Import: Import Groove; Import: Import Smf - Korg PA1X User Manual

Import: Import Groove

The Import Groove function allows the loading of MIDI
Grooves (".GRV" files) generated by the Slice function (see
"Time Slice" on page 220 in the Sampling mode). By importing
these data to a track, and assigning the Sound based on the sliced
samples to the same track, you can play the original audio
groove, and freely change its tempo.
Note: After importing a groove generated by a melody line (not by
a percussive groove), the imported groove and samples will not be
transposed together with the other Style tracks. Audio data cannot
be transposed by the arranger.
Note: Please execute the Import Groove operation before turning
the instrument off. All ".GRV" files generated by a Time Slice oper-
ation are deleted when turning the instrument off.
From
Use this parameter to select one of the MIDI Groove patterns
(".GRV" files) generated when saving data after a Time Slice
operation.
To E/CV (Style Element/Chord Variation)
Use this parameter to select the target Style Element and Chord
Variation.
To Track
Use this parameter to select the target track inside the selected
Chord Variation. The Percussion track is usually suggested,
since the Drum track is still suitable for standard Drum Kit
sounds (count-in, break etc.). After importing the MIDI Groove
pattern, assign the Sound, to which the sliced samples are
assigned, to the track playing the MIDI Groove pattern.
Style Record mode

Import: Import SMF

The Import SMF function allows you to import MIDI data from
a Standard MIDI File (SMF) created on your preferred external
sequencer, and transform them in a Chord Variation.
Note: You cannot use this function to import data from any generic
Song. The Standard MIDI File to be imported must be pro-
grammed as if it was one of Pa1X's Chord Variations.
When importing an SMF, parameters like CV Length, Meter,
Tempo Changes, Program Changes and Expression are recog-
nized. These parameters will be imported as the header of the
Style Element containing the Chord Variation, provided the
"Initialize" parameter is checked, or the Style Element is empty.
Hint: It is a good idea to check the "Initialize" parameter when
importing the first Chord Variation of a Style Element, and
uncheck it when importing the following Chord Variations.
• Sounds assigned to each track can be imported, provided the
Program Change, Bank Select MSB and LSB events are on the
first 'tick' of the SMF. These data are loaded in the Style Ele-
ment's header, and not as Sounds assigned to the Style Perfor-
mance.
Note: Sounds in the Style Element header can be overridden by
Sounds assigned to the Style Performance, by checking the "Origi-
nal Style Sound" parameter in the main page of the Style Play
mode (Style Track view).
• If the above data was not found on the first 'tick' of the
imported SMF, Sounds must be manually assigned to each track.
You can do this in the "Record 1" or "Record 2", or the "Sound/
Expression" page of the Style Record mode,.
• Key/Chord, Chord Table, Expression, and any other Style Vari-
ation parameter, must be manually programmed in the relevant
Style Record pages.
• The starting Tempo, and each track's Volume, must be pro-
grammed as Style Performance data, and then saved in the Style
Performance.
• Meter Change is not allowed, therefore not recognized.
• The Chord Variation length is the same as the imported SMF.
You can change length by changing the value of the CV Length
parameter, on the main page of the Style Record mode.
Hint: If a note extends beyond the last measure of the Chord Varia-
tion, an additional measure is appended (for example, if a note
extends after the end of the fourth measure in a 4-measure pattern,
a 5-measure Chord Variation will be generated). If so, change the
CV Length value to reset the Chord Variation length. The exceeding
note will be cut, to fit the new pattern length.
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Import: Import Groove