Korg WaveDrum Global Edition Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Precautions ................................................................ 2
Cautions for use ......................................................... 3
About the documentation ......................................... 3
Introduction ........................................... 4
Main features ............................................................ 4
Parts of the WAVEDRUM ............................................ 5
Preparations .......................................... 6
Connecting audio devices .......................................... 6
Turning the power on ................................................ 6
Attaching the WAVEDRUM to a stand ........................ 6
Performing ............................................ 7
Performance techniques ............................................ 7
Selecting programs .................................................... 7
Assigning programs to buttons 1–4 .......................... 7
Editing ................................................... 8
Basic editing procedure ..............................................8
Saving your edited settings ........................................9
Important editing parameters ....................................9
Appendix ............................................. 11
Restoring the factory settings ..................................11
Troubleshooting .......................................................11
Specifications ...........................................................11
Voice Name List .......................................i
Programs .....................................................................i
Live mode ...................................................................ii
Algorithms ................................................................iii
PCM Instruments .......................................................iii
Loop Phrases .............................................................iv
Program structure for Single-size/Double-size
Algorithms ............................................. v
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Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the Korg
Global Edition
This owner’s manual contains a great deal of information that will help you understand the
and play it to its fullest potential. In order- to ensure
that you are taking complete advantage of your
WAVEDRUM
use the product as directed.
dynamic percussion synthesizer.
, please read this manual carefully and
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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a
malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet
of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet
of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedand
foundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassB
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC
Rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoproviderea‐
sonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference
inaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgen‐
erates,uses,andcanradiateradiofr
energyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccor‐
dancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful
interferencetoradiocommunications.However,
thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnot
occurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequip‐
mentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor
televisionreception,whichcanbedete
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by
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferenceby
oneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the
switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry
cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a
breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.
If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC
adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest
Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those included items.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system
can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol
is displayed on the product, owner’s manual,
battery, or battery package, it signifies that
when you wish to dispose of this product,
manual, package or battery you must do so in
an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary
household waste. Disposing in the correct manner
will prevent harm to human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of
disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local
administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount,
a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossedout wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery
package.
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Cautions for use
About the documentation
Each individual
depending on the type of head used, how it is tuned or
played, and how it has been maintained. Please take note
of the following points as well as the preceding “Cautions
for safety.”
WAVEDRUM
unit will differ slightly
Do not place heavy objects on the head for long periods
If pressure is applied to the surface of the head for a long
period, the rubber cushion and sensor under the head will
become deformed, and this can harm the playability of
the instrument.
Avoid placing heavy objects on the head or placing the
WAVEDRUM
upside down for long periods.
Feedback
The sensors in the
occur in the head and body when you strike the
DRUM
with your hand or a drum stick. In some situations, the
pick up loud sounds from nearby high output speakers in
addition to vibrations produced by directly striking the
WAVEDRUM
Especially when monitoring the
large PA setup, the
speakers can be transmitted through the floor or stand (or
directly through the air) and be picked up once again by
the
When such vibrations are detected by the
and sent back through the speakers, feedback will occur,
and an uncontrollable and continuous sound will result.
Feedback places severe stress on amps and speakers, and
can cause serious damage to equipment. Thus, when a
powerful monitoring system is used, the equalizers and
limiters of the PA system should be adjusted to prevent
the
preventing feedback for vocal and acoustic instrument
mics.
WAVEDRUM
WAVEDRUM
WAVEDRUM
WAVEDRUM
may also act as a microphone and
.
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.
from producing feedback, similar to
detect the vibrations that
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sounds emitted by the
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with a
How the documentation is organized
The WAVEDRUM Global Edition comes with the following documentation.
• Quick Start Guide (printed, PDF) (this document)
• Parameter Guide (PDF)
The Quick Start Guide provides a concise explanation of
the WAVEDRUM’s main functions. Read this first.
The Parameter Guide explains all of the WAVEDRUM’s
parameters and algorithms. Refer to this guide when you
want to learn more about a specific parameter.
These guides are provided as PDF files on the included
accessory disc.
Abbreviations for the manuals
In the documentation, references to the manuals are
abbreviated as follows.
QS: Quick Start Guide
PG: Parameter Guide
Data handling
Unexpected malfunctions can result in the loss of memory contents. Korg cannot accept any responsibility for
any loss or damage which you may incur as a result of
data loss.
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* This product was developed under license of physical
modeling tone generator patents (http://www.sondiusxg.com) owned by Stanford University USA and
Yamaha Corporation.
* All product names and company names are the trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Introduction Main features
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Introduction
Main features
Revolutionary synthesis technology
The
WAVEDRUM
sound of your strike via the head and rim sensors, and
processing this audio source by DSP (Digital Signal Processing) sound synthesis technology to create unique
sounds. At the same time, a PCM sound source is also
played using your strike as the trigger.
Using this combination of methods, the
produces a rich variety of percussion sounds that give
you an extremely wide range of freedom for performance expression. By using subtle motions of your fingers or hand to strike, rub, or scratch the
or by playing it using sticks, mallets, or brushes, you can
obtain a high degree of expressive and dynamic range
that rivals that of acoustic drums or percussion instruments.
Unique sounds generated by 60 different algorithms
The
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variety of software synthesis methods including analog,
additive, non-linear, and physical modeling, and combines these sounds to create the final output sound. Such
combinations are called “algorithms,” and the
DRUM
contains 60 different single-size and double-size
algorithms. The WAVEDRUM Global Edition gives you
the 36 algorithms of the WAVEDRUM (WD-X) as well
as the 9 algorithms for Middle Eastern percussion instruments from the WAVEDRUM ORIENTAL, plus 15
highly versatile drum/percussion algorithms such as
Snare, Conga, Djembe, and Cajon. By specifying different algorithms you can create completely new sounds
that can be produced only by the
as a variety of instrumental sounds or sounds of nature.
generates sound by detecting the
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WAVEDRUM
uses DSP technology to carry out a
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, as well
,
Live mode
You can register twelve frequently-used programs (four
programs x three banks) in buttons 1–4 for immediate
recall. This is convenient for live performances.
140 loop phrases
The built-in 140 loop phrases cover a broad range of
genres and tempos, allowing you to play along for a oneperson jam session.
AUX IN connector
The AUX IN connector lets you connect another WAVEDRUM unit, an audio device, or an external sound module,
and play along with that audio source.
Lightweight and compact design
The
WAVEDRUM
design for comfortable playing on your lap as well as
easy portability. You can also perform with it attached to
a stand (sold separately) for stand-up performance (Percussion Stand ST-WD) or a commercially-available
snare stand.
features a lightweight and compact
400 different PCM instruments for the head and rim
The PCM instruments (PCM sound sources produce a
rich variety of sounds in addition to the algorithms. Programs that use a single-size algorithm allow you to freely
assign a different algorithm and PCM instrument to the
head and the rim, giving you a very broad array of
sounds. Programs that use a double-size algorithm are
optimized for simulating acoustic instruments such as a
snare, djembe, or cajon; within the algorithm, these programs analyze your performance in realtime, and based
on this analysis, they control the PCM instrument to create natural response that cannot be obtained from a conventional PCM sound generator.
200 preset programs, 200 user programs
There are 200 built-in preset programs that combine percussion, drums, and sound effects in complex ways that
can produce completely different sounds according to
your playing technique. Programs that you edit can be
saved in the 200 user programs.
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Parts of the WAVEDRUM
Notch
Tension bolt
(x 5)
Notch
Sensor cover
Front panel
Head
Rim
DC IN connector
Cable hook Cable hook
OUTPUT
L,R jacks
Power button Headphone jack
AUX IN jack
another WAVEDRUMPowered monitors, etc.
Audio player
or
Headphones
INPUT
OUTPUT
to AC outlet
AC adaptor
(included)
VOLUME knob
Front panel
WRITE button
Display
VALUE knob
Buttons 1-4
BANK/MODE button
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Preparations Connecting audio devices
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Preparations
Connecting audio devices
Before you connect the Wavedrum Global to other
equipment, you must turn down the volume of all
equipment and turn off the power. Careless operation may damage your speaker system or cause malfunctions.
Please refer to the preceding page for a diagram of connections.
Connecting the output jacks to powered monitors or
a mixer
• Connect the
the input jacks of your powered monitors or mixer.
If you’re monitoring through headphones, connect
your headphones to the
jack. The VOLUME knob adjusts the L & R OUTPUT as well as the headphone volume.
Connecting an audio device to the input jack
• You can connect the OUTPUT L, R jacks of a second
WAVEDRUM
devices or to the
sound that is input via this jack will be output from
the OUTPUT L, R jacks and the headphone jack.
note: To input sound from a device that’s connected
to the AUX IN jack, you must go to Global mode and
raise the AUX IN jack mix level appropriately. The
mix level is 0 by default (See PG page 7).
Sudden transient peaks in volume produced by the
WAVEDRUM can damage your monitoring equipment,
or your hearing if you’re monitoring through headphones. Please be sure to set the volume appropriately.
Turning the power on
Connecting the AC adapter
1. Connect the included AC adapter to the
DRU
Use only the included AC adapter. Using any other
AC adapter may cause malfunctions.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
Be sure to use an AC outlet that is the correct voltage for the adapter.
3. To prevent the plug from being accidentally dis-
connected, secure the power cable by wrapping it
around the
Turning the power on
1. Make sure that the
nected equipment is powered off, and that all volume controls are set to 0.
WAVEDRUM
unit or the output jacks of other audio
WAVEDRUM
M’s rear panel DC IN jack.
WAVEDRUM
’s OUTPUT L, R jacks to
WAVEDRUM’
’s AUX IN jack. The
’s cable hook.
WAVEDRUM
s headphone
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and any con-
2. Power-on the equipment that’s connected to the
AUX IN jack.
3.
Press the
When powering-on the
your hand or any other object on the head. The
WAVEDRUM
WAVEDRUM
may malfunction if this is the case.
’s power button to turn it on.
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, do not rest
4. Turn on your powered monitors or other equip-
ment connected to the OUTPUT L, R jacks.
5.
Adjust the volume of each device. Adjust the
WAVEDRUM
knob. If you’re using the AUX IN jack, use the mix
level setting to adjust its volume
’s volume by turning its VOLUME
(
See PG page 7).
Turning the power off
When you’ve completed any necessary steps such as saving a program that you were editing, turn off the power
by following the procedure below (
Never turn off the power while data is being saved.
Internal data may be destroyed if you do so.
See QS page 9
).
1. Minimize the volume and then power off your
powered monitors or other equipment that is connected to the OUTPUT L, R jacks.
2. Turn the
way to the left, and hold down the power button
until the display goes blank (approximately one
second).
WAVEDRUM
’s VOLUME knob all the
3. Power off the power to any equipment connected
to the AUX IN jack.
Auto-Off function
The WAVEDRUM Global Edition provides an auto
power-off function.
The auto power-off function will automatically turn off
the power when there has been no user input (except for
the Volume control) for approximately four hours. If
desired, you can disable the auto power-off function. See
PG page 6 for the procedure. By default, auto power-off
is enabled.
Attaching the WAVEDRUM to a stand
The
WAVEDRUM
available 14-inch three-arm snare stand.
If you want to play the
tion, like a conga, you can use the optional Percussion
Stand ST-WD (sold separately).
Place the stand on a flat and stable location. Bundle
the power adapter and all connection cables neatly
so that no one trips over them.
For details on attaching the WAVEDRUM to your stand,
carefully read the owner’s manual included with the
stand that and as described.
can be used with any commercially-
WAVEDRUM
in a standing posi-
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