Bypassing The Effects - Korg KROSS Operation Manual

Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data
Changing how velocity will affect the volume
and tone
Velocity curves let you adjust the way the KROSS responds
to your playing dynamics on the keyboard. The default
setting should work for most players, but there are many
other choices to let you customize the response to match
your own style.
• The GLOBAL> BASIC page Velocity Curve setting
specifies how velocity will affect the volume and tone.
Velocity Curve 4 is the default, and should work for most
players.
Curve 9 is designed specifically for playing piano sounds
from the weighted NH keyboards in the 88-note models.
(see "Velocity Curve" on page 156 of the Parameter
Guide)
• Specify the position where the velocity curve will be
applied. For more about "Convert Position," please see
"Transposing the keyboard," above.
Velocity curves
Convert Position = PreMIDI
Velocity (Keyboard to MIDI Out)
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SYSTM (SYSTEM) page
In the GLOBAL>SYSTM (SYSTEM) page you can access
settings for the KROSS's effects and arpeggiator, and protect
the memory.
Effect bypass settings
Stop the arpeggiator, Step sequencer, and drum track

Bypassing the effects

You can bypass the KROSS's insert effects, and master
effects. These settings will bypass the effects in all modes. If
you're using effects such as reverb or chorus provided by an
external effect processor, mixer, or DAW, you can bypass the
KROSS's own effects so that they will not be used.
• The GLOBAL> SYSTM (SYSTEM) page Effect SW
setting bypasses the effects. If the check box is cleared,
the effects will be bypassed.
Clearing the IFX box: Bypasses the insert effects
Clearing the MFX box: Bypasses the master effects
MFX can also be controlled using the front panel
REALTIME CONTROLS. Press the SELECT button to
select EFFECT, and use the SWITCH (MASTER FX) button
to turn it on/off. This is a convenient way to temporarily turn
off effects such as reverb while you perform.
Note: These parameters will always be turned on when the
KROSS starts up.
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Convert Position = PostMIDI
Velocity (MIDI In to sound engines)
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Velocity
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Memory protect settings
Arpeggiator recall settings (Linking the
arpeggiator with programs or combinations)
You can specify whether the arpeggiator settings written into
each program or combination will also be selected when you
select that program or combination, or whether the
arpeggiator will stay in its current state without changing
settings.
With the factory settings, the former will occur. You can
choose the latter behavior if you want to play phrases and
patterns with certain arpeggiator settings while you switch
only the sound between different programs or combinations.
• If the GLOBAL> SYSTM (SYSTEM) page LOAD ARP
WHEN CHANGING check boxes are selected for
Program and Combination, the arpeggiator settings that
are written will be recalled when you switch programs
and combinations respectively.
Disabling the arpeggiator, Step sequencer,
and drum track
• If the GLOBAL> SYSTM (SYSTEM) page ARP/SS/DT
check box is selected, the arpeggiators, the step
sequencer, and the Drum Track will be turned off.
Even if the ARP, RUN or DRUM TRACK buttons are
on, the arpeggiator, Step Sequencer, and Drum Track will
not function.
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Protecting the memory
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The KROSS provides a memory protect setting that
prohibits internal memory from being overwritten; this
prevents the program, combination, song, drum kit, and user
arpeggio pattern data from being modified unintentionally.
• To protect the contents of memory, you can select the
various Memory Protect check boxes in the GLOBAL>
SYSTM (SYSTEM) page to prohibit data from being
written or loaded, or songs from being recorded.
PREF 1 (Preferences 1) page
In the GLOBAL>PREF 1 (Preferences 1) page you can
access settings for the KROSS's power.
Battery type
KORG Logo Light - Brightness
Auto power-off
• The GLOBAL>PREF 1 (Preferences 1) page Auto
Power-Off setting specifies the length of time after
which the power will automatically turn off when there
has been no user input on the KROSS for a specified
amount of time. (see page 18)
Battery type setting
In order for the remaining battery capacity to be correctly
indicated, the type of battery in use should be specified.
Display contrast Auto power-off
Auto Save