Korg KROSS Operation Manual page 25

Note: To adjust the mic volume, adjust settings in the
AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box. Please see
"Adjusting the audio input," below.
Adjusting the audio input
1. Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN
button.
The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box will
appear.
Note: The Global setting (G-SET) dialog box is shown
above. These input settings are used by the entire
KROSS. (see "Global audio input settings (G-SET) and
individual settings")
2. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to set the Select
parameter to Line or Mic; then press the ENTER
button. Only the selected input is enabled.
3. Use the Gain to adjust the level of the external audio
signal. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to move the
cursor to Gain, and adjust the volume of the input
signal. In general, adjust this so that the left and right
level meters move to approximately 70% of their full
scale. Make adjustments so that the sound of the
KROSS itself is appropriately balanced with the audio
input.
Note: If the input is overloaded, the level meter [LINE]
or [MIC] indicators will be highlighted.
4. To change the amount of effects, use Send1 and Send2
to adjust the amount of sound that is sent to the
effects.
Tip: Although it will depend on the settings of the
program or combination, Send2 typically applies reverb
and Send1 typically applies chorus. For more about
effect-related settings, please see "Effect settings for
audio input" on page 65.
5. To save the settings, press the WRITE G-SET
(PAGE+) button. A dialog box will appear; press the
OK (MENU) button to save the settings.
Note: The explanation above is the procedure for saving
Global settings (G-SET). (see "Global audio input
settings (G-SET) and individual settings")
6. Press the DONE (MENU) button to return to the page
you were in prior to the dialog box.
Connecting a guitar
Connect your guitar to the MIC IN jack. Please see the
"Connecting a mic" section above.
Note: Most guitars and basses (i.e., equipped with passive
pickups that do not have a preamp) produce a low output
level that cannot be recorded at a satisfactory volume or
quality. Route such instruments through a preamp or effect
unit before connecting them to the KROSS. If the output of
the preamp or effect unit is too high, and you cannot set an
appropriate input level, adjust the output level of the preamp
or effect unit. If your instrument has active-type pickups
with a built-in preamp, simply connect it directly.
Connecting an audio player
An audio player or other stereo line input source can be
connected to the LINE IN jack.
1. Turn the VOLUME knob of the KROSS all the way to
the left, minimizing the volume.
2. Make sure that the AUDIO IN button is off (unlit).
3. Connect your audio player to the LINE IN jack.
4. Turn the AUDIO IN button on (lit) to enable the
input.
Note: By default, the MIC IN jack input is enabled;
change the setting to enable the LINE IN jack.
5. Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN
button.
The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box will
appear.
6. Note which input jack is enabled by the Select
parameter. The input jack where the option button is
on is enabled. To change the input, use the ◄►▲▼
cursor buttons to select Line, and press the ENTER
button to turn it on.
Note: It's not possible to input audio via both the LINE
IN jack and MIC IN jack simultaneously.
7. Use the Gain to adjust the level of the external audio
signal. Also adjust the volume control of your audio
player to set the appropriate volume.
8. If necessary, save the setting as described in step 4 of
"Adjusting the audio input," above.
Global audio input settings (G-SET) and individual
settings
The audio input of the KROSS is affected by settings that are
shared by the entire instrument (Global settings / G-SET)
and by individual settings that are made independently for
each program, combination, or MIDI song.
With the factory settings, the programs, combinations, and
MIDI songs are set to use G-SET by default. For some
sounds, individual settings have been made for the vocoder
sound or vocal effect.
Tip: Sounds with individual settings are stored in the
DRUM/SFX category.
Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN
button; the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box that
appears will differ depending on whether the program or
combination is using global settings (G-SET) or individual
settings. In the upper left, you'll see either [G-SET] or
[PROG] (or [COMBI] or [SEQ]).
The global setting dialog box contains a WRITE G-SET
(PAGE+) button; by pressing this button you can save the
edited settings as global settings. For individual settings,
press the DONE (MENU) button to close the dialog box, and
use the appropriate Write function to save the settings. For
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