lock

function)

Quick Start

Using controllers to modify the sound

You can use the joystick as a source for alternate modulation or effect dynamic modulation, to control program parameters or effect parameters.

SW1, SW2

You can use these keys as sources for alternate modulation or effect dynamic modulation to control program parameters or effect parameters.

These switches can also be used to switch the octave, to turn portamento on/off, or to lock the position of the after touch lock function (

☞p.24).

4 Release the joystick, and play the keyboard.

The tone will stay the same as it was when the [SW2] key was pressed. Moving the joystick toward yourself will not affect the sound.

In the lower part of the LCD screen, SW2 will indicate JS-Y Lock. This means that the function of the [SW2] key is set to JS-Y Lock. (It will operate as a Toggle switch.) If the function of the [SW1] or [SW2] key is set to

JS X Lock, JS+Y Lock, or JS-Y Lock, the tone that was heard when the joystick is tilted can be maintained even after the joystick is returned to the center position. Similarly, there is an AfterT Lock function that locks the aftertouch effect. (

☞PG p.220)

5 Press the [SW2] key once again to defeat the lock.

In many programs and combinations, the joystick Y axis lock function is assigned to the [SW2] key.

Knob [2]: RESONANCE/HPF

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.

REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4]

These knobs can be used to control the ﬁlter cutoff frequency and resonance, the amp and ﬁlter EG, volume, portamento time, pan, pitch LFO, or the send levels to the master effects, etc.

1 Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] key

to switch the function of the realtime controllers to A-mode, B-mode, or C-mode.

Each time you press the key, A-mode, B-mode or Cmode will be selected alternately, and the corresponding LED will light.

2 Rotate the desired knob to control the sound, etc.

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.

Level

LPF HPF

Cutoff frequency

Knob [3]: EG-INTENSITY

Adjust the 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.

Level

A-mode controls

In A-mode, knobs [1]–[4] will control/edit the following functions.

Placing the knobs in the center (12 o’clock) position will produce the values speciﬁed by the program parameters.

Knob [1]: LPF CUTOFF

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.

Level

LPF

Frequency

HighLow

Cutoff frequency

Time

Knob [4]: EG-RELEASE

Adjust the 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.

note-on

Level

Attack Level

Decay Time

Attack Time

Start Level

Break Level

Sustain Level

Slope Time

note-off

Release Level

Release Time

Time

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Korg Triton LE User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions

About this manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview

Main features

Overview of the modes

Front panel

Front and rear panel

Rear panel

Objects and functions in the LCD screen

Connections

Connecting audio equipment etc.

1. Connecting the AC/AC power supply

2. Connecting audio output devices

3. Connecting pedals etc.

2. Connections to a computer

Connecting separately sold options

1. Connections to MIDI equipment

1. Audio input connections

2. SCSI connections

Basic operation

Selecting modes, pages and tabs; setting parameters

1. Selecting modes

2. Selecting pages and tabs

3. Selecting parameters

4. Setting a parameter

Quick Start

Turning the power on/off

1. Turning the power on

2. Turning the power off

Listening to a demo song

Loading demo playback data

Selecting and playing a demo song in the Sequencer mode

Playing a cue list

Selecting and playing a program

Selecting a program

Selecting and playing a combination

Selecting a combination

Using controllers to modify the sound

Joystick

SW1, SW2

REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4]