Performance; Sequencer; The Logo Decoder - Korg PA1X User Manual

Performance

The Performance is the most encompassing setting on the Pa1X
– a single setting that can remember a Style (with all the appro-
priate sounds), the Keyboard tracks (with all the appropriate
sounds) and all their Single Touch Settings, Tempo, transposi-
tion, etc... A Performance can be stored in one of the Perfor-
mance Banks, or it can be saved in a "database" format using the
SongBook function.

Sequencer

The Sequencer acts as a recorder, so you can capture and play-
back your performances. The Pa1X sequencer can function in
different modes. In the Backing Sequence mode, each Style ele-
ment and each Real-Time (Keyboard and Pads) element can be
recorded on a separate track in a single pass. This can be a big
help in getting a song recorded quickly. The sequencer can also
behave as a traditional 16-track linear sequencer, where each
track is recorded individually one at a time.

The LOGO decoder

On the front panel of your Pa1X you have probably noticed
seven logos, and may have even wondered what they stand for.
Well, here is a quick explanation of each one.
The SongBook provides a database that
allows you to instantly recall all the settings
(Style, Performance, Sounds, Tempo, etc...)
required to perform a particular song. The
SongBook comes with a number of entries,
but you are free to edit and remove any entry, as well as add any
of your own. The main advantage of the SongBook is that it
allows you to search for a song using title, composer, musical
genre, etc...
RX Technology is the cutting edge engine
that drives every aspect of the Pa1X – from
the synthesis to the display and how it all
works together.
delay, compression, and even four-part vocal harmonies! Pitch
correction and vocal modeling are available as optional
upgrades. All of the vocal effects are provided by TC Helicon, the
leader in vocal processing technology.
The Solid State Disk (SSD) is protected digital
memory that keeps the operating system and
all the Pa1X resources (Sounds, Styles, Perfor-
A variety of professional
vocal effects are provided by
the Pa1X – including reverb,
Glossary of Terms
mances, etc...) intact when the power is off. The SSD also allows
for easy updating of the operating system via the floppy drive.
X-fade Dual Sequencer. That's right! The
Pa1X actually features TWO sequencers. A
DJ-style Cross-fader (X-fader) allows you
to perform seamless transitions from one song to another, or to
pause one song, switch to another, and then come back and fin-
ish the original. Mighty nice for live performances!
Object Portable Operating System allows the
Pa1X to perform multi-tasking capabilities, such
as loading a file from floppy into one of the
sequencers as the other sequencer continues to
play.
General MIDI (GM) is a standard that ensures
the compatibility of sounds and messages
between GM compatible instruments available
from different manufacturers. For example,
sequenced songs created on any GM equipped product and
saved in the GM format will playback correctly on the Pa1X.
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