Korg Prophecy Basic Manual page 4

SOLO SYNTHESIZER
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Main features of the
Prophecy
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The Prophecy is a 37 note monophonic synthe-
sizer featuring a newly developed
sys~em
of
tone generation;
MOSS (Multi
Oscillator
Synthesis System).
Seven different synthesis techniques are supported,
ranging from analog synthesizer oscillators to physical
models such as sax or bass guitar. The Prophecy
provides an unprecedented degree of expressiiveness.
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Bank A and bank B each provide 64 programs
(a total of 128). Programs that
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edit can also
be stored in these banks. An optional SRC-512
RAM memory card can be used to store an
additional 64 programs for instant access.
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Keyboard dynamics, wheel controllers 1/2/3,
the ribbon controller, and an optional foot
pedal can be used for realtime control of filter
cutoff, resonance, and effect parameters, etc.
for heightened performance expression. These settings
are memorized for each program, allowing you to select
performance techniques as appropriate for your style
and the selected sound.
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The Performance Editor function lets you
assign parameters to each of the five knobs. for
realtime control. Four Performance Editor
sets are provided. For each set, any of the
more than 200 program parameters can be assigned to a
knob, meaning that up to 4 parameters can be assigned
for control by one knob. Performance Editor settings are
also stored independently for each program.
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The powerful arpeggiator function auto-
matically arpeggiates the notes in a
chord
you
press. Five preset patterns and five user
patterns are provided. User patterns allow
you to create and store your own arpeggiation pattern
of up to 24 steps. Preset patterns also allow you to
modify and store the spacing between steps, and the
velocity of each step, etc. When an optional SRC-512
RAM memory card is used, an additional 5 preset
patterns and 5 user patterns will be available. Arpeggio
playback can be synchronized to MIDI clock messages.