Realtime Controls - Korg KROSS Operation Manual

Introduction to the KROSS
toward yourself, the effect will be zero. The modulation wheel
will stay in its position when you release it, and the effect will
continue.
The function that is controlled by the wheel is assigned by the
program parameters or effect parameters. Although different
effects are assigned for different programs and combinations, a
vibrato effect which cyclically varies the pitch is typically
assigned to the modulation wheel.
3. VOLUME knob
This knob adjusts the volume of the OUTPUT L/MONO, R
outputs, as well as the volume of the headphone jack. (see
page 17)
4. ARP (Arpeggiator) button
This button turns the arpeggiator on/off. The button will be lit up
if the arpeggiator is on. (see page 73)
5. DRUM TRACK button
This button turns the Drum Track function on or off. This button
also indicates the operating state of the drum track.
Unlit: off, Blinking: waiting for trigger, Lit: on (see page 83)

6. REALTIME CONTROLS

When you're playing a program or combination,you can use these
to adjust the sound or the effects, or to make simple edits. Here
you can also turn the external audio input on/off, adjust the
vocoder function, and adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator or
sequencer.
For details on operating each parameter and on saving your
changes, see PG p.311.
Note: REALTIME CONTROLS can be used when the SELECT
LED is lit. They cannot be used when the LED is unlit.
SELECT button, SELECT LED
This selects the functions that are controlled by the SWITCH
button, KNOB 1 button, and KNOB 2 button. Each time you
press the button, the functions being controlled are switched, and
the SELECT LED is lit.
The functions controlled by the SELECT button are saved for
each program, combination, or song.
SWITCH button, SWITCH LED
Each time you press this button, the function selected by the
SELECT button turns on or off. If the function selected by the
SELECT button is on, the SWITCH LED is brightly lit. The
SWITCH LED is dimly lit for functions that are not selected by
the SELECT button, letting you see the on/off status of those
functions. The TAP LED blinks according to the tempo setting.
When you operate the button, the parameter name and value of
the selected function appears in the display for a time.
Tips: If you long-press the SELECT button, a list of the selected
functions appears. After a time, you return to the previous page or
window.
Note: Display indications return to the previous page or window
after a certain time has passed.
KNOB1 knob, KNOB2 knob
Turn these knobs to edit the functions selected by the SELECT
button. If you edit a setting and then use the SELECT button to
select another function, the state or value edited by the KNOB 1
and 2 knobs is preserved. However, be aware that if you re-select
2
the program etc., the program-related knob values are reset to the
center position.
Tips: When you operate a knob, the function and value that you
operated are shown. After a time, you return to the previous page
or window.
Note: Display indications return to the previous page or window
after a certain time has passed.
7. Modes
Press one of these buttons to enter the corresponding mode. The
KROSS has four operating modes. The currently selected mode
button will be lit up. (see "Selecting modes" on page 12)
PROG button
This button selects Program mode. Programs are basic sounds; in
Program mode you can play and edit programs.
COMBI button
This button selects Combination mode. Combinations are sets of
programs with split or layer settings; you can use a combination to
create sounds that are more complex than a program. In
Combination mode you can play and edit combinations.
SEQ button ( )
This button selects Sequencer mode. In this mode you can record,
play, and edit MIDI songs.
By pressing the EXIT button (
( ), selects Global/Media mode. In this mode you can
adjust overall settings for the KROSS, edit drum kits and
arpeggio patterns, and save or load data using an SD card.
8. CATEGORY dial, LED
Use this dial to select the sound category of the program or
combination.
9. Quick layer/split
Here you can easily create layered or split sounds using two
programs.
Select the first sound in Program mode; then press this button. In
the dialog box that appears, select the second sound and specify
its volume; then confirm the settings.
Choose LAYER if you want the two sounds to play together
across the entire keyboard; choose SPLIT if you want the two
sounds to play separately in the high and regions of the keyboard.
Note: A layer or split sound that you create can be saved as a
combination.
Tips: If you want to adjust more sophisticated settings in order to
obtain more complex sounds, use Combination mode.
LAYER/SPLIT button
When you press the LAYER/SPLIT button, the QUICK LAYER
dialog box or the QUICK SPLIT dialog box appears.
In the QUICK LAYER dialog box, pressing the PAGE+
(SPLIT) button opens the QUICK SPLIT dialog box. In the
QUICK SPLIT dialog box, pressing the PAGE- (LAYER)
button opens the QUICK LAYER dialog box.
QUICK LAYER DIALOG
A program of the strings category is layered with the currently
selected program. Select a program to layer, and adjust the
volume and octave settings. By pressing the MENU (WRITE)
button you can save the settings to a user combination bank. (see
page 29)
) and the SEQ button