Using Pedals; The Metronome; Working With Songs; Controlling Songs - Korg G1 Owner's Manual

Using pedals

The G1/G1 Air includes all three of the
pedals found on a concert grand pia-
no. Using the pedals can add expres-
sion, control, and sophistication to any
performance.
Soft pedal (left)
The Soft pedal slightly reduces the volume and softens
the tone. Accurate half-pedaling allows you to control the
depth of the effect by how far down the pedal is pressed.
("half-pedaling").
Sostenuto pedal (center)
This pedal provides a similar effect as the Damper ped-
al—allowing notes to continue to sound after the key is
released—but the effect only applies to the notes already
being held down when the Sostenuto pedal is pressed. New
notes played after the Sostenuto pedal has been pressed
will not sustain.
Damper pedal (right)
As mentioned above, the Damper pedal allows notes to
continue to sound after the key has been released, add-
ing a rich, resonant decay. You can also add the damper
resonance to the number 1 and 2 sounds of the G.PIANO,
A.PIANO and J.PIANO button. Accurate half-pedaling al-
lows you to control the depth of the effect by how far down
the pedal is pressed. ("half-pedaling").
In Layer Mode (see page 10), you can select which
sound(s) will respond to the pedal.
In Split Mode (see page 10), the pedal only affects the
sounds in the higher section of the keyboard.
In Partner Mode (see page 11), the Damper effect can
be applied independently by both players.

The metronome

The Metronome provides a steady, rhythmic pulse that acts
as a convenient practice aid for all levels of musicians.
Setting the Tempo and Time Signature
Use the METRONOME button to start and stop the Metro-
nome. When the Metronome is running, the METRONOME
button will be lit, and the tempo will appear in the display;
when the metronome is off, the button is dark (unlit).
With the Metronome on, set the tempo using the TEMPO
+ and – buttons. The current tempo will be shown in the
display. The tempo range is q =5–240, or 5 to 240 Beats per
minute (BPM). Press the TEMPO + and – buttons simultane-
ously to return to the default tempo of q =120.
You can also specify the time signature, providing an ac-
cented tone on the first beat of the measure. With the Met-
ronome running, use the SELECT
lect a time signature from 2/4 to 6/4 (shown in the display as
2–4, 6–4, etc.). Press the SELECT
neously to recall the default 4/4 time signature.
Additional Metronome Parameters
The Function Mode provides access to additional Metronome
parameters, including the volume and sound (page 12).
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Soft pedal
Damper pedal
Sostenuto pedal
and buttons to se-
and buttons simulta-

Working with Songs

1. Use the SELECT or
Piano Songs are indicated in the display as "
" ", and User Songs are indicated as "
" ".
2. Press the Play/Pause button to begin playback

Controlling Songs

Pausing and Un-pausing a Song
1. With the Song playing, press the Play/Pause button to
pause the playback.
The Play/Pause button will blink.
2. To resume playback from the point where it was
paused, press the Play/Pause button again.
The Play/Pause button will once again light steady.
While a song is being played back or is paused, the cur-
rent measure number will appear in the display.
Returning to the Beginning of the Song
1. Pressing the Stop button will end playback, and im-
mediately return to the beginning of the song.
The selected song number appears in the display.
2. Press the Play/Pause button to restart the song from
the beginning.
The current measure number appears in the display.
Changing the Playback Tempo
Use the TEMPO + and – buttons change the current Tem-
po value (BPM setting).
The current tempo will appear in the display for a few mo-
ments.
The value will continue to change as the button is held
down.
To restore the playback tempo to its original value, press
the TEMPO + and – buttons simultaneously.
Each song is saved with its own tempo, so selecting a
different song will automatically change the tempo to
match the song, regardless of any changes you may
have made. In addition, the original tempo will be re-
stored when the G1/G1 Air is turned off
The Song tempo and the Metronome tempo are the
same setting; they cannot be set individually.
Skipping to a Specific Measure
While the song is playing (or is paused), you can use the
SELECT and buttons to move to a specific measure.
The current measure appears in the display.
To quickly return to the first measure, press the Stop but-
ton.
Repeating the Playback of a Specific Section
(AB Repeat)
By specifying a starting point (A) and an end point (B), this
feature will playback that specific section, over and over
again.
Pause playback of the song before specifying settings for
AB Repeat.
button to select a song.
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