Korg microSTATION Operation Manual page 14

Introduction to the microSTATION
Damper pedal / Foot switch /
Foot pedal
The microSTATION has a rear panel DAMPER/
PEDAL/SW jack where you can connect either a
damper pedal, a foot pedal, or a foot switch.
Damper Pedal
The damper pedal is also sometimes called the sustain
pedal. It acts like the similarly‐named pedal on an
acoustic piano; when you hold down the pedal, notes
will continue to sustain even when you lift your hands
off of the keyboard.
In Combination and Sequence mode, you can also
choose settings so that the damper will affect some
sounds but not other sounds.
Assignable Foot Switch
This lets you use a simple footswitch, such as the Korg
PS‐1, as an assignable controller. The footswitch can
perform a wide variety of functions, such as:
• An assignable source for modulating sounds and
effects
• Portamento on/off
• Program select up or down
• Sequencer start/stop or punch in/out
• Tap Tempo
• Arpeggiator on/off
• Operate various microSTATION controls (realtime
control knobs, joystick, etc.)
Assignable Foot Pedal
This lets you use a continuous controller pedal, such as
the Korg EXP‐2 foot controller or Korg XVP‐10 EXP/
VOL pedal, as an assignable controller.
Like the Assignable Foot Switch, described above, the
Foot Pedal can be used for many different functions,
including:
• Master Volume
• Channel Volume, Pan, or Expression
• Assignable sound modulation
• Effects Send level control
• Adjust various microSTATION controls (realtime
control knobs, Joystick, etc.)
If you use the DAMPER/PEDAL/SW jack, you'll
need to choose the appropriate setting in Global/
Media mode to specify the type of option that's
connected (damper pedal, foot pedal, or foot
switch).
To ensure that a half‐damper pedal or foot pedal is
operating optimally, please use the calibration
function regularly.
(PG p. 66 "HalfDmpr Calib (Half Damper
Calibration)" )
(PG p. 66 "Pedal Calib (Pedal Calibration)" )
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