The Structure Of The Karma Function - Korg Karma Basic Manual

The structure of the KARMA
function
The KARMA function consists of the following major
sections.
KARMA module
For each module, a GE (Generated Effect) can be
selected to generate a phrase or pattern.
In Program mode you can use one module [A].
In Combination, Sequencer, and Song Play modes, you
can use four modules [A][B][C][D]. For example you
could use the modules to generate separate phrases for
sounds such as drums, bass, guitar, and piano.
In Program mode, all MIDI data for the KARMA
module is transmitted and received on the global
MIDI channel "MIDI Channel" (GLOBAL 2.1-1a).
In Combination, Sequencer, and Song Play modes,
the MIDI data for each KARMA module is trans-
mitted and received on the "Input Channel" and
"Output Channel" (6.1-2a) specified for each mod-
ule.
GE (Generated Effect)
The phrases and patterns produced by a KARMA
module are generated by a GE.
Based on note data from the keyboard, the GE uses var-
ious internal parameters to control how the note data
will be developed, and how rhythm, chord structure,
KARMA - Program mode
MIDI IN
CHORD TRIGGER
1 2 3 4
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and velocity etc. will be controlled to generate a phrase
or pattern. MIDI control changes and pitch bend data
can also be generated in synchronization with the
phrase or pattern, making it possible to create phrases
or patterns in which the tone or pitch changes freely.
This instrument contains preset GE's that can be used
with a wide range of instruments, playing styles, and
musical genres.
GE parameters
Each GE consists of approximately 400 internal parameters.
From among these internal parameters, each GE pro-
vides up to sixteen preset parameters by which you can
control the resulting phrase or pattern.These are
referred to as the GE parameters. (The GE parameters
will differ depending on the selected GE.)
You can modify the settings of the selected GE, or
assign these parameters to the KARMA Realtime Con-
trols knobs and control the phrase or pattern while you
play.
KARMA module parameters
These parameters control the phrase or pattern that is
generated by the KARMA module.
They can be set for each KARMA module to select the
GE and specify MIDI input and output channels, key
zones, MIDI filter, triggering, and other functions not
specified by the GE itself.
RT Parm (RealTime parameters)
These parameters make settings for control by the
KARMA Realtime Controls knobs and switches.
KARMA function
KARMA module [A]
GE (Generated Effect)
GE parameters
01: Rhythm: Swing%: 32
02: Note Series: Interval: 12
03: Note Series: Inversion: 02
. . . .
16: Repeat: Repetitions: 04
RTParm (Realtime Parameters)
1
1
GE Parm 01
(Rhythm: Swing)
KARMA REALTIME CONTROLS
1 2
1 2
SCENE
5 6
1
2
ON/OFF LATCH
KARMA module parameters
Key Zone Bottom
Key Zone Top
Rx Filter
Tx Filter
Transpose
Note Trigger
Env1 Trigger
etc . . .
Module Parm
(Env1 Trigger)
3 4
Dynamic MIDI
7 8
Phrase or
pattern