Korg kronos Operation Manual page 235

RTC Model
All of the preset GEs have an internally-specified RTC
Model. The RTC Model is a certain standardization of the
more than two hundred internal parameters of the GE, based
on the type and purpose of that GE.
GEs for which the same RTC Model has been specified will
(by default) have the same parameters assigned as their GE
realtime parameters. This means that even if you're
switching through various GEs that have the same RTC
Model, you will be able to control them in a uniform manner
and make valid comparisons between them, since their
default state will be the same. Of course, you are free to edit
the GE realtime parameters.
In the pre-loaded programs and combinations, the KARMA
CONTROLS sliders and switches are assigned in a uniform
manner depending on the RTC Model for the GE used by
each module. For example if a KARMA module used by a
program or combination uses a GE of the Drum/Percussion
category, the KARMA REALTIME CONTROLS sliders and
KARMA SWITCHES will be assigned so that Slider 1
controls the swing and Slider 2 controls the pattern variation.
Of course, you are also free to edit the REALTIME
CONTROLS assignments.
Each GE is assigned one of the following RTC Models.
• DP1 - Drum/Perc
• BL1 - Bass/Lead
• DM1 - Drum Melodic
• GV1 - Gated Vel/Pattern
• GC1 - Gated CCs
• CL1 - Comp/Lead
• WS1 - WaveSeq 1
• WS2 - WaveSeq 2
• EG1 - Dual Env Gen
• LF1 - Dual LFOs
• MR1 - Melodic Repeat
• MB1 - Mel Rpt/Bend
• RB1 - Real-Time Bend
• Custom - a few GEs may require special RTC setups,
outside of the normal RTC Models. In this case, the
assignment of RTC Controls is left up to the sound
designer of the specific Program or Combination.
An example is 2028: VJS Motion. If you load this GE, it
clears all RTC Model assignments (when the GE Load
Options are set to the default setting). With such GEs, it's
generally best to copy the Module from an existing
Program, so that you have an example of how to map the
controls.
Auto RTC Setup
This is a convenient function that automatically makes
KARMA CONTROLS sliders and KARMA SWITCH
assignments according to the RTC Model setting of a GE.
Use the Load GE Options dialog box to make these settings
automatically. Here you can choose whether you want
KARMA controller assignments to be made automatically
when you use the GE Select parameter to select a GE. If
you've chosen "Auto RTC Setup" in this dialog box, the
assignments will be made automatically each time you
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change the GE. This means that regardless of the type of GE
that's selected, you will immediately be able to use the
standard KARMA CONTROL assignments.
KARMA module parameters
These are the parameters that control the phrases and
patterns generated by a KARMA module.
You can set these parameters independently for each
KARMA module. These parameters include the GE
selection, MIDI input/output channel, key zone, MIDI
filtering, and triggering.
GE RTP (GE Real-Time Parameters)
Perf RTP (Perf Real-Time Parameters)
These are the parameters that you can control via the
KARMA CONTROLS sliders or KARMA SWITCHES.
If GE realtime parameters (GE RTP) and KARMA module
parameters (Perf RTP) are assigned to the KARMA
CONTROLS sliders and KARMA SWITCHES, you'll be
able to control them in realtime to modify the phrase or
pattern while you play.
Dynamic MIDI
Dynamic MIDI is a function that uses the KRONOS'
controllers or MIDI control messages to control specific
functions of KARMA.
For example, this enables you to use the joystick to play
strummed guitar chords, use a foot switch to control the
Run/Mute status of a KARMA module, or use the damper
pedal to latch a KARMA module. You'll be able to control
them in realtime while you play.
KARMA CONTROLS
These are front panel controls used to control KARMA. The
settings of these controls can be saved independently for
each program, combination, and song.
ON/OFF switch
This switches KARMA on/off.
LATCH switch
If this is on, the phrase or pattern will continue playing even
after you remove your hand from the keyboard.
MODULE CONTROL switch
In Combination or Sequencer mode, this selects the module
that will be controlled by the KARMA sliders 1–8, KARMA
SWITCHES 1–8, and KARMA SCENE switches 1–8.
MASTER: Choose this setting if you want to control
modules A, B, C, and D simultaneously. For example, this
lets you use slider 1 to control the GE realtime parameter
Swing for all modules A, B, C, and D.
A, B, C, D: Choose one of these settings if you want to
control the corresponding module individually.
Note: In Program mode only MASTER can be selected, and
module A will be controlled.
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