Setting Functions; Basic Methods Of Use; Main Setting Functions - Korg EK-50 Owner's Manual

Basic methods of use

The basic methods of using the SETTING functions are shown
below.
1.
Press the SETTING/[EFFECT] button.
This will enter the SETTING functions, and
blink on the display.
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2.
Press the CATEGORY button and select the parameter to
set.
3.
Turn the dial to select a value.
4.
After you are finished, press the [SHIFT] button to return
to the previous mode.

Main SETTING functions

Changing the auto power‑off function
This instrument has an auto power‑off function that
automatically turns off the power when the unit has not been
played or operated for a certain length of time. The time interval
is set to 30 minutes at factory default, but this can be changed.
1.
In the SETTING functions, press the CATEGORY button
u several times to select "Auto PowerOff".
2.
Turn the dial to select "Disable" or a specific time after
which the power will turn off.
3.
Press the [SHIFT] button to return to the previous mode.
Changing the pedal polarity
If the pedal connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack does
not sustain the sound even when pressed, and if the sound
sustains when you take your foot off the pedal, you will need to
change the pedal polarity on this instrument.
1.
Connect either a Korg DS‑1H damper pedal, or a PS‑1/PS‑3
pedal switch to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack.
2.
In the SETTING functions, press the CATEGORY button
u several times to select "Pedal Polarity".
3.
Turn the dial to change the polarity.
− (KORG): This is the factory default setting. Use this setting
when using a DS-1H, PS-1 or PS-3 pedal.
+ (Reverse): Use this setting when the effect of the pedal
appears to be reversed.
4.
Press the [SHIFT] button to return to the previous mode.

SETTING functions

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Changing the pedal function
Change the pedal function on this instrument to match the type
of pedal connected, whether a pedal switch, expression pedal or
volume pedal.
1.
Connect the pedal to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack.
2.
In the SETTING functions, press the CATEGORY button
u several times to select "Pedal Function".
3.
Turn the dial to select the pedal function.
No Assign: Use this when you are not using a pedal.
Damper: This is the factory default setting. Select this when
using a damper pedal or a pedal switch like the Korg DS‑
1H, PS-1 or PS-3.
Expression: Select this when using an expression pedal or
volume pedal like the Korg XVP‑20 or XVP‑10.
Quarter Tone: Select this when playing quarter tones (see
page 21 "Setting the quarter tone function").
4.
Press the [SHIFT] button to return to the previous mode.
Setting the quarter tone function
This shifts the pitch of the notes you play on the keyboard down
1/4 tone.
1.
Connect either a Korg DS‑1H damper pedal, or a PS‑1/PS‑3
pedal switch to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack.
2.
Select "Quarter Tone" in "Pedal Function," SETTING
functions.
Tip:
See steps 2 through 4 in "Changing the pedal function"
(page 21).
3.
Press the [SHIFT] button to return to the previous mode.
4.
While pressing the pedal, press the key on the keyboard
that will be set to a quarter tone.
On the right-side one-octave of the keyboard display, the
key set for quarter tones will change to black. Press the
key once more while holding the pedal down to cancel the
quarter tone setting.
Tip:
To cancel all quarter tones that have been set, press the
pedal down, and then release the pedal (without playing
any keys).
Note:
All quarter tone settings will be erased when this
instrument is turned off.
Setting the battery type
To make sure the correct battery level is displayed, set which
type of battery you are using.
1.
In the SETTING functions, press the CATEGORY button
several times to select "Battery Type".
2.
Turn the dial to select the type of battery you have
inserted.
Alkaline: alkaline batteries
Ni‐MH: nickel‑metal hydride batteries
3.
Press the [SHIFT] button to return to the previous mode.
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SETTING functions