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Korg KROSS 2-61 Operation Manual (149 pages)

SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION

Brand: Korg | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 4.34 MB

About this Manual

2
- Conventions in this Manual
  2
- Table of Contents
  3
Introduction to the KROSS

7
Front and Rear Panels

7
- Front Panel
  7
- Realtime Controls
  8
- Rear Panel
  12
- Items in the Display
  13
Basic Information

15
- About the Kross's Modes
  15
- Basic Operations
  18
Setup

23
Turning the Power On/Off

23
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  23
- Turning the Power on
  23
- Turning the Power off
  24
- Using Batteries
  25
Connections

27
- Audio Connections
  27
- Connecting Foot Controllers
  29
- Using an SD Card
  31
- Connecting the KROSS to a Computer
  31
- Connecting MIDI Devices
  32
Playing and Editing Programs

33
Playing Programs

33
Quick Layer/Split Function

35
- Quick Layer
  35
- Quick Split
  36
- Combination Settings Made by Quick Layer/Split
  36
Easy Program Editing

37
Detailed Editing with Programs

40
- Before You Start Editing
  40
- An Overview of the Edit Pages
  41
- Basic Oscillator Settings
  42
- Creating Time-Varying Changes (LFO and EG)
  44
- Diverse Modulation Settings (AMS and AMS Mixer)
  45
- Controlling Pitch
  46
- Using Filters
  47
- Using the Amp Section
  49
- Making Controller Assignments
  50
- Arpeggiator Settings
  50
- Drum Track Settings
  50
- Using the Step Sequencer
  50
- Effects
  50
- Automatically Importing a Program into Sequence Mode
  50
Playing and Editing Combinations

51
Playing Combinations

51
Editing a Combination

53
Favorites Function

59
What Is the Favorites Function

59
Using the Favorites Function

59
- Recalling a Favorite Sound
  59
- Registering a Sound in Favorites
  59
Saving Your Favorites

60
Convenient Ways to Use Favorites

60
- Specifying a Program Change
  60
Sequencer

61
Overview

61
- About the Kross's Sequencer
  61
- Sequencer Mode Structure
  61
Playing Back

62
- Playback Methods
  62
Recording

64
Song Editing

70
- Song
  70
- Tracks
  70
Saving Your MIDI Song

71
Using Effects

73
An Overview of the Kross's Effects

73
- Effect I/O
  73
- Effects in each Mode
  73
Routing and Effect Settings

74
Dynamic Modulation (Dmod)

78
Arpeggiator Function

79
Using the Arpeggiator While You Play

79
Creating a User Arpeggio Pattern

84
- About User Arpeggio Patterns
  84
- Editing a User Arpeggio Pattern
  84
Regarding Arpeggiator Synchronization

87
- Key Sync." Parameter
  87
Drum Track Function

89
Performing with the Drum Track Function

89
- Using the Drum Track Function in Program Mode
  89
- Using the Drum Track Function in Combination Mode
  90
Drum Track Function Settings

91
Synchronizing the Drum Track Function

92
- The Trigger "Sync" Parameter
  92
- Synchronization with Song Stop
  92
- Slave Operation
  93
- Master Operation
  93
Step Sequencer

95
Performing with the Step Sequencer

95
Synchronizing the Step Sequencer

98
Pad Sampler

99
Performing with the Pad Sampler

99
- Recording Samples (Sampling)
  99
- Editing a Sample
  101
- Playing Samples
  102
- MIDI Transmission and Reception for the Pad Sampler Function
  103
- Using Samples in Other Ways
  103
Audio Recorder

105
An Overview of the Audio Recorder

105
- About the Audio Recorder
  105
- Basic Operation
  106
- AUDIO RECORDER SETUP Window
  106
Recording and Playing Audio

107
- Preparations
  107
- Recording the Performance of the KROSS
  107
- Recording External Audio Input
  108
- Playing Back an Audio Song
  109
- Multi-Track Recording
  109
- Preparing a New Audio Song
  110
Convenient Functions for Playback and Recording

110
- Returning to the State before or after Recording (Undo/Redo)
  110
- Specifying How Recording will Start
  110
- Loop Playback
  111
- Pad Audio Play
  111
- Importing or Exporting WAVE Files
  111
- Adjusting the Volume
  112
- SD Card-Related Messages
  113
Pad Audio Play

115
Performing with the Pad Audio Play Function

115
- Specifying an Audio Song and Assigning the Song to a Pad
  115
- Using the Pads to Play Back Audio Songs
  115
Using Drum Kits

117
Drum Kit Overview

117
- Before You Start Editing
  117
Editing a Drum Kit

118
- Saving Drum Kits
  120
Overall Settings for the KROSS, and Saving

121
Loading Data

121
How Global/Media Mode Is Organized

121
Global Setting

121
- Basic Settings for the KROSS
  121
- Bypassing the Effects
  122
- MIDI Settings
  123
- Pedal and Other Controller Settings
  123
- Creating and Selecting Scales
  123
Data Used by the KROSS

125
Saving Data

127
- Saving Data on the KROSS
  127
- Writing to Internal Memory
  128
- Editing Names
  130
- Saving to SD Card
  131
Loading Data

132
- Data that Can be Loaded
  132
- Loading Data from SD Card
  132
Media Utility

134
- Formatting SD Card
  134
- Setting the Current Time
  134
Appendices

135
Restoring the Factory Settings

135
- Loading the Preloaded Data
  135
- Initializing the User Bank
  135
- Initializing the System
  136
Updating the System

136
Troubleshooting

136
- Power Supply
  136
- Problems at Start-Up
  136
- Basic Operation (Screen and Functions)
  136
- Audio Output
  137
- Audio Input
  137
- Programs and Combinations
  138
- Sequencer
  138
- Arpeggiator
  139
- Drum Track Function
  139
- Drum Kits
  139
- Effects
  139
- Step Sequencer
  139
- Pad Sampler
  139
- Audio Recorder
  140
- MIDI
  140
- Damper Pedal
  140
- Media
  140
- Connections with a Computer
  140
Messages

141
- Error and Confirmation Messages
  141
Specifications

145
- Operating Requirements
  147
MIDI Implementation Chart

148

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Korg KROSS 2-61 Operation Manual (149 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Introduction to the KROSS

Front and Rear Panels

Basic Information

Setup

Turning the Power On/Off

Connections

Playing and Editing Programs

Playing Programs

Quick Layer/Split Function

Easy Program Editing

Detailed Editing with Programs

Playing and Editing Combinations

Playing Combinations

Editing a Combination

Favorites Function

What Is the Favorites Function

Using the Favorites Function

Saving Your Favorites

Convenient Ways to Use Favorites

Sequencer

Overview

Playing Back

Recording

Song Editing

Saving Your MIDI Song

Using Effects

An Overview of the Kross's Effects

Routing and Effect Settings

Dynamic Modulation (Dmod)

Arpeggiator Function

Using the Arpeggiator While You Play

Creating a User Arpeggio Pattern

Regarding Arpeggiator Synchronization

Drum Track Function

Performing with the Drum Track Function

Drum Track Function Settings

Synchronizing the Drum Track Function

Step Sequencer

Performing with the Step Sequencer

Synchronizing the Step Sequencer

Pad Sampler

Performing with the Pad Sampler

Audio Recorder

An Overview of the Audio Recorder

Recording and Playing Audio

Convenient Functions for Playback and Recording

Pad Audio Play

Performing with the Pad Audio Play Function

Using Drum Kits

Drum Kit Overview

Editing a Drum Kit

Overall Settings for the KROSS, and Saving

Loading Data

How Global/Media Mode Is Organized

Global Setting

Data Used by the KROSS

Saving Data

Loading Data

Media Utility

Appendices

Restoring the Factory Settings

Updating the System

Troubleshooting

Messages

Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart

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