Korg KROSS Operation Manual page 28

Setup
3. Connect a dynamic mic to the MIC IN jack.
Note: This jack does not support condenser mics or other
mics that require phantom power or plug-in power. Such
types of mic must be connected via a mic amp.
Connecting a guitar
Connect your guitar to the MIC IN jack. Please see the
"Connecting a mic" section above.
Note: Most guitars and basses (i.e., equipped with passive
pickups that do not have a preamp) produce a low output
level that cannot be recorded at a satisfactory volume or
quality. Route such instruments through a preamp or effect
unit before connecting them to the KROSS. If the output of
the preamp or effect unit is too high, and you cannot set an
appropriate input level, adjust the output level of the preamp
or effect unit. If your instrument has active-type pickups
with a built-in preamp, simply connect it directly.
Connecting an audio player
An audio player or other stereo line input source can be
connected to the LINE IN jack.
1. Make sure that the SWITCH button LED (ON/OFF)
is off (unlit) in the AUDIO IN 1 row of the
REALTIME CONTROLS section.
2. Turn the VOLUME knob of the KROSS all the way to
the left, minimizing the volume.
3. Connect your audio player to the LINE IN jack.
Selecting the audio input
Specify and enable the audio input to which you connected
your mic, guitar, or audio player as described above.
Note: It's not possible to input audio via both the LINE IN
jack and MIC IN jack simultaneously.
1. In REALTIME CONTROLS, use the SELECT button
to select AUDIO IN 2.
2. In REALTIME CONTROL, use the SWITCH button
to select either MIC (LED lit) or LINE (LED unlit).
Only the selected input is enabled.
Adjusting the audio input
1. Select the input. ("Selecting the audio input" on
page 22)
2. Use the GAIN to adjust the level of the external audio
signal. In REALTIME CONTROLS, use the SELECT
button to select AUDIO IN 1, and use the KNOB 1
knob to adjust the volume of the input signal.
So that the sound does not change suddenly while
you're performing, the GAIN value does not change
until the position of the knob matches the current
value. Once you have turned the knob to the position
of the current value, you can adjust the value.
3. If you want to change the amount of effect that is
applied, adjust MFX2/REVERB in the AUDIO IN 1
row of the REALTIME CONTROLS section.
Operating the KNOB 2 knob adjusts the amount that
is sent to the MFX2 effect.
Tip: Although it will depend on the settings of the
program or combination, Send2 typically applies reverb.
For more about effect-related settings, see "Effect
settings for audio input" on page 71.
4. To specify the pan, or the amount that is sent to the
MFX1 effect, adjust settings in the AUDIO IN -
QUICK SETTING- dialog box. If you press the
22
FUNCTION button while the popup screen is shown
during steps 2 and 3, the AUDIO IN -QUICK
SETTING- dialog box appears.
Note: The Global setting (G-SET) dialog box is shown
above. These input settings are used by the entire
KROSS. (see "Global audio input settings (G-SET) and
individual settings")
5. By setting the Direct Send parameter, you can record
just the external audio input from a mic connected to
the MIC IN jack, without recording the sound of the
KROSS's performance. For example if you're
rehearsing in the studio, you could record only the
band's performance while you play the KROSS.
Direct Send
Direct Send off: The audio input and the KROSS's
performance are mixed and recorded.
Direct Send on: Only the audio input is recorded. The
sound of the KROSS's performance is not mixed. (In this
case, the audio input sound is not output from audio out.)
6. To save the settings, press the PAGE+ (WRITE G-
SET) button. A dialog box will appear; press the
MENU (OK) button to save the settings.
Note: The explanation above is the procedure for saving
Global settings (G-SET). (see "Global audio input
settings (G-SET) and individual settings")
7. Press the MENU (DONE) button to return to the page
you were in prior to the dialog box.
Global audio input settings (G-SET) and individual
settings
The audio input of the KROSS is affected by settings that are
shared by the entire instrument (Global settings / G-SET)
and by individual settings that are made independently for
each program, combination, or MIDI song.
With the factory settings, the programs, combinations, and
MIDI songs are set to use G-SET by default. For some
sounds, individual settings have been made for the vocoder
sound or vocal effect. By opening the AUDIO IN -QUICK
SETTING- dialog box, you can check whether that program
or combination uses the global settings (G-SET) or its own
individual settings.
Tip: Sounds with individual settings are stored in the
DRUM/SFX category.